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 High School students named athletes of the month

Four Brookwood High School students were named athletes of the month for September. They are listed below, with coaches' comments following the names. FOOTBALL Ethan Suhr: In October, Ethan had multiple 100-yard offensive performances. He also played very consistently...

Elroy American Legion to take part in Veterans Day events

Contributed by the Elroy American Legion The Cleary-Miller American Legion Post 115 in Elroy will participate in the following Veterans Day activities Tuesday: • The Royall High School ceremony beginning at 11 a.m. in the high school gym, featuring a program conducted...

BHS to perform ‘I Never Saw Another Butterfly’

Brookwood High School students will perform "I Never Saw Another Butterfly," a dramatic adaptation of the book by the same name that depicts Jewish children who lived in the concentration camp Terezin during World War II. Showtimes are slated for 7 p.m. Friday, Nov....

Brookwood boys back to state

  By NATE BEIER | For the County Line Key improvements among the ranks of Brookwood's fastest five helped the team capture runner-up honors in a strong field of competitors and qualify for the WIAA state meet for the third straight season. Dylan Smith led the way...

Norsemen top Falcons in regional

By NATE BEIER | For the County Line A strong first-set push wasn't enough to upset the fourth-seeded Westby volleyball team, as the visiting Brookwood Falcons were felled 3-0 in the opening round of WIAA tournament play. Westby notched a narrow 26-24 win in the first...

Royall rolls to sectionals after narrow win over Hillsboro

  By NATE BEIER | For the County Line The Royall (26-10) volleyball team qualified for sectionals for the sixth time in program history following a close 3-2 win against rival Hillsboro on Oct. 25. Hillsboro won the opening set 25-21 and came back to win the...

Norwalk Thanksgiving dinner set for Nov. 9

The 17th annual Norwalk community free Thanksgiving dinner is set for 4-6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9, at the Norwalk Community Center, The public is invited. Attendees may bring vegetables, salads, pies ,desserts, door prizes, donations for the meal, or talent for...

A haunting in Elroy

Swamp Manor Haunted House in Elroy will be open for the last time Friday night. Hours are from 7-10 p.m. Friday, and the cost is $5 per person. Proceeds from the haunted house, which is at Schultz Park (Hwys. 80/82), benefit the Elroy Fair. For more information, call...

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