Wisconsin Rural Partners, a statewide nonprofit, will hold its Small Community Rural Forum on Wednesday, Nov. 1, at Scenic Bluffs Community Health Center, 200 W. North St., Norwalk. These convenings are about sharing ideas, learning and networking concerning...
St. John’s to celebrate Martin Luther’s Order of the Latin Mass
Contributed by St. John’s Lutheran Church Return to Wittenberg will highlight church services at St. John’s Lutheran Church in rural Tomah on Sunday, Oct. 22. These historic services will celebrate the 500-year anniversary of Martin Luther’s Order of the Latin...
Royall Alumni Association inducts new Hall of Recognition members
The Royall Alumni Association inducted Royall Hall of Recognition class of 2023 on Saturday, Oct. 14, at the Elroy American … Read the rest
Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Oct. 8–15
Sunday, Oct. 8: deputy came across a disabled vehicle on Highway 14 in the town of Jefferson. He stopped and assisted the driver with changing a flat tire. Sunday, Oct. 8: he sheriff’s office received a call of a suspicious vehicle parked in the intersection of...
Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Oct. 1–7
Wednesday, Oct. 4: Mary Brand of Wisconsin Dells was traveling westbound on Highway 14 in the town of Viroqua when she struck a deer. Brand did not report any injuries. The vehicle was towed due to disabling damage. Wednesday, Oct. 4: A deputy located a herd of Angus...
Scenic Bluffs Community Health Centers recognized for efforts to improve blood-pressure control
CASHTON — Scenic Bluffs Community Health Centers has been recognized by the American Heart Association and American Medical Association for … Read the rest
Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Sept. 24–30
Sunday, Sept. 24: The sheriff’s office was notified of a vehicle that drove into a residential yard in Ontario, and then drove off after a couple of minutes. A deputy responded and searched the area for the vehicle, which was located on Highway 33 in the town of...
Construction continues on Ontario apartments
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...
