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Mon
23
Feb

Permits issued for CWD hunt

Submitted by admin on Mon, 02/23/2015 - 11:51

 

462 tags issued for the 

shooting of 200 deer near Harpers 

Ferry for CWD testing purposes

By Ted Pennekamp

 

Mon
23
Feb

PdC wrestlers at Sectional

Submitted by admin on Mon, 02/23/2015 - 11:46

Stephen Ronnfeldt of Prairie du Chien fends off a taken down attempt by Tristan McDonald of Lodi in their 160-pound match at the Richland Center Sectional.

Ethan Swiggum of Prairie du Chien/Wauzeka-Steuben gains the upper hand against Tyler Grant of Evansville-Albany in their 170-pound match.

Austin Stram of Mount Horeb (left) grapples with Brock Polhamus of Sparta in their 145-pound match Saturday.

Prairie du Chien’s Nicholas Rogge (left) tangles with Bryant Ziegler of Lodi in their 113-pound match at the Richland Center Sectional Saturday afternoon. (Photos by Ted Pennekamp)

 

Prairie du Chien matmen 

at Richland Center Sectional

Three wrestlers from Prairie du Chien/Wauzeka-Steuben wrestled at the Division 2 Richland Center Sectional on Saturday. The following are the individual results. 

113 pounds-Quarterfinals - Trenton McManus (Adams-Friendship) over Nicholas Rogge (Prairie du Chien/Wauzeka-Steub) (MD 11-0)

Mon
23
Feb

Marijuana, LSD and ecstasy found in drug bust, two arrested

Submitted by admin on Mon, 02/23/2015 - 11:29

The Crawford County Sheriff’s Office Investigators obtained and executed a narcotics-related search warrant at two separate residences, 137 and 141 Cedar Street in the village of Gays Mills, on Feb. 19, around 2:30 p.m.

The search warrant was the result of a lengthy investigation into the illegal possession and sale of narcotics at the residences. The occupants were Thomas Coleman, 50, and Rebecca Anderson, 42, (141 Cedar St.); Gerald Anderson III, 20, and Thomas Holtz, 21, (137 Cedar St.).

The search of the two residences uncovered numerous items associated with the suspected illegal sale and possession of narcotics. Subsequent to the search, Gerald Anderson III and Thomas Holtz were arrested and face possible charges including possession of marijuana with intent to deliver, possession of LSD, and possession of ecstasy.

The investigation remains open and additional charges may be brought against more individuals.

Mon
23
Feb

American Queen will make long-awaited, daylong stop in Prairie du Chien

Submitted by admin on Mon, 02/23/2015 - 11:28

By Correne Martin

The largest steamboat ever built, the grand American Queen will stop in Prairie du Chien on Wednesday, Aug. 12, as its passengers spend a full day touring the city’s historical attractions.

The Prairie du Chien Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Coordinator Patti Wacker have been working with Shore Excursions of America for the past two years to bring the American Queen to town. It’s been 20 years since it last stopped in Prairie du Chien.

The elegant steamboat will carry a potential 426 passengers, from lands as far away as California and Australia, up and down the Mississippi River from St. Louis to St. Paul. The paddlewheel boat will dock in Prairie du Chien at 8 a.m. and leave around 4 p.m. While here, the visitors will take group tours of the community and its most magnificent and memorable tourist destinations.

Mon
23
Feb

Plow drivers aim to keep streets clear and safe

Submitted by admin on Mon, 02/23/2015 - 11:27

By Correne Martin

This winter’s lack of precipitation has surely been a welcome aspect by the snowplow drivers as well as many residents of the region. Nevertheless, the age-old grievance that plows block driveways and reload sidewalks with snow after the shoveling is done is one that drivers and city personnel in Prairie du Chien hear nearly every time white flakes fly.

The truth is, plow operators are not out there launching snow onto driveways and sidewalks maliciously. Prairie du Chien Co-Manager of Public Works Terry Meyer recently explained the city’s snow plowing process and expressed that the drivers’ number one goal is to keep the streets clear and safe.

Mon
23
Feb

PdC native creates virtual video of downtown Prairie du Chien in 1960s

Submitted by admin on Mon, 02/23/2015 - 11:25

By Correne Martin

You can take the man out of Prairie du Chien, but you can’t take the Prairie du Chien out of the man. Mike Sutton fits that description perfectly. Though he’s lived in Texas since 1979, his devotion to his hometown has remained strong. In fact, the community served as the inspiration behind a virtual project he spent all of 2014 producing.

Currently an Arlington, Texas, resident, Mike is a Prairie du Chien High School and UW-Eau Claire graduate. With a background in information technology and computers, he worked in defense for Lockheed Martin for much of his career before retiring last year.

Mon
23
Feb

Bruce M. Ohlert

Submitted by admin on Mon, 02/23/2015 - 09:03

 

Bruce M. Ohlert, 66, passed away Saturday, Feb. 21, after a short illness. 

He was born March 4, 1948 in Prairie du Chien the son of LeRoy and Zola (Martin) Ohlert. Bruce attended St. Gabriel’s Catholic School and was a life-long member of the parish. Those lucky enough to have known Bruce will understand what a special person he was. He loved his faith, laughter, family and friends. 

Fri
20
Feb

Alita Florence (Sliger) Robertson

Submitted by admin on Fri, 02/20/2015 - 14:57

 

Alita Florence (Sliger) Robertson, 83, passed into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, Feb. 18, at Crossing Rivers Hospital in Prairie du Chien.

Fri
20
Feb

Anita M. Lechnir

Submitted by admin on Fri, 02/20/2015 - 14:57

 

Anita M. Lechnir, 79, of Prairie du Chien passed away Thursday, Feb. 19, at the Prairie Maison Care Center in Prairie du Chien. 

Wed
18
Feb

Prairie du Chien cheerleaders earn first place

Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/18/2015 - 11:46

Prairie du Chien Cheerleaders are, front row: Lindsey Ohlert, Katlyn Grondin and Brittany Bunts. Middle row: Stephanie Elmquist, Angela Elmquist, Katie Zahara and Autumn Kohler. Back row: Allison Lynn, Mariah Slaght and Cali Collins. The team is coached by Kelli Saxe.

The Prairie du Chien Blackhawk Cheerleaders attended the Kettle Moraine Lutheran High School Cheer Competition on Saturday, Feb. 14. The girls competed in two cheer categories: non-stunt and cheer dance. The girls earned a first-place trophy and individual medals in both divisions.

Coach Kelli Saxe stated that the girls performed very well and did a great job entertaining the crowd. She said that she was especially proud that they did so well in the cheer dance category, a division they’ve not had as much success in in years past.

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