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Wed
11
Jan

Fire department sells nearly 400 Christmas trees

Submitted by admin1 on Wed, 01/11/2017 - 11:16

By Correne Martin

The Prairie du Chien Fire Department’s Christmas tree sales are one of its biggest fundraisers. This year, nearly 400 fraziers, white pines and balsams made the department about $7,000. Those funds will be used for equipment, training, fire prevention and more.

“We had about 70 trees that were preordered,” Chief Harry Remz said, noting that the Fort Crawford Museum, McGregor Festival of Trees, Crossing Rivers Health and Sawmill Saloon are among the regular customers. “The rest are sold in the lot.”

Nelson True Value in Prairie du Chien has allowed the fire department free use of its garden center grounds for Christmas tree sales since the very beginning of this fire department endeavor. Remz believes the department has been selling trees for around 25 years.

“When it started out, the fire department was actually working for somebody else. Then, they took it over on their own,” he stated.

Wed
11
Jan

MVC raising funds to buy Kickapoo Indian Caverns

Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/11/2017 - 09:36

The cavern is accessible via existing infrastructure. (Photo by Gary K. Soule)

This is the entrance to Kickapoo Indian Caverns. MVC would make the site free to the public.

Site would be opened up for public tours again while also being preserved

By Ted Pennekamp

 

Mississippi Valley Conservancy (MVC) is seeking $200,000 to assist with their purchase of Kickapoo Indian Caverns located west of Wauzeka. MVC will buy the  unique 83-acre site as soon as they have all of the funding. MVC Executive Director Carol Abrahamzon said $245,000 has been raised through grants and donations so far, but more is needed.

Mon
09
Jan

Man sentenced for fraud involving federal crop loan

Submitted by admin1 on Mon, 01/09/2017 - 13:27

A former Bloomington man was sentenced Thursday, Jan. 5, by U.S. District Judge James Peterson to three years probation and ordered to pay $85,424.51 in restitution for fraudulent conversion and sale of crops owned by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency (USDA FSA).

Kelly Wachter, 34, pleaded guilty to the above charges on Oct. 3, 2016, according to John Vaudreuil, U.S. attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin.

Wachter admitted, during his plea, that in May 2014, he obtained a $210,000 loan from the USDA FSA for the purpose of planting corn and soybean crops on farmland he rented in Bloomington. The crops were considered collateral for the loan, and the proceeds from the sale of the crops were to be used first to pay the FSA loan.

Mon
09
Jan

Woman charged with possession of meth, resisting an officer

Submitted by admin1 on Mon, 01/09/2017 - 13:25

A 30-year-old Prairie du Chien woman has been charged in Crawford County Circuit Court with one count of possession of methamphetamine and one count of resisting an officer.

If convicted of both counts, Chelsay C. Wille faces up to four years and four months imprisonment and $20,000 in fines.

According to the criminal complaint, following a traffic stop, a Prairie du Chien police officer noticed the odor of marijuana coming from inside of Wille’s vehicle. The officer conducted a field sobriety test and then arrested Wille, who began to resist and struggle, the complaint said.

A digital scale and meth residue were found in Wille’s jacket pocket. A baggie of meth was later found under the back seat of the squad car where Wille had been sitting while being transported to the jail, the complaint said.

Mon
09
Jan

No accidents result from broken rail on BNSF tracks

Submitted by admin1 on Mon, 01/09/2017 - 11:29

Last week, a Prairie du Chien police officer discovered a broken rail on the BNSF tracks running through Prairie du Chien. The section of rail was replaced within seven hours.

By Correne Martin

A broken rail was discovered late Tuesday night, Jan. 3, on the Burlington Northern Santa Fe train tracks that run through the heart of Prairie du Chien.

According to the Prairie du Chien Police Department, at about 11:45 p.m., an officer observed a train pass through the city and, after passing, all railroad crossing arms remained down. Based on his previous training and experience, the officer investigated the tracks for broken rails and found a break near the Blackhawk Avenue crossing.

“Because [the officer] has 30 years experience, he recognized that there was a problem, drove down the tracks until he found a break in the rail and called dispatch, who contacted BNSF, which was already aware of [the issue],” Sgt. Kyle Teynor stated.

Mon
09
Jan

Crawford County Fair royalty crowned

Submitted by admin1 on Mon, 01/09/2017 - 11:28

The 2017 Crawford County Fair court includes (clockwise from back, middle) Keegan Eberling, fair ambassador; Brooklynn Nagel, senior future fair ambassador; Brooke Mitchell, junior future fair ambassador first attendant; Michaela Cauffman, junior future fair ambassador second attendant; and Mya Riniker, junior future fair ambassador. (Photos by Northwoods Photography-Mikaela Baker)

There for Keegan Eberling’s crowning moment were her fellow 2016 County Fair court members (front) Alex Crary, junior future fair ambassador; and Elizabeth Garfoot, fair ambassador. Keegan was senior future fair ambassador last year.

The 2017 fair court includes (front row, from left) Michaela Cauffman, Brooke Mitchell, past junior ambassador Alexandria Crary; (back row) past ambassador Elizabeth Garfoot, Mya Riniker, Keegan Eberling and Brooklynn Nagel.

Pictured (front row) Alexandria Crary, 2016 Jr. Future Fair Ambassador; Michaela Cauffman; Brooke Mitchell; (back row) Elizabeth Brownlee, Crawford County Fair Ambassador Program adviser; Amanda Griswold, Crawford County Fair coordinator; Elizabeth Garfoot, 2016 Crawford County Fair Ambassador; Mya Riniker; Brooklynn Nagel; Keegan Eberling and David Olson, Crawford County Fair board member

By Correne Martin

The newest Crawford County Fair royalty was presented at a special occasion Saturday, Dec. 31, at Nelson True Value in Prairie du Chien. Fair ambassador is 18-year-old Keegan Eberling, of Prairie du Chien. She was crowned leader of this year’s fair court by 2016 Fair Ambassador Elizabeth Garfoot and 2016 Junior Fair Ambassador Alex Crary.

Rounding out the 2017 court, Brooklynn Nagel is senior future fair ambassador. Mya Riniker is junior future fair ambassador. Brooke Mitchell is first attendant junior future fair ambassador and Michaela Cauffman is second attendant junior future fair ambassador.

Keegan knew before the New Year’s Eve ceremony that she would likely take the reins of promoting the Crawford County Fair for 2017 and she was tremendously thrilled about the opportunity.

Mon
09
Jan

Couple welcomes fourth child the first week of the new year

Submitted by admin1 on Mon, 01/09/2017 - 11:19

Douglas and Elizabeth Shaw welcomed baby Malachi Gilbert Shaw as the New Year’s baby at Crossing Rivers Health on Jan. 3, at 9:21 p.m. He weighed 10 pounds, 13 ounces and measured 21 inches long.

The Shaws and their new baby received a basket full of goodies and gift certificates, sponsored by numerous local businesses.

By Correne Martin

A darling baby boy weighing 10 pounds, 13 ounces, and measuring 21 inches, was the 2017 New Year’s baby at Crossing Rivers Health in Prairie du Chien.

Born on Tuesday, Jan. 3, at 9:21 p.m., Malachi Gilbert Shaw is the fourth child for Douglas and Elizabeth Shaw, of Mt. Sterling. He is the grandson of Jon and Stacy Petersheim, Rising Sun; Tina and Ken Kirschbaum, Lancaster; and Kurt and Denita Shaw, Arizona.

The joyful couple shared a few moments with their sweet new arrival early Wednesday afternoon, before siblings Kolten, 4, Kylee, 2, and Micah, 1, came to greet their little brother. Malachi was delivered naturally one week before his due date, under the care of Crossing Rivers’ Family Nurse Practitioner/Midwife Terri Payne.

“We almost didn’t make it to the hospital,” Elizabeth said, noting that her newborn came quickly. “We weren’t expecting him just yet.”

Mon
09
Jan

Budget cuts stave off Wauzeka-Steuben referendum for at least one year

Submitted by admin on Mon, 01/09/2017 - 11:11

By Ted Pennekamp

 

There will be no referendum to exceed the revenue cap limit for the Wauzeka-Steuben School District for next school year. At the Dec. 29 special meeting, the school board decided to make numerous budget cuts which will amount to a total of about $650,000.

Wed
04
Jan

Man associated with restaurant beating arrested in hometown

Submitted by admin1 on Wed, 01/04/2017 - 12:03

SALEM, ILL.—Bond has been set at $10,000 for a 25-year-old Salem man who has been charged with aggravated battery to a police officer and criminal damage to property.

Jacob Erwin is accused of knocking the mug shot camera out of the hands of a correctional officer as he was booking Erwin in on a charge of driving under the influence of alcohol. The sheriff’s department reported the camera fell the floor and had to be replaced.

Erwin was brought to the jail by Marion County sheriff’s deputies after he was arrested for allegedly driving under the influence, improper lane usage and driving an uninsured vehicle.

In court Friday morning, Erwin indicated he would hire his own attorney. His first appearance with an attorney is set for Jan. 11.

Wed
04
Jan

Woman on probation arrested before possibly driving drunk

Submitted by admin1 on Wed, 01/04/2017 - 12:02

On Tuesday, Dec. 27, at 7:27 p.m., the Crawford County Sheriff’s Department received a report of an intoxicated woman who was in her vehicle and was possibly going to attempt to drive. The vehicle was parked on Main Street in the village of Gays Mills.  

A Crawford County deputy arrived on scene and made contact with Karen L. Clarke, 56, Soldiers Grove. Through the investigation and speaking with witnesses and employees, it was found that Clarke was removed from two bars for her level of intoxication and being disorderly. During the investigation, it was found that Clarke was on probation and was not to consume alcohol.

Clarke admitted to consuming alcohol and to operating her vehicle previously in the evening. Clarke was subsequently arrested for a probation violation and received a citation for operating after revocation. Clarke was transported to the Crawford County Jail.

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