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Mon
27
Aug

Charges requested in alleged Prairie du Chien assault

A Boscobel man was lodged in Crawford County Jail after an alleged assault in Prairie du Chien Aug. 21, according to authorities.

At about 6:30 p.m., the Prairie du Chien Police Department was called to 806 E. Lockwood Ct. for a report of suspicious activity.

Upon arrival, the police officers met an adult male outside of the residence whose face was covered in blood. Upon investigation, officers learned the victim was inside his residence sitting on his couch when an adult male came into the house without permission and physically assaulted the victim. The suspect was armed with a loaded handgun and pointed it at the victim. The suspect then proceeded to hit the victim on the head and face with the handgun. The suspect then fired two shots into the wall of the residence before fleeing in a vehicle.

Mon
27
Aug

Fun & games, kids & animals at the 160th annual Crawford County Fair


The Scrambler at Earl’s Rides was a hair-raising, yet enjoyable experience at 160th Crawford County Fair Friday afternoon in Gays Mills. The fair also featured numerous free activities for the whole family, great food, animal exploring exhibits, youth and adult exhibits and animal shows, several competitions, full entertainment stage and grandstand events including Nashville country music group Parmalee, a meat animal auction, a grilled cheese contest, tractor and truck pulls, a 5K run-walk, a demolition derby, a rodeo, a talent show and much more. (Photos by Ted Pennekamp)

Anna Allen of Freeman Township practices the obstacle course with her llama from Fiber Ridge Farm.

Kiley Manning of Wauzeka talks to her cow during the Junior Showmanship competition. Kiley is the daughter of Donnie and Angie Manning.

A pair of friends were all smiles while riding the Tilt-A-Whirl Friday afternoon.
Fri
24
Aug

Prairie du Chien School District issues statement about Amundson

Prairie du Chien District Administrator Robert Smudde made a statement on behalf of the district regarding Bluff View Principal Aaron Amundson and Thursday’s not guilty verdict.

“The Prairie du Chien Area School District would like to thank the community for the support during the jury trial of Mr. Aaron Amundson,” the statement said. “With his acquittal, Mr. Amundson’s employment status will not change. Mr. Amundson will continue with the duties as the principal at Bluff View Intermediate School for the 2018-19 school year.

Thu
23
Aug

NOT GUILTY: Amundson acquitted of child abuse-recklessly causing harm


Aaron Amundson received numerous congratulatory hugs as he toured through a crowd of supporters after the not guilty verdict Thursday morning.

This is just a small group from the many spectators from which cheers erupted upon hearing the verdict.

 

By Ted Pennekamp

 

 

Thu
23
Aug

County enters agreement with Gundersen Emergency Medical Services

By Ted Pennekamp

During its regular meeting Tuesday morning, the Crawford County Board of Supervisors, by unanimous vote, authorized an emergency medical dispatch agreement with the Gundersen Emergency Medical Services Communication Center.

The Public Safety Committee had recommended that it would be beneficial to provide pre-arrival emergency medical dispatch instruction services to callers requesting emergency services through the Crawford County 911 system.

Also by unanimous vote, the board authorized fees to cover the costs incurred by the county as it pursues foreclosure tax liens on tax delinquent properties.

The guidelines are as follows:

Wed
22
Aug

Vehicle rolls down embankment, hits 2 trees

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

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

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


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


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. 

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