Tuesday, Oct. 11: Donald Johnson of Viroqua was traveling westbound on Highway 14 in the town of Coon when he struck a deer with his vehicle. Johnson did not report any injuries. The vehicle was towed due to disabling damage. Tuesday, Oct. 11: Charles Harris of...
A different sort of swing
Last week, Cassandra Bell and her son Lane make use of a new adult/child swing at Palen Park in Ontario. (Contributed photo)
Three inducted into Royall Hall of Recognition
The Royall Alumni Association inducted three new members into its Royall Hall of Recognition last Saturday.
Wilton/Brookwood blood drive yields 59 units
The joint Wilton Community/Brookwood High School FFA blood drive resulted in the collection of 59 units.
Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Oct. 3–9
Monday, Oct. 3: Jacob Norder of Ferryville, Wis., was traveling eastbound on Highway 14 in the town of Viroqua when he braked for a vehicle turning left onto County Highway SS. Norder was struck from the rear by a vehicle driven by Thomas McCormick of Gays Mills. ...
Author Larry Scheckel to speak in Hillsboro
Larry Scheckel, science teacher and author, will discuss his latest book, “Country School Days: True Tales of a Wisconsin One-Room … Read the rest
Norwalk hosts Rails-to-Trails Marathon
Norwalk hosted its annual Rails-to-Trails Marathon on Sunday on the Elroy-Sparta State Trail.
Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Sept. 26 to Oct. 2
Saturday, Oct. 1: Matthew Davison of Hillsboro was traveling southbound on Highway 131 in the town of Whitestown when he lost control of the vehicle, struck a guardrail, and continued into an embankment before coming to a rest. Davison did not report any injuries. ...
Wilton blood drive is Saturday
Please consider donating blood this Saturday at the Wilton Community Center. The hours of collection are from 7–11:30 a.m.
Organic Valley receives Carbon Smart Ag grant
Hoping to mitigate the increasing impacts of climate change, federal and state governments and businesses are actively seeking ways to … Read the rest