Ellen LaVerne Satona, 90, of Kendall died Friday, Feb. 8, 2013, at the Serenity House in Tomah. She was born Sept. 22, 1922, to Leland and Olga (Weiland) Chard in the town of Glendale. She was baptized by Pastor Kobs on Dec. 3, 1922, at her home. She was later...
Ontario man gets probation in dairy herd starvation
By RENAE CALDWELL Courtesy of the Sparta Herald An Ontario man whose neglect resulted in the deaths of about two dozen head of cattle was convicted of animal mistreatment in Monroe County Circuit Court last week. Daniel L. Miller, 38, was sentenced to three years...
Harold W. Oldenburg
Harold W. Oldenburg, 94, of Sparta and formerly of Norwalk passed away Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013, at Morrow Memorial Home in Sparta. Harold was born Feb. 20, 1918, in Norwalk to Herman and Alvena (Vieth) Oldenburg. After graduating from high school, Harold began his...
Wisconsin winter creates predicaments in a bird's life
By KAREN PARKER | County Line Editor You may think that the only thing Wisconsin game wardens do is make life miserable for those who fail to obey the state's hunting and fishing laws. The popular image is of a tough, old, needle-nosed guy with a badge, counting fish...
Classifieds for Feb. 7
EXPERT REPAIR on all makes appliances, microwaves – 4 technicians to serve you. Mitby’s in Cashton, 654-5144. 14uc ____________________________ Computer Repair. Contact Dave Heilman at 608-463-7646 or email dheilman@centurytel.net. New and refurbished...
On Campus
• Alexander Kelley of Elroy recently received a bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Monroe County Local History Room to host Civil War program
The Monroe County Local History Room will present "Dakota War Whoop to Rebel Yell: The Trail of the 25th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment in the Civil War" at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7. Frederick Beseler, a Civil War re-enactor and historian, will provide the lecture. Monroe...
Bangor fells Royall 59–52, ends win streak
By NATE BEIER | Special to the County Line The conference win streak that the Royall boys basketball team had amassed over the past season and a half ended Jan. 29, when the Cardinals defeated the Panthers 59-52 in Bangor. The Panthers held on narrowly through...
Senior menus for Feb. 11–15
ONTARIO MEAL SITE Meals are served at the Milk Jug Café, 103 N. Garden St. To make a reservation, call 337-4448. Monday, Feb. 11: Breaded chicken patties on sandwich buns, sweet-potato fries, strawberries and cookies Tuesday, Feb. 12: Hamburger lasagna, coleslaw,...
Vernon County to offer immunization clinic
The Vernon County Health Department will conduct an immunization clinic from 9-11:30 a.m. and 4:30 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 21 at the health department, 318 Fairlane Drive (County Highway BB), Viroqua. Families that are uninsured, have Badger Care, or whose insurance...
