Free health screenings set for Aug. 24 in Elroy
Contributed by Gundersen St. Joseph’s Gundersen St. Joseph’s is once again offering free health screenings as part of their commitment to community health. The screenings will take place in the lower level of the Elroy Public Library from 7–11 a.m. Thursday,...
Wood Turtles group to sell wood-fired pizzas at Wilton Fest
The Wilton Wood Turtle group will sell wood-fired pizzas at its concession stand during Wilton Fest, which is slated for Aug. 4–6. Twenty-five percent of the profits will go toward Wilton Fest expenses, and the remaining 75 percent will go toward the...
Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for July 16-22
Sunday, July 16: Easton Raymer of Westby was driving northbound on Highway 162 in the town of Hamburg when he struck a deer. Raymer did not report any injuries. The vehicle received functional damage and was not towed. Sunday, July 16: Arne Fremstad of De Soto and...
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...
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...