Monday, Dec. 5: Owen Zahm of Viroqua was traveling southbound on County Highway B in the town of Viroqua when he lost control of his vehicle due to the snow-covered roads. The vehicle came to a rest after hitting a fence. Zahm did not report any injuries. The vehicle...
Ontario approves municipal court budget
By KAREN PARKER | Retired County Line Publisher December usually means short board meetings, but the Ontario Village Board might have set a record Monday night, with in and out in 23 minutes. The major event of the evening was the approval of the budget for the...
Vernon County Historical Society purchases marker for former slave and his family
By LARRY SCHECKEL How do you honor a former slave who served in the Union Army, came north to Wisconsin, farmed the land, raised a family, was gainfully employed his entire life, and worked for the citizens of Viroqua, Wis.? Perhaps the very least is to provide a...
Monroe County museums to host ‘Lego Masters’ competitors
The Monroe County Local History Room & Museum and the Deke Slayton Memorial Space & Bicycle Museum will host a program Tuesday, Dec. 27, by brothers Jacob and Caleb Schilling, who competed for a $100,000 cash prize and the grand title of “Lego Masters” on...
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.,...
72 units collected at Wilton/Brookwood FFA blood drive
Thank you to the folks who stopped by the Wilton Community/Brookwood FFA blood drive Saturday, Dec. 3.
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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),...
