Sunday, April 14: A citizen reported someone banging on the door and ringing the doorbell at their residence in the town of Bergen. A deputy made sure the residence was secure. He searched the area and did not come across anyone. Sunday, April 14: A deputy was...
Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for April 7–13
Sunday, April 7: The sheriff’s office was notified of four horses running in the roadway on Highway 82 in the town of Union. A deputy responded and assisted the caller with locating the owner of the horses. The owner was notified. Sunday, April 7: Two fly fishermen...
Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for March 31 to April 6
Sunday, March 31: Sheep were reported out on a property along Bohland Hollow Road in the town of Wheatland. The deputy spoke with the owner of the sheep and gave him a warning for animals running at large. Monday, April 1: The Zzip Stop in Genoa reported a gas...
Retired Royall teacher receives musical delight through Milestone’s ‘Dare to Dream’ program
Contributed by Milestone Senior Living of Hillsboro At Milestone Senior Living of Hillsboro, residents are like family. Each month, the community aims to make a resident’s dream come true. In March, the spotlight was on Verda Jean Miller, a beloved member of the...
Monroe County Health Department: Are you vaccinated against measles?
Contributed by the Monroe County Health Department There has been a recent increase in cases of measles in the United States, the most recent cases in Illinois. Wisconsin currently has no confirmed measles cases, but it is important to be prepared and ensure...
A scramble for eggs: Ontario hosts its annual Easter egg hunt
Ontario put on its Easter egg hunt Saturday morning, March 30.
Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for March 24–30
Sunday, March 24: Chase Montgomery of Plainview, Minn., was traveling northbound on County Highway P in the town of Christiana when he came across a snowplow traveling southbound on County Highway P. Montgomery attempted to move over to make room for the snowplow, and...
Inventors and Entrepreneurs Club: Articulating your company’s purpose
Contributed by the Vernon County Inventors and Entrepreneurs Club A company’s mission statement, core values, and purpose are all important elements that define the company’s overall goals and beliefs. A mission statement is a brief statement that summarizes the...
Program on Palestine set for April 4
Driftless Palestine Solidarity will present “Palestine: A Deeper Look” from 6–7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 4, at the Vernon County Museum, 410 S. Center Ave., Viroqua. A guided slide and film presentation, which will be open to community questions, will examine how the...
Ridgeville church to host special Easter events
St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Ridgeville will host the following events on Easter (Sunday, March 31): • 8–9:15 a.m. — Easter breakfast • 9:30 a.m. — Easter church service • Easter egg hunt to follow the service
