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Wed
04
Jan

‘River Rat’ to tell stories at historical society’s annual meeting

Submitted by admin1 on Wed, 01/04/2017 - 11:54

Kenny Salwey grew up on the Whitman Swamp in Buffalo County, 6,000 acres of seasonally-flooded Mississippi River backwaters. He will be in Prairie du Chien, Jan. 12, to share his entertaining childhood stories.

Community members invited to listen to familiar tales

By Correne Martin

If you’re interested in listening to some good ole river stories about more leisurely times when mother nature was foremost in the lives of those who depended on the river for their livelihood, Kenny Salwey’s keynote speech at the Prairie du Chien Historical Society’s annual meeting is the moment to savor.

The meeting will be Thursday, Jan. 12, from 6 to 8:30 p.m., at Huckleberry’s Banquet Hall, in Prairie du Chien. Social time begins at 6 p.m., followed by dinner at 6:30, a short business meeting and then the speaker.

Wed
04
Jan

City enters into arbitration over Regal Marina

Submitted by admin1 on Wed, 01/04/2017 - 11:50

Public works department reorganized, polling places to consolidate at Hoffman Hall in 2017

By Correne Martin

The city of Prairie du Chien and Regal Marine Group have entered into arbitration over possible termination of the lease between the city-owned and Regal-leased marina, according to details that emerged from closed session at Tuesday night’s Prairie du Chien Common Council meeting.

A statement released late Tuesday by the council gave some background on the issue, mainly stating, “On Nov. 2, 2016, the city of Prairie du Chien served Regal Marine Group, Inc., with a notice of termination of marina lease. On Dec. 22, 2016, the city received from counsel for Regal Marine Group, Inc., a demand that the termination issues be resolved by arbitration. The city of Prairie du Chien will participate in said arbitration.”

Wed
04
Jan

River Ridge Girls Win

Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/04/2017 - 09:51

Maria Breuer goes up for a short jumper in the lane Thursday against North Crawford. (Photos by Ted Pennekamp)

River Ridge’s Nicole Sturmer drives the left baseline in first half action.

Rachael Herrick shoots between two defenders Thursday afternoon.

River Ridge’s Skylar White dribbles the right baseline before going up for the shot.

Taylor Langmeier of River Ridge looks to score down low against North Crawford in the first game of the River Ridge Tournament Thursday afternoon.

 

River Ridge girls win championship

The River Ridge girls basketball team won their own tournament Thursday afternoon at River Ridge High School. 

River Ridge beat North Crawford 53-34 in the opening contest. River Ridge led at the half 24-14 en route to the victory. 

Taylor Langmeier pumped in 17 points to pace the Lady Timberwolves. Maria Breuer netted 12 and Nicole Sturmer added 11. 

Wed
04
Jan

Chinese Lunar New Year Festival

Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/04/2017 - 09:45

Teacher Adam Stout talks with Cassandra Mellem and Ben LaHaie as they help to create a dragon costume. (Photos submitted)

The head of a dragon takes shape recently as students worked on costumes for the upcoming Chinese Lunar New Year Festival.

 

Chinese Lunar New Year Festival 

a family event at Prairie du Chien High School

By Ted Pennekamp

 

Everyone is invited to celebrate the Year of the Rooster at Prairie du Chien’s Fourth Annual Chinese Lunar New Year Festival at Prairie du Chien High School on Jan. 7. 

Wed
04
Jan

River Ridge is #joeystrong

Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/04/2017 - 09:40

The River Ridge School District is #joeystrong. (Photo by Ted Pennekamp)

 

River Ridge School District continues to be #joeystrong

By Ted Pennekamp

 

The River Ridge boys basketball team has been playing with an added perspective this season as the students, staff and fans have rallied around Joseph Hamann and his family after Joey was diagnosed with Ewing’s Sarcoma in early December.

Tue
03
Jan

Randy Dee Aspenson

Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/03/2017 - 09:54

 

Randy Dee Aspenson, 57, of rural Mt. Sterling went to be with his Lord and Savior on Dec. 28, 2016.

 

Tue
03
Jan

Aileen Mary Hager

Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/03/2017 - 09:52

 

Aileen Mary Hager, 66, Luana, Iowa, passed away Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016, at her daughter’s home in Monona, Iowa. 

 

Tue
03
Jan

Joannie Carol Sheckler

Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/03/2017 - 09:50

 

A loving mother and grandma, Joannie Carol Sheckler, 83, of Prairie du Chien, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, at the Prairie Maison Care Center. 

 

Tue
03
Jan

John E. Noga

Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/03/2017 - 09:47

 

John E. Noga, 72, of Clayton, Iowa, passed away Friday, Dec. 30, 2016, at the Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. 

 

Tue
03
Jan

Caroline Rita Schultz

Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/03/2017 - 09:45

 

Caroline Rita Schultz, 67, of Prairie du Chien, died on Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016, at Mayo Hospital in La Crosse. 

 

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