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...
Program on solar energy set for July 8 in rural Ontario
Echo Valley Hope, a rural Ontario nonprofit, will host “Exploring Solar” from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 8, … Read the rest
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...
Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for May 28 to June 3
Sunday, May 28: Two goats got loose on North Elk Run Road in the town of Webster. A deputy responded and was able to assist with locating one goat. Sunday, May 28: The sheriff’s office received a report of ATVs on unapproved roads. A deputy located the operators of...
