‘We Take Our Sports Seriously’ history walk set for May 30

Contributed by the Vernon County Museum The Wisconsin Historical Society has brought its traveling History Makers Tour to Vernon County, and the historic Sherry-Butt House Museum in Viroqua is a participating host.  The Sherry-Butt House is hosting the “We Take...

Easter scenes

Local communities hosted Easter egg hunts April 19. Brady Skowronski meets the Easter bunny at the Wilton hunt. Rory Ferries collects eggs at Ontario’s hunt near the Ontario Fire Station.  The Easter bunnies greet children at the Norwalk Public Library hunt....

Elroy Museum opens Memorial Day Weekend

Contributed by the Elroy Area Museum The Elroy Area Museum, located on Main Street in Elroy, will open Memorial weekend.  The museum will be open for tours on Saturdays and Sundays (plus extra days on Memorial and Labor Day weekends) from 1–4 p.m. Since opening...

Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for March 16–22

Sunday, March 16: Sheriff’s deputies, along with officers of Viola Police Department, responded to a residence in Viola for a missing juvenile. Kickapoo Valley Rescue Squad and Viola Fire Department also were on standby to assist with the approximate two-hour search....

Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for March 9–15

Monday, March 10: A property owner called into dispatch, reporting an ongoing issue with two dogs running at large on his property on Green Acres Road in the town of Franklin. A deputy responded, and citations were issued to the dog owners.  Monday, March 10: Deputies...

Tomah Health to offer canning class

Tomah Health, along with UW-Extension Monroe County and Community Education Group (HCE), will host a class in which attendees will learn the basics of pressure and water bath canning.  “The Canning with Confidence” class will be from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday,...

Mayo awards $50,000 to Scenic Bluffs 

Contributed by Scenic Bluffs Community Health Centers (CASHTON, WI) – Scenic Bluffs Community Health Centers is gearing up to take a fully equipped mobile dental clinic on the road, thanks to a $50,000 Launch Grant from Mayo Clinic Health System.  The mobile...

Summit Spirits to present ‘Nunsense’ this month

Summit Spirits will present the musical comedy “Nunsense" at Sparta United Methodist Church, 210 Court St., on March 14 and March 15 at 7 p.m., March 16 at 2 p.m., March 21 and March 22 at 7 p.m., and March 23 at 2 p.m. Use the K Street entrance. Tickets can be...

Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for March 2–8

Sunday, March 2: A deputy was called to a residence on W. Turner Avenue in Viola for a domestic disturbance.  Monday, March 3: A deputy initiated a traffic stop in the 1100 block of Highway 35 in the town of Bergen. A driver was cited for speeding 87 mph in a 55-mph...

Kendall police report

The following are the Regional Centers Municipal Court results for Kendall for the Feb. 28 schedule: • Turner Allen Calhoun, speeding on highway (20–24 mph over limit), $98.80 • Robert James Fernhout, improper parking on roadway, $98.80 • Robert James Fernhout,...

Ontario police report

The following are the Regional Centers Municipal Court results for Ontario for the Feb. 28 schedule: • Alyssa Sarae Booth of Cashton, operating while suspended, $500 • Angel Lucille Christenson of Ontario, operating while suspended (second offense), $250 • Angel...

Vernon County Sheriff’s Office for Feb. 23 to March 1

Sunday, Feb. 23: A deputy initiated a traffic stop on Highway 162 in the town of Hamburg for a vehicle swaying and deviating from its lane. During the stop, police determined that the driver was operating while impaired. The driver was arrested and booked into the...

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