Contributed by the Friends of the KVR Mark your calendar for the fifth annual Friends of Kickapoo Valley Reserve garden tour. Drive the backroads of the Driftless on Sunday, July 14, beginning at 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. This year, the Friends have identified 10 lovely...
Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for June 2–8
Sunday, June 2: A bicyclist was bitten by a dog on County Highway SS in the town of Liberty. This is the third dog bite at this residence since May 9, 2024. The owner was issued an animal bite order. Sunday, June 2: Wyatt Olson of Cashton was traveling westbound on...
Insurance office to close in Wilton
Arlington Insurance’s office in the Wilton Community Center will close permanently effective July 1, moving to Ettrick, Wis.
Norwalk Legion marks Memorial Day
The Norwalk American Legion performed Memorial Day services, visiting Wanderer’s Rest Cemetery, St. Jacob’s Lutheran Cemetery, Centerville Cemetery, Ridgeville Methodist Cemetery, St. Michael’s Catholic Cemetery, Pilgrims Home Cemetery, and St. Augustine Catholic...
Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for May 26 to June 1
Sunday, May 26: The sheriff’s office received a report of a physical incident at Shovelheads Corner Bar in Readstown. Upon arrival, deputies learned there was a physical altercation between employees of the bar and a patron. The male offender was taken into custody...
N-O-W teacher honored
Contributed by the Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton School District — Michelle Hyatt has been named the Teacher of the Week by Sleepy Hollow Auto! Mrs. Hyatt was presented with a brand new Chevy Camaro convertible sponsored by Sleepy Hollow Auto to drive for a week to recognize...
Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for May 19–25
Sunday, May 19: Christopher Heimann of Colgate, Wis., struck a deer while driving eastbound on County Highway V in the town of Greenwood. No injuries were reported. The vehicle received functional damage and was not towed. Monday, May 20: A deputy came across about...
Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for May 12–18
Sunday, May 12: A deputy conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on W. Main Street in the town of Stark. The driver had a suspended driver’s license and expired temporary registration for the vehicle. The driver gave the deputy consent to search his vehicle, and the...
Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for May 5–11
Sunday, May 5: Kristin Nguyen of North Branch, Minn., was driving south on Highway 162 in the town of Coon when her rear passenger tire blew out, causing the vehicle to collide with the guardrail. Nguyen did not report any injuries. The vehicle was towed due to...
Bunk honored for Kendall Village Board service
Kendall Village Board president Richard Martin (left) awards a plaque to Waunnette Bunk, who served on the board for 42 years. She did not seek another term in the April election. (Contributed photo)