KVR to host rededication ceremony

The Kickapoo Reserve Management Board invites the public to a rededication ceremony and reception from 1–4 p.m. June 7, at the Kickapoo Valley Reserve Visitor Center, S3661 Hwy. 131, La Farge.  This event marks 25 years of the Kickapoo Valley Reserve, celebrating...

Larry Scheckel to discuss ‘Murder in a Small Town’ at Kendall Public Library

By Charissa Finn | Kendall Public Library director The Kendall Public Library invites you to an author talk by Larry Scheckel on Wednesday, May 28, at 1 p.m.  He will discuss his newest true crime book, “Murder in a Small Town,” about the Kyson Rice case,...

Vernon County Reads to host best-selling author

By Rachel Conner | Ontario Public Library director Vernon County libraries are excited to announce that USA Today bestselling-author Beth Amos, who also writes under the pseudonyms Annelise Ryan and Allyson K. Abbott, will be the featured speaker at the ninth-annual...

Ontario police report

The following are the Regional Centers Municipal Court results for Ontario for the Feb. 28 schedule: • Alyssa Sarae Booth of Cashton, operating while suspended, $500 • Angel Lucille Christenson of Ontario, operating while suspended (second offense), $250 • Angel...

Vernon County Sheriff’s Office for Feb. 23 to March 1

Sunday, Feb. 23: A deputy initiated a traffic stop on Highway 162 in the town of Hamburg for a vehicle swaying and deviating from its lane. During the stop, police determined that the driver was operating while impaired. The driver was arrested and booked into the...

Local police chiefs attend state conference

Ontario Police Chief Dave Rynes and Norwalk Police Chief Allen Myren attended the Wisconsin Police Leadership Foundation conference in early February in Wisconsin Dells.  Rynes and Myren attended the following sessions: • Fourth-class cities, villages, and towns...

Monroe County highway weight restrictions start Monday

Pursuant to §349.16, Wisconsin statutes, the Monroe County Highway Department will implement seasonal weight restrictions on all county trunk highways beginning Monday, March 10.   Restrictions become effective upon the placement of signs. The restrictions limit...

Royall showcase concert is Monday

Contributed by the Royall School District The Royall High School Music Department will present a concert festival showcase concert at 7 p.m. Monday, March 3, in the old high school gymnasium.   The high school concert band and high school concert choir will...

Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Feb. 16–22

Sunday, Feb. 16: Dispatch received a report of three horses running down Morning Star Road in the town of Union. The owner was located. A deputy stood by until the horses were retrieved. Sunday, Feb. 16: Dispatch received an automated crash notification for a vehicle...

Monroe County offers advance notice of highway weight limits

Contributed by the Monroe County Highway Department The Monroe County Highway Department advises residents and other highway users to be prepared for the annual limitation of the weight of vehicles travelling on county highways.   Restrictions are placed each...

Last call for dinner reservations for ‘Romeo and Juliet’

Brookwood Theater will present “Romeo and Juliet” on Saturday, March 8, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, March 9, at 2 p.m. This will be the last production in the Classic Gym. The Saturday evening performance will include a special event. That evening at the school, there will...

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