Work continues on a 12-unit, two-story apartment building off Church Street in Ontario (behind the former Ontario Elementary School). Seven of the units must be for low- to moderate-income residents. Travis Van Zile is serving as the developer.
Ontario couple takes part in 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb
Mike and Katlyn Parr, both of the Ontario Fire & Rescue, took part in the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at Lambeau Field, donning their gear. The climb consisted of 110 flights, the height of the fallen World Trade Towers. The event is a tribute to the 343...
Ontario veteran goes on Honor Flight
Melvin “Don” DeWitt, a member of the Ontario American Legion, joined the Freedom Honor Flight on Sept. 16, accompanied by his daughter, Dorese Leis. About 106 veterans from the La Crosse area toured Washington D.C. After leaving La Crosse at 7 a.m., they returned they...
Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Sept. 17–23
Sunday, Sept. 17: One white, brown, and black cow was in the roadway on County Highway D in the town of Webster. A deputy located the cow and made contact with the owner. The deputy assisted the owner with getting the cow back into the pasture. Monday, Sept. 18: The...
Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Sept. 3–17
Sunday, Sept. 3: Ruger Sisbach of Viroqua was traveling southbound on Highway 27 in the town of Franklin when he drove off the right shoulder of the road. The vehicle struck a tree and rolled numerous times before coming to rest on the driver’s side of the vehicle....
Kickapoo Reserve Dam Challenge Triathlon set for Oct. 7
Contributed by Kickapoo Valley Reserve The Dam Challenge Triathlon is an exciting and unique fundraising event that takes place at the Kickapoo Valley Reserve, a beautiful public property in southwest Wisconsin that is dedicated to preserving and protecting natural...
Former Ontario police chief retires from sheriff’s office
Deputy Matt Hoskins (left) retired from the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office last week after 25 years in law enforcement. He served the Village of Ontario as police chief from May 2006 to July 2015. Hoskins said, “The nine years I spent working in Ontario, I really got...
Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Aug. 27 to Sept. 2
Sunday, Aug. 27: David Hooker of Trempealeau, Wis., struck a deer while traveling southbound on Highway 35 in the town of Genoa. Hooker did not report any injuries. The vehicle was towed due to disabling damage. Monday, Aug. 28: Large pieces of an unknown item were...
Eness to play in Kendall
Rural Ontario country musician Tor Eness will perform at the Kendall Gathering from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 2, at the Kendall Community Hall. There will be no admission charge. (Contributed photo)
Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Aug. 20–26
Sunday, Aug. 20: Five cows were out on County HIghway WW in the town of Hillsboro. A deputy contacted the owners, who got the cows back into the pasture. Monday, Aug. 21: A camper at Banker Park in Viola reported that another camper was trying to steal his property...
