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...

Norwalk Public Library receives grant for East Asian studies

 The Center for East Asian Studies (CEAS) at the University of Wisconsin–Madison recently announced award recipients for the most recent “East Asia in Wisconsin Library Program” competition. The Norwalk Public Library was among the recipients.  Nearly...

Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Feb. 25 to March 2

Sunday, Feb. 25: Ryan Clark of Westby was traveling south on County Highway D in the town of Clinton when he began to pass an Amish buggy and two horses on the left. He collided with the horses because the Amish buggy began to take a left turn. The horses were up and...

Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Feb. 18–24

Sunday, Feb. 18: A traffic stop was initiated on Highway 131 in the town of Kickapoo. As a result of the traffic stop, the driver was taken into custody for possession of THC, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of methamphetamine, bail jumping, and a...

Royall’s Waterman awarded

Royall Superintendent Tom Benson (left) presents a plaque to board of education president Doug Waterman for his 20 years of service. The Wisconsin Association of School Boards gave Waterman the award. 

Norwalk Municipal Court report for February

The following is the Norwalk Municipal Court report for February: • Marlon Gonzalez of Sparta — 1) speeding (75/55 mph); 2) operating without valid license; 3) operating without vehicle insurance (guilty) • Brigido Hernandez of Norwalk — 1) speeding (42/25 mph); 2)...

Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Feb. 11–17

Monday, Feb. 12: A resident reported that an unknown male came uninvited into his house in Stoddard in the early morning hours and caused a fight. An investigation led to the identification and arrest of the suspect, who was taken into custody for disorderly conduct...

Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Feb. 4–10

Sunday, Feb. 4: The Hickory Hill Motel reported a disorderly conduct incident at the motel. Deputies responded to the motel, which is in the town of Viroqua, and all parties were separated upon arrival.  Deputies ensured everyone was okay and would keep the peace....

St. John’s Valentine’s dinner set for Feb. 18

St. John’s Lutheran Church in Ridgeville will host its 21st annual Valentine’s Day dinner at 11 a.m., Sunday, Feb. 18, with a dinner featuring a taco bar to make your own tacos or taco salad, plus other side dishes and desserts.   Following the dinner will...

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