A new bridge spans over Moore Creek on County Highway U in Norwalk. The 60-year-old, 2-span steel girder bridge had been restricted to a 10-ton weight limit since July 2019 due to severe structural deterioration and was placed on an aggressive inspection schedule. An...
Remembrance walk scheduled for those lost to addiction or in recovery
The Amara Rose Foundation of Westby will hold a special event at the track and grandstand of the Vernon County … Read the rest
Ontario gets bag designed for mass-casualty event
The Western Wisconsin Healthcare Emergency Readiness Coalition has carryover grant funding that Brandon Larson, the Vernon County Emergency Government director, applied for and received. The money was used for medical bags, each of which cost $1,246 for a total Vernon...
Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Aug. 6–12
Sunday, Aug. 6: Alan Dunn of Stoddard was traveling on Lake Road in the town of Bergen. He stopped his vehicle and attempted to make a backing maneuver to turn around. While backing up, Dunn struck a tree on the edge of the road. Dunn reported no injuries. His vehicle...
Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for July 30 to Aug. 6
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.
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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...
