Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for March 23–29

Sunday, March 23: While on patrol, a deputy initiated a traffic stop on Highway 131 just outside of La Farge, heading toward Viola, on a truck with a loud exhaust that was weaving within its lane. The deputy determined the driver was operating while impaired. The...

The dangers of online child sextortion: A presentation

Contributed by Gundersen St. Joseph’s Some topics are difficult to talk about. The issue of online child grooming and sextortion is growing and has recently made the headlines in Wisconsin when a teen died by suicide after becoming the victim of online sextortion....

Monroe County Local History Room to host program on JFK on April 24

The Monroe County Local History Room will host a public history program, “Wisconsin for Kennedy: The Primary that Launched a … Read the rest

Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Dec. 15–21

Sunday, Dec. 15: A deputy initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle traveling northbound on Highway 35 with no front license plate or current-year registration stickers on the rear plate. During the stop, it was discovered that the driver’s license had been revoked and...

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,...

Sen. Johnson staff to host office hours

U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) announced that his staff will be available for mobile office hours at the times and locations listed below. These office hours give constituents the opportunity to meet with Sen. Johnson’s staff to request assistance with a federal...

I&E Club to host program on specialty crops

Contributed by the Inventors & Entrepreneurs Club Have you ever considered growing a specialty crop such as elderberries, honeyberries, currants, aronia berries, hazelnuts or small grains? Join us at the next meeting of the Vernon County Inventors and...

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