Opinions on law for livestock siting aired at hearing (2010/03/15)
Concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) were dragged through the proverbial dirt during a public meeting about the state’s livestock siting law in Viroqua last Thursday.

Bar association buys new courthouse spire (2010/03/15)
The gold decoration stood out in the fog Tuesday as a replica of the Vernon County Courthouse spire was added to the copper rooftop.

Viroqua library task force eyeing partnerships (2010/03/15)
The McIntosh Memorial Library task force is preparing to meet with potential partners for a new library on March 25.

Siverly sentenced to 5 years in prison for sexual assault (2010/03/15)
A 67-year-old Viroqua man was sentenced to five years in state prison after he pleaded guilty in Vernon County Circuit Court, Wednesday, March 3, to first degree child sex assault.

Census important to ensure aid money (2010/03/08)
Vernon County is ramping up its efforts at informing the public of the importance of participating in the 2010 U.S. Census.

Vernon County natives discover they’ve had much in common (2010/03/08)
Before Anne (Sandy) Haase and Judy (Mueller) Thesing were friends, they were roommates. Crib mates, actually.

Whittaker pleads guilty to six burglary charges (2010/03/08)
A 19-year-old Viroqua man who crashed his car full of stolen goods while going 130 mph on a La Crosse County highway has pleaded guilty to six of the 32 charges leveled against him for burglaries in Vernon, Juneau and Sauk counties.

Viola hopes to gain about $1 million in grants in 2010 (2010/03/08)
The village of Viola is hoping to receive about $1 million in grants this year.

Viroqua explores well options (2010/02/26)
Viroqua continues to explore options for a new well. Representatives of Short Elliot Hendrickson Inc. and CWE, formerly known as Central Wisconsin Engineering, attended the Feb. 17 public works committee meeting to discuss plans for site analysis.

Landowners express concerns about path (2010/02/26)
Tension filled the room as seven of the landowners affected by the Hwys. 14/61/27 expansion project voiced their concerns at the Feb. 22 multi-use path meeting.

County board saves money with per diem pay cut (2010/02/26)
The Vernon County Board of Supervisors finalized on a resolution set on June 30, 2009 for each member to work a single unpaid county board meeting. Only mileage was reimbursed for the supervisors on Feb. 9, saving the county $1,377.

Viroqua School Board hears from state representative (2010/02/26)
Viroqua Area School Board hosted Rep. Lee Nerison (R-Westby) Feb. 22 at a special school board meeting to ask questions about state legislation that could potentially affect the Viroqua School District.

VAS gears up for referendum (2010/02/19)
The Viroqua School District is gearing up for the upcoming referendum election with several informational presentations in front of local civic groups and municipalities.

Genoa overlook deal improved (2010/02/19)
Vernon County could acquire the state Department of Transportation’s Old Settler’s Overlook near Genoa without adding expenses to the county.

County doesn’t like assessment plan (2010/02/19)
The Vernon County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution Feb. 9 opposing state mandated countywide property assessments.

Dam repair costs OK’d at committee level (2010/02/19)
The Vernon County Land and Water Conservation Committee returned from a closed session on Feb. 10 and approved a resolution to send the two change order requests totaling approximately $93,000 from AECOM to the county board for approval.

County wants comp plan reworked (2010/02/12)
Vernon County’s comprehensive plan is heading back to the commission that drafted it.

Enhanced horse trails sought at Duck Egg (2010/02/12)
Spring is on the minds of many, including horseback riders who are looking to get back to the trails at Duck Egg County Forest.

Viroqua looking for site to potentially drill well (2010/02/12)
A new well is in the works for the city of Viroqua.

County terminates lease for park concessions (2010/02/12)
The use of Blackhawk County Park hangs in limbo after the Land and Water Conservation Committee voted to terminate the lease with Thomas Ghelf to run the concession stand.

WDRT begins discussing programming with the public (2010/02/09)
The Driftless Community Radio board of directors has turned to the public for ideas of what direction to take the new radio station, which will be making its way to the airwaves later this summer.

Priest faces charges of embezzling from La Crosse Diocese, churches (2010/02/09)
A priest managed over three years to take about $200,000 from two Crawford County parishes and the Diocese of La Crosse before he was caught, according to the criminal complaint filed Monday.

Area for ag enterprise proposed (2010/02/09)
Jim Mlsna announced at the Vernon County Town Association meeting, Jan. 28, that he is trying to create an agricultural enterprise area near Hillsboro.

Vernon County Towns Association talks about zoning (2010/02/09)
Farmland preservation zoning was the hot topic at the Vernon County Towns Association meeting Thursday, Jan. 28.

Viroqua school referendum doesn’t seek ‘more’ (2010/02/01)
The Viroqua Area School District is seeking $1.25 million spread over five years through a referendum in April to help the district keep up with maintenance repairs and capital improvements.

Eagles donate $17,000 to fight cancer (2010/02/01)
The Viroqua Eagles Club presented Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center with a $17,000 donation toward cancer research, Saturday night.

Vernon Manor planning its strategy for the future (2010/02/01)
Vernon Manor is thinking toward the future by hiring a consulting firm to create a strategic plan for them.

County could own overlook for price it takes to maintain it (2010/02/01)
Vernon County is faced with a tempting offer, but sometimes good things come at a cost.

Ordinance cases for striptease acts go forward (2010/02/01)
Two women, who were cited for violating Vernon County’s pornographic performance ordinance for performing striptease acts at a rural De Soto tavern, were found guilty, Monday.

AECOM does more work on Jersey Valley project, seeks more money (2010/01/22)
Vernon County’s Land and Water Conservation Committee was asked to invest more money into the Jersey Valley dam repair project through two change order requests last Thursday.

‘Center for Arts’ combo with library discussed (2010/01/22)
The integration of a community theatre performance space with an energy-efficient public library was discussed at a Community Center for the Arts group meeting in Viroqua, Saturday.

VEDA recipient of $40,000 state ‘Buy Local’ grant (2010/01/22)
A $40,000 grant was presented by Secretary Rod Nilsestuen to Vernon Economic Development Association Executive Director Sue Noble at the grand opening and ribbon cutting at Premier Meats, Tuesday.

Doolan receives Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation teaching award (2010/01/22)
Kickapoo Area School District Band Director Bill Doolan was recognized by Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation with an award as an outstanding music instructor.

Library space needs studied (2010/01/18)
Himmel and Wilson, the consulting firm for the McIntosh Memorial Library, returned to Viroqua, Tuesday, to gather information to update the building program statement it started in 2005.

Viroqua man pleads guilty to trio of sexual assault charges (2010/01/18)
A 67-year-old Viroqua man pleaded guilty to three Class B felony sexual assault felony charges, Wednesday, Jan. 6.

Appeals court race to open primary polls in county (2010/01/18)
There will be one countywide primary election and one primary for a Vernon County Board seat in February.

Salvation Army drive falls just short of 2008 collections (2010/01/18)
The annual Salvation Army holiday bell-ringing campaign, which ended Dec. 26, 2009, raised $10,000; bell-ringing began the day after Thanksgiving.