Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for July 7–13

Sunday, July 7: A deputy conducted a traffic stop on Highway 82 in the town of Viroqua. The driver received criminal citations for operating after revocation and ignition interlock device tampering. Monday, July 8: The sheriff’s office was notified of a male chasing...

Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for July 1–6

Monday, July 1: Daryl High of Mount Hope, Wis., struck a deer while driving southbound on Highway 61 in the town of Kickapoo. No injuries were reported. The vehicle was towed due to disabling damage. Monday, July 1: A deputy conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on...

Tomah multi-class reunion set for Sept. 6

The fourth annual multi-class reunion of 1950 through 1959 graduates from Tomah High School will be Friday, Sept. 6, at Cranberry Country Lodge, Tomah. Registration for this reunion, designed to bring back graduates over a 10-year period, will begin in the lodge at 10...

Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for March 15–21

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...

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;...

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...

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