Vernon County seeks representatives for Flood Mitigation Alliance Committee

Vernon County is seeking three representatives from Vernon County watersheds interested in serving on the Flood Mitigation Alliance Committee.  Preference will be given to representatives from active watershed groups. Goals for the Flood Mitigation Alliance...

Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Sept. 8–14

Sunday, Sept. 8: Kevin Klavetter of Rochester, Minn., was traveling northbound on Barstad Road in the town of Christiana. Klavetter stopped at the stop sign at the intersection with W. Smith Road. He turned eastbound onto W. Smith Road but could not see the car driven...

Norwalk Village Board meets, works on array of tasks

By Sarah Parker | County Line Editor The Norwalk Village Board accomplished an assortment of business at its meeting Sept. 10, including the following: • The village fulfilled a payment request for $120,773.50 for renovation work on its wastewater treatment...

Kendall’s Breakfast with Santa is Saturday

Contributed by LYNETTE VLASAK | Kendall Lions Club The Kendall Lions hope you will come and join Santa for breakfast Saturday, Dec. 10. The Lions are sponsoring this event, which will be in the parish hall of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 301 Spring St.,...

Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Nov. 28 to Dec. 4

Monday, Nov. 28: Karen Crume of Viroqua was traveling on Seasbranch Road in the town of Viroqua when she struck a deer. Her vehicle had minor damage. Crume did not report any injuries. Monday, Nov. 28: Merlin Steinmetz of Westby was driving northbound on County...

Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Nov. 21–27

Monday, Nov. 21: Dolores Huffar of Westby was traveling westbound on Highway 56 in the town of Liberty when she took her eyes off the road, which caused her to graze the guardrail. Huffar did not report any injuries. The vehicle had functional damage.  Saturday, Nov....

KVR Holiday Happening is Dec. 3

Kickapoo Valley Reserve Friends group will celebrate the holidays on Saturday, Dec. 3, from 1–6 p.m. at the KVR Visitors Center, S3661 Hwy. 131, La Farge. This Holiday Happening is a fundraiser to support trail maintenance, habitat improvement, and the KVR’s...

Norwalk Municipal Court report for November

The following is the Norwalk Municipal Court report for November.  • Nery Pacheco of Norwalk — speeding (19 mph over), operating without valid license, and operating without vehicle insurance (guilty) • Juan Espinobarros of Cashton — speeding (15 mph over),...

Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Nov. 14–20

Wednesday, Nov. 16: Madelyn Miller of Viroqua was traveling eastbound on Highway 56 in the town of Viroqua. Due to the slippery road conditions, Miller lost control of her vehicle, crossed over Lewison Road, and entered the ditch. Miller was not injured during the...

Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Nov. 7–13

Wednesday, Nov. 9: Steven Seidel of Viroqua was traveling northbound on Lewison Road in the town of Viroqua when he stated he swerved to miss a deer and lost control of his vehicle, he later stated. The vehicle left the roadway and struck an embankment and a utility...

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