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Wed
17
Jun

Prairie du Chien council indecisive on new city attorney

By Correne Martin

The Prairie du Chien Common Council was unable to decide upon its next city attorney following closed session discussion Tuesday night. Three separate motions were made naming three different individuals who could replace the retiring Tom Peterson, but each motion failed, resulting in the council postponing the hiring decision until its July 7 regular meeting.

Wed
17
Jun

New True Value progressing

Construction is coming right along on the new Nelson True Value hardware store in Prairie du Chien, across North Marquette Road from Radio Shack. Friede & Associates, of Reedsburg, is the general contractor. Underground work is nearing completion and concrete floors will be poured next week, according to Roger A. Mortensen, Friede project manager. The community will soon see the drives and parking taking shape as well. Completion is still anticipated for October. (Photos by Ted Pennekamp and Caitlin Bittner)

Wed
17
Jun

Walgreens settles lawsuit involving prerecorded calls for prescriptions

A class action lawsuit against Walgreens (Kolinek v. Walgreen Co., Case No. 12-cv-04806, in Northern District of Illinois) has reached a settlement. According to a mailer received by a Prairie du Chien area resident, the lawsuit alleges that Walgreens made prerecorded calls to the cell phones of certain pharmacy customers, without their consent, to remind them when their prescriptions were due for refill. Walgreens denies any wrongdoing and maintains that prerecorded prescription calls are medical alerts that its customers want and are made with their consent. The settlement doesn’t establish who is correct, but rather is a compromise to end the lawsuit.

Wed
17
Jun

Experience fishing and canoeing adventures locally this summer


The number of fishing, canoeing, kayaking and other activities at the new Outdoor Recreation Center at Prairie du Chien’s Washington Street Park are endless. Individuals and families with children are encouraged to participate in the scheduled events offered to beginners interested in checking out such adventures for free or low-cost. (Photo by Correne Martin)

By Correne Martin

Living along the Mississippi River, you might think everyone in the community takes advantage of leisurely activities such as fishing and canoeing. But that’s not necessarily the case. Some residents spend hours upon hours on the river each summer, while others might take the river for granted and only view it from a nearby park on occasion.

The Prairie du Chien Parks and Recreation Department is trying to change that and get more people, especially families with children, involved with the adventures of fishing and canoeing. A number of free or low-cost programs are available this summer, all of which take place at the new Outdoor Recreation Center at Washington Street Park. And each of the programs is led by a local, volunteer expert who takes joy in passing along his knowledge.

Wed
17
Jun

Experience fishing and canoeing adventures locally this summer


The number of fishing, canoeing, kayaking and other activities at the new Outdoor Recreation Center at Prairie du Chien’s Washington Street Park are endless. Individuals and families with children are encouraged to participate in the scheduled events offered to beginners interested in checking out such adventures for free or low-cost. (Photo by Correne Martin)

By Correne Martin

Living along the Mississippi River, you might think everyone in the community takes advantage of leisurely activities such as fishing and canoeing. But that’s not necessarily the case. Some residents spend hours upon hours on the river each summer, while others might take the river for granted and only view it from a nearby park on occasion.

The Prairie du Chien Parks and Recreation Department is trying to change that and get more people, especially families with children, involved with the adventures of fishing and canoeing. A number of free or low-cost programs are available this summer, all of which take place at the new Outdoor Recreation Center at Washington Street Park. And each of the programs is led by a local, volunteer expert who takes joy in passing along his knowledge.

Mon
15
Jun

Ohio Street reconstruction to begin July 1

On Wednesday, July 1, a street and utility project slated to primarily take place on Ohio Street in Prairie du Chien will begin. This project will include the reconstruction of Ohio Street from Blackhawk Avenue to Washington Street. The project will consist of the reconstruction of Ohio Street, work on the Washington Street lift station and the reconstruction of Washington Street.

The reconstruction of Ohio Street will consist of work on 32’ wide asphalt pavement, curb and gutter, 5’ wide sidewalk, concrete driveway aprons to the right of way, sanitary sewer, sanitary laterals, the water main, water services and storm sewer.

The work on the Washington Street lift station will include the complete replacement of the lift station and force main. The new station will be located about 30’ west of the existing lift station.

Mon
15
Jun

Teen escapes injury in crash

On Tuesday, June 9, at 8:30 a.m., the Crawford County Sheriff’s Department was notified of a one-vehicle rollover crash on Trout Creek Road approximately two tenths of a mile east of Pansy Lane in the township of Clayton.

Baylee J. Grimsled, 16, of Soldiers Grove, was traveling west on Trout Creek Road when she lost control of her 2001 Chrysler Concorde due to the loose gravel in the roadway. Grimsled lost control, went into the north side shoulder, over corrected, crossed both lanes of travel and struck the embankment causing the vehicle to overturn.

Grimsled claimed no injuries from the crash but was transported to Vernon Memorial Hospital for a medical evaluation. The vehicle sustained severe damage and was towed from the scene by Sleepy Hollow Towing.
Assisting the Crawford County Sheriff’s Department were North Crawford Rescue Squad, Soldiers Grove Fire Department and Sleepy Hollow Towing.

Mon
15
Jun

Walk With (Mrs.) Walker June 23 at Wyalusing

Wisconsin’s First Lady Tonette Walker will be at Wyalusing State Park on Tuesday, June 23, for a Walk With Walker event, and the public is invited to take part. Sponsored by the Prairie du Chien Area Chamber of Commerce, Mrs. Walker will arrive around 10 a.m.

Everyone is asked to park around the Peterson Shelter, where a welcoming ceremony will take place at 10:15 a.m. Remarks will be made by Walker, Tourism Secretary Stephanie Klett and Chamber Director Bob Moses. The park will have staff directing everyone to the shelter that morning.

From the Peterson Shelter, participants will take the guided walk down to the Sentinel Ridge Trail and head south to Green Cloud Picnic Area and the Passenger Pigeon Monument. If time permits, all will travel the loop around the Indian mounds and then back to the Peterson Shelter. The walk will be close to two miles in length.

Water, apples and granola bars will be provided at the event.

Mon
15
Jun

Car flips several times in OWI crash

On Sunday, June 7, at approximately 2:37 a.m., the Crawford County Sheriff’s Department received a report of a one-vehicle crash on Highway 18, three tenths of a mile east of Ward Road in the township of Bridgeport.  

Marsha M. Scott, 29,  of Bloomington, was operating a 1999 Buick LeSabre eastbound on Highway 18 when she lost control of the vehicle. Scott’s vehicle crossed the centerline and entered the westbound lane of traffic. The vehicle then hit the ditch on the west side of the roadway and flipped approximately three or four times. The vehicle came to rest facing westbound on its roof.

A vehicle following Scott called 911 to report the accident. The witness stated that Scott was traveling at a high rate of speed before the accident.

Mon
15
Jun

PdC Plan Commission approves Leisure Time outdoor seating area upgrade


Since gaining approval for the outdoor seating area, Leisure Time has been busy laying the groundwork for the new expansion. (Photo by Caitlin Bittner)

A meeting of the City of Prairie du Chien Plan Commission was held on Tuesday, June 2, at City Hall in Prairie du Chien.

The major item on the table during the meeting was the approval of an addition to the Leisure Time Sports Bar and Bowl on Marquette Road. Leisure Time was requesting a Conditional Use Permit to expand their existing conditional use (tavern/bowling alley) in a B-2 Highway Commercial Zoning District for purposes of a fenced outdoor seating area.

The permit they were seeking would not permit outdoor music without further review and approval by the Planning Commission.

The motion for approval was made by Tom Nelson and seconded by Dan Key. The approval for the initial permit was unanimously approved.

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