Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Feb. 9–15

Sunday, Feb. 9: A deputy initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle deviating from its lane near Highway 131 and Main Street in La Farge. The driver was arrested for operating while under the influence (fourth offense) and taken to the Vernon County Detention Center. ...

Viroqua library to host virtual program with Gloria Steinem

Viroqua library to host virtual program with Gloria Steinem
In honor of March being designated as Women’s History Month, the … Read the rest

Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Feb. 2–8

Sunday, Feb. 2: A deputy initiated a traffic stop near Highway 35 and Gelf Road in the town of Wheatland. The driver was cited with a speeding violation of 85 mph in a 55-mph zone. Sunday, Feb. 2: A driver called to report they were involved in a car versus deer...

Norwalk Village Board meets, passes budget

The Norwalk Village Board met Tuesday and accomplished the following business: • The board passed the 2024 budget in the amount of $488,330, up by $442,301 in 2023. • 192 runners entered Norwalk’s Rails-to-Trails Marathon, which was Oct. 1.  The group sponsoring...

Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Oct. 29 to Nov. 4

Monday, Oct. 30: Daniel Nelson of Cashton was driving eastbound on Highway 33 in the town of Hillsboro when he struck a deer. Nelson did not report any injuries. The vehicle had functional damage and was not towed. Monday, Oct. 30: Joshua Johnson of La Farge was...

Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Oct. 22–28

Sunday, Oct. 22: The Zzip Stop in Genoa reported a gas drive-off in the amount of $32.30. The gas station was able to get the license-plate number on the Ford truck. A deputy contacted the registered owner of the truck, who said he used his card and thought the charge...

Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Oct. 15–21

Sunday, Oct. 15: A citizen reported a vehicle with Illinois license plates driving 30 mph in a 55-mph zone on Highway 14 in the town of Jefferson. A deputy located the vehicle. The occupants reported they had driven seven hours in the wrong direction and were tired....

Vision screening for children set for Nov. 7–8

Contributed by the Elroy Lions Club The Elroy Lions Club will hold a vision screening at the Royall School District on Nov. 7–8 for all children in 4-year-old kindergarten through 12th grade.  This event also is open to homeschooled students who reside in the...

Small-community forum will be offered in Norwalk

Wisconsin Rural Partners, a statewide nonprofit, will hold its Small Community Rural Forum on Wednesday, Nov. 1, at Scenic Bluffs Community Health Center, 200 W. North St., Norwalk.   These convenings are about sharing ideas, learning and networking concerning...

Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Oct. 8–15

Sunday, Oct. 8:  deputy came across a disabled vehicle on Highway 14 in the town of Jefferson. He stopped and assisted the driver with changing a flat tire.  Sunday, Oct. 8: he sheriff’s office received a call of a suspicious vehicle parked in the intersection of...

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