Hillsboro Man Dies in Construction Accident

Vernon County Sheriff John Spears reports a fatal construction accident that occurred on Spring Coulee Road in the township of Coon.  The accident occurred during a well drilling job by Kouba Well Drilling Inc. out of Hillsboro, WI. The accident was reported to the Vernon County Sheriff’s Office by a fellow employee on August 7, 2018, at approximately 11:12 a.m.  William Gene Verbsky, age 62, of rural Hillsboro, died at the scene from injuries sustained during the accident. Assisting the Vernon County Sheriff’s Office at the scene was the Coon Valley First Responders, Tri-State Ambulance, and the Vernon County Coroner’s Office.  Picha’s Funeral Home of Hillsboro is providing services to

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Adams-Friendship Returns 7 Offensive 8 Defensive Starters  

Adams-Friendship football is looking for a bounce back season after finishing 1-9 last season.  The only win wasn’t even on the field it was a forfeiture win from Westfield.  Adams-Friendship is predicted to finish in 5th place ahead of just Westfield in the South Central Conference standings, according to WisSports.net’s Travis Wilson.  Head Coach Nick Stormoen believes his team will be improved this season due to its upper class leadership.  The Green-Devils return 7 starters on offense and 8 on defense.  Senior quarterback Cole Lamont threw for over 1,100 yards and 11 touchdowns a season ago.  Adams-Friendship opens the season August 17th at home against Lakeside Lutheran.  Late September is

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