About 789 runners converged on Norwalk for the seventh annual Rails to Trails Marathon Nov. 2. The race attracts runners from many regions, as it is a qualifier for the Boston Marathon. The race also offers the unique experience of running through the three-fourth...
Falcons looking to stay sharp in third year of Dull’s campaign
By NATE BEIER | For the County Line Expectations are high in 2014-15 for the Brookwood girls basketball program, which claimed its second straight girls basketball conference title last year. Coach Greg Dull enters his third season leading a team that will be in the...
Free yoga class will be offered in Wilton
A free yoga class will be offered from 7–8 a.m. Thanksgiving Day at the Wisconsin Ballet Academy, which is in the Wilton Community Center. Attendees may bring nonperishable food items, which will be donated to a local food pantry. This class is open to all...
Brookwood names athletes of the month
Four Brookwood High School students were named athletes of the month for October. They are listed below, with coaches' comments following the names. FOOTBALL Ethan Suhr: "Ethan finished his senior season strong, recording numerous tackles, and gaining good yardage in...
Lyme disease support group meets Nov. 28
A Lyme disease support group for Vernon County and neighboring counties will meet from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 28, at the Hillsboro Public Library meeting room, 819 High Ave. The support group meeting is held for the benefit of those who are curious about...
Brookwood takes to the stage
Last weekend, Brookwood High School students performed “I Never Saw Another Butterfly,” a dramatic adaptation of the book by the same name that depicts Jewish children during World War II. The following cast members. Seated on the steps in front: Claudia...
Ontario man arrested for alleged fifth OWI
An Ontario man was arrested in Westby early Saturday on suspicion of his fifth-offense drunk-driving charges, according to police reports. Vernon County deputies apprehended Alan M. Flaig, 48, at 2:32 a.m. and took him to Vernon County Jail. Besides a felony charge of...
Charges undecided against Kendall woman accused of animal abuse
The Monroe County District Attorney's office is still undecided on levying charges against 53-year-old Marie Thompson of Kendall for animal abuse. Thompson's trailer home at rural Osborn Avenue reportedly sheltered 15 dogs and a parakeet when the sheriff's department...
Trio of Falcons leads way in all-conference awards
By NATE BEIER | For the County Line Three members of the Brookwood football team received second team Scenic Bluffs All-Conference awards, leading the way among area athletes. A running back and a defensive back, Ethan Suhr was named to both the second team...
Brookwood hosts Veterans Day program
Brookwood High School hosted its annual Veterans Day program Tuesday. Above are service members and Brookwood graduates Jesse Haney and Chad Brownell, and below, student Bailey Hammon presents the program.
