Contributed by Ridges and Rivers organizers The Ridges & Rivers Book Festival was founded to promote reading, writing, creativity, and community by bringing readers and writers together for a stimulating exchange of ideas. This mission will be partially supported...
Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Jan. 26 to Feb. 2
Sunday, Jan. 26: A deputy initiated a traffic stop near Proksch Coulee Road and N. Main Street in Stoddard after observing a vehicle deviating from its lane multiple times. During the stop, it was determined that the driver was impaired. The driver was charged with...
I&E Club to offer ‘Protecting Your Work Through Patents’
Contributed by the Vernon County I&E Club The next meeting of the Inventors and Entrepreneurs Club will be Wednesday, Feb. 12, at the Food Enterprise Center, 1201 N. Main St. in Viroqua. A critical step in developing a new invention or starting a new business is...
Vernon County over 50 to host activities
The Vernon County Over 50 group will offer the following activities in February. For more information, call Vernon County Over 50 at (262) 384-0082. Monday, Feb. 3 • 1–1:45 p.m. — Tai Chi exercise at Bethel Home Fellowship Hall, 614 S. Rock Ave., Viroqua, and the...
History Room’s Christmas exhibit breaks attendance record
Contributed by the Monroe County Local History Room A record number of visitors came to the Monroe County Local History Room & Museum in Sparta over the holiday season to view the “Back to the 1980s Christmas” exhibit. During the seven-week run of the...
Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Jan. 12–25
Sunday, Jan. 12: A deputy initiated a traffic stop on westbound Highway 14 in the town of Coon on a vehicle traveling 75 mph in a 55-mph zone. During the stop, police determined that the driver was impaired, who then was placed under arrest for operating a motor...
Ridgeville church to offer pizza fundraiser
The sixth annual pizza fundraiser for St. John’s Lutheran Church in Ridgeville begins this week. Orders will be taken through Sunday, Jan. 26. Pizzas may be picked up at the church on Saturday, Feb. 1. Pizzas for sale are cheese, sausage, pepperoni, or a...
Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Jan. 6–11
Several calls were received this week reporting possible brush fires in progress that turned out to be controlled burns being conducted by the property owners. Most importantly, if you plan to burn brush, we ask that you to call Vernon County Dispatch at...
AARP, Monroe County to help with tax preparation
Contributed by the Monroe County ADRC AARP tax volunteers and the Aging and Disability Resource Center of Monroe County are pleased to announce the 2025 tax season dates. The free, confidential service is open to low- to moderate-income residents, with a focus given...
Monroe County offering free radon kits
Contributed by the Monroe County Health Department January is National Radon Action Month. Radon is a natural radioactive gas that you can’t see, smell, or taste but could be present at a dangerous level in your home. Radon is dangerous because it can cause lung...
