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Wed
12
Sep

Trial in October for Bloomington man accused of sexual assault

Submitted by admin1 on Wed, 09/12/2018 - 11:21

The Bloomington man accused of inappropriate contact with a youth who visited his business is moving toward a trial.

James Crubel, 59, was in Grant County Circuit Court for a status conference on the seven felony counts against him. The case was given a final status hearing Oct. 3, with an expected two-day trial set for Oct. 22.

Crubel has been charged with two counts of repeated sexual assault of the same child—contact equal to first degree sexual assault more than three times. The charges have maximum sentences of up to 60 years, and the first charge calls for a minimum of 25 years for a bifurcated sentence. 

Wed
12
Sep

Apple Fest to go on as planned

Submitted by admin1 on Wed, 09/12/2018 - 11:20

The village of Gays Mills has announced that its Apple Festival celebration will be held as scheduled, despite recent flooding in the area.

Village President Harry Heisz said the 60th Annual Apple Festival will be held Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 28-30. 

“We’re confident that the streets and other grounds will be free of flood waters and cleaned up before the end of the month,” he said. “We’ve had tremendous help from many volunteers, organizations, village staff and other government agencies, and feel we’re in good shape for the festival.” 

Apple Fest consists of many food stands, an arts and crafts show, a huge flea market, carnival rides, music, a run-walk, tournaments and the Apple Fest parade on Sunday.

Wed
12
Sep

Two drivers sustain injuries in accident

Submitted by admin1 on Wed, 09/12/2018 - 11:20

On Tuesday, Sept. 11, at 7:38 a.m., the Crawford County Dispatch Center was notified of a two-car crash on Highway 60, near Riverview Lane in Wauzeka Township.

Jennifer Schramm, 38, rural Muscoda, was driving a 2005 Ford Mustang west when she slowed in traffic for a farm tractor. She was rear-ended by a 2017 Chevy Malibu driven by Timothy Bray, 46, rural Gays Mills. Bray had taken his eyes off the road for a second then saw Schramm slowing, but was unable avoid the collision.

Schramm sustained possible whiplash and was taken to a hospital.

Bray sustained a bump to the head and a bruise to his left wrist but refused medical transport. Both vehicles sustained disabling damage and were towed from the scene. Bray was cited for inattentive driving.

Tue
11
Sep

Jess F. Riness

Submitted by admin1 on Tue, 09/11/2018 - 15:05

Jess F. Riness, 89, of Prairie du Chien, passed away Monday, Sept. 10, at Crossing Rivers Health in Prairie du Chien. 

He was born Aug. 12, 1929, in Vassar, Mich., the son of Jess and Mary Grace (Valley) Riness. Jess served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict. He married Hazel Ronkoski on June 15, 1963. He worked at National Decorated Metals and later retired from 3M Company in Prairie du Chien. Jess also did some construction work over the years. 

He is survived by his daughter Sharon Riness, of Prairie du Chien, and his brother Jerry (Sharon) Riness of Viroqua. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Hazel; and his brothers, Richard and Jack Riness.

Tue
11
Sep

Anna M. Steffensmeier

Submitted by admin1 on Tue, 09/11/2018 - 11:31

Anna M. Steffensmeier, 87, of Prairie du Chien, passed away Monday, Sept. 10, at the Gundersen Health System of La Crosse. 

She was born May 27, 1931, in Patch Grove, the daughter of Alonzo and Ivanelle (Taylor) Wilkinson. She married Cletus Steffensmeier on Aug. 27, 1960, at St. John’s Church in Patch Grove. Together, they farmed most of their lives in the Patch Grove area before retiring in Prairie du Chien in 1988. Cletus preceded her in death on March 19, 2011. 

Tue
11
Sep

Paul Sebastian

Submitted by admin1 on Tue, 09/11/2018 - 11:22

Paul Sebastian, adored and cherished husband, father, and grandfather, found comfort in the arms of his loving Savior on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018, at the age of 84.

Paul’s life story began on June 7, 1934, in Prairie du Chien—where he spent his childhood helping on his grandparents’ farm and fishing for bluegill on the Mississippi River. Upon graduation from Campion College Preparatory School, Paul served in the U.S. Army from 1954 to 1956, and received an honorable discharge. Several years later, he graduated from UW-Madison with a BBA in accounting and earned his CPA distinction. While living in Madison, Paul met his future wife, Beatrice Cimpl, after a Badger football game. The rest was history. Paul and Bea were married in August of 1959, and their love story continued into parenthood with the adoptions of son, Tom, and daughter, Mary. 

Tue
11
Sep

Michael J. Hurda

Submitted by admin1 on Tue, 09/11/2018 - 11:21

Michael J. Hurda, 69, of Seneca, passed away Saturday, Sept. 8, at the Bland Bekkedal Hospice Center in Viroqua. 

Michael was born Nov. 1, 1948, in Prairie du Chien,  the son of John and Florence (Copus) Hurda. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He married Judy Ray on Oct. 9, 1976, at the Salem United Methodist Church in Eastman. Mike worked at Advance Transformer in Boscobel for many years. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing and riding his motorcycle. He was renowned for his conversational skills. 

Mon
10
Sep

2 rescued from SUV in water

Submitted by admin1 on Mon, 09/10/2018 - 11:46

On Thursday, Sept. 6 at 1:07 p.m., the Crawford County Dispatch Center was notified of an SUV in the flood waters off of Highway 61 at Trout Creek Road, Soldiers Grove.

Donald Paulsen, 73, Blue River, was driving a 2006 Buick SUV south on Highway 61. His vehicle’s left rear suspension broke which caused the vehicle to go into the right ditch and become submerged in the flood waters.

Paulsen and his passenger, Gordon Butler, 80, Boscobel, were not injured. They were rescued from the water by passerby Army National Guard members. Paulsen’s vehicle sustained suspension and water damage and was towed.

Mon
10
Sep

Local man charged with possession of meth with intent to distribute

Submitted by admin1 on Mon, 09/10/2018 - 11:45

On Aug. 25, at around 4 a.m., a Prairie du Chien officer, along with the Crawford County Sheriff’s Department K-9 unit, were patrolling the area of South Dousman Street and Iowa Street. The officers observed two male subjects walking through residential yards. Due to recent vehicle entry thefts and suspicious activity calls in the neighborhood, the officers contacted the two males.

During the contact, a man identified as Johnathon Haid, 22, of Prairie du Chien, removed a plastic bag from his pants and dropped the bag to the ground, according to the police department.

Mon
10
Sep

2 arrested in meth bust

Submitted by admin1 on Mon, 09/10/2018 - 11:42

On Aug. 26, at 2:40 a.m., The Crawford County Sheriff’s Department K-9 Unit was patrolling the village of Gays Mills. The deputy observed a 1995 Chevrolet Blazer leaving a residence on Main Street. The deputy discovered the registered owner of the vehicle had a revoked driver’s license. A traffic stop was initiated on the blazer as it pulled into a driveway of a residence, in an attempt to avoid the deputy.

The driver was identified as James R. Kilroy, 44, Gays Mills, and his passenger, who gave a false name to the deputy. While speaking with the driver, the deputy observed Kilroy to be exhibiting signs of drug impairment and had him exit the vehicle. 

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