Easter scenes

Local communities hosted Easter egg hunts April 19. Brady Skowronski meets the Easter bunny at the Wilton hunt. Rory Ferries collects eggs at Ontario’s hunt near the Ontario Fire Station.  The Easter bunnies greet children at the Norwalk Public Library hunt....

Elroy Museum opens Memorial Day Weekend

Contributed by the Elroy Area Museum The Elroy Area Museum, located on Main Street in Elroy, will open Memorial weekend.  The museum will be open for tours on Saturdays and Sundays (plus extra days on Memorial and Labor Day weekends) from 1–4 p.m. Since opening...

Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for April 20–26

Sunday, April 20: Deputies conducted a traffic stop on W. Turner Avenue in Viola. A baggie with a crystal-like substance, which field-tested positive for methamphetamine, and drug paraphernalia were located in the vehicle. A female was taken into custody for felony...

Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for May 26 to June 1

Sunday, May 26: The sheriff’s office received a report of a physical incident at Shovelheads Corner Bar in Readstown. Upon arrival, deputies learned there was a physical altercation between employees of the bar and a patron. The male offender was taken into custody...

N-O-W teacher honored

Contributed by the Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton School District — Michelle Hyatt has been named the Teacher of the Week by Sleepy Hollow Auto! Mrs. Hyatt was presented with a brand new Chevy Camaro convertible sponsored by Sleepy Hollow Auto to drive for a week to recognize...

Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for May 19–25

Sunday, May 19: Christopher Heimann of Colgate, Wis., struck a deer while driving eastbound on County Highway V in the town of Greenwood. No injuries were reported. The vehicle received functional damage and was not towed. Monday, May 20: A deputy came across about...

Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for May 12–18

Sunday, May 12: A deputy conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on W. Main Street in the town of Stark. The driver had a suspended driver’s license and expired temporary registration for the vehicle. The driver gave the deputy consent to search his vehicle, and the...

Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for May 5–11

Sunday, May 5: Kristin Nguyen of North Branch, Minn., was driving south on Highway 162 in the town of Coon when her rear passenger tire blew out, causing the vehicle to collide with the guardrail. Nguyen did not report any injuries. The vehicle was towed due to...

Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for April 21–27

Tuesday, April 23: A deputy went to a residence in La Farge to attempt service of a warrant for the Wisconsin Department of Corrections. The offender was located and taken into custody.  Wednesday, April 24: The sheriff’s office received a report of a female...

Kendall movie night set for May 3 at fellowship hall

By Lynette Vlasak The Kendall Public Library’s May Movie Night will be Friday, May 3, at St. John’s Church Fellowship Hall.  Beginning at 6:30 p.m., the 2023 movie “The Hill” will be shown. Based on a true story, “The Hill” is an inspiring story of baseball...

Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for April 14–20

Sunday, April 14: A citizen reported someone banging on the door and ringing the doorbell at their residence in the town of Bergen. A deputy made sure the residence was secure. He searched the area and did not come across anyone. Sunday, April 14: A deputy was...

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