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Wed
03
Jan

Carp Fest


Carp King Bob Witt and Prairie du Chien Parks and Recreation Director Mike Ulrich proudly stand next to Lucky the Carp on New Year’s Eve following the 17th annual Droppin’ of the Carp at Lucky Park on St. Feriole Island in Prairie du Chien. Ulrich said a great appreciation goes out to Parks and Recreation staff and volunteers at Hoffman Hall and to the Prairie du Chien Street Department staff. “We also greatly appreciate our sponsors: Prairie du Chien Tourism, Fuller Log and Lumber, Valley Fish and Cheese, Twisted Vision, Dan Gingerich, Design Homes, Leisure Time Sports Bowl and Banquet and the Prairie du Chien Eagles Club,” said Ulrich. Organizers include Carp Master Shawn Redman, Nate Gilberts, Tom Nelson and Mike Ulrich, along with Carp King Bob Witt. To keep this event going, the group will be looking for interested members for 2018. (Photos submitted)

The Early Bird Droppin’ of the Carp Party at Hoffman Hall drew a good crowd of parents, grandparents and children who enjoyed a variety of activities including arts and crafts, carnival games, noisemakers and hats, a pet therapy dog, and meet and greet with the Carp King and Queen. Lucky the Carp Junior was available to be kissed for good luck throughout the coming year. At left, Tristan the Magician wowed his attentive audience.

The crowd gathers ‘round as Lucky the Carp is lowered into place at the stroke of midnight.

Smoked carp samples were enjoyed by many at the Early Bird Droppin’ of the Carp Party Sunday.
Wed
03
Jan

PdC Wrestlers at Bi-State


Freshman Bradyn Saint scores near fall points. Saint would go on to make the podium with a 12th-place finish.

Freshman Matt Rogge puts a leg in as he controls his opponent. Rogge would go 6-2 on the weekend to finish in ninth place.

 

Prairie du Chien 

wrestlers at Bi-State

On Friday, Dec. 29 and Saturday, Dec. 30, the Prairie du Chien grapplers traveled to La Crosse for the 36th Annual Bi-State Classic hosted by Holmen High School at the La Crosse Center. 

Wed
03
Jan

New clubhouse


Construction on the new clubhouse at Prairie du Chien Country Club has been moving right along in recent weeks. (Photo by Ted Pennekamp)

 

New Prairie du Chien clubhouse taking shape

By Ted Pennekamp

 

Construction for the new clubhouse at Prairie du Chien Country Club has begun, and the much-anticipated building is taking shape.

Tue
02
Jan

Annabelle M. Stubbe

 

Annabelle M. Stubbe, 93, of Prairie du Chien, passed away Friday, Dec. 29, at Crossing Rivers Health Care. 

 

Tue
02
Jan

George E. Wallin

George E. Wallin, 68, of Boscobel, passed away on Monday, Jan. 1, at his home, with his wife of 50 years by his side. 

 

George was born on Jan. 27, 1949, in Gays Mills, the son of Leo and Annetta (Colson) Wallin. He married Kathryn Schiltz on Dec. 2, 1967, in Marshall.

Tue
02
Jan

Margaret R. Steger

 

Margaret R. Steger, 67, of Prairie du Chien, passed away Friday, Dec. 29, at her home. 

 

Tue
02
Jan

Helen Mae Larson

 

Helen Mae Larson, 92, of Prairie du Chien, was a remarkable woman, a role model and inspiration to many, who had a zest for life. She passed away Monday, Dec. 25, from complications of cancer, in Goldsboro, N.C., surrounded by her three daughters and their families. 

 

Wed
27
Dec

Woman charged with felony retail theft

A 29-year-old Viroqua woman was charged Dec. 15 in Crawford County Circuit Court with one count of felony retail theft and one count of possession of a controlled substance. 

Tiffany McKittrick faces up to three years and seven months in prison and fines of $10,500 if convicted of both counts. 

According to the criminal complaint, McKittrick, who is known to the loss prevention personnel at Wal-Mart of Prairie du Chien, was seen on surveillance cameras walking through Wal-Mart with a cart and placing merchandise into plastic shopping bags that were already in the cart.

Wed
27
Dec

Ferryville man charged with meth possession

A 46-year-old Ferryville man has been charged in Crawford County Circuit Court with one count of possession of methamphetamine.

William Zehner II faces up to 3.5 years in prison and a $10,000 fine if convicted.

According to the criminal complaint, a Sheriff’s Department deputy was dispatched to a residence in the town of Freeman and that a man there had an active warrant from Grant County.

The deputy found Zehner II sleeping in an upstairs bedroom and it took him several minutes to wake Zehner II up, the complaint said. 

Wed
27
Dec

Hoffman Hall receives $25,000 memorial donation


Bruce Welsch has donated $25,000 to Hoffman Hall for improvements in memory of his parents, Chuck and Bernice Welsch. He is pictured (left) with Prairie du Chien Parks and Recreation Director Mike Ulrich (right). (Submitted photo)

Hoffman Hall in Prairie du Chien was recently the recipient of a $25,000 donation from Bruce Welsch, an avid swimmer at the recreation center’s pool. The donation was contributed in honor of his parents, Chuck and Bernice Welsch.
In his tribute to them, Bruce wrote, in part:

“Thank you for your love, caring and guidance. Thank you for supporting me in high school, college and when joining the Armed Forces. Thank you for being great role models. Thank you for your endless sacrifices. You may be gone but will never be forgotten.”

Chuck and Bernice have been honored with a plaque on the “Leaders” donor wall at Hoffman Hall and the donation will be earmarked for Hoffman Hall Improvements.

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