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Sep

Eric T. Brey

Submitted by admin1 on Wed, 09/05/2018 - 14:07

Eric T. Brey, 42, of Prairie du Chien and formerly of Richland Center, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 4, at Crossing Rivers Health in Prairie du Chien. He was born on Sept. 14, 1975, in Sauk County, to Richard and Dorothy (Rose) Brey. 

On Sept. 30, 1991, Eric’s life would forever change. Despite Eric’s disability, he never let it get the best of him. Even on his worst days, he would get up in his wheelchair and conquer the world. 

On Aug. 27, 2011, Eric married the love of his life Lori (Lewis). He was currently an intern with the Crawford County Master Gardeners. He was a 1994 graduate of Richland Center High School. 

Wed
05
Sep

Shilling seeks input on ‘Dark Store’ tax loophole

Submitted by admin1 on Wed, 09/05/2018 - 13:29

***CANCELED***

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER. IT WILL BE RESCHEDULED AT A LATER DATE.

 

As communities grapple with a rise in costly corporate tax loopholes, Sen. Jennifer Shilling (D-La Crosse) announced she will be hosting an informational town hall meeting at the Crawford County Administration Building in Prairie du Chien, Thursday, Sept. 6, from 3:30 to 5 p.m.

Wed
05
Sep

Neighbors help neighbors in Crawford, Vernon counties with flood relief concert

Submitted by admin1 on Wed, 09/05/2018 - 13:26

A group of community members of the Driftless area are coming together to put on a Flood Relief Benefit Concert at the Historic Temple Theatre in Viroqua on Friday, Sept. 7, at 6 p.m. This benefit is an effort to raise money to support the immediate needs of those affected by the recent record-breaking floods that devastated many communities in Vernon and Crawford counties. While the flood waters may recede, many families are dealing with great loss and remain displaced for an unforeseeable time in the future. 100 percent of the money raised at the event will go to the communities affected by the floods.

Wed
05
Sep

Horses, history come together at Carriage Classic competition

Submitted by admin1 on Wed, 09/05/2018 - 13:23

The 38th annual Villa Louis Carriage Classic will be this weekend in Prairie du Chien. This is Michael Rider’s 20th year at the helm of organizing the largest pleasure driving show in the country. (Photo by Correne Martin)

By Correne Martin

A little known fact about the Villa Louis Carriage Classic in Prairie du Chien is that it’s actually run by a 501c3 foundation on the Wisconsin Historical Society’s Villa Louis grounds. Competitors come from all over the U.S.—and even Canada, in the past—to partake in the horse-drawn carriage competition, which is the perfect outdoors activity for anyone with a love of history or horses to attend. 

This will be Michael Rider 20th year organizing the classic, which is sanctioned by the American Driving Society. It is scheduled Sept. 7-9, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. 

Wed
05
Sep

Emergency landing made in Eastman ball field when townsman flips on lights

Submitted by admin1 on Wed, 09/05/2018 - 13:22

A private helicopter was having difficulty flying in foggy conditions Monday night, Sept. 3. Thanks to the quick thinking of community member, Butch Colson, who thought to turn on the Eastman ball field lights, the pilot landed the aircraft safely. (Photo by Correne Martin)

By Correne Martin

A private helicopter carrying a pilot and two passengers made an emergency, yet safe, landing on the ball field in Eastman, late Monday around 8:30 p.m.

Community members were alarmed to hear the low-flying helicopter seemingly searching for a place to land, as heavy fog made flying conditions difficult in the area. According to fire chief Tim Sprosty and village employee Jon Payne, it was the quick thinking of one community member, Butch Colson, who thought to flip on the ballpark lights, that resulted in a happy ending for all on board and for local first responders, who were glad this was not a rescue situation but only an unforgettable memory.

Wed
05
Sep

Kickapoo River flood punishes Crawford County, communities stand together

Submitted by admin1 on Wed, 09/05/2018 - 12:36

Jeff Lehman and Michelle Detman live at the intersection of Sand Hill Road and West River Road in Bell Center, where the Kickapoo River blew the minds of local residents with a record-breaking surge last week. Lehman said the river had risen to the bridge in the distance the morning of Aug. 29, but by 6 p.m., he had to take his boat to pick up Detman and bring her home. (Photos by Correne Martin)

A raging Kickapoo River made County S impassable near Bell Center Aug. 29.

The Kickapoo River came up to the bottom of the Highway 179 bridge outside of Steuben.

Highway 171 into Gays Mills was a devastating site to see Aug. 29. It’s said to have crested at 22.15 feet—even higher than the previous record in 2008 of 20.44 feet.

Emily McAlister, Trent Mallat and Dylan Mallat check out the flood waters close to Steuben.

Trent Mallat, of Eastman, stands staring at the water over the road on Highway 179, between the bridge and Kickapoo Valley Road near Steuben.

All sorts of debris was and will be found down stream after this disaster.

A calm yet curious cow checks out the saturated ground near the Plum Creek Road canoe landing.

The Plum Creek Road bridge in Wauzeka Township had river and creek waters nearing its tipping point. At the canoe landing down the road, the river came over its banks and covered the roadway pavement.

A man was rescued from his vehicle by swift water rescue team members on Highway 131 Wednesday, Aug. 29. The man had driven into flood waters. (Photo by Dennis Pelock)

Erik CaPaul, of Waunakee, brings his drone back along a flooded West Citron Road, outside of Steuben, Aug. 29, while his mom, Sue Porter, of Madison, looks. After hearing the high water reports, the two came to the area to check on a cabin they just took ownership of about three weeks ago.

The swollen Kickapoo River could be seen at its peak in the valleys below Klema Lane in Eastman Township.

Walker Hollow, between Eastman and Steuben, was covered with muddy flood waters last week. Pictured is the Beers farm.

By Correne Martin

Jeff Lehman and Michelle Detman were crossing the newly flowing river just beneath their house on Wednesday night, Aug. 29, about 6 p.m. They only moved into their rural Gays Mills home less than six months prior and had little idea something this major could happen in their own backyard. 

Wed
05
Sep

Hydrological technicians deploy RC boat to record data

Submitted by admin on Wed, 09/05/2018 - 11:36

Zachary Scott, a hydrologic technician with the United States Geological Survey, prepares a jet-powered, remote controlled boat Thursday morning, Aug. 30, to test the river flow at Steuben. Jo’s Kountry Bar in the background was inundated with water after the river flowed over the sandbag wall. (Photos by Ted Pennekamp)

Hydrologic technician Clay Utzig checks with fellow technician Zachary Scott Thursday morning as he prepares to move the remote-controlled boat out into the main current at Steuben. The boat relayed information such as current flow to a monitor in a USGS van. Playground equipment is in the background, including a swing set.

 

By Ted Pennekamp

 

The record-setting flood on Aug. 29 and Aug. 30 in Steuben of 19.84 feet caused a lot of problems for area residents and business owners, but it was the perfect time for two hydrologic technicians to gather information and test theories.

Wed
05
Sep

$5.84M in damages estimated already

Submitted by admin on Wed, 09/05/2018 - 11:28

The railroad tracks along Highway 35 washed out from heavy rain Monday night, Sept. 3. The washout caused a minor train derailment. (Photo by Todd Myers)

This is some of the damage to the park in Soldiers Grove caused by the recent record flood of the Kickapoo River. (Photo by Dennis Pelock)

This is part of Highway 171 on Orchard Hill that got damaged due to heavy rain Monday night. (Photo by Todd Myers)

 

By Ted Pennekamp

 

The rain just keeps coming and causing major problems for Crawford County and the surrounding area. Directly on the heels of a record-setting Kickapoo River flood that affected numerous homes and businesses in Soldiers Grove, Gays Mills and Steuben, heavy rain Monday night caused parts of Highway 35 and other roads to fill with mud, branches and other debris. Some county roads were damaged as well. 

Wed
05
Sep

Prairie gridders pull out thrilling victory

Submitted by admin on Wed, 09/05/2018 - 10:56

Prairie's Dylan Coleman scampers for a first down on a short pass Saturday afternoon. (Photos by Ted Pennekamp)

Tyler Smock gathers in a bomb from Gavin Gillitzer for a TD Saturday afternoon.

Ben Riter grabs a pass and gains a first down.

 

By Zach Mara

 

Wed
05
Sep

Golfers host Lancaster

Submitted by admin on Wed, 09/05/2018 - 10:46

Prairie du Chien's Allison Kennedy chips up onto the first green Thursday afternoon at Prairie du Chien Country Club. (Photos by Ted Pennekamp)

Gabby Ritchie chips to the fourth green Thursday.

Macy Sander putts on the fourth green.

Molly Peterson putts on the first hole Thursday afternoon.

The Lady Hawk golfers hosted their first conference match of the season against Lancaster on Aug. 30 at Prairie du Chien Country Club. Lancaster only had three players available for scoring so the match was unofficial. The Lady Hawk varsity had Gabby Ritchie, Macy Sander and Molly Peterson each card a 56 to lead team scoring. Sophie Miller added a 59 and Allison Kennedy a 62 for a four-person team score of 227. The Lady Hawks' next home match will be Thursday, Sept. 6 with a 4 p.m. start time.

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