Monroe County task force hears presentation about climate migration

By Gillian Pomplun | Crawford County Independent At its Feb. 5 meeting, the Monroe County Climate Change Task Force (CCTF) heard a presentation from Fred Schnook about “Preparing for Climate Migration.”  Schnook leads the Wisconsin Initiative on Climate Change...

Scenic Bluffs receives $10,000 grant from Compeer Financial

Compeer Financial’s Fund for Rural America, the Farm Credit cooperative’s giving program, has awarded 41 General-Use Grants totaling $212,150, including one to Scenic Bluffs Community Health Centers for completing and equipping a mobile dental unit.  These grants...

Vernon County seeks representative for Human Services and Veteran’s Services Committee

Vernon County is seeking one community representative to serve on the Department of Human Services and Veteran’s Services Committee.  This individual would serve on the Human Services and Veteran’s Services Committee as a community representative at monthly...

Mile Bluff to host monthly diabetes discussions

Contributed by Mile Bluff Medical Center If you are looking for answers and tips on how to live your life to the fullest while managing diabetes, plan to attend this month’s Diabetes Connect.  This event is free and open to everyone, including individuals with...

Vernon County to offer ‘Over 50’ activities

Vernon County will host the following “Over 50” activities in November: • Monday, Nov. 4, from 1–1:45 p.m. — Tai Chi exercise at Bethel Home Fellowship Hall, 614 S. Rock Ave., Viroqua, and the Ontario and Readstown public libraries. Call Vernon County Over 50 at (262)...

Tomah Health to host program on Parkinson’s disease

Dietary guidance for people with Parkinson’s disease will be the topic for the Tomah Health Parkinson’s Support Group meeting Tuesday, Nov. 5, from 1–2:30 p.m. in the first-floor conference rooms 1B/1C at Tomah Health, 501 Gopher Drive, Tomah.  Davis Phinney...

Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Oct. 13–26

Sunday, Oct. 13: The sheriff’s office received a call for help with a vehicle lock out near Three Chimney Road in Viroqua. A dog inside in the vehicle had inadvertently tripped the lock. The deputy was able to assist the owner gain access to the vehicle.  Wednesday,...

Veterans Day programs slated at local schools

Local schools will offer Veterans Day programs on Monday, Nov. 11.  Brookwood High School will host its program at 10:30 a.m. in the varsity gymnasium. All veterans and guests are invited for lunch in the high school cafeteria after the program. Parking will be...

Royall fall concert set for Tuesday

Contributed by the Royall Music Department The Royall High School Music Department will present its annual fall concert Tuesday, Oct. 29, at 7 p.m. in the OLD Royall High School gymnasium.  It will include performances by the concert band, concert choir, and...

Villages to host trick-or-treat, other Halloween events

Local communities will host the following Halloween activities: Kendall • Trick-or-treat hours from 4–7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31 Norwalk • Trick-or-treat hours from 4–7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31 • Norwalk Lions Club Halloween party for children from 4–6 p.m. Thursday, Oct....

Royall alumni honored at induction ceremony

The Royall Alumni Association inducted three graduates into its Royall Hall of Recognition Ceremony on Oct. 5: Albert Beaver, Elroy High School class of 1956; Robert VanDeHey, Royall High School class of 1978; and Kris Thompson-Ashford, Royall High School class of...

Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Oct. 6–12

Sunday, Oct. 6: A deputy came upon a male walking along Highway 27 and stopped to check on him. The male stated he was walking home from a local establishment; he didn’t wish to drive or wait for a ride to pick him up. The deputy assisted the male by giving him a ride...

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