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

OFD responds to car fire at gas station

The Ontario Fire Department responded to a car fire Thursday, Sept 19, at the Zzip Stop. Ten firefighters spent about a half-hour on the scene, and the fire was contained to the engine. The driver was Sherie Wondra of Norwalk. (Contributed photo)

Brookwood homecoming set for next week

Brookwood will celebrate its homecoming next, culminating with a parade at 2:30 p.m. Friday in Norwalk. Pictured here is a map of the parade route, supplied by the Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton School District. At 7 p.m. that day, the Falcon football team will take on New...

Kendall man injured in town of Stark single-vehicle accident

A single-vehicle crash occurred on Saturday, Aug. 31, at about 7:30 p.m. in the town of Stark, according to Vernon County Sheriff Roy Torgerson.  Kyle Ray Stout, 25, of Kendall was operating a 2000 Dodge Dakota pickup westbound on Highway 82, near Spry Road, east...

Tomah Health Hospice Touch to offer grief support series

Contributed by Tomah Health Hospice Touch Grief is a normal emotion but can be difficult to understand and deal with, especially after losing a loved one. That’s why Tomah Health Hospice Touch/Palliative Care has scheduled a six-week grief group to help those who have...

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