By Tim Vetscher
In any community, the role of the medical examiner is vital.
Medical examiners — or coroners, in … Read the rest
Pedestrian struck on Highway 27, near Cashton
A pedestrian was struck by a commercial motor vehicle on Highway 27, about 1½ miles south of Cashton, in the town of Christiana at about 9:45 p.m. Saturday, April 19, according to Vernon County Sheriff Roy Torgerson. The preliminary investigation revealed that...
Wisconsin libraries brace for steep drop in services under federal funding cuts
By Baylor Spears, Wisconsin ExaminerApril 21, 2025 Threatened federal funding cuts are causing uncertainty for the future of Wisconsin libraries and the programs they provide to the public, especially for those serving rural areas — and libraries are pushing...
Norwalk’s floral fundraiser
Contributed by the Norwalk Rails-to-Trails Committee
One of the highlights of driving through Norwalk in the summer are the flower … Read the rest
One injured in Clinton rollover
The Vernon County Sheriff’s Office 911 Dispatch Center was notified at 4:45 p.m. Sunday, April 6, of a single-vehicle rollover on County Highway D, east of Hall Road, in the town of Clinton. Ralph E. Smalley, 62, of Richland Center, Wis., was operating a 1999 Ford...
Local Easter egg hunts set for April 19
Local communities will host the following Easter egg hunts April 19:
• Elroy — 10 a.m. Saturday, April 19, at … Read the rest
Brookwood track and field to host inaugural meets starting next week
Contributed by Brookwood High School
Since it was established in the early 1960s, Brookwood has had a successful track and … Read the rest
Brookwood selling items from Classic Gym | Facility will be remodeled into auditorium
Two dead in town of Portland crash
Two were killed Sunday in a crash involving a motorcycle and a passenger vehicle Sunday on Highway 33, near County … Read the rest
Monroe County seasonal weight restrictions removed
The seasonal weight restrictions placed on Monroe County highways were removed effective Monday, April 7.
The restrictions on each individual … Read the rest
