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Wed
10
Jun

New communications equipment

Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/10/2015 - 10:53

 

Crawford County continues to 

enhance communication towers

By Ted Pennekamp

 

The Crawford County Sheriff’s Department and Dispatch Center has increased its communication capabilities for the benefit of all yet again. 

Mon
08
Jun

Crossing Rivers Health Medical Center open house

Submitted by admin on Mon, 06/08/2015 - 13:14

The grand opening and ribbon cutting for the new Crossing Rivers Health medical center took place in Prairie du Chien Saturday. Thousands toured the state-of-the-art, two-story facility. Planning for the 137,000-square-foot hospital began in 2011 when the board of directors announced their bold and visionary decision to build a new medical center. In April of 2012, the land was purchased, and the groundbreaking was held on June 10, 2013. Over 375,000 man hours were logged in building the facility and over 500 donors have contributed $1.2 million to the project. The move to the new hospital will officially occur on Thursday, June 11. Until then, all medical care will continue at the Taylor Street location. Pictured, during a tour Saturday, is a group of community members in the CT scan room, where the ceiling features a calming picture of the sky. (Photo by Correne Martin)

One of many components in the new medical center that Crossing Rivers staff is truly proud of includes this pull-out supply center, accessible from inside the room as well as outside the room, which allows nurses to not disturb their patients who might be sleeping. (Photo by Caitlin Bittner)

Community members touring Crossing Rivers Health on Saturday got a real behind-the-scenes look at many of the rooms they may never experience again. This room is for special care/intensive care and features a lift that can help caregivers move bariatric patients weighing between 300 and 550 pounds. (Photo by Caitlin Bittner)

Visitors line up for tours in the front corridor of the new medical center. (Photo by Correne Martin)
Mon
08
Jun

Relay for Life raises over $2,500 at concert hopes to raise more at Dancing with the Stars

Submitted by admin on Mon, 06/08/2015 - 11:37

Recently, the Back Home Boys played at the Kickin’ Cancer concert event hosted by Huckleberry’s Restaurant. The event was put on the Class of 1986 and the Great River Relay for Life. The next Kickin’ Cancer with Hope, Dancing with the Stars, event will be held on Thursday, June 18. (Photo submitted)

By Caitlin Bittner

On Thursday, June 18, the Relay for Life will be hosting its first Dancing with the Stars event. For the event, a Hawkette from the Prairie du Chien High School dance team and a member of the community will be partnering up to bring the community a night that it won’t be able to forget. Ticket prices are $15 for ages 13 and up, $10 for ages 4 to 12 and children 3 and under are free.

Mon
08
Jun

Fuel being stolen from large machinery across area

Submitted by admin on Mon, 06/08/2015 - 11:30

The Grant County Sheriff’s Office is making residents aware of an issue of diesel fuel being stolen from large machinery throughout the area.

On May 26, the latest incident occurred in Wyalusing township, where approximately 50 gallons of diesel were taken from a bulldozer. The deputy investigating the incident was told that there were similar incidents in the area.

Residents should keep an eye out for suspicious activity around large equipment, especially anything taking place after dark.

Those who may see something suspicious are asked to call he Sheriff’s Office at (608) 723-2157.

Mon
08
Jun

Two-vehicle collision

Submitted by admin on Mon, 06/08/2015 - 11:29

A two-vehicle crash resulting in injuries occurred Thursday, June 4, at about 7:40 a.m., at the intersection of Wisconsin and Main Streets in Prairie du Chien. Robert Budde, 49, of Monona, Iowa, was traveling north on South Main Street and did not stop at the stop sign at the intersection, causing a collision with a vehicle driven by Adam Kramer, 31, of Prairie du Chien. Both vehicles sustained damage and were towed from the scene. Budde was injured in the crash and transported to Crossing Rivers Health. As a result of the police department’s investigation, Budde was cited for failing to stop at a stop sign. Tri-State Ambulance Service and Bob’s Towing assisted at the scene. (Photo by Gary Howe)

Mon
08
Jun

Vandalism at the pool

Submitted by admin on Mon, 06/08/2015 - 11:27

Graffiti was spray painted on the cement near the shallow end of the public pool in Prairie du Chien sometime between Saturday night and Sunday morning. According to Prairie du Chien Police Chief Chad Abram, it appears the vandal scaled the fence to access the pool, which was secure at the time. The police department has no suspects or witnesses at this time. “We have our suspicions but proving it’s the different part,” Abram said. Anyone who has information about who the “artist” may have been is asked to call the police department at 326-2421 or Crime Stoppers at (866) 779-7297.

Mon
08
Jun

Explosion at Universal Forest Products, no injuries

Submitted by admin on Mon, 06/08/2015 - 11:23

Numerous local emergency personnel responded to the scene of a small explosion at Universal Forest Products in Prairie du Chien last Thursday morning. No one was injured but it was reported that the explosion occurred when a spark ignited outside the plant in the bag house, where sawdust is collected. (Photo by Correne Martin)

By Correne Martin

A small explosion and fire occurred at Universal Forest Products on Lessard Street in Prairie du Chien just before 11 a.m. Thursday, June 4. All plant employees were accounted for and no injuries were reported.

The cause is yet undetermined, but the explosion happened when a spark ignited outside the plant in the bag house, where sawdust is collected. The building shook, one employee said, but no one was immediately near the site of the flash when it occurred. According to Prairie du Chien Fire Chief Harry Remz, there was minimal damage but a lot of smoke. Employees were evacuated from the plant for about an hour but resumed work by the afternoon. About a half-dozen fire trucks, the  Prairie du Chien Police Department, Tri-State Ambulance and a local electric company responded to the scene.

Wed
03
Jun

Wauzeka-Steuben grads get diplomas

Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/03/2015 - 11:46

Class of 2015 Valedictorian Kelsey Kapinus adjusts her mortarboard during graduation festivities in Wauzeka. (Submitted photos)

Prior to the pomp and circumstance of the Wauzeka-Steuben graduation ceremony Saturday, May 30, Jaci Bedtka and Brittany Sautter, like their classmates, were filled with a mix of emotions.

Graduating Wauzeka-Steuben seniors Kyler Mohr, Kelsey Kapinus, Turner Krachey, Brady Krachey and Kelsey Stickley take a moment away from all of the graduation commotion Saturday to pose together for the camera.

Amber Boylen and Drew Mezera

Brady Krachey and Turner Krachey
Wed
03
Jun

Crawford County Dairy Breakfast is June 13

Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/03/2015 - 11:36

The Crawford County Dairy Breakfast will be held on the Jelinek Farm Saturday, June 13. Brothers Chad and Grant are pictured on the farm. (Photo submitted)

The Jelinek family welcomes you to the 2015 Crawford County Dairy Breakfast “On the Farm,” Saturday, June 13, at 55374 County Rd. E, Eastman, just south of Seneca, at the intersection of State Highway 27 and County Road E. This marks the 34th year of the Crawford County Dairy Breakfast.

The Jelinek farm was founded by Dennis and Cindy Jelinek (Chad and Grant’s parents) in 1980 and consisted of 231 acres and a 50-cow milking herd in a stanchion barn.

Jelinek Farms LLC is currently owned and operated by Chad, Amy and Grant Jelinek, who purchased the farm in 2011. Chad and Amy have three children, Laine, 9, Zoey, 8 and Ali, 5. Grant Jelinek and Sarah Benoy have a daughter Kinsley, 3.

Wed
03
Jun

City RDA to buy Parker’s Repair for more library parking

Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/03/2015 - 11:35

By Correne Martin

The redevelopment authority (RDA) for the city of Prairie du Chien met prior to the council meeting Tuesday night and approved, after closed session, an offer to purchase property at 128 S. Beaumont Rd., commonly known as Parker’s Repair, for the purpose of creating a municipal parking lot serving the needs of the Prairie du Chien Public Library.

The $95,700 offer, of which one-half of the payment will occur in 2015 and the other half in 2016, is contingent on all environmental issues involving the property being satisfied to the requirements of the RDA. City staff have also been directed to begin a blight determination for the property.

According to Dave Parker, who has run his repair shop there since 1983, one of the gas pumps that was located in front of the facility years ago leaked. He said any problems associated with that have been remediated, but that has to be confirmed by state officials prior to finalizing the sale.

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