Sunday, Oct. 13: The sheriff’s office received a call for help with a vehicle lock out near Three Chimney Road in Viroqua. A dog inside in the vehicle had inadvertently tripped the lock. The deputy was able to assist the owner gain access to the vehicle. Wednesday,...
Valley Stewardship Network to offer presentation on climate change
Contributed by Valley Stewardship Network The Valley Stewardship Network Conservation on Tap November presentation discusses climate change in the Driftless Area. This November Conservation on Tap will take place on the second Tuesday of the month due to the election....
Veterans Day programs slated at local schools
Local schools will offer Veterans Day programs on Monday, Nov. 11. Brookwood High School will host its program at 10:30 a.m. in the varsity gymnasium. All veterans and guests are invited for lunch in the high school cafeteria after the program. Parking will be...
Royall fall concert set for Tuesday
Contributed by the Royall Music Department The Royall High School Music Department will present its annual fall concert Tuesday, Oct. 29, at 7 p.m. in the OLD Royall High School gymnasium. It will include performances by the concert band, concert choir, and...
Villages to host trick-or-treat, other Halloween events
Local communities will host the following Halloween activities: Kendall • Trick-or-treat hours from 4–7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31 Norwalk • Trick-or-treat hours from 4–7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31 • Norwalk Lions Club Halloween party for children from 4–6 p.m. Thursday, Oct....
Royall alumni honored at induction ceremony
The Royall Alumni Association inducted three graduates into its Royall Hall of Recognition Ceremony on Oct. 5: Albert Beaver, Elroy High School class of 1956; Robert VanDeHey, Royall High School class of 1978; and Kris Thompson-Ashford, Royall High School class of...
Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Oct. 6–12
Sunday, Oct. 6: A deputy came upon a male walking along Highway 27 and stopped to check on him. The male stated he was walking home from a local establishment; he didn’t wish to drive or wait for a ride to pick him up. The deputy assisted the male by giving him a ride...
Vernon County to offer Caregiver Bootcamp
The Aging and Disability Resource Center of Vernon County will offer its free Caregiver Bootcamp from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1, at Viola United Methodist Church, 225 N. Washington St. This is a free, educational “survival” program for families coping with...
A Wilton benefit
An overflowing crowd attended a benefit for the Lynn Evans family Saturday at the Wilton Community Center.
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Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Sept. 29 to Oct. 4
Sunday, Sept. 29: Deputies initiated a traffic stop on northbound Highway 35 in the town of Bergen for a vehicle that appeared to be speeding and was confirmed by radar. The driver was cited for speeding in 55-mph zone (20–24 mph) and issued a warning for green...
