Craig Buswell of Kendall and Doug Rogalla of the town of Glendale will compete for a spot in District 16, which consists of Kendall, the town of Glendale, the town of Wellington, Wilton, and a large portion of the town of Sheldon, other than the northwestern...
Vernon County to resume warning-system testing
In Vernon County, several warning systems can be activated rapidly during severe weather events, which are monitored closely by Vernon … Read the rest
Monroe County Health Department to host virtual community meeting
Monroe County residents are invited to attend the Monroe County Health Department’s virtual community stakeholder meeting from 5:30 to 7:30 … Read the rest
Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for March 21–27
Thursday, March 24: As Juliet Pedretti of Viroqua was traveling northbound on Upper Newton Road in the town of Harmony, she negotiated a corner to the left, and that’s when the steering locked up, she later reported. The vehicle traveled off the roadway and crossed a...
Board of Supervisors passes clean-water resolution
At its March 23 meeting, the Monroe County Board of Supervisors voted 15–1 in favor of a clean-water resolution as … Read the rest
Monroe County Climate Change Task Force to meet
The Monroe County Climate Change Task Force will meet Monday, April 4, from 9–11 a.m.
Wilson, Wilbur to vie for Vernon County seat
The candidates for Vernon County Board District 16, Paul Wilson and George Wilbur, recently filled out these questionnaires for the … Read the rest
Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for March 14-20
Monday, March 14: Donald Thew of Hillsboro was traveling westbound on County Highway WW in the town of Hillsboro when he drove upon a beef cow in the roadway. Thew was unable to avoid the collision and struck the beef cow. The cow was owned by Elmer Beecher. The cow...
Norwalk Municipal Court report
The following is the Norwalk Municipal Court report for February • Joel Lopez of Norwalk — 1) operating while suspended; and 2) operating motor vehicle without insurance (guilty) December municipal court • Jeffery Vlasak of Norwalk — 1) storage of junk (dismissed) •...
Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Feb. 28 to March 6
Monday, Feb. 28: Janet Stanek of Kendall was traveling eastbound on County Highway F in the town of Hillsboro when she struck a deer with her vehicle. Stanek did not report any injuries. The vehicle had functional damage. ♦︎ ♦︎ ♦︎ With spring...