With tax season underway and another round of stimulus checks starting to circulate, Sheriff John Spears wants to remind everyone to be more aware of scams. Some scams could come in your mail, asking for you to send money and provide your personal information. Never...
Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for March 8–14
With spring starting to show, our roadways will become busier with motorcycles, bicyclists and pedestrians. Sheriff John Spears urges everyone to be aware and more alert for motorcycles, as they can sometimes be less visible than other motor vehicles. Also, remember...
Norwalk Municipal Court report for March
Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for March 1–7
Tuesday, March 2: Douglas Wood of La Farge, was traveling eastbound on Highway 56 in the town of Viroqua when he stopped in the road for a deer to pass. Wood was rear-ended by Benjamin Benson. Neither Wood nor Benson received injuries. Wood’s vehicle was not towed;...
Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Feb. 22–28
You, or someone you know, could become the victim of a growing crime in America — financial abuse of older … Read the rest
County Line places in state newspaper contest
The County Line received a second-place award in the 2020 Wisconsin Newspaper Association Better Newspaper contest.
Kendall Public Library receives $860 grant for material on East Asia
The University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Center for East Asian Studies (CEAS) has awarded the Kendall Public Library a grant of $860 … Read the rest
Dining with the Norwalk Lions
Left to right: Mike Hanson, Jeff Berendes, Dean Wathke and Dan Berendes provide all the fish frying at the annual Norwalk Lions Club fish fry held Friday night. Plenty of locals and sled riders enjoyed the delicious meal. (Tasha Mueller photo)
Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Feb. 15–21
Monday, Feb. 15: James Buros was traveling eastbound on Highway 56 in the town of Liberty when he lost control of his vehicle on an icy road. Buros struck a guardrail on the north side of the road, went over the guardrail, and came to rest against a tree. Buros...