Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Oct. 13–26

Sunday, Oct. 13: The sheriff’s office received a call for help with a vehicle lock out near Three Chimney Road in Viroqua. A dog inside in the vehicle had inadvertently tripped the lock. The deputy was able to assist the owner gain access to the vehicle.  Wednesday,...

Valley Stewardship Network to offer presentation on climate change

Contributed by Valley Stewardship Network The Valley Stewardship Network Conservation on Tap November presentation discusses climate change in the Driftless Area. This November Conservation on Tap will take place on the second Tuesday of the month due to the election....

Veterans Day programs slated at local schools

Local schools will offer Veterans Day programs on Monday, Nov. 11.  Brookwood High School will host its program at 10:30 a.m. in the varsity gymnasium. All veterans and guests are invited for lunch in the high school cafeteria after the program. Parking will be...

Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for July 4–10

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...

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....

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

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