By Rachel Conner | Ontario Public Library director The Ontario Public Library is honored to welcome former Wisconsin Gov. Martin Schreiber to speak about his book, “My Two Elaines: Learning, Coping, and Surviving as an Alzheimer’s Caregiver,” at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct....
Vernon County seeks representatives for Flood Mitigation Alliance Committee
Vernon County is seeking three representatives from Vernon County watersheds interested in serving on the Flood Mitigation Alliance Committee. Preference will be given to representatives from active watershed groups. Goals for the Flood Mitigation Alliance...
Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Sept. 8–14
Sunday, Sept. 8: Kevin Klavetter of Rochester, Minn., was traveling northbound on Barstad Road in the town of Christiana. Klavetter stopped at the stop sign at the intersection with W. Smith Road. He turned eastbound onto W. Smith Road but could not see the car driven...
Norwalk Village Board meets, works on array of tasks
By Sarah Parker | County Line Editor The Norwalk Village Board accomplished an assortment of business at its meeting Sept. 10, including the following: • The village fulfilled a payment request for $120,773.50 for renovation work on its wastewater treatment...
Zirk family members memorialized
To honor three family members who died within the past two years, the Zirk family takes a spin around the tractor pull track on Saturday during Kendall Fest. Gene Zirk, Wally Zirk and Steve Zirk all have passed away. Ed Zirk bought the John Deere in 1948 at Slama...
Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Sept. 1–7
Sunday, Sept. 1: Deputies responded to a residence on Highway 27 in the town of Franklin for a reported domestic incident. The male offender was arrested and taken to the Vernon County Detention Center on charges of domestic disorderly conduct and false imprisonment....
Kendall to purchase new furnaces for community hall
The Kendall Village Board agreed Monday to replace two Kendall Community Hall furnaces for $7,905, accepting a bid from Arndt … Read the rest
Suicide prevention task force to host ‘Be the Light Run/Walk’ on Sept. 7
Contributed by Monroe County Suicide Prevention Task Force September is National Suicide Prevention Month. It is a time to remember the lives lost to suicide, those who have struggled with suicidal ideation, and to acknowledge the individuals, families, and...
Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Aug. 25–31
Sunday, Aug. 25: A deputy conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on Highway 14 in the town of Coon. The driver received a citation for traveling 74 mph in a 55-mph zone. Monday, Aug. 26: The sheriff’s office was notified of a vehicle accident on Storbakken Lane in the...
Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Aug. 18–24
Sunday, Aug. 18: Logan Buckles of De Soto was traveling south on Easy Street in Stoddard when he struck a legally parked vehicle owned by Tristan Batwinski of Stoddard. Buckles continued driving to his residence. He was later located and stated he was unaware that he...
