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PdC native dies, Madison police request reckless homicide charges

Submitted by admin1 on Mon, 02/27/2017 - 12:05

Kirk U’Ren and Jenni Steiner, husband and wife from Cottage Grove, both died as the result of a horrific crash in Madison Feb. 12. Jenni is a Prairie du Chien native and Kirk was from Mineral Point. (Photo from Baker Tilly)

By Correne Martin

Prairie du Chien native Jenni Steiner, 34, died Saturday, Feb. 25, as a result of severe head and brain injuries sustained in the car crash that also killed her husband, Feb. 12, in Madison. The Madison Police Department has requested reckless homicide charges be filed against Brandon Ballweg, 25, Stoughton, in relation to the fatal crash.

The police department is recommending the Dane County District Attorney’s Office charge Ballweg with two counts of second degree reckless homicide, three counts of second degree recklessly endangering safety and reckless driving causing injury. Another woman from Madison and a couple from Pewaukee were also impacted by the crash.

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Bald Eagle Appreciation Days

Submitted by admin on Mon, 02/27/2017 - 11:01

Sara Sloan, a raptor educator for Schlitz Audubon Nature Center of Milwaukee, has a great time as she shows off Valkyrie, a 6-year-old female bald eagle, to the enthusiastic crowd during a presentation at Hoffman Hall Saturday morning as part of the Prairie du Chien Bald Eagle Appreciation Days. The Schlitz Audubon Nature Center conducted several raptor presentations. There were numerous other displays and presentations at Hoffman Hall along with various programs Friday night and Saturday at venues including the AmericInn, Country Inn and Suites, and the Prairie du Chien Regional Tourism Center. There were about 85 eagles in the Prairie du Chien area on Saturday, including 65 near Ritter’s Fish Market at the intersection of County N and Highway 27, said Effigy Mounds volunteer Dennis Kirschbaum. (Photos by Ted Pennekamp)

Some youngsters have fun building an eagle nest at Hoffman Hall Saturday as part of the Prairie du Chien Bald Eagle Appreciation Days.
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Ronald LeRoy Feldman

Submitted by admin on Mon, 02/27/2017 - 10:59

 

Ronald LeRoy Feldman, 81, of McGregor, died Tuesday, Feb. 14, at Crossing Rivers Health in Prairie du Chien, Wis. 

 

Ronald was born March 9, 1935. He graduated from Manual Arts High School in Los Angeles, Calif. In high school, Ron participated in Platform diving and speed skating.

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Prairie Boys Win

Submitted by admin on Mon, 02/27/2017 - 10:56

Prairie’s Evan Teynor looks to score down low against visiting River Valley. (Photos by Ted Pennekamp)

Chas Sagedahl drives the lane and draws a foul against River Valley Thursday night.

Wesley Schwager scores on a one-hander in the first half.

 

Prairie boys easily 

handle River Valley

Prairie du Chien bested visiting River Valley 64-35 in an SWC boys basketball game Thursday on Senior Night. 

Prairie built a 32-19 lead at halftime and then took the second half 32-16.

Wesley Schwager pumped in 15 points to pace Prairie. Nathan Banasik netted 9 and Jonathan Dyer scored 8. 

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Prairie Gymnast To State

Submitted by admin on Mon, 02/27/2017 - 10:50

 

O’Kane earns trip 

to State Gymnastics Meet

By Ted Pennekamp

 

The Prairie du Chien High School gymnastics team scored 107.35 points at the Baraboo Sectional Thursday night. 

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Anna Marie Martin

Submitted by admin on Mon, 02/27/2017 - 10:21

 

Anna Marie Martin, 80, of Wauzeka, passed away Saturday, Feb. 25, at the Crossing Rivers Health Care Center in Prairie du Chien. 

 

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Jennifer M. Steiner

Submitted by admin on Mon, 02/27/2017 - 09:32

 

Jennifer M. Steiner, 34, of Cottage Grove, passed away Saturday, Feb. 25, at UW Hospital from injuries sustained in an automobile accident on Sunday, Feb. 12. Her husband, Kirk U’Ren, did not survive the accident which occurred enroute to a badger basketball game. 

 

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Loyde Melvin Beers

Submitted by admin on Mon, 02/27/2017 - 09:23

 

Loyde Melvin Beers, 78, of Eastman, died Saturday, Feb. 25, at home with his family near him. 

 

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Lloyd C. Rickleff

Submitted by admin on Mon, 02/27/2017 - 09:17

 

Lloyd C. Rickleff, 94, of Prairie du Chien, passed away Thursday, Feb. 23, at the Prairie Maison Care Center. 

 

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LaVon A. David

Submitted by admin on Mon, 02/27/2017 - 09:16

 

LaVon A. David, 92, of Prairie du Chien, passed away Thursday, Feb. 23, at the Prairie Maison Care Center. 

 

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