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Wed
03
Aug

Sex offender bulletin issued

Submitted by admin1 on Wed, 08/03/2022 - 16:34

Charles R. Black

The Prairie du Chien Police Department is releasing the following information pursuant to Wisconsin State Statute 301.46(2m), which authorizes law enforcement agencies to inform the public of a sex offender’s release when, in the discretion of the agency, the release of information will enhance public safety, awareness and protection.

Wed
03
Aug

Indoor flea market goes into former Wauzeka supermarket

Submitted by admin1 on Wed, 08/03/2022 - 16:30

Andrea Dearborn and James Peotter stand in the entryway to their new store, Driftless Gems. In addition to their indoor flea market, they’ve proudly adorned the entrance with memorabilia from the building’s former enterprise, Stuckey’s Supermarket, and from the village of Wauzeka. (Photos by Correne Martin)

Near the corner of Guard Street and Business Street in Wauzeka sits Driftless Gems. After sitting vacant for five years after Stuckey’s Supermarket closed there, a local couple has reopened the space as an indoor flea market.

Aisles once filled with grocery items now feature booths of unique finds for everyone who stops by to shop. Each booth is rented by a vendor, who chooses the size and extent of the products they wish to sell inside the market.

After 5 years of the building sitting vacant, local couple takes a chance

 

Wed
03
Aug

Edwards flies fighter jets in ‘Maverick’ film

Submitted by admin1 on Wed, 08/03/2022 - 16:27

Navy LCDR Nate Edwards, a Prairie du Chien native, stands beneath a jet landing on the aircraft carrier, which served as the set for the “Top Gun: Maverick” movie. (Submitted photo)

By Correne Martin

 

Wed
03
Aug

Prairie du Chien second at American Legion State Tournament

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/03/2022 - 13:56

Aden McCluskey hits a single to right field in the bottom of the fourth inning Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 2 against Viroqua in the state championship game at the Class A American Legion State Tournament. (Photos by Ted Pennekamp)

The Hoppers' Brady Russell slides safely into second base in the championship game.

Caeleb Cipra gets ready to unleash a pitch versus Viroqua Tuesday, Aug. 2.

First baseman Aden McCluskey catches a pop-up in short right field against Viroqua.

Brady Russell pitches Monday, Aug. 1 with a Fond du Lac St. Mary’s runner on first base. Prairie du Chien won the game to reach the championship round of the Class A American Legion State Tournament in Viroqua.

Tommy Mara slides safely into third against Fond du Lac St. Mary’s Springs.

Brady Russell and the umpire call Jon Nicholson safe after he slides across home plate against Fond du Lac St. Mary’s Springs.

Ty Wagner rounds second base after belting a home run to center field versus St. Mary's Springs.

The Hoppers’ Colton Thompson dives back to first safely on a pick-off attempt by St. Mary’s Springs in Viroqua Monday afternoon, Aug. 1 at the state tournament.

Opening ceremonies for the 2022 Class A American Legion State Baseball Tournament were held on Swanson Field in Viroqua’s Park Bowl on Friday night.

Thu
28
Jul

Matilda C. (Laufenberg) Flansburgh

Submitted by admin1 on Thu, 07/28/2022 - 15:13

Matilda Catherine (Laufenberg) Flansburgh passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at the age of 93. 

Thu
28
Jul

Ruth A. Harris

Submitted by admin1 on Thu, 07/28/2022 - 15:06

Ruth A. Harris, 96, of Prairie du Chien, passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at Crossing Rivers Health in Prairie du Chien. 

Thu
28
Jul

Donald L. Osterhaus

Submitted by admin1 on Thu, 07/28/2022 - 14:54

Donald Ludwig Osterhaus, 88, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 5, 2022, in a car accident. 

Tue
26
Jul

Legion baseball’s local Hoppers make it to state competition

Submitted by admin1 on Tue, 07/26/2022 - 16:23

The state-qualifying Prairie du Chien Hoppers include (front row, from left) Tommy Mara, Ty Wagner, Owen Oldenburg, Noah Pedretti, Bryce Lenzendorf, Dawson Eastman, Ryan Waller; (back row) Coach Drew Bode, Head Coach Nate Cejka, Caeleb Cipra, Aden McCluskey, Maddox Cejka, Chase Fisher, Colton Thompson, Jon Nicholson, Brady Russell, Coach Bjorn Thompson and Coach Gavin Gillitzer. Not pictured is Nick Mara.

Pitcher Chase Fisher celebrates the Hoppers’ regional championship win over GET Sunday in Galesville. In the background, shortstop Jon Nicholson pumps his fist in excitement.

Colton Thompson is deemed safe after sliding into home in game 3 of 19U American Legion baseball regionals last weekend. (Photos by Deb McCluskey)

Tagging out a GET runner at third base, Maddox Cejka gets his glove down and beats the runner for the out.

The Prairie du Chien American Legion Post 68 19U baseball team is regional champions. Their on-fire efforts in three games at Galesville over the weekend earned them the regional title as well as a spot in the Class A state tournament in Viroqua, July 28-Aug. 2.

Tue
26
Jul

The community lost a good one: Prairie du Chien was Howe’s purpose

Submitted by admin1 on Tue, 07/26/2022 - 16:15

Bill Howe was still shooting photos at local events up until a few years ago, including this St. Patrick’s Day parade. (Courier file photo)

Bill is pictured (right) at the Courier Press, with brother “Jack” and their mother, Eliese Howe.

Little Billie Howe, age 5

Inducted into the Wisconsin Newspaper Association Hall of Fame in 2018, Bill is pictured with the family members who attended the banquet with him. Pictured (from left) are son Gary and Joan Howe, Donna Kinley, Bill and daughter Rita Cooper.

By Correne Martin

 

Tue
26
Jul

Zakkary Suthers

Submitted by admin1 on Tue, 07/26/2022 - 16:13

Zakkary Roland Suthers, 13, of Prairie du Chien, died on Tuesday, July 19, 2022, in Necedah. 

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