The dangers of online child sextortion: A presentation

Contributed by Gundersen St. Joseph’s Some topics are difficult to talk about. The issue of online child grooming and sextortion is growing and has recently made the headlines in Wisconsin when a teen died by suicide after becoming the victim of online sextortion....

Monroe County Local History Room to host program on JFK on April 24

The Monroe County Local History Room will host a public history program, “Wisconsin for Kennedy: The Primary that Launched a … Read the rest

Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for March 16–22

Sunday, March 16: Sheriff’s deputies, along with officers of Viola Police Department, responded to a residence in Viola for a missing juvenile. Kickapoo Valley Rescue Squad and Viola Fire Department also were on standby to assist with the approximate two-hour search....

Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for March 2–8

Sunday, March 2: A deputy was called to a residence on W. Turner Avenue in Viola for a domestic disturbance.  Monday, March 3: A deputy initiated a traffic stop in the 1100 block of Highway 35 in the town of Bergen. A driver was cited for speeding 87 mph in a 55-mph...

Kendall police report

The following are the Regional Centers Municipal Court results for Kendall for the Feb. 28 schedule: • Turner Allen Calhoun, speeding on highway (20–24 mph over limit), $98.80 • Robert James Fernhout, improper parking on roadway, $98.80 • Robert James Fernhout,...

Ontario police report

The following are the Regional Centers Municipal Court results for Ontario for the Feb. 28 schedule: • Alyssa Sarae Booth of Cashton, operating while suspended, $500 • Angel Lucille Christenson of Ontario, operating while suspended (second offense), $250 • Angel...

Vernon County Sheriff’s Office for Feb. 23 to March 1

Sunday, Feb. 23: A deputy initiated a traffic stop on Highway 162 in the town of Hamburg for a vehicle swaying and deviating from its lane. During the stop, police determined that the driver was operating while impaired. The driver was arrested and booked into the...

Local police chiefs attend state conference

Ontario Police Chief Dave Rynes and Norwalk Police Chief Allen Myren attended the Wisconsin Police Leadership Foundation conference in early February in Wisconsin Dells.  Rynes and Myren attended the following sessions: • Fourth-class cities, villages, and towns...

Monroe County highway weight restrictions start Monday

Pursuant to §349.16, Wisconsin statutes, the Monroe County Highway Department will implement seasonal weight restrictions on all county trunk highways beginning Monday, March 10.   Restrictions become effective upon the placement of signs. The restrictions limit...

Royall showcase concert is Monday

Contributed by the Royall School District The Royall High School Music Department will present a concert festival showcase concert at 7 p.m. Monday, March 3, in the old high school gymnasium.   The high school concert band and high school concert choir will...

Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Feb. 16–22

Sunday, Feb. 16: Dispatch received a report of three horses running down Morning Star Road in the town of Union. The owner was located. A deputy stood by until the horses were retrieved. Sunday, Feb. 16: Dispatch received an automated crash notification for a vehicle...

Monroe County offers advance notice of highway weight limits

Contributed by the Monroe County Highway Department The Monroe County Highway Department advises residents and other highway users to be prepared for the annual limitation of the weight of vehicles travelling on county highways.   Restrictions are placed each...

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