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...
Norwalk Lions put on Halloween party
Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Oct. 22–28
Sunday, Oct. 22: The Zzip Stop in Genoa reported a gas drive-off in the amount of $32.30. The gas station was able to get the license-plate number on the Ford truck. A deputy contacted the registered owner of the truck, who said he used his card and thought the charge...
Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Oct. 15–21
Sunday, Oct. 15: A citizen reported a vehicle with Illinois license plates driving 30 mph in a 55-mph zone on Highway 14 in the town of Jefferson. A deputy located the vehicle. The occupants reported they had driven seven hours in the wrong direction and were tired....
Vision screening for children set for Nov. 7–8
Contributed by the Elroy Lions Club The Elroy Lions Club will hold a vision screening at the Royall School District on Nov. 7–8 for all children in 4-year-old kindergarten through 12th grade. This event also is open to homeschooled students who reside in the...
