Monday, Dec. 3: A garage was burglarized on Rainbow Drive, town of Coon, and a Champion generator was stolen. Monday, Dec. 3: A shed was burglarized on Pierce Hill Road, town of Viroqua, and a WEN generator was stolen. Sunday, Dec. 9: Leander Merendino of De Soto was...
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Samuelson’s autobiography contains good storytelling
By KAREN PARKER | County Line Editor The “voice of agriculture” is speaking through the written word these days: Famed broadcaster Orion Samuelson recently released an autobiography entitled “You Can’t Dream Big Enough.” Samuelson, an Ontario native, notes in the...
The legendary 30-pointer
BoDean Dobbs (left) and Mike Stenerson shot a buck near Ontario on Saturday, estimating the deer had between 26 and 30 points. They first attempted to shoot the buck with a muzzleloader, but the weapon malfunctioned. They later brought it down with a bow and arrow.
Kendall moves to condemn former church building
By SARAH PARKER | County Line Reporter Characterizing the structure as unsafe, Kendall Village Board members agreed Monday that condemnation might be a likely outcome for the former St. John's Lutheran Church building. To learn more about the condemnation process, the...
Dogs shot in Whitestown during hunting season
By KAREN PARKER | County Line Editor Dog owners with a case of nerves during hunting season aren't likely to feel at ease after learning that two small house dogs were shot in the town of Whitestown on the last day of rifle season. Both dogs were puggles, a cross...
Madison meeting to focus on state’s energy future
Bus to event will be provided Two area groups, SOUL of the Kickapoo and Decline the Lines Juneau County, will sponsor a roundtrip bus to Madison on Tuesday, Dec. 11, for residents who wish to attend a special legislative meeting on Wisconsin's energy future. The...
Hillsboro man sentenced to four years for drunk driving
Hillsboro man Jeffrey Varnes was sentenced in Vernon County Circuit Court to four years in prison, a result of his 10th conviction of operating a while intoxicated, according to Vernon County Sheriff John Spears. On March 9 the sheriff’s office responded to a...
Cashton Cupboard & Closet serves those in need
By KAREN PARKER | County Line Editor "The shelves are looking a little empty right now," volunteer Rose Eddy said about the food pantry at the Cashton Cupboard & Closet on Saturday. But if the shelves were not exactly overflowing with food, the hearts of...
Wilton American Legion, Auxiliary donate to food pantry
The Wilton American Legion and Auxiliary continue their tradition of contributing to the Wilton food pantry during the Christmas season. Pictured is Legion Commander Larry Bever as he delivers the contribution. The Wilton food pantry is available to residents of the...
