Ontario celebrates Halloween

The Ontario Community Club put on its annual Trunk-or-Treat on Halloween.  Urella Kaufmann Barb Howard Karsyn Schmitz At the Ontario Community Club’s Trunk-or-Treat on Halloween, Rosalie Koeller (left) and Cora Noble  take part in treats and games at the Ontario...

Wilton’s Halloween spectacular

The Wilton Public Library put on a Halloween party Oct. 25.  Leia Johnson Brek Anderson  Brady Skowronski takes to the dance floor at the Wilton Public Library’s Halloween party on Oct. 25. Josselyn Guzman Kolbo

Norwalk Public Library puts on costume party

The Norwalk Public Library hosted a costume party and a stuff-a-bear fundraiser Saturday. Charlotte Rasmussen reaches into one of the library’s “spooky substance” boxes.

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 June 23–30

Sunday, June 23: A deputy conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on Highway 14 in the town of Viroqua for speeding. The driver was eventually arrested for operating while under the influence of intoxicants, operating after revocation, and possession of drug...

Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for June 16–22

Sunday, June 16: A deputy conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on Highway 56 in the town of Liberty because the vehicle crossed the centerline multiple times. The driver was subsequently arrested for operating while under the influence and taken to the Vernon County...

Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for June 9–15

Sunday, June 9: A citizen reported his checkbook had been stolen and someone had cashed a check for $650. The sheriff’s office investigated and identified a suspect. The suspect was coincidentally arrested for an outstanding Vernon County felony warrant in La Crosse...

Wildcat to offer music, other programs in July

Wildcat Mountain State Park in rural Ontario will host the following programs in July.  All programs are free. Vehicle admission sticker is required.  For more information, call (608) 337-4775 or email Emily.alf@wisconsin.gov.  • 7 p.m. Saturday, July 6...

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