Monday, Feb. 8: Nelson Graber was traveling northbound on Saugstad Road in the town of Christiana when he came to a 90-degree curve and the vehicle began to slide. The vehicle slid down the embankment and jackknifed in the snow. Graber did not receive any injuries....
Brookwood FFA, Wilton community hold joint blood drive
The Brookwood FFA, along with the Wilton community, hosted a Red Cross blood drive Saturday.
Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Feb. 1–7
With tax season quickly approaching, Vernon County Sheriff John Spears wants to remind you to watch out for some IRS … Read the rest
Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Jan. 25–31
Monday, Jan. 25: A large fire was reported near Highway 131 in the town of Kickapoo. The Readstown Fire Department was contacted. ♦ ♦ ♦ If you are conducting a controlled burn, please report it to the sheriff’s office. ♦ ♦ ♦...
Wisconsin Farmers Union honors late Elroy man
The late David Fauska of rural Elroy was among those who were recognized for their leadership and dedication to rural … Read the rest
Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Jan. 18–24
Thursday, Jan. 21: Jason Kennedy of La Farge, was traveling eastbound on Harris Road in the town of Stark when his vehicle became disabled. When Kennedy returned the next day, he discovered the vehicle had been completely destroyed by a fire. Kennedy did not receive...
Town of Whitestown board will run unopposed
At the Town of Whitestown’s caucus earlier this month, the nomination results determined that all incumbents will run unopposed in … Read the rest
Norwalk Police Report for December/January
The following is the Norwalk Municipal Court report for January: • Alex Madias of Norwalk — operating without a valid license and operating a motor vehicle without insurance (guilty) • Alberto Garcia of Norwalk — operating without a valid license and operating a motor...
Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Jan. 9–17
Saturday, Jan. 9: Nicole Conley of Wonewoc was traveling southbound on County Highway Q in the town of Greenwood. Conley negotiated the curve in the roadway, hit the shoulder, and was pulled into the ditch by the snow/slush. Conley did not report any injuries. The...
Vimont: Climate change mitigation an economic opportunity
According to Dr. Dan Vimont of the Director of the UW-Madison Center for Climatic Research, we are “never going back … Read the rest