Shelter Repertory Dance Theater will present an informal showing of “Doline: Emerging into the Light” on Saturday, July 15, at … Read the rest
Vernon County Health Department to offer health screenings in Hillsboro
The Vernon County Health Department will host health screenings as part of its community wellness program from 7–11 a.m. Wednesday, … Read the rest
51-year-old Elroy man injured in accidental shooting in rural Wilton
Four people were target shooting at a property on County Highway M in rural Wilton on July 2 when one of the bullets traveled into a neighboring property, hitting a 51-year-old Elroy man in the leg, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. The 911 call came...
One person sustains serious injuries in Ridgeville crash
One person was seriously injured after a single-vehicle rollover crash on Friday, June 30, in the town of Ridgeville, according … Read the rest
Youth running program will have July events
Contributed by Three-Tunnel Youth Running Program The Three-Tunnel Youth Running Program will have group running events for youth of all ages throughout July. The program will work on different running skills focused on technique, speed, and endurance and is adapted...
Ontario Hat Luncheon slated for mid-July
The Ontario Public Library Hat Luncheon is set for 12 p.m. Wednesday, July 12; Thursday, July 13; and Friday, July … Read the rest
Madden’s — An Irish Pub opens in Elroy
Contributed by Madden’s — An Irish Pub Madden's in its previous incarnation Over the years, an often-overlooked bar, tucked in a sea of red-sided buildings near the ambulance garage and fire station in Elroy, has changed hands time and time again. But now, it’s back...
New food pantry opens in Norwalk
Contributed by Couleecap
Couleecap has opened a new food pantry in Norwalk. Community Harvest Pantry is located within Scenic Bluffs … Read the rest
Part of County Highway W to close through Labor Day
County Highway W in the town of Glendale, between the Vernon County line and Highway 71, will be closed to … Read the rest
Vernon County Museum Notes: Dedication of Cheyenne Valley resident’s gravestone set for June 19
By KRISTEN PARROTT | Vernon County Museum curator
When we talk about African-American history in Vernon County, we usually focus … Read the rest