CWD summit slated for Oct. 12

A chronic wasting disease summit, a free event open to the public, is set for 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, at the Recreation Station, 316 Arthur St., Tomah.  DNR biologists, landowners and hunters will give presentations on CWD history in Wisconsin and...

Former Wisconsin governor to speak in Ontario

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 Nov. 26 to Dec. 2

Sunday, Nov. 26: Brady Manke of Westby, was traveling eastbound on County Highway P in the town of Clinton when he lost control of the vehicle and went across the road. The vehicle struck the embankment on the north side of the road, rolled down the embankment, and...

Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Nov. 19–26

Wednesday, Nov. 22: A deputy conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on Highway 14 in the town of Coon. The driver was given a warning for speeding. Thursday, Nov. 23: A horse was reported in the roadway on County Highway C in the town of Greenwood. A deputy responded...

N-O-W celebrates Veterans Day

The Brookwood High School Student Council put on its annual Veterans Day program Nov. 10. Jim Rynes of the Ontario American Legion takes part in the ceremony. Kindergarteners lead the Pledge of Allegiance.  Tim DeWitt gives a presentation. Veterans Melvin “Don” DeWitt...

Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Nov. 12–18

Sunday, Nov. 12: The sheriff’s office received a phone call from a female reporting another female came into her residence in Readstown and tried to throw her to the ground. Two deputies responded and investigated the situation. The suspect was arrested for disorderly...

Norwalk Municipal Court report for November

The following is the Norwalk Municipal Court report for November: • Artemio Martinez of Ontario — 1) speeding (71 mph in a 55-mph zone); 2) operating without a valid license; and 3) operating without vehicle insurance (guilty) • Julio Viscalla of Norwalk — 1) speeding...

Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Nov. 5–11

Sunday, Nov. 5: A citizen reported that 10–12 cattle were in his hayfield on Oak Lane in the town of Hillsboro, and it had been an ongoing problem. A deputy notified the owner of the cattle, who said he was working on repairing the fence. The owner was given a warning...

Norwalk Village Board meets, passes budget

The Norwalk Village Board met Tuesday and accomplished the following business: • The board passed the 2024 budget in the amount of $488,330, up by $442,301 in 2023. • 192 runners entered Norwalk’s Rails-to-Trails Marathon, which was Oct. 1.  The group sponsoring...

Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Oct. 29 to Nov. 4

Monday, Oct. 30: Daniel Nelson of Cashton was driving eastbound on Highway 33 in the town of Hillsboro when he struck a deer. Nelson did not report any injuries. The vehicle had functional damage and was not towed. Monday, Oct. 30: Joshua Johnson of La Farge was...

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