Tuesday, July 5: Tyler Anderson of De Soto was traveling westbound downhill on Malin Road in the town of Genoa. Destiny Anderson of Ferryville, Wis., was traveling eastbound uphill. While both drivers were negotiating the corner, Tyler Anderson struck the driver’s...
Foss Fine Meats in Sparta issues recall
Foss Fine Meats in Sparta is issuing a voluntary recall of ham products produced for individuals and packaged and sold … Read the rest
Youth Outdoor Fest coming up this weekend
By GILLIAN POMPLUN | Crawford County Independent The 12th annual Youth Outdoor Fest will take place on Saturday, July 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Pettibone Park in La Crosse. The event is sponsored by La Crosse Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office, La Crosse...
Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for June 27 to July 3
Tuesday, June 28: Brian Siggers Jr. of La Crosse was traveling northbound on Sand Hill Road in the town of Whitestown when he crossed the centerline and traveled into the wrong lane of travel. Siggers struck an Amish buggy that was traveling in the southbound lane....
Watershed Council meets at Norskedalen
About 30 members of the Coon Creek Community Watershed Council traveled to the Norskedalen Nature & Heritage Center for the … Read the rest
Former Ontario police chief to run for Vernon County Sheriff
Former Ontario Police Chief Philip Welch, who served the village from 2015–18, will be among the slate of Vernon County … Read the rest
Norwalk Municipal Court report
The following is the Norwalk Municipal Court report for June: • VP LLC of Sparta — storage of junk (guilty) • Gabino Ferer of Norwalk — public nuisance (guilty) • Octavio Ramirez of Norwalk — storage of junk (continuance)
Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for June 13–19
Monday, June 13: Rikki Macsis of Viroqua was traveling eastbound on Highway 56 in the town of Liberty when he struck a deer with his vehicle. No injuries were reported. The vehicle was towed from the scene with functional damage. Tuesday, June 14: David Fisher of...
Ontario Police Report
• Hannah Van Buskirk, 39 — speeding on city highway, found guilty in a no-contest plea, $98.8 fine • Lucas P. Downing, 32, of Ontario — trespass in dwelling, found guilty on a no-contest plea, $225 fine
Wilton blood drive yields 64 units
Thank you to the 59 donors who attended the June 4 Wilton Community/Brookwood FFA Blood Drive.