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Thu
23
Aug

Juanita Norma Vogel Martin

Submitted by admin on Thu, 08/23/2018 - 10:55

Juanita Norma Vogel Martin, 100, of Prairie du Chien, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 21, at the Prairie Maison Care Center. 

One hundred years is a very long life, and Juanita lived it to the fullest. She was born at Lynxville and spent her childhood in Mt. Sterling, where her parents Charles and Edith (Bottolfson) Vogel had a small business. She was confirmed at Utica Lutheran Church, attended Mt. Sterling Grade School, and graduated from Seneca High School in 1935. Her plan to attend La Crosse Teacher’s College ended when her faher’s illness required that she, the oldest child, stay home to help the family. 

Wed
22
Aug

Vehicle rolls down embankment, hits 2 trees

Submitted by admin1 on Wed, 08/22/2018 - 14:16

On Monday, Aug. 20, at 11:26 p.m., the Crawford County Sheriff’s Department received a report that a vehicle was found down an embankment off North Buck Creek Road, east of Cemetery Road, in Freeman Township. 

Lila Tully, 17, Genoa, was operating a 2002 Chevy Caviler west on the road when she lost control on the right shoulder and crossed the center line. The vehicle slid sideways across the road for about 25 yards, left the roadway on the south side, rolled over and struck two trees before coming to a rest on its passenger side, with the top against the trees. Tully was trapped in the vehicle and was able to kick out the windshield and walk to a residence for help, after calling 911. 

Wed
22
Aug

Deer, fog lead to accident

Submitted by admin1 on Wed, 08/22/2018 - 14:16

On Aug. 19, at 9:45 a.m., the Crawford County Dispatch Center was notified of a one-vehicle crash on Tower Hill Road in Clayton Township.

Robert Wienke, 22, Monona (Wis.), was driving a 2005 Pontiac Grand Am south on the road, negotiating a curve, when a deer ran into the roadway. Wienke slammed on the brakes, causing the vehicle to slide into the right ditch and hit a tree. He was wearing his seat belt and escaped injury. The vehicle sustained disabling damage and was towed by Sleepy Hollow Towing. Foggy conditions were a contributing factor in the crash.

Wed
22
Aug

Drug arrests made

Submitted by admin1 on Wed, 08/22/2018 - 14:15

On Aug. 17, the Crawford County Sheriff’s Department K-9 Unit observed moving and driver’s license violations on a 2001 Ford F-150 and initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle in Seneca Township. 

The driver was identified as Heidi Smith, 43, Winona, Minn., and the passenger as Steven Doonan, 52, Hudson, (Wis.). During the stop, the deputy observed indicators of drug impairment. K-9 Breck was utilized for an open free air sniff of the vehicle and gave a positive alert to the presence of one or more controlled substances inside. A search of the vehicle yielded numerous plastic baggies with several grams of marijuana in each, a plastic bag with white powdery substance, which tested positive for cocaine, and other drug paraphernalia. 

Wed
22
Aug

Riverfront wall holes expose need for repairs

Submitted by admin1 on Wed, 08/22/2018 - 13:55

Pictured is just one portion of the Lawler Park riverfront wall that has large holes in need of repair soon, to save more of the stone structure from deteriorating. (Submitted photo)

By Correne Martin

The severity of the gaping holes in Prairie du Chien’s Lawler Park riverfront wall has ignited a sense of urgency for the city council. The many deteriorating areas must be patched to fix the erosion caused by years of waves slapping against the stone wall. 

Having previously allocated $100,000 to patch the current, burgeoning holes made apparent for the second consecutive summer when the river water dropped, the Prairie du Chien Common Council, Tuesday night, approved moving forward with repairing the holes immediately. Bids will be entertained first and then the work will be done as soon as possible.

“It’s not helping to leave them because it erodes faster,” stated alderman and public works committee chair Todd Myers. 

Wed
22
Aug

PdC shop offers re‘MARK’able shooting experiences

Submitted by admin1 on Wed, 08/22/2018 - 13:51

Chad Smethurst started NCS Gunsmithing and Sales in Prairie du Chien in 2013, alongside his brother. The business, at 815 E. Campion Blvd., has grown from a hobby into a full-service firearm and archery store and sportsmen’s range. (Photos by Correne Martin)

Pictured above is the band Parmalee, composed of (from left) Matt Thomas, Barry Knox, Josh McSwain and Scott Thomas.

By Correne Martin

Any seasoned hunter can tell you that pre-season preparation can make all the difference in your game. 

For sportsmen and women of all skill levels—from extreme beginners to the most advanced—NCS Gunsmithing and Sales is the ideal small business destination where outdoor enthusiasts can fine tune their capabilities or maybe enjoy a few hours of entertainment at an indoor shooting range. 

The five-year-old Prairie du Chien enterprise has grown from a hobby into a thriving business for Chad Smethurst. He and his brother, Nick, started NCS in September 2013, as an act of pure impulse, when they decided to check into purchasing the former roller rink. 

Wed
22
Aug

Layers of Prairie du Chien History, Part II

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/22/2018 - 13:20

Dousman Family

Dousman House

Villa Louis

By Rachel Mergen

 

Dousman Family

In the late 1820’s, Hercules L. Dousman came to Prairie du Chien. He was a clerk for Joseph Rollete, who’s widow, Jane Fisher Rollette, married Hercules in 1844. 

Hercules was a very wealthy businessman, who purchased great amounts of land in the Prairie du Chien area, along with investing in steam boats, lumber, railroads, and stocks and bonds.

Hercules and Jane had one child, Louis Dousman, who married Nina Sturgis. Nina and Louis had five children, Violet, Virginia, Nina, Louis and Judith. 

Dousman House

The Dousman House, originally called the Railway House, was built in 1864, by the Milwaukee and Prairie du Chien Railroad. 

Wed
22
Aug

Parmalee to take Crawford County Fair stage Friday

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/22/2018 - 13:17

Pictured above is the band Parmalee, composed of (from left) Matt Thomas, Barry Knox, Josh McSwain and Scott Thomas.

By Rachel Mergen

 

“At the end of the day, we’re in this together,” Matt Thomas, member of the platinum-selling band Parmalee, noted about the benefits of being able to work with his family and friend. His brother Scott, cousin Barry Knox and childhood best friend Josh McSwain make up the rest of the band. The band will be rocking the Crawford County Fair on Friday, Aug. 24, at 7 p.m., with Smoking Gun Showdown as their opening act. 

Wed
22
Aug

Layers of Prairie du Chien History, Part I

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/22/2018 - 13:11

Michel Brisbois House

Rollette House

Brisbois Store

Francois Vertefeuille House

By Rachel Mergen

 

“There are so many layers of history,” Mary Antoine, with the Pairie du Chien Historical Society, stated. “There used to be so many structures in Prairie du Chien that represented the various layers of history.

But demolition, sadly, has removed many of these historic structures from the present city. Some, though, still stand and are being protected by the historical societies both locally and nationally.

“Each one has a story. Each one relates to individuals. Each one is a tangible remnant of Prairie du Chien,” she added. “Houses aren’t just buildings, they are the containers of stories, because people lived in them. Every person has a story. The people are gone, but where they lived still remains.”  

Brisbois Store/

Astor Fur Warehouse

Tue
21
Aug

Linda J. Konichek

Submitted by admin on Tue, 08/21/2018 - 16:10

Linda J. Konichek, of Fennimore and formerly of Prairie du Chien, passed away on her 69th birthday, Wednesday, Aug. 15. 

She was born Aug. 15, 1949, in Prairie du Chien, the daughter of Donald and June (Reinhardt) Hand. Linda married John Konichek, Feb. 3, 1968, at the United Methodist Church in Prairie du Chien. She worked as a cook for several restaurants in the Prairie du Chien area and also in the manufacturing industry for companies such as Monona Wire and Prairie Industries. 

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