The Vernon County Health Department will offer wellness screenings to the public on the second Thursday of the month from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. A $10 donation is requested by not required. This screening includes checking cholesterol and blood sugar levels,...
N-O-W’s Anderson interviewed on News 19 Daybreak
Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton Elementary School fifth-grader Mia Anderson recently was interviewed on News 19 Daybreak for her volunteer work at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Westby. Anderson has been helping her grandparents, Mark and Sandy Anderson of Westby, prepare all...
Ontario youth trap 77-pound beaver
Big brother Ben DeWitt of rural Ontario (above) shows his little brother Jackson (below) the ropes in trapping. They trapped this 77-pounder in Brush Creek, which feeds into the Kickapoo River in Ontario. The two are the sons of Jayson and Lisa DeWitt. Jackson is 13...
Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Jan. 21–27
Sunday, Jan. 21: Jacob Hundt of Westby was traveling eastbound on Ogden Avenue in the town of Clinton when he got into the shoulder of the road, which pulled the vehicle into the embankment. The vehicle struck two mailboxes before coming to rest down the embankment....
Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Jan. 7–20
Sunday, Jan. 14: The Zzip Stop in La Farge reported a gas drive-off in the amount of $46.44. A deputy responded. The license plate was registered to someone in Illinois. A short time later, it was determined the operator lived in La Farge. She was notified of the gas...
Esterline, Giraud receive Conservationists of the Year honors
The title “Conservationists of the Year” has been given to Joey Esterline and Scott Giraud.
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Norwalk Police Report for January
The following is the Norwalk Municipal Court report for January. • Osber Lopez of Norwalk — 1) operating motor vehicle without headlights; and 2) operating without valid license (guilty) • Zahid Zacarias of Norwalk — 1) operating without a valid...
Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Dec. 31 to Jan. 6
Sunday, Dec. 31: A deputy came across a disabled vehicle on Highway 35. He assisted the citizen with getting some gas at a nearby gas station, and she was able to continue on her way. Sunday, Dec. 31: Three horses were reported on Highway 33 in the town of Hillsboro....
Brunner gives big incentives for perfect attendance
Contributed by Brunner Mfg. MAUSTON, Wis. — Cruises to Las Vegas, Hawaii and Alaska sound like top game show prizes, but at Brunner Manufacturing, Inc. in Mauston and Brunner Wire Products in Elroy, Wis., they are incentives for continuous years of perfect...
Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Dec. 17–30
Sunday, Dec. 17: Michael Thompson of Viroqua struck a deer while driving northbound on County Highway T in the town of Franklin. Thompson did not report any injuries. The vehicle received functional damage and was not towed. Monday, Dec. 18: Joseph Dustin of Viroqua...
