Norwalk Lions host Santa

The Norwalk Lions  Club hosted a visit with Santa on Saturday at the Norwalk Village Hall.   Brexley Stoikes, whose parents are Austin and Sierra Stoikes of Elroy, meets Jolly Old Saint Nick. Addie, Jay and Madison Degenhardt, children of Kelly and Joe Degenhardt,...

Sen. Johnson staff to host office hours

U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) announced that his staff will be available for mobile office hours at the times and locations listed below. These office hours give constituents the opportunity to meet with Sen. Johnson’s staff to request assistance with a federal...

I&E Club to host program on specialty crops

Contributed by the Inventors & Entrepreneurs Club Have you ever considered growing a specialty crop such as elderberries, honeyberries, currants, aronia berries, hazelnuts or small grains? Join us at the next meeting of the Vernon County Inventors and...

Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for July 1–6

Monday, July 1: Daryl High of Mount Hope, Wis., struck a deer while driving southbound on Highway 61 in the town of Kickapoo. No injuries were reported. The vehicle was towed due to disabling damage. Monday, July 1: A deputy conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on...

Tomah multi-class reunion set for Sept. 6

The fourth annual multi-class reunion of 1950 through 1959 graduates from Tomah High School will be Friday, Sept. 6, at Cranberry Country Lodge, Tomah. Registration for this reunion, designed to bring back graduates over a 10-year period, will begin in the lodge at 10...

Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for June 23–30

Sunday, June 23: A deputy conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on Highway 14 in the town of Viroqua for speeding. The driver was eventually arrested for operating while under the influence of intoxicants, operating after revocation, and possession of drug...

Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for June 16–22

Sunday, June 16: A deputy conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on Highway 56 in the town of Liberty because the vehicle crossed the centerline multiple times. The driver was subsequently arrested for operating while under the influence and taken to the Vernon County...

Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for June 9–15

Sunday, June 9: A citizen reported his checkbook had been stolen and someone had cashed a check for $650. The sheriff’s office investigated and identified a suspect. The suspect was coincidentally arrested for an outstanding Vernon County felony warrant in La Crosse...

Wildcat to offer music, other programs in July

Wildcat Mountain State Park in rural Ontario will host the following programs in July.  All programs are free. Vehicle admission sticker is required.  For more information, call (608) 337-4775 or email Emily.alf@wisconsin.gov.  • 7 p.m. Saturday, July 6...

Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for June 2–8

Sunday, June 2: A bicyclist was bitten by a dog on County Highway SS in the town of Liberty. This is the third dog bite at this residence since May 9, 2024. The owner was issued an animal bite order. Sunday, June 2: Wyatt Olson of Cashton was traveling westbound on...

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