Kendall’s cookie walk

The Kendall Public Library put on a cookie walk Dec. 7 at St. John’s Lutheran Church. Proceeds will go toward the library’s movie nights. The following were among the volunteers at the cookie walk (left to right): Jean Jefferies, Joyce Thonesen, Elaine Zinke, Amy...

Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Dec. 8–14

Sunday, Dec. 8: Deputies were called to assist the occupants of a car versus deer collision on Highway 14 near Brookville Road in the town of Frankin. The car sustained some minor front-end damage and was able to be driven from the scene. No injuries were reported by...

Norwalk Lions host Santa

The Norwalk Lions  Club hosted a visit with Santa on Saturday at the Norwalk Village Hall.   Brexley Stoikes, whose parents are Austin and Sierra Stoikes of Elroy, meets Jolly Old Saint Nick. Addie, Jay and Madison Degenhardt, children of Kelly and Joe Degenhardt,...

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...

Royall fall concert set for Tuesday

Contributed by the Royall Music Department The Royall High School Music Department will present its annual fall concert Tuesday, Oct. 29, at 7 p.m. in the OLD Royall High School gymnasium.  It will include performances by the concert band, concert choir, and...

Villages to host trick-or-treat, other Halloween events

Local communities will host the following Halloween activities: Kendall • Trick-or-treat hours from 4–7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31 Norwalk • Trick-or-treat hours from 4–7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31 • Norwalk Lions Club Halloween party for children from 4–6 p.m. Thursday, Oct....

Royall alumni honored at induction ceremony

The Royall Alumni Association inducted three graduates into its Royall Hall of Recognition Ceremony on Oct. 5: Albert Beaver, Elroy High School class of 1956; Robert VanDeHey, Royall High School class of 1978; and Kris Thompson-Ashford, Royall High School class of...

Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Oct. 6–12

Sunday, Oct. 6: A deputy came upon a male walking along Highway 27 and stopped to check on him. The male stated he was walking home from a local establishment; he didn’t wish to drive or wait for a ride to pick him up. The deputy assisted the male by giving him a ride...

Vernon County to offer Caregiver Bootcamp

The Aging and Disability Resource Center of Vernon County will offer its free Caregiver Bootcamp from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1, at Viola United Methodist Church, 225 N. Washington St. This is a free, educational “survival” program for families coping with...

Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Sept. 29 to Oct. 4

Sunday, Sept. 29: Deputies initiated a traffic stop on northbound Highway 35 in the town of Bergen for a vehicle that appeared to be speeding and was confirmed by radar. The driver was cited for speeding in 55-mph zone (20–24 mph) and issued a warning for green...

Lutheran group to host fall rally in Sparta

The Lutheran Women’s Missionary Society Scenic Coulee Circuit Fall Rally will be Saturday, Oct. 12, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 419 Jefferson Ave., Sparta.  Registration will begin at 12:30 p.m., with the program starting at 1 p.m. The guest speaker for the...

I&E Club to explore content marketing and social  media

Contributed by the Vernon County I&E Club The next meeting of the Inventors and Entrepreneurs Club will be Wednesday, Oct. 9, at the Food Enterprise Center, 1201 N. Main St. in Viroqua. With the topic “Content Marketing and Social Media,” attendees will learn how...

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