Saturday, Jan. 22: Owen Thomas of Westby was traveling eastbound on Highway 162 in the town of Bergen when he slid off the road and into the ditch due to the snow-covered road. Kerri Moser of Stoddard pulled the Thomas vehicle out of the ditch. Once freed, Thomas kept...
Gruber graduates from Challenge Academy
Adam Gruber of Ontario (right, center) graduated from the Challenge Academy at Fort McCoy in December. He will receive his Brookwood High School diploma in the spring. (Challenge Academy photo)
Ridgeville church selling pizzas as medical fundraiser
St. John’s Lutheran Church in the town of Ridgeville is selling pizzas as a fundraiser for medical expenses.
Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Jan. 10–16
Friday, Jan. 14: Dennis Williams of Readstown was traveling eastbound on Highway 14 in the town of Kickapoo when Williams lost control on the ice-covered roads and struck a guardrail. No injuries were reported. The vehicle received functional damage. Friday, Jan....
Civil War program set for Monday in Kendall
At the Kendall American Legion’s January membership meeting set for 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 17, Denise Oman, a member of the Sons of Union Veterans Auxiliary and an area Civil War era historian, will give a presentation. Oman will present artifacts and stories and...
Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Dec. 27 to Jan. 2
Tuesday, Dec. 28: Sadie Knutson of Viroqua was traveling northbound on County Highway NN in the town of Viroqua, attempting to make it up the hill. Due to the snow, Knutson lost control of the vehicle, spun around, and went into the southbound ditch. The vehicle...
Wildcat hiking trail damaged in Dec. 15 windstorms
Windstorms on Dec. 15 caused substantial damage to trees along the Old Settlers Trail at Wildcat Mountain State Park.
Amish Walmart reborn
Workers already have reconstructed much of the building for Trail’s End, also known as “the Amish Walmart,” on Little Ridge … Read the rest
Healthy Strides activity program begins 26th year
Scenic Bluffs Community Health Centers’ Healthy Strides Community Activity Program (formerly known as the Scenic Bluffs’ Walking Program) has been … Read the rest
Norwalk’s season of noel
The Norwalk Lions Club hosted Santa on Dec. 4 at the Norwalk Village Hall. Above: Parker Saley meets the man in red. Below: Lainey Cunitz takes part in some crafts.