Norwalk Public Library puts on costume party

The Norwalk Public Library hosted a costume party and a stuff-a-bear fundraiser Saturday. Charlotte Rasmussen reaches into one of the library’s “spooky substance” boxes.

Mile Bluff to host monthly diabetes discussions

Contributed by Mile Bluff Medical Center If you are looking for answers and tips on how to live your life to the fullest while managing diabetes, plan to attend this month’s Diabetes Connect.  This event is free and open to everyone, including individuals with...

Vernon County to offer ‘Over 50’ activities

Vernon County will host the following “Over 50” activities in November: • Monday, Nov. 4, from 1–1:45 p.m. — Tai Chi exercise at Bethel Home Fellowship Hall, 614 S. Rock Ave., Viroqua, and the Ontario and Readstown public libraries. Call Vernon County Over 50 at (262)...

Norwalk Village Board meets

The Norwalk Village Board accomplished the following business at its meeting July 10: • The Norwalk American Legion has requested to place a flag at the village cemetery. The board approved the idea but will determine a location later with the Legion and public works...

Brookwood High School’s Hall of Fame gymnastics coach dies

A celebration of life for SueAnn Olson is set for Aug. 4 at 11 a.m. at United Methodist Church, 221 S. Center Ave., Viroqua WI 54665. A luncheon will be follow the service. Her husband, Jim Olson, contributed the following piece on Olson, who was an award-winning...

Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for July 2–8

Sunday, July 2: Horses were out on County Highway T in the town of Franklin. Upon police arrival, the owner was out looking for the horses. The owner was able to locate the horses and put them back in their pen. Sunday, July 2: Lynn Simmons of Bradenton, Fla., was...

Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for June 25 to July 1

Sunday, June 25: A deputy conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on W. Main Street in La Farge. The operator of the vehicle was arrested for an active warrant. Monday, June 26: Maclaine Heilman of La Crosse was driving southbound on Highway 35 in Stoddard. She was...

Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for June 18–24

Sunday, June 18: A tan horse was running back and forth on Highway 80 in the town of Hillsboro. The owner was able to catch the horse and put it back in the pasture. Monday, June 19: Robert Evans of Viroqua was traveling westbound on County Highway Y in the town of...

Greetings from Ontario

Mr. Duckie, a roughly 400-pound duck, now greets canoeists at Mr. Duck’s Canoe Rental in Ontario. FAST Fiberglass of Sparta created the structure. 

Norwalk Municipal Court report for June

The following is the Norwalk Municipal Court report for June: • Trevor Rae of Sparta — 1) speeding (11–15 mph over); 2) operating while suspended (guilty) • Jeremy Busch of Tomah — 1) non-registration of auto; 2) operating while suspended (no show; guilty plea...

Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for June 11-18

Sunday, June 11: A landowner reported that fishermen were trespassing on his property on Spring Coulee Road in the town of Coon. A deputy spoke with the landowner and the fishermen. The fishermen were warned to remain in the water unless it was absolutely necessary to...

Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for June 4–10

Sunday, June 4: The sheriff’s office received a report of threats being made to two females in De Soto. A deputy responded to the scene. After speaking with the victims, the suspect was located. He was taken into custody for disorderly conduct, threats to injure, and...

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