Stories from Wednesday, August 5, 2020

With voter turnout at 40 percent, Vernon County residents went to the polls Tuesday to cast their votes in the primary election. There were a total of 5,015 ballots cast — 4,323 Republican (86.2 percent); 675 Democratic (13.46 percent); eight Libertarian (.16 percent); one Constitution (.02 percent); and eight nonpartisan (.16 percent)...

On My Own Inc. is set to hold to their fun-filled Family Night Out event, from 6-8 p.m. Thursday. The festivities include games for all ages, exploration activities and a movie, information about parent support, as well as food and drink. On My Own community relations director Reyna Blakely discussed why the event is important for the community as a whole...