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Wed
01
Mar

De Soto man wins Powerball

Submitted by admin1 on Wed, 03/01/2017 - 11:18

David Fredrickson, of De Soto, is one of two lucky players who matched four numbers plus the Powerball in the Feb. 18 Powerball drawing to win $50,000. Fredrickson purchased his ticket at Pronto Market, 10110 Highway 35, De Soto.

Robert Lienke, of Eagle River in Vilas County, was the other lucky player.  The winning numbers from the drawing were 3, 7, 9, 31 and 33 with a Powerball of 20. The Power Play number was 3.

Wed
01
Mar

Celebrate the green in Prairie du Chien with St. Patrick’s Day parade and festivities

Submitted by admin1 on Wed, 03/01/2017 - 11:17

The annual St. Patrick’s Day parade and festivities sponsored by the Prairie du Chien Area Chamber of Commerce will be held on Saturday, March 11, at 10 a.m. Parade participants will assemble at 9 a.m. on St. Feriole Island. The parade will start from the island, go east on Blackhawk Avenue, north on Michigan Street, west on Washington Street and then back to the island.

Following the parade, many area businesses will join the Irish-themed fun by serving corned beef and cabbage, green beer, and other traditional specialties. Lively music will be offered throughout the community.

For more information, contact the Chamber at 326-8555, ext. 12.

Wed
01
Mar

Olympic Builders Gets Contract

Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/01/2017 - 11:13

This is a rendering of the entrance to the new Arts Center at Prairie du Chien High School. (Renderings courtesy of HSR Associates of La Crosse)

The 750-seat Arts Center at the high school will have improved acoustics, storage, support space, lighting, sound and an orchestra pit and cover with a hydraulic lift.

 

Olympic Builders will be general contractor for 

Prairie du Chien school facilities upgrade project

By Ted Pennekamp

 

Tue
28
Feb

Prairie du Chien cheerleaders are best in Small Cheer Dance Division

Submitted by admin on Tue, 02/28/2017 - 16:12

The Prairie du Chien Competition Cheerleaders are, front row: Katie Licht, Katie Zahara and Mariah Slaght. Middle row: Paige Severson, Bree Holler, Kara Katzung and Archi Patel. Back row: Coach Kelli Saxe, Alana Wedge, Lauren Kennedy, Kina Myers and Morgan Kiesau.

The Prairie du Chien Blackhawk Competition Cheerleaders attended the 2017 WACPC State Cheer Competition on  Saturday, Feb. 25. The event was held at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison. 

 

The team competed in the Small Cheer Dance Division.  The cheerleaders earned first place, making them the state champions of that division!

Tue
28
Feb

State Wrestlers

Submitted by admin on Tue, 02/28/2017 - 11:43

Prairie du Chien's Traeton Saint works for the power-half to turn his opponent. (Photo by Stacie Roen of K&S Photography)

Prairie du Chien’s Stephen Ronnfeldt looks to go on the offensive while on top of Wrightstown’s Matt Van Eperen during the 195-pound quarterfinal match Friday morning. (Photo by Nate Beier)

River Ridge-Cassville’s Ben Wheeler ties up with Random Lake’s Ben Drenski during the 285-pound quarterfinal match Friday morning. Wheeler won by fall to move on to the semifinals, eventually finishing fifth overall. (Photo by Nate Beier)

 

Area wrestlers 

at Individual State Wrestling Tournament

Two Prairie du Chien wrestlers and one from River Ridge-Cassville competed in the State Individual Wrestling Tournament Thursday and Friday at the Kohl Center in Madison. 

Prairie freshman Traeton Saint, wrestling at 132 pounds in Division 2, lost 5-3 to junior Tanner Deist (41-11) of Wautoma-Wild Rose in his first round match. Saint ended his season with a 40-10 record. It is the most wins ever by a Prairie du Chien freshman.

Mon
27
Feb

Driver loses control, goes over embankment

Submitted by admin1 on Mon, 02/27/2017 - 13:10

On Wednesday, Feb. 22, at about 7:35 a.m., the Crawford County Sheriff’s Department was notified on a one-vehicle crash on County Road E, one-tenth of a mile west of Platten Lane in the township of Seneca.

Mark Withey, 56, of Eastman, was traveling east on County E when he lost control of his Honda Accord due to the slippery road, while negotiating a curve. The vehicle went into the south side shoulder and, while trying to regain control, Withey’s vehicle crossed the center line into the westbound lane before going over the north side embankment and coming to rest in a field.

Withey claimed no injuries from the crash, though the vehicle sustained severe damage.

The Crawford County Highway Department assisted at the scene.

Mon
27
Feb

Woman charged with operating under the influence-causing injury

Submitted by admin1 on Mon, 02/27/2017 - 13:09

A Ferryville woman allegedly caused a two-vehicle crash on Highway 35 Friday and has been charged as a result, according to the Crawford County Sheriff’s Department.

On Feb. 24, Michael Schwem, 38, of Mt. Sterling was driving a 2014 Buick Verano south on Highway 35 near River Bluff Drive in Ferryville when a 1999 Honda Passport, operated by Jeannie Boardman, 59, of Ferryville, crossed the center line and struck Schwem’s vehicle head-on.

Schwem’s vehicle came to rest in a turn-around on the west side of Highway 35. It sustained front end damage to the driver’s side. Boardman’s vehicle came to rest on River Bluff Drive and had severe front end damage. Schwem, as well as his two passengers, Lisa Cornwell, 38, of Mt. Sterling, and a juvenile, sustained injuries due to the collision and were treated and released on-scene.

Mon
27
Feb

Lottery player holds $50k ticket purchased in De Soto

Submitted by admin1 on Mon, 02/27/2017 - 13:08

One lucky Wisconsin Lottery player is holding a $50,000 winning Powerball ticket from the Saturday, Feb. 18, Powerball drawing.

The winner matched four out of five numbers plus the Powerball. Saturday’s winning Powerball numbers were 3, 7, 9, 31 and 33, with a Powerball of 20. The Power Play number was 3.

The lucky winner purchased his or her ticket at Pronto Market in De Soto.

Winners at all prize levels have 180 days from the drawing to claim their prizes. Winners of more than $599 must claim their prize at the Lottery’s Madison or Milwaukee office or by mail.

Mon
27
Feb

Fabulous Farm Babe comes to Prairie du Chien for farmers luncheon

Submitted by admin1 on Mon, 02/27/2017 - 12:26

Farm broadcaster Pam Jahnke was the guest speaker at the annual Farmer Appreciation Luncheon, hosted by the Prairie du Chien Area Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by local businesses as thanks to farmers for their economic support of the community. (Photo by Correne Martin)

By Correne Martin

Wisconsin’s Fabulous Farm Babe herself, Pam Jahnke, was in Prairie du Chien last Wednesday, Feb. 22, for the Prairie du Chien Area Chamber of Commerce’s 28th annual Farmer Appreciation Luncheon. She was the guest speaker at the luncheon, held at Huckleberry’s Restaurant, which provided an opportunity for businesses to express their thanks for area farmers’ economic contributions.

About 100 business and community representatives attended the event, sponsored by 29 chamber members who are grateful for the farmers’ support of their businesses and the community. The chamber’s agri-business committee has attempted for four years to secure the farm broadcaster as its keynote speaker, but she’s always had other obligations—until this year.

Mon
27
Feb

Memory of young man’s life lives on in Wauzeka

Submitted by admin1 on Mon, 02/27/2017 - 12:24

Built in recent years, this playground adjacent to the Wauzeka fire station was erected in memory of John Peloch. (Submitted photo)

By Correne Martin

It’s been nearly six years since Wauzeka’s John Peloch passed from lymphoblastic lymphoma with acute leukemia at the age of 27. In addition to his family, his friends and the community keep memories of his big-hearted personality alive.

A memorial, American Red Cross blood drive will be held Friday, March 3, from noon to 6 p.m., at Century Hall. It is sponsored by Wauzeka-Steuben Schools and John’s former wife, now Justine (Bedward) Sparrgrove ,and her family.
John’s parents, Paul and Joanne, his siblings and some of his extended family also participate by attending and giving blood at the drive each year.

Food is provided for the donors and community members spend some time talking with John’s family and friends, laughing about their good times together, his mom said.

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