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Wed
04
Sep

Prairie soccer team ties Mauston

Submitted by admin on Wed, 09/04/2019 - 10:27

Prairie’s Landon Kohler battles for control against Mauston. (Photos by Ted Pennekamp)

Josh Dyer kicks the ball forward to a teammate.

Joey Gourdin gets the ball away from a Mauston opponent and moves upfield.

Roman Gonzalez (18) goes after a loose ball while Joey Gourdin gets into position.

Landon Kohler heads the ball.

Prairie's Jaret Semanko passes across the pitch versus Mauston.

 

The Prairie du Chien boys soccer team opened their home season Thursday night with two exciting and closely matched contests with the Golden Eagles of Mauston.  

The varsity took the field first in what would prove to be a battle of defenses. 

Wed
04
Sep

Prairie du Chien District Administrator heading to Dodgeville School District

Submitted by admin on Wed, 09/04/2019 - 10:00

 

By Ted Pennekamp

 

Prairie du Chien School District Administrator Robert Smudde has resigned and his last day serving the district will be Friday, Sept. 13.

Smudde said he will be the new Director of Pupil Services and School Psychologist for the Dodgeville School District.

Fri
30
Aug

Robert 'Bob' Erdenberger

Submitted by admin1 on Fri, 08/30/2019 - 15:36

Robert “Bob” Earl Erdenberger, 91, of Prairie du Chien, died Monday, Aug. 26, 2019, at Crossing Rivers Health in Prairie du Chien.  

Robert Earl was born May 20, 1928, to Elmer and Mildred (Zabel) Erdenberger in Prairie du Chien.  

He graduated high school from Prairie du Chien.  Robert proudly joined and served in the United States Army from 1951 to 1953.  Bob was united in marriage with Mercedes Koecke in Dubuque, Iowa, in 1951.  They later divorced.  Bob worked for National Decorated Metal for 18 years in Prairie du Chien and at Johnson Gas and Appliance Company as a painter.  He was a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church and V.F.W. in Prairie du Chien.  Bob enjoyed fishing, deer hunting, being outdoors and, in his younger years, he enjoyed roller skating.  He was a CB and Ham Radio Operator.

Wed
28
Aug

Crossing Rivers Health hopes mediation will resolve pond dispute

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/28/2019 - 13:24

The pond on Crossing Rivers Health Medical Center property has continued to get bigger over the past four years. (Photo by Megan Mahan of Adams Auction and Real Estate)

 

By Ted Pennekamp

 

Crossing Rivers Health Medical Center officials say they are looking forward to resolving the dispute regarding the growing pond on their property. The hospital filed a lawsuit against the town of Bridgeport, Crawford County and eight other defendants on Feb. 21. They are hopeful, however, that the matter can be resolved at a mediation hearing scheduled for Sept. 6 in Madison.

Wed
28
Aug

Prairie golfers play at Darlington then Prairie du Chien

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/28/2019 - 13:06

The Blackhawks’ Molly Peterson chips onto the green at the Gary Ringen Memorial Invitational at Darlington Country Club on Aug. 23. (Photos by Tom Gunnell, Darlington Republican Register)

Macy Sander of Prairie du Chien hits a drive at Darlington Country Club.

 

The Prairie du Chien Lady Hawk golfers competed in the Ringen Invitational at Darlington Country Club on Aug. 23.  

The ladies improved different aspects of their game and scoring, which led to a seventh place finish with a team score of 476. Macy Sander carded a 110 to lead the Lady Hawks in scoring and medaled in the event with an eighth-place individual low score. Allison Kennedy added 115, Molly Peterson 118, Kendall Hill 133, and Lydia Seeley a 137.

Wed
28
Aug

Vehicle strikes highway sign and leaves the scene

Submitted by admin1 on Wed, 08/28/2019 - 11:49

On Monday, Aug. 19, at 5:30 p.m., the Crawford County Sheriff’s Department received a report of a hit and run traffic crash at the intersection of Highway 18 and Highway 60 in the township of Bridgeport. The suspect vehicle struck a median and divided highway sign.

The vehicle was described as a silver colored Trailblazer (SUV) and was last seen turning westbound onto County C in Grant County. As a result of the crash, the vehicle would have sustained front-end damage.  

Crawford County Crime Stoppers urges anyone having information about this or any other crimes to call 326-8933 or (866) 779-PAYS. 

Wed
28
Aug

Several from PdC charged with assault causing injury

Submitted by admin1 on Wed, 08/28/2019 - 11:49

On Aug. 7, Clayton County investigators filed charges on three adults and one juvenile for an assault that took place in early July at Bloody Run Campground near McGregor, Iowa. 

During the investigation, it was determined that the victim was lured to Bloody Run Campground, where he was assaulted. Investigators charged Blake Bunts, 19, Dustin McCartney, 45, and Reanna Reames, 18, all of Prairie du Chien, with assault causing bodily injury. McCartney was also charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor. A 15-year-old juvenile from Prairie du Chien was charged in juvenile court with assault causing bodily injury.

Wed
28
Aug

Car collides with camper, man arrested

Submitted by admin1 on Wed, 08/28/2019 - 11:41

On Aug. 23, the Crawford County Sheriff’s Department was notified of a vehicle versus camper traffic collision near the intersection of Highway 18 and Highway 60 in the town of Bridgeport. 

Deputies arrived and observed a white 2004 Buick Lesabre with heavy front and rear end damage parked in the grass near a camper on the north side of the road. 

Wed
28
Aug

Celebrate Labor Day in area communities

Submitted by admin1 on Wed, 08/28/2019 - 11:41

Parades Saturday and Monday

Spend your Labor Day weekend at one of several area communities celebrating: Wauzeka as well as Marquette and McGregor.

Wauzeka

Start the day off with the 10th annual 5K walk/run, beginning at the football field and winding throughout the village. All ages are welcome to participate. Registration forms can be picked up at L&M’s BP and area Peoples State Banks. With questions, contact Kathy Degnan at (608) 875-6902. To receive an entry form via email, contact Lisa Krachey at girlstuffplus3@gmail.com. 

Wed
28
Aug

Reporting on contamination of well water substantially incorrect

Submitted by admin1 on Wed, 08/28/2019 - 11:36

By Charley Preusser

Widespread reporting on the extent of well water contamination in southwestern Wisconsin that appeared recently appears to be substantially incorrect.

The initial source of that reporting seems to be a story by reporter Lee Bergquist that was published in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s JS Online, midday on Thursday, Aug. 1 and updated later the same afternoon. (An abbreviated version of this article appeared in the Aug. 21 issue of the Courier Press.)

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