Advertisement

You are here

Home ›

Courier Press

Error message

  • Warning: array_merge(): Expected parameter 1 to be an array, bool given in _simpleads_render_ajax_template() (line 133 of /home/pdccourier/www/www/sites/all/modules/simpleads/includes/simpleads.helper.inc).
  • Notice: Trying to get property 'settings' of non-object in _simpleads_adgroup_settings() (line 343 of /home/pdccourier/www/www/sites/all/modules/simpleads/includes/simpleads.helper.inc).
  • Warning: array_merge(): Expected parameter 1 to be an array, bool given in _simpleads_render_ajax_template() (line 157 of /home/pdccourier/www/www/sites/all/modules/simpleads/includes/simpleads.helper.inc).
  • Notice: Trying to access array offset on value of type null in include() (line 24 of /home/pdccourier/www/www/sites/all/modules/simpleads/templates/simpleads_ajax_call.tpl.php).
Wed
26
Apr

Prairie du Chien Baseball

Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/26/2017 - 11:04

An errant throw goes past third base and Prairie’s Dylan Yeomans heads home for the first run of the game Monday against visiting Cuba City. (Photos by Ted Pennekamp)

Prairie’s Gavin Gillitzer fires in a pitch versus Cuba City Monday afternoon.

Jonathan Dyer takes a good lead off of first base against Cuba City Monday.

The Blackhawks’ Drake Coleman had two hits versus Cuba City, including a double.

 

Prairie boys 

shut out Cuba City

The Prairie du Chien Blackhawks defeated Cuba City 3-0 on Monday as Gavin Gillitzer, Cory Check and Chas Sagedahl combined to throw a 2-hit shutout at the St. Feriole Island Ballpark.

The Blackhawks collected 6 hits. Drake Coleman and Jon Dyer each had 2 hits including a double by Coleman. Sagedahl also had a double.

Tue
25
Apr

Leland W. Anderson

Submitted by admin on Tue, 04/25/2017 - 10:34

 

Leland W. Anderson, 100, of Bagley, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 19, at his home in his sleep.

 

Mon
24
Apr

A chapter of history in the books

Submitted by admin1 on Mon, 04/24/2017 - 12:17

The former KC’s Bar and Grill at 113 Main St., in Eastman, is coming down early this week. Members of the Leanne Colsch family said they expect to raze the property this week. Colsch, who owns Main Street Bar and Grill, across the street, purchased the property—previously owned by Kally and Corey Hammond—and intends to build a dance/reception hall in its place. (Photo by Correne Martin)

Mon
24
Apr

Traffic stop leads to drug and theft arrest

Submitted by admin1 on Mon, 04/24/2017 - 12:14

On April 19, Prairie du Chien police officers saw in the city of Prairie du Chien a 1999 Mercury Sable being operated by Alicia Jones, 35, Bagley, and her passenger Christopher Kivi, 41, Bagley. The officers lost sight of the vehicle and later located it in the parking lot of Piggly Wiggly located in the township of Bridgeport.

The officers saw the vehicle drive around to the side of the business and park. The occupants attempted to walk away from the vehicle as the officers approached. The officers made contact for an equipment violation and requested the assistance of the Crawford County K-9 Unit. K-9 Breck was utilized for an open free air sniff of the vehicle and subsequently alerted to the presence of one or more controlled substances he is trained to detect.

Mon
24
Apr

Seizure leads to meth bust

Submitted by admin1 on Mon, 04/24/2017 - 12:13

On April 20, the Crawford County Sheriff’s Department received a 911 call from a Julia Lloyd, 33, Stoddard. Lloyd reported that her passenger, Rashidat Momoh, 26, Little Canada, Minn., was having a seizure in her vehicle. Lloyd stated she had pulled into the parking lot at the Pronto Gas Station in De Soto. The De Soto First Responders, Tri-State Ambulance, and Vernon and Crawford County deputies responded to the scene.

Information obtained during an interview with Lloyd led deputies to request the Crawford County K-9 unit. Once on scene, K-9 Breck conducted an open free air sniff of the vehicle and alerted to the presence of one or more controlled substance within the vehicle.

Mon
24
Apr

Art show to raise funds for mission trip by selling locally-handmade pieces

Submitted by admin1 on Mon, 04/24/2017 - 12:04

An wide array of local artists’ handmade pieces will be for sale on silent auction at the upcoming art show fundraiser for the Eastman United Methodist Church Youth Group mission trip. The show is Sunday, April 30, from 3 to 5 p.m. (Photo by Correne Martin)

By Correne Martin

Nine members of the Eastman United Methodist Church Youth Group are taking a mission trip to southern Missouri this summer. To raise money for the annual, industrious and enlightening occasion, an art show fundraiser is planned for Sunday, April 30, from 3 to 5 p.m., at Gatherings on the Ridge in rural Eastman.

Artists’ donated work will be on display and for sale via silent auction for minimum bids of $30 apiece. Some of the local talents creating the pieces for sale include Sharon Dearborn, Gayle Patraw, Lisa Rogers, Lisa Miller, Cody Sime, Hans Glick, Nancy Dowling, Nate Bremmer, Tracy Morovits-Feye, Krystal Forde and others­—about 20 artists in total. The array of art will feature framed and canvas paintings, a quilt, small furniture, photography, greeting cards, batik pieces and kids’ art.

Mon
24
Apr

River on the Rise

Submitted by admin on Mon, 04/24/2017 - 11:12

Water laps at picnic tables in the park area of the Campion Street Boat Landing Friday morning. (Photo by Ted Pennekamp)

 

River on the rise

No changes to long-term water 

level plans, says Corps of Engineers

By Ted Pennekamp

The Mississippi River continues to rise. On Monday, April 24, at 11 a.m., the river stage at McGregor was 13.81 feet. According to the National Weather Service Office in La Crosse, it is expected to reach 14.8 feet on April 28. Flood stage is 16 feet.

Mon
24
Apr

Prairie du Chien Skate Park

Submitted by admin on Mon, 04/24/2017 - 11:06

Work has begun on the final phase of the Prairie du Chien Skate Park.

 

Final phase of skate park underway

By Ted Pennekamp

 

Construction of the final phase of the Prairie du Chien Skate Park is underway. The skate park is located at 1004 S. 15th St. near the Wacouta Aquatic Park and Fort Fun.

Mon
24
Apr

Prairie du Chien Softball

Submitted by admin on Mon, 04/24/2017 - 10:59

Prairie’s Rilee Wikan unleashes a pitch to the Platteville batter. (Photos by Rose Ziel)

Prairie du Chien’s Keye Welch begins her swing.

Jordyn Fisher reaches first base against visiting Platteville Thursday afternoon.

The Lady Hawks’ Hailee Lynn attempts to lay down a bunt versus the visiting Hillwomen Thursday afternoon.

 

Lady Hawks 

best Hillwomen

The Prairie du Chien Lady Blackhawks defeated visiting Platteville 2-1 for their first win of the season in SWC softball action Thursday.

Rilee Wikan allowed just 4 hits to a tough Platteville team. She threw 7 innings, giving up just 1 run on 4 hits and striking out 6. 

Mon
24
Apr

LaVetta M. “Skip” Hixson

Submitted by admin on Mon, 04/24/2017 - 08:33

 

LaVetta M. “Skip” Hixson, 93, of Prairie du Chien, passed away Wednesday, April 19, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home, rural Lancaster.

 

Pages