Sunday, Dec. 10: A citizen reported that eight Amish draft horses were in the roadway on County Highway P in the town of Clinton. A deputy responded and found the horses. The horses were removed from the roadway. Sunday, Dec. 10: A deputy reported a disabled vehicle...
Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Dec. 3–9
Sunday, Dec. 3: Bretton Anderson of Viroqua was traveling southbound on County Highway B in the town of Jefferson and lost control while negotiating a curve. Anderson struck a rock wall and re-entered the roadway. Anderson did not report any injuries. The vehicle was...
Kendall’s cookie walk
Kendall hosted a cookie walk as a library fundraiser Saturday at St. John’s Lutheran Church. Among those who helped at the event are (left to right) Joyce Thonesen, Kris Riebe and Lynne Hanson.
Elroy hunter has success
Elizabeth Klipstein of Elroy was a successful hunter this season. (Contributed photo)
Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Nov. 26 to Dec. 2
Sunday, Nov. 26: Brady Manke of Westby, was traveling eastbound on County Highway P in the town of Clinton when he lost control of the vehicle and went across the road. The vehicle struck the embankment on the north side of the road, rolled down the embankment, and...
Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Nov. 19–26
Wednesday, Nov. 22: A deputy conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on Highway 14 in the town of Coon. The driver was given a warning for speeding. Thursday, Nov. 23: A horse was reported in the roadway on County Highway C in the town of Greenwood. A deputy responded...
N-O-W celebrates Veterans Day
The Brookwood High School Student Council put on its annual Veterans Day program Nov. 10. Jim Rynes of the Ontario American Legion takes part in the ceremony. Kindergarteners lead the Pledge of Allegiance. Tim DeWitt gives a presentation. Veterans Melvin “Don” DeWitt...
Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Nov. 12–18
Sunday, Nov. 12: The sheriff’s office received a phone call from a female reporting another female came into her residence in Readstown and tried to throw her to the ground. Two deputies responded and investigated the situation. The suspect was arrested for disorderly...
Norwalk Municipal Court report for November
The following is the Norwalk Municipal Court report for November: • Artemio Martinez of Ontario — 1) speeding (71 mph in a 55-mph zone); 2) operating without a valid license; and 3) operating without vehicle insurance (guilty) • Julio Viscalla of Norwalk — 1) speeding...
Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Nov. 5–11
Sunday, Nov. 5: A citizen reported that 10–12 cattle were in his hayfield on Oak Lane in the town of Hillsboro, and it had been an ongoing problem. A deputy notified the owner of the cattle, who said he was working on repairing the fence. The owner was given a warning...
