Vernon County to offer ‘Over 50’ activities

Vernon County will host the following “Over 50” activities in November: • Monday, Nov. 4, from 1–1:45 p.m. — Tai Chi exercise at Bethel Home Fellowship Hall, 614 S. Rock Ave., Viroqua, and the Ontario and Readstown public libraries. Call Vernon County Over 50 at (262)...

Tomah Health to host program on Parkinson’s disease

Dietary guidance for people with Parkinson’s disease will be the topic for the Tomah Health Parkinson’s Support Group meeting Tuesday, Nov. 5, from 1–2:30 p.m. in the first-floor conference rooms 1B/1C at Tomah Health, 501 Gopher Drive, Tomah.  Davis Phinney...

Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Oct. 13–26

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,...

Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for March 3–8

Sunday, March 3: A traffic stop was initiated on Highway 61 in Readstown. The driver was going 71 mph in 55-mph zone. The driver was given a warning for speeding. Sunday, March 3: A deputy came upon a disabled vehicle. The deputy recognized the driver from prior law...

Tomah Health to offer foot clinic March 20

Area residents can receive complimentary foot care at a special foot care clinic from 9 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. Wednesday, March 20, at Tomah Health.  The clinic will be conducted by Viterbo University nurse practitioner students, who will trim, cut and clip nails,...

Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Feb. 25 to March 2

Sunday, Feb. 25: Ryan Clark of Westby was traveling south on County Highway D in the town of Clinton when he began to pass an Amish buggy and two horses on the left. He collided with the horses because the Amish buggy began to take a left turn. The horses were up and...

Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Feb. 18–24

Sunday, Feb. 18: A traffic stop was initiated on Highway 131 in the town of Kickapoo. As a result of the traffic stop, the driver was taken into custody for possession of THC, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of methamphetamine, bail jumping, and a...

Royall’s Waterman awarded

Royall Superintendent Tom Benson (left) presents a plaque to board of education president Doug Waterman for his 20 years of service. The Wisconsin Association of School Boards gave Waterman the award. 

Norwalk Municipal Court report for February

The following is the Norwalk Municipal Court report for February: • Marlon Gonzalez of Sparta — 1) speeding (75/55 mph); 2) operating without valid license; 3) operating without vehicle insurance (guilty) • Brigido Hernandez of Norwalk — 1) speeding (42/25 mph); 2)...

Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Feb. 11–17

Monday, Feb. 12: A resident reported that an unknown male came uninvited into his house in Stoddard in the early morning hours and caused a fight. An investigation led to the identification and arrest of the suspect, who was taken into custody for disorderly conduct...

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