Sunday, July 30: A deputy conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on Highway 14 in the town of Kickapoo for crossing the centerline and fog line of the roadway. The operator was taken into custody for operating while under the influence. Sunday, July 30: Barry Johnson...
Elroy Public Library to offer seed-saving program
Contributed by the Elroy Public Library A “seed-saving” program, jointly sponsored by the Elroy Friends of the Library and the Hill and Dale Garden Club, is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 29, at 10 a.m. Andre Pauquette will the present the program at the Elroy Public...
Wilton Public Library may offer ESL classes
By KELLY LUPTON | Wilton Public Library director The Wilton Public Library has had an opportunity fall in our laps. We have had someone volunteer to teach English-as-a-second-language classes if there is enough interest. We have set up a short, three-minute survey...
Ontario hosts Hat Luncheon
The Ontario Public Library hosted its annual Hat Luncheon fundraiser in July at the Wilmer Pearson residence.
Norwalk Municipal Court report for July
The following is the Norwalk Municipal Court report for July. • April Wood of La Crosse — 1) operating while suspended (no show; guilty plea entered) • Roger Schaitel of Norwalk — 1) two citations for lawn maintenance; 2) four citations for restrictions of...
Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for July 23–30
Sunday, July 23: Multiple cattle were reported out on County Highway WW in the town of Hillsboro. Dispatch notified the owner, who responded to the area. A deputy assisted the owner with getting the cattle back into the pasture and fixing the fence. Sunday, July...
Wegner Grotto County Park’s ‘Art Outdoors’ is Aug. 26
Free health screenings set for Aug. 24 in Elroy
Contributed by Gundersen St. Joseph’s Gundersen St. Joseph’s is once again offering free health screenings as part of their commitment to community health. The screenings will take place in the lower level of the Elroy Public Library from 7–11 a.m. Thursday,...
Wood Turtles group to sell wood-fired pizzas at Wilton Fest
The Wilton Wood Turtle group will sell wood-fired pizzas at its concession stand during Wilton Fest, which is slated for Aug. 4–6. Twenty-five percent of the profits will go toward Wilton Fest expenses, and the remaining 75 percent will go toward the...
Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for July 16-22
Sunday, July 16: Easton Raymer of Westby was driving northbound on Highway 162 in the town of Hamburg when he struck a deer. Raymer did not report any injuries. The vehicle received functional damage and was not towed. Sunday, July 16: Arne Fremstad of De Soto and...