Vernon County to offer caregiver summit

The Aging and Disability Resource Center of Vernon County, in collaboration with St. Croix Hospice, will offer a free Caregiver … Read the rest

Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Sept. 22–28

Monday, Sept. 23: At 5:36 p.m., Michael R Popp, 61, of Tomah was arrested for first-degree intentional homicide–murder and nonnegligent manslaughter for the 1985 disappearance of Terry Dolowy. He is being held in the Vernon County Detention Center. The charge is...

Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Sept. 15–21

Sunday, Sept. 15: A deputy conducted a traffic stop on Highway 14 in the town of Kickapoo. Field sobriety tests were performed and found the driver to be operating under the influence. The driver was arrested and taken to the Vernon County Detention Center for...

Brunner gives big incentives for perfect attendance

Contributed by Brunner Mfg.  MAUSTON, Wis. — Cruises to Las Vegas, Hawaii and Alaska sound like top game show prizes, but at Brunner Manufacturing, Inc. in Mauston and Brunner Wire Products in Elroy, Wis., they are incentives for continuous years of perfect...

Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Dec. 17–30

Sunday, Dec. 17: Michael Thompson of Viroqua struck a deer while driving northbound on County Highway T in the town of Franklin. Thompson did not report any injuries. The vehicle received functional damage and was not towed. Monday, Dec. 18: Joseph Dustin of Viroqua...

Wilton Public Library hosts dinner, Santa

Chelsie Hill and son Masen attend the Wilton Public Library Christmas dinnner and Santa Claus visit on Dec. 16 at the Wilton Community Center gymnasium.  Wilton Public Library director Kelly Lupton reads Christmas-related trivia questions.  Imaniah Perrigo-Baxter...

Ontario serves community Christmas dinner

Ontario put on a free community Christmas dinner Saturday at the Ontario Community Center.   Cheryl Novy, son Ryan Novy and Frank Novy gather for dinner.  Ryan Novy joins Sandy and Dave Carr in the kitchen. 

Norwalk Municipal Court report for December

• Allen Nagel of Sparta — 1) non-registration; and 2) operating while suspended (no show/guilty plea entered) • Antonio Ramirez of Norwalk — 1) failure to stop at stop sign; 2) operating without a valid license; and 3) operating without vehicle insurance...

Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Dec. 10–16

Sunday, Dec. 10: A citizen reported that eight Amish draft horses were in the roadway on County Highway P in the town of Clinton. A deputy responded and found the horses. The horses were removed from the roadway. Sunday, Dec. 10: A deputy reported a disabled vehicle...

Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Dec. 3–9

Sunday, Dec. 3: Bretton Anderson of Viroqua was traveling southbound on County Highway B in the town of Jefferson and lost control while negotiating a curve. Anderson struck a rock wall and re-entered the roadway. Anderson did not report any injuries. The vehicle was...

Kendall’s cookie walk

Kendall hosted a cookie walk as a library fundraiser Saturday at St. John’s Lutheran Church. Among those who helped at the event are (left to right) Joyce Thonesen, Kris Riebe and Lynne Hanson.

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