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Tue
02
Jul

La Riviere Park: Prairie du Chien’s hidden gem

Submitted by admin on Tue, 07/02/2019 - 09:45

This kiosk stands at the entrance of La Riviere Park and helps show visitors the extensive hiking areas.

By Peyton Meisner

 

La Riviere Park consists of 300-acres of land that features over six miles of excellent hiking trails and 50 plus miles of adjoining horse trails. The park is a mix of hardwood forest, grasslands and native prairies.

La Riviere Park was donated to the city of Prairie du Chien in 1977, by Dan La Riviere, as a public park and recreational area. 

La Riviere was born March 9, 1898, in a large two-story house in Bridgeport Township. The house was constructed by Hercules Dousman. When La Riviere was 6-years-old, his family moved to where the current park is located. In 1914, his father Solomon purchased an additional 140 acres, putting the total acreage of the farm at around 300.

La Riviere attended St. Gabriel’s School and then the public high school. 

Mon
01
Jul

Kozelka is new highway commissioner

Submitted by admin on Mon, 07/01/2019 - 13:39

 

By Ted Pennekamp

 

At a special Crawford County Board meeting on Monday morning, Kyle Kozelka of Prairie du Chien was elected by the board as the new Crawford County Highway Commissioner.

Kozelka will replace retiring Commissioner Dennis Pelock, who has been with the Highway Department for 30 years, 22 as commissioner.

Mon
01
Jul

Excavating work underway for River Ridge athletic fields

Submitted by admin on Mon, 07/01/2019 - 13:36

Vincent Excavating, of Lancaster, is busy doing the excavation and earth moving work for the River Ridge athletic fields project.

 

By Ted Pennekamp

 

Excavation and earth moving has began for the $2.2 million River Ridge athletic fields project.

Wed
26
Jun

Langmeier Dairy honored for energy efficiency

Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/26/2019 - 13:55

Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes presents Joe Langmeier with the Energy Efficiency Excellence Award Monday morning. (Photo by Ted Pennekamp)

Langmeier Dairy is the exclusive producer of the 16-ounce Brussels sprouts retail pack for Organic Valley.

 

By Ted Pennekamp

 

Langmeier Dairy near Patch Grove was honored with an Energy Efficiency Excellence Award Monday morning by Focus on Energy.

Wed
26
Jun

Shots fired into house in Grant County

Submitted by admin1 on Wed, 06/26/2019 - 12:00

The act of shooting at rural road signs came close to tragedy on Father’s Day weekend, according to a Grant County homeowner. 

An unknown person or persons fired four bullets through a road sign on Markley Hollow Road, Saturday, June 15, at about 8:15 p.m. Three of these bullets struck a house on Markley Hollow, two of which came through the walls of the dwelling, startling the homeowner who was sitting within a few feet of them. Grant County sheriff’s deputies recovered a 9-millimeter slug from an interior wall of the house.

The Grant County Sheriff’s Department is investigating this incident. An official report has yet to be released. Anyone with information about this should contact the sheriff’s department at (608) 723-2157.

Wed
26
Jun

JWalkers take 7th mission trip, this time to Florida Panhandle

Submitted by admin1 on Wed, 06/26/2019 - 11:56

Nicole Rickleff and Jon Nicholson worked together to cut lumber for one of several sets of stairs the youth group constructed for Florida Panhandle homeowners.

The JWalkers Youth Group mission trip roster included (not in order pictured): Amber Brockman, Hailey Bedward, Gracie Colson, Chase Fisher, Alexius Geisler, Brandon Hanger, Kendall Hill, Riley Hubanks, Renae Irvin, Karly Jaynes, Kori Jaynes, McKenna Keeney, Lauren Kennedy, Kennedy Kirschbaum, Peggy Koresh, Sadie Koresh, Seth MacEachern, Nick Mara, Zach Mara, Mandy Mathews, Jon Nicholson, Lindsey Nicholson, Alexis Nolan, Caitlin Nolan, Jennifer O’Connell, Jerrod Osterkamp, Mackenzie Pettit, Dominique Reilly, Nicole Rickleff, Brytta Sagedahl, Macy Sander, Paige Schneider, Clare Teynor, Colton Thompson, Gabby Toberman, Kaitlyn Waller, Kylee Weber, Keya Welch and Katy Welsch.

Father Jim Weighner used a chainsaw to start demolition of a chicken coop at one woman’s home in Chattahoochee, Fla.

By Correne Martin

The JWalkers Youth Group and the Holy Family Parish are making a difference in other parts of the United States. Since 2013, one year after the organization started, the teenagers, and their chaperones, have served week-long, yearly missions in storm ravaged communities across the country. A recent trip to the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahasee, Fla., saw their largest ever participation.

Forty high schoolers and 10 adults left Prairie du Chien June 7, and rode a Warco bus to the Florida Panhandle, to assist nine homeowners and one worship center still cleaning up and in need of repairs from Hurricanes Michael (2018) and Irma (2017).

Wed
26
Jun

Public hearing before city considers opening all streets to ATVs, UTVs

Submitted by admin1 on Wed, 06/26/2019 - 11:50

The blue lines on this map refer to the proposed routes within the city of Prairie du Chien that the Crawford County Ridge Runners would like the council to approve and designate for ATV and UTV usage.

By Correne Martin

Community stakeholders are encouraged to attend a public hearing Tuesday, July 2, where the Prairie du Chien Common Council will consider opening all city streets to ATVs and UTVs. The hearing starts at 7 p.m. in the council chambers at city hall.

The city public works committee has met on this issue multiple times in the past year and is recommending the council consent to the use of these all-terrain machines on all roads, according to City Administrator Chad Abram. The committee is advising certain regulations, of course.

Mon
24
Jun

Pete’s plans sizzling fun for 110th anniversary

Submitted by admin1 on Mon, 06/24/2019 - 11:37

2019 marks Pete’s Hamburgers’ 110th anniversary. To celebrate, on Saturday, July 6, there will be a full day of activities.

Starting at 8 a.m. there will be a 5K race at St. Feriole Island. The registration fee gives you entrance into the 5K, one limited edition Pete’s Hamburgers shirt and one free Pete’s Hamburger. 

The public is encouraged to register by June 27, however, race day registration will be permitted. 

Prizes will be given to the top three males and females, as well as, random prize giveaways. 

All the proceeds from the 5K go to the Prairie du Chien Park’s and Recreation Department.

Mon
24
Jun

Man arrested after foot pursuit

Submitted by admin1 on Mon, 06/24/2019 - 11:36

On June 20, a man identified as Patrick Berger, 29, of La Crosse, went to the Crawford County Jail and attempted to post bond for an inmate housed at the jail. 

Crawford County deputies observed Berger drive to the Crawford County Sheriff’s Department, where he exhibited signs of narcotics impairment while talking with jail personnel. Deputies made contact with Berger while the Crawford County K-9 unit deployed K-9 Breck around the exterior of the vehicle Berger drove to the sheriff’s office. K-9 Breck indicated the presence of narcotics. 

Mon
24
Jun

Vehicle hits mobile home in Prairie du Chien

Submitted by admin1 on Mon, 06/24/2019 - 11:36

A car versus mobile home accident resulted in no injuries Tuesday evening.

On June 18, at 6:29 p.m. the Crawford County Communications Center received a report of a vehicle that crashed into a mobile home along County Road K at 32401 Lakeview Cir., in the township of Prairie du Chien. 

Dawn T. Albrecht, 54, of Prairie du Chien, was operating a 1997 Ford Explorer SUV northbound on County Road K. While northbound, Albrecht completely crossed the southbound lane of traffic, then ran off the road and struck the end of a mobile home. The mobile home is owned by Jason S. Miller, 41, of Cedar Falls, Iowa. The home was unoccupied at the time of the accident. Albrecht was transported by Tri-State Regional EMS to Crossing Rivers Health for medical evaluation. The mobile home and vehicle both sustained severe damage.

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