Carla Von Haden Community Service Awards to be presented at HCE Banquet

Contributed by Millard’s Prairie HCE The Millards Prairie Home and Consumer Educators announced the 2025 Awardees of the Carla Von Haden’s Community Service Awards: Marie Preuss, Bruce Lange, Sylvia Rafajko and Owen Dedrick.  It is the second year that the HCE...

Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for April 27 to May 3

Sunday, April 27: Vernon County sheriff’s deputies and an officer with the Westby Police Department responded to Snowflake Curve Road in the town of Christiana for a female reporting she was struck in the head by a male party. The investigation is ongoing. Sunday,...

‘We Take Our Sports Seriously’ history walk set for May 30

Contributed by the Vernon County Museum The Wisconsin Historical Society has brought its traveling History Makers Tour to Vernon County, and the historic Sherry-Butt House Museum in Viroqua is a participating host.  The Sherry-Butt House is hosting the “We Take...

Tomah multi-class reunion set for Sept. 6

The fourth annual multi-class reunion of 1950 through 1959 graduates from Tomah High School will be Friday, Sept. 6, at Cranberry Country Lodge, Tomah. Registration for this reunion, designed to bring back graduates over a 10-year period, will begin in the lodge at 10...

Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for June 23–30

Sunday, June 23: A deputy conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on Highway 14 in the town of Viroqua for speeding. The driver was eventually arrested for operating while under the influence of intoxicants, operating after revocation, and possession of drug...

Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for June 16–22

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...

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...

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...

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