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River Ridge Tournament

Submitted by admin on Mon, 01/04/2016 - 11:30

Caleb Irish goes up for 2 points against defensive pressure down low. (Photos by Ted Pennekamp)

Preston Clark of River Ridge drives down the middle of the lane against Albany Wednesday.

Ben Ertz (0) battles for a loose ball against Albany in the first half Wednesday.

Gavin Steiber looks to pass under the basket.

Isaac White drives against Connor Trow of Albany.

Ty Bloom applies full court pressure against Albany.

River Ridge’s Brett Moravits makes a nifty inside pass against Albany.

River Ridge

hosts tournament

The River Ridge boys basketball team hosted the River Ridge Tournament in Patch Grove (varsity) and Bloomington (junior varsity) Dec. 30.

Albany defeated River Ridge 59-31 in the first game in Patch Grove Dec. 30.

Albany led 33-16 at the half en route to the win.

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Effigy Mounds plea agreement

Submitted by admin on Mon, 01/04/2016 - 11:18

Former Effigy

Mounds official enters

into plea agreement

By Ted Pennekamp

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Jan

Crawford County Community Fund Advisory Board announces changes

Submitted by admin1 on Mon, 01/04/2016 - 10:51

Lori Bekkum will replace friend and outgoing member Eric Frydenlund on the Crawford County Community Fund Advisory Board. (Submitted photo)

The Crawford County Community Fund has announced that Lori Bekkum has joined the fund’s advisory board. Bekkum is a highly respected and well-known for her community commitment in Prairie du Chien, Crawford County and the region.

In commenting on her decision to join the advisory board Bekkum noted, “One of my co-workers has been involved with the CCCF since its inception in 2008. I became aware of the fund and its work through its annual leadership awards program. I believe in our regional community and look forward to working with the fund’s grant and markets care programs as well as the leadership recognition initiative.”

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Burglar takes toilet, shower head, water softener, etc.

Submitted by admin1 on Mon, 01/04/2016 - 10:49

A burglar in Crawford County swiped some unusual items from a residence in the town of Freeman in late December, according to the Crawford County Sheriff’s Department.

On Sunday, Dec. 27, around 8:15 p.m., the sheriff’s department investigated a burglary that occurred at a residence located at 12072 State Highway 35. The following items were removed from the residence: four car rims and tires, two interior doors, a shower head, a water softener and a toilet. There were also several electrical wires and copper pipes cut and removed from the basement of the residence.

Crawford County Crime Stoppers urges anyone having information about this or any other crimes to call 326-8933 or (866) 779-PAYS. Anyone calling either of these numbers with a Crime Stoppers tip will remain anonymous and a reward of up to $1,000 could be paid for a tip that solves a crime.

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Public hearing set on rezoning for Wyalusing Academy land

Submitted by admin1 on Mon, 01/04/2016 - 10:48

A public hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 5, at the beginning of the Prairie du Chien Common Council meeting, in consideration of rezoning the former Wyalusing Academy property from low-density residential to high-density residential. Discussion and action is expected. Interested citizens are welcome.

Also at Tuesday night’s meeting, a request to test the siren by the city’s fire station daily will go in front of the council. The public works committee recommended, following its Dec. 15 meeting, the council approve activating the siren at noon each day.

Fire Chief Harry Remz and Steve Rickleff spoke at the committee meeting regarding the proposal, stating that the additional operation will increase the projected life of the siren, according to conversations with the siren’s sales representatives.

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Jan

Shirley A. Mulqueen

Submitted by admin on Mon, 01/04/2016 - 08:27

Shirley A. Mulqueen, 62, of Ferryville, passed away Thursday, Dec. 31, 2015, at the Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, after a brief illness.

She was born Feb. 10, 1953 in Roseau, Minn. the daughter of Sylvester and Helen Kukowski. She married Earl Mulqueen in 2003. Shirley worked as a CNA for Prairie Maison Care Center in Prairie du Chien for the past 23 years.

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George H. Smrcina

Submitted by admin on Tue, 12/29/2015 - 13:32

George H. Smrcina, 83, of rural Waterville, Iowa, died Sunday, Dec. 27, at his home.

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Prairie du Chien boys win

Submitted by admin on Mon, 12/28/2015 - 13:16

Prairie’s Connor George looks to pass from under the basket. (Photos by Ted Pennekamp)

Drew Scott goes up for a shot against visiting Onalaska.

Chas Sagedahl (10) looks to score against visiting Onalaska Tuesday night.

Casey Hogenson drives the right baseline in the first half.

Nathan Banasik eyes the basket as he drives the left baseline in first-half action.

Blackhawks

over Hilltoppers

Prairie du Chien got off to a bit of a slow start during the first part of the first half Tuesday night but then came alive to take the lead over visiting Onalaska and eventually won the nonconference match-up 59-53.

The Blackhawks improved to 6-0 on the season with the win.

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The Follies

Submitted by admin on Mon, 12/28/2015 - 13:05

Prairie du Chien teacher Mike McCoy as “Cousin Cletus” is one of the fan favorites at The Follies. (Courier Press file photo)

The Follies in Prairie du Chien offer fun-filled entertainment

By Ted Pennekamp

Everyone is bound to have a side-splitting, slap-happy good time at three fun-filled entertainment events in Prairie du Chien on Jan. 8-9 known as The Follies.

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Volunteers bring Christmas dinner to community

Submitted by admin1 on Mon, 12/28/2015 - 11:34

Tammy Smith (left) and Jayne Prew have coordinated the Community Christmas Dinner in Prairie du Chien for the past three years. For a behind-the-scenes video of preparations, visit the Courier’s Facebook page. (Photos by Correne Martin)

Trina Springsteen dumps precooked and cubed squash into a roaster with butter.

After a machine peeled the 200 pounds of potatoes, Bob Hamann (left) and Denny Kirschbaum, along with a few other assistants, cut the eyes from the potatoes and diced them prior to their cooking.

Curt Kramer and his excited little helpers, Carly, Josie and Sam, placed table cloths on the dining tables on Christmas Eve. Curt was happy to get his kids involved in such spirited community volunteerism.

By Correne Martin

Twenty turkeys, 14 hams, 200 pounds of potatoes, 600 dinner rolls, over 100 pies, four roasters each of squash, green bean casserole and stuffing, an industrial-sized bowl of cranberry sauce, and 32 pounds of butter. That’s how much food was prepared for the 500 to 600 diners who enjoyed the free Community Christmas Dinner in Prairie du Chien, Friday. About half of those people ate the home-cooked meal at St. Gabriel’s School basement, where the tables were decorated beautifully for Christmas, and the other half took carryouts or delivery.

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