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21
Jan

Pauline I. Pugh

April 2, 1928–January 13, 2025

Pauline I. Pugh, age 96, of Prairie du Chien, passed away Jan. 13, 2025, at Prairie Maison. 

Tue
21
Jan

Kenneth “Kenny” L. Kluesner

November 11, 1936–January 8, 2025

 Kenneth “Kenny” L. Kluesner, age 88, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, at his home.  

Tue
21
Jan

Ethan Zachery Dull

January 11, 1998–January 17, 2025

Ethan Zachery Dull, age 27, of Soldiers Grove, passed away Jan. 17, 2025, of pneumonia and sepsis. He was born Jan. 11, 1998, in Viroqua. 

Tue
21
Jan

County reviews 2024 tobacco sales violations

The Crawford County Public Health Department reviewed tobacco sales violation data during the county’s Public Safety Committee meeting on Jan. 14.

Tue
21
Jan

Bridgeport receives updates on force main, first responders

On Jan. 15, the town of Bridgeport held a succession of meetings, including the caucus, sanitary district meeting and regular board meeting.

Tue
21
Jan

36th Ice Fisheree highlighted concerns with Gremore Lake


A picture from the 1986 event shows some of the winning catches made by local and visiting fishermen. (Courier Press)

Prairie du Chien’s Ice Fisheree has outlasted its share of challenges over its 75-year history, but in 1986, the event transpired without incident. However, the health of Gremore Lake, the Fisheree’s long-time home, became a concern in the mid-1980s.

Tue
21
Jan

Beekeeping seminar a gateway for aspiring apiarists


Arnie Mezera, one of the presenters at the beekeeping seminar this past Saturday, shows the audience different pieces of equipment necessary for an apiary, including frames, supers and other tools used in harvesting honey. (Steve Van Kooten/Courier Press)

By Steve Van Kooten

 

Tue
21
Jan

School board prepares for election season, candidate drops out

The Prairie du Chien Board of Education set the ballot order for the spring election and renewed contracts for the district’s administrative employees during their Jan. 13 meeting.

Tue
21
Jan

Sleep in Heavenly Peace helps kids rest easy


A look at a public build event conducted by Sleep in Heavenly Peace in September of 2023. The Vernon County chapter has made, delivered and assembled more than 160 beds since the summer of 2022.

By Steve Van Kooten

 

Thu
16
Jan

Prairie du Chien Wrestling claims sixth straight SWC Title


Prairie’s Keaton Achenbach tightens his hold on Dodgeville’s Blaek Foust as he works for a pin in their 106 pound match. (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)

Bryce Lenzendorf picks up Belmont/Platteville’s Mason Oellerich before bringing him back to the mat for a takedown. Lenzendorf would win by technical fall 19-1. (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)

Prairie du Chien's Landon Thiry and Dodgeville's Aiden Gipson each look to make the first move early in their match. (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)
By Derick Kelly
 
Following a tough 43-35 dual loss at home to Lodi this past Tuesday night, the Prairie du Chien Wrestling team entered the 2025 SWC Duals Tournament looking to earn their sixth straight conference championship. 
The Hawks also wanted to extend their conference duals winning streak (dating back to the start of the 2019-20 season) to 30 with a sweep of the tournament. That accomplishment would not be without some challenges.

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