Sunday, June 16: A deputy conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on Highway 56 in the town of Liberty because the vehicle crossed the centerline multiple times. The driver was subsequently arrested for operating while under the influence and taken to the Vernon County...
Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for June 9–15
Sunday, June 9: A citizen reported his checkbook had been stolen and someone had cashed a check for $650. The sheriff’s office investigated and identified a suspect. The suspect was coincidentally arrested for an outstanding Vernon County felony warrant in La Crosse...
Wildcat to offer music, other programs in July
Wildcat Mountain State Park in rural Ontario will host the following programs in July. All programs are free. Vehicle admission sticker is required. For more information, call (608) 337-4775 or email Emily.alf@wisconsin.gov. • 7 p.m. Saturday, July 6...
Friends of KVR to offer ‘Drive the Driftless Garden Tour’ on July 14
Contributed by the Friends of the KVR Mark your calendar for the fifth annual Friends of Kickapoo Valley Reserve garden tour. Drive the backroads of the Driftless on Sunday, July 14, beginning at 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. This year, the Friends have identified 10 lovely...
Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for June 2–8
Sunday, June 2: A bicyclist was bitten by a dog on County Highway SS in the town of Liberty. This is the third dog bite at this residence since May 9, 2024. The owner was issued an animal bite order. Sunday, June 2: Wyatt Olson of Cashton was traveling westbound on...
Insurance office to close in Wilton
Arlington Insurance’s office in the Wilton Community Center will close permanently effective July 1, moving to Ettrick, Wis.
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Norwalk Legion marks Memorial Day
The Norwalk American Legion performed Memorial Day services, visiting Wanderer’s Rest Cemetery, St. Jacob’s Lutheran Cemetery, Centerville Cemetery, Ridgeville Methodist Cemetery, St. Michael’s Catholic Cemetery, Pilgrims Home Cemetery, and St. Augustine Catholic...
Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for May 26 to June 1
Sunday, May 26: The sheriff’s office received a report of a physical incident at Shovelheads Corner Bar in Readstown. Upon arrival, deputies learned there was a physical altercation between employees of the bar and a patron. The male offender was taken into custody...
N-O-W teacher honored
Contributed by the Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton School District — Michelle Hyatt has been named the Teacher of the Week by Sleepy Hollow Auto! Mrs. Hyatt was presented with a brand new Chevy Camaro convertible sponsored by Sleepy Hollow Auto to drive for a week to recognize...
Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for May 19–25
Sunday, May 19: Christopher Heimann of Colgate, Wis., struck a deer while driving eastbound on County Highway V in the town of Greenwood. No injuries were reported. The vehicle received functional damage and was not towed. Monday, May 20: A deputy came across about...
