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Feb

Man charged with meth, marijuana possession and felony bail jumping

Submitted by admin1 on Mon, 02/06/2017 - 12:09

A Viroqua man was arrested on drug-related charges over the weekend near Star Valley, according to the Crawford County Sheriff’s Department.

On Sunday, Feb. 5, at 10:30 p.m., the Crawford County K-9 Unit initiated a traffic stop on a 1985 Chevrolet Astro Van, operated by Jon Fanta, 52. The traffic stop happened on County B near Star Valley. During the traffic stop, the deputy searched the vehicle and located methamphetamine paraphernalia and marijuana in the vehicle. Crystal methamphetamine was located on Fanta’s person, the sheriff’s department said.

Fanta was arrested and transported to the Crawford County Jail and charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and felony bail jumping as he was on active bond through Vernon County for two counts of delivery of methamphetamine.

Mon
06
Feb

Flat tire causes accident

Submitted by admin1 on Mon, 02/06/2017 - 12:08

On Feb. 1, at 6:30 p.m., the Crawford County Communications Center received a report of a one-vehicle crash on Highway 60 just west of Turtle Lane in the township of Wauzeka.

Bryan J. Hill, 40, Boscobel was operating a 1999 Toyota Camry westbound on Highway 60. The Hill vehicle lost control while negotiating a curve due to a flat tire. The Hill vehicle crossed over the center line and entered the south side ditch where it came to rest.

Hill was transported by Tri-State EMS to Crossing Rivers Heath for treatment of his injuries.

Hill was cited for operating without a valid driver’s license and operating a motor vehicle without insurance.

Assisting the Crawford County Sheriff’s Department on scene were the Wauzeka First Responders, the Wauzeka Fire Department, Tri-State EMS and Terry’s Tire and Tow.

Mon
06
Feb

Spoil your sweetheart at dinner for Wauzeka veterans memorial

Submitted by admin1 on Mon, 02/06/2017 - 12:06

This bronze, fiberglass eagle statue was created by Sculptor David Oswald, of Sparta. It will serve as the centerpiece of the memorial. It is currently in storage.

By Correne Martin

The community of Wauzeka has raised $21,000 toward a memorial recognizing its veterans, past and present. This Saturday, for the Sweethearts Steak Dinner fundraiser, organizers are hoping to increase that amount significantly.

The Wauzeka Area Veterans Memorial project has been a difficult one for the committee of volunteers, who have, for the second time, relocated the future site of the memorial—this time to the Wauzeka cemetery. Originally, it was to be erected at the boat landing, but the Department of Natural Resources wouldn’t allow it in the floodplain. Then, in 2015, the site moved to a more visible location along Highway 60, across from Bassett Trucking, but the land was eventually deemed too small. Since then, the Wauzeka Cemetery Association donated a portion of its land on County N.

Mon
06
Feb

Prairie du Chien has a place in Ringling history

Submitted by admin1 on Mon, 02/06/2017 - 12:04

On the far right of this photograph, behind the house, is the old barn in Prairie du Chien in which the famed Ringling brothers got their start practicing trapeze in the hay loft. The barn was torn down, but stood along County K near the Calvary Cemetery. Pictured is the William and Ida Swingle family, which lived in and also owned the home when the Ringlings rented it.

Betty Nolan, of rural Prairie du Chien, was a Swingle—daughter of Dan Swingle and granddaughter of William Swingle. Her grandfather hob-nobbed with the Ringling brothers in their boyhood days and, at one time, owned the old Ringling home in Prairie du Chien.

By Correne Martin

The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus will host its final performance in May. After 146 years, the iconic circus is closing because high operating costs and declining ticket sales have made the circus an unsustainable business for parent company, Feld Entertainment, CEO Kenneth Feld announced last month.

While many associate the Ringlings with Baraboo, where the circus was founded in 1884, and several landmarks keep the legacy alive publicly, Prairie du Chien has a place in the family’s history as well.

German-born harness and shoemaker Augustus Ringling and his wife Marie Salome first moved from Milwaukee to Baraboo in 1855, then to Prairie du Chien somewhere around 1858-1859. In 1860, they moved to McGregor, where four of the boys—Charles, John, Henry and Alf T.— were born. The family home still stands at 14463 Walton Ave.

Mon
06
Feb

Seneca Over Wauzeka-Steuben Girls

Submitted by admin on Mon, 02/06/2017 - 11:30

Seneca’s Jena Konichek shoots from just inside the free throw line. (Photos by Ted Pennekamp)

Seneca’s Alivia Salinas drives the right side of the lane against Wauzeka-Steuben.

Wauzeka-Steuben’s Jordan Mormann (42) wins a tough battle for a rebound versus visiting Seneca Thursday night.

Seneca’s Haley Wall fires up a short jumper in second half action.

Seneca’s Haley Wall tests the Wauzeka-Steuben defense as Erin Sime (24) awaits a possible pass in second half action.

 

Seneca pulls away from W-S

In a clash of conference unbeatens, Seneca pulled away in the second half to defeat host Wauzeka-Steuben 62-41 in a Ridge and Valley girls basketball game Thursday night. 

Seneca had a 23-17 advantage after the first half. 

Tatem Baures and Erin Krachey led Wauzeka-Steuben with 13 points apiece. Nellie Groom netted 8 points.

Mon
06
Feb

School districts get ratings, strive for improvement

Submitted by admin on Mon, 02/06/2017 - 11:22

By Ted Pennekamp

 

Most school districts throughout Wisconsin meet or exceed expectations on their 2015-2016 report cards according to the State Department of Public Instruction (DPI), and area districts are no exception.

Mon
06
Feb

Dorothy (Roth) Gloede

Submitted by admin on Mon, 02/06/2017 - 08:46

 

Dorothy (Roth) Gloede, 85, of Oelwein passed away on Thursday, Feb. 2, at her home.

 

Wed
01
Feb

Prairie Boys Win

Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/01/2017 - 11:55

Jonathan Dyer tries to work around a Decorah defender Tuesday night. (Photos by Ted Pennekamp)

Chas Sagedahl drives the left baseline in first half action versus Decorah.

Hunter Davis eyes a hook shot in the lane.

Evan Teynor looks to score down low versus Decorah.

 

Big second half lifts PdC

Prairie du Chien boosted its overall record to 11-2 with a 65-49 win over visiting Decorah in a nonconference boys basketball game Tuesday night. 

Decorah took a 24-21 lead at halftime, but Prairie came back to take the second half 44-25 for the victory. 

Prairie du Chien will next travel to Waukon on Feb. 2.

Wed
01
Feb

PdC Skate Park

Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/01/2017 - 11:51

The Children’s Advisory Board of Crawford County recently donated $5,000 towards the final phase of the Prairie du Chien Skate Park. Members of the Children’s Advisory Board shown here are Lisa Trumm, Jane Schaaf, Amy Mitchell (Chair), Lorie Floyd, Bill Miller, Darcy Knapp, Rick Peterson and Karen Sjoberg. (Photos courtesy of Mike Ulrich)

The area in gray represents the new addition to the Prairie du Chien Skate Park.

 

Final push underway for final phase of skate park

By Ted Pennekamp

 

The final phase of the Prairie du Chien Skate Park is in its final push. The Children’s Advisory Board of Crawford County recently gave $5,000 to the project and just $3,000 more is needed.

Wed
01
Feb

Unofficial information released, not authorized by Clayton County officials

Submitted by admin1 on Wed, 02/01/2017 - 10:58

A news release that was not authorized by either the Clayton County Sheriff’s Office or the Clayton County Attorney’s Office, was circulated recently about a case involving David Allen Pennington, Jr., a criminal defendant who received a five-year prison sentence.

“We felt this news story was sensationalized and misleading and that it was important for us to respond,” Sheriff Mike Tschirgi and Attorney Alan Heavens said in a statement.

First, as the official press release from the county attorney’s office said, the defendant was convicted of enticing a minor under the age of 16, not sexual abuse as the unofficial press story stated. Ultimately, the crime involved sexual contact between the defendant and the victim, who were both carnival workers. This was illegal because the defendant was 27 years old and the victim was 14.

 
The unofficial news release also appeared to emphasize that the incident occurred at the Clayton County Fair.

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