You are here

Home ›

Courier Press

Error message

  • Warning: array_merge(): Expected parameter 1 to be an array, bool given in _simpleads_render_ajax_template() (line 133 of /home/pdccourier/www/www/sites/all/modules/simpleads/includes/simpleads.helper.inc).
  • Notice: Trying to get property 'settings' of non-object in _simpleads_adgroup_settings() (line 343 of /home/pdccourier/www/www/sites/all/modules/simpleads/includes/simpleads.helper.inc).
  • Warning: array_merge(): Expected parameter 1 to be an array, bool given in _simpleads_render_ajax_template() (line 157 of /home/pdccourier/www/www/sites/all/modules/simpleads/includes/simpleads.helper.inc).
  • Notice: Trying to access array offset on value of type null in include() (line 24 of /home/pdccourier/www/www/sites/all/modules/simpleads/templates/simpleads_ajax_call.tpl.php).
Tue
03
Dec

County reviews public health numbers, new health boxes

Submitted by admin on Tue, 12/03/2024 - 13:33

At the Public Safety Committee’s November meeting, Public Health Specialist Dawn Adams provided updated statistics about the county’s activity in the month of October.

Tue
03
Dec

County grapples with fraudulent transactions

Submitted by admin on Tue, 12/03/2024 - 13:31

At the Crawford County Finance Committee’s October and November meetings, Treasurer Deanne Lutz told the committee about three instances of fraud or issues with the county’s checking account.

Tue
03
Dec

County facing transitionary period with turnover

Submitted by admin on Tue, 12/03/2024 - 13:29

The walls for the replacement jail are starting to sprout from the ground, and construction crews are working to get the building’s frame put into place as the weather starts to turn cold. (Steve Van Kooten/Courier Press)

Throughout the fall, Crawford County experienced significant employee turnover. At the same time, the county is still attempting to establish a new administrative position to help provide oversight for the county.

Tue
03
Dec

50 years ago: Courier Press documents Marquette-Joliet Bridge construction

Submitted by admin on Tue, 12/03/2024 - 13:25

The front page of the November 13, 1974, edition of the Courier Press covered the bridge’s construction.

A picture of the Marquette-Joliet Bridge construction during the early 1970’s. the picture accompanied articles that detailed the trials and tribulations the multi-year project experienced before the bridge opened.

The Marquette-Joliet Bridge is an iconic piece of Prairie du Chien’s visage, extending from Wisconsin’s heel to Iowa’s forehead. It remains one of the few passageways across the Mississippi River in southwest Wisconsin.

Wed
27
Nov

PdC Girls Basketball begins season with win

Submitted by admin on Wed, 11/27/2024 - 14:16

Prairie du Chien’s Karly Kramer (32) and Greenlee Krahn (4) watch teammate Rita Achenbach (30) go for a layup despite being fouled on the play. (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)

Karly Kramer (32) brings the ball upcourt as Tannah Radloff (14) looks for the pass while Rita Achenbach (30) follows. (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)

Claire Kennedy drives into the paint past La Crosse Logan’s Lydia Mason. (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)

PdC senior Greenlee Krahn gets ready to launch one of her seven made three-poins shots against Logan last Friday. (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)

The Hawks' Brecklyn McCumber waits for a teammate to get open as the Hawks run a play late in their season opener. (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)

Tannah Radloff looks to keep Logan's Kaia DePaolo from getting into the lane. (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)

Tessa Czajkowski Higgins fires a pass down court to Claire Kennedy. (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)
By Derick Kelly
 
The Prairie du Chien Blackhawks Girls Basketball team kicked off their 2024–25 season this past Friday night when they faced the La Crosse Logan Rangers. 
The Hawks jumped out to a 44-15 lead at halftime, before holding the Rangers to just eight points in the second half. PdC cruised to a 68-23 win. 
Wed
27
Nov

Two Hawks named to WFCA All-State

Submitted by admin on Wed, 11/27/2024 - 14:05

PdC senior Blake Thiry (9), the 2024 WFCA Small School Offensive Player of the Year and an All-State Running Back selection. (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)

Blackhawk junior Jack Simmons (50), WFCA Small Schools Honorable Mention All-State Offensive Line (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)
By Derick Kelly
 
The Wisconsin Football Coaches Association announced their 2024 Large and Small School All-State Teams before the start of the WIAA State Football Championship games.
Prairie du Chien players Blake Thiry and Jack Simmons were honored by the organization.
The WFCA named Thiry the Small School Offensive Player of the Year. It is thought that Thiry is the first athlete from Prairie du Chien High School to earn a state player of the year award in any sport.
Wed
27
Nov

Royals drop games to Cashton, Riverdale

Submitted by admin on Wed, 11/27/2024 - 14:02

Seneca senior Camryn Lenzendorf shoots from the three-point line in the first half of Thursday’s game. Despite a strong second half by the Royals, the visitors from Muscoda earned the win 49-43. (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)

Lily Payne fights through a trio of defenders in order to pass to an open teammate. (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)

Senior Maya Buffington brings the ball up the court following a Riverdale miss. (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)

Royals ninth grader Grace Varo launches a shot over Riverdale's Bailey Harris. (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)

Junior Dhyllan Kemp (left) saves the ball from going out of bounds as teammates Lily Payne (5) and Lydia West (right) await the pass. (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)

Lydia West goes up for a layup and is fouled by Riverdale's Lily Barr. (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)
By Derick Kelly
 
The Seneca Royals girls basketball team opened the 2024–25 season on Tuesday, Nov. 19, under new head coach Jared Payne at Cashton. 
The Eagles spoiled the party when they defeated the Royals 67-11. Final stats were not available as of press time. 
The Royals returned home two nights later when they welcomed Riverdale to town.
Wed
27
Nov

Hornets split pair of games

Submitted by admin on Wed, 11/27/2024 - 13:47
By Derick Kelly
 
Kicking off the 2024-25 season last Tuesday, Nov. 19, at home, the Wauzeka-Steuben girls basketball team welcomed the Southwestern Wildcats to town for a non-conference contest. 
The Hornets opened their season with a 36-9 halftime lead over the visitors from Hazel Green before earning a 60-31 win. 
Final stats were not available as of press time.
Wed
27
Nov

River Ridge girls win opener

Submitted by admin on Wed, 11/27/2024 - 13:41
By A.J. Gates
 
Behind a balanced scoring attack, the River Ridge girls basketball team began the 2024-25 season with a 38-21 non-conference victory over visiting De Soto last Thursday night.
Returning a wealth of talent that includes five seniors, three of which have been on varsity since their freshman year, coach Veronica Zinkle enters her fifth season as head coach with an abundance of experienced athletes.
Mon
25
Nov

Donna J. Olson

Submitted by admin on Mon, 11/25/2024 - 13:24

July 7, 1956–November 19, 2024

Donna Jeanne (Stoehr) Olson passed away on November 19 at home with her loving family by her side. 

Pages