Contributed by the Monroe County Local History Room After two years of work behind the scenes, the Monroe County Local History Room & Museum recently launched a long-awaited update to its award-winning website, MonroeCountyHistory.org. The update includes a new,...
Ontario celebrates Halloween
The Ontario Community Club put on its annual Trunk-or-Treat on Halloween. Urella Kaufmann Barb Howard Karsyn Schmitz At the Ontario Community Club’s Trunk-or-Treat on Halloween, Rosalie Koeller (left) and Cora Noble take part in treats and games at the Ontario...
Wilton’s Halloween spectacular
The Wilton Public Library put on a Halloween party Oct. 25. Leia Johnson Brek Anderson Brady Skowronski takes to the dance floor at the Wilton Public Library’s Halloween party on Oct. 25. Josselyn Guzman Kolbo
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)...
Tomah Health to host program on Parkinson’s disease
Dietary guidance for people with Parkinson’s disease will be the topic for the Tomah Health Parkinson’s Support Group meeting Tuesday, Nov. 5, from 1–2:30 p.m. in the first-floor conference rooms 1B/1C at Tomah Health, 501 Gopher Drive, Tomah. Davis Phinney...
Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Oct. 13–26
Sunday, Oct. 13: The sheriff’s office received a call for help with a vehicle lock out near Three Chimney Road in Viroqua. A dog inside in the vehicle had inadvertently tripped the lock. The deputy was able to assist the owner gain access to the vehicle. Wednesday,...
Valley Stewardship Network to offer presentation on climate change
Contributed by Valley Stewardship Network The Valley Stewardship Network Conservation on Tap November presentation discusses climate change in the Driftless Area. This November Conservation on Tap will take place on the second Tuesday of the month due to the election....
Veterans Day programs slated at local schools
Local schools will offer Veterans Day programs on Monday, Nov. 11. Brookwood High School will host its program at 10:30 a.m. in the varsity gymnasium. All veterans and guests are invited for lunch in the high school cafeteria after the program. Parking will be...
