Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for April 7–13

Sunday, April 7: The sheriff’s office was notified of four horses running in the roadway on Highway 82 in the town of Union. A deputy responded and assisted the caller with locating the owner of the horses. The owner was notified. Sunday, April 7: Two fly fishermen...

Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for March 31 to April 6

Sunday, March 31: Sheep were reported out on a property along Bohland Hollow Road in the town of Wheatland. The deputy spoke with the owner of the sheep and gave him a warning for animals running at large. Monday, April 1: The Zzip Stop in Genoa reported a gas...

Retired Royall teacher receives musical delight through Milestone’s ‘Dare to Dream’ program

Contributed by Milestone Senior Living of Hillsboro At Milestone Senior Living of Hillsboro, residents are like family. Each month, the community aims to make a resident’s dream come true. In March, the spotlight was on Verda Jean Miller, a beloved member of the...

St. Paul’s installs new pastor

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Wilton celebrated the installation of Pastor Karen Sparling on Feb. 25. Bishop Felix Malpica led worship that day.  Sparling composed the following autobiography: “Most of my life I have lived in Elroy, graduating from Royall High...

Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for March 3–8

Sunday, March 3: A traffic stop was initiated on Highway 61 in Readstown. The driver was going 71 mph in 55-mph zone. The driver was given a warning for speeding. Sunday, March 3: A deputy came upon a disabled vehicle. The deputy recognized the driver from prior law...

Tomah Health to offer foot clinic March 20

Area residents can receive complimentary foot care at a special foot care clinic from 9 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. Wednesday, March 20, at Tomah Health.  The clinic will be conducted by Viterbo University nurse practitioner students, who will trim, cut and clip nails,...

Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Feb. 25 to March 2

Sunday, Feb. 25: Ryan Clark of Westby was traveling south on County Highway D in the town of Clinton when he began to pass an Amish buggy and two horses on the left. He collided with the horses because the Amish buggy began to take a left turn. The horses were up and...

Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Feb. 18–24

Sunday, Feb. 18: A traffic stop was initiated on Highway 131 in the town of Kickapoo. As a result of the traffic stop, the driver was taken into custody for possession of THC, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of methamphetamine, bail jumping, and a...

Royall’s Waterman awarded

Royall Superintendent Tom Benson (left) presents a plaque to board of education president Doug Waterman for his 20 years of service. The Wisconsin Association of School Boards gave Waterman the award. 

Norwalk Municipal Court report for February

The following is the Norwalk Municipal Court report for February: • Marlon Gonzalez of Sparta — 1) speeding (75/55 mph); 2) operating without valid license; 3) operating without vehicle insurance (guilty) • Brigido Hernandez of Norwalk — 1) speeding (42/25 mph); 2)...

Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Feb. 11–17

Monday, Feb. 12: A resident reported that an unknown male came uninvited into his house in Stoddard in the early morning hours and caused a fight. An investigation led to the identification and arrest of the suspect, who was taken into custody for disorderly conduct...

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