Elroy Man Injured in Monroe County Crash
An Elroy man was injured as a result of a car versus farm machinery crash on Highway 71 in Monroe County Sunday night. Sheriff Scott Perkins says a car driven by 61-year-old Vincent Newman was east...
View ArticleRollover Crash in Vernon County
There was a rollover accident in on County Road D in Vernon County early Sunday morning. Sheriff John B. Spears said in a release, 40-year-old Steve Buth of rural La Farge, was negotiating a curve when...
View ArticleSenator Marklein Releases Statement on Government Accountability Board Reforms
17th District Senator Howard Marklein voted in favor of reforms passed by the Senate to reform the Government Accountability Board (GAB). He said he believes the reforms will make the GAB more...
View ArticleVernon County Sheriff John Spears Reports
SHERIFF JOHN SPEARS REPORTS THE FOLLOWING ONGOING ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR AND NARRATIVE EXCERPTS FROM THE WEEK ENDING November 9, 2015. 11/3 Numerous items of hunting clothing and gear were...
View ArticleAdams County Man Arrested for Possession of Cocaine
An Adams County man has been arrested for possession of cocaine. According to Adams County Sheriff Sam Wollin, 30-year-old John Young of Wisconsin Dells was arrested on October 25th. Wollin said Young...
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The Bank of Mauston Earns Awards for Financial Literacy Efforts in Juneau County
During the recent WBA LEAD360 Conference in Wisconsin Dells, The Bank of Mauston’s representatives (left to right), Barb Moore, Karen Bell, Amanda Emery-Morris, Jackie Myers, Molly Scully and JK Walsh,...
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Veterans Day Programs Throughout the Area
Several groups will be holding Veterans Day ceremonies on Wednesday. The Cleary-Miller American Legion, Post 115, Elroy, will be participating in Veterans’ Day activities. The Royall High School...
View ArticleAuthor to Present Book at Hatch Public Library
Photographer Wayne Martin will be presenting his book, Cranberries Revealed: From the marsh to the table on Thursday at 1 p.m., at the Hatch Public Library in Mauston. Martin grew up in Wisconsin...
View ArticleTwo Brooks Authored Bills Pass the Legislature
The past two meetings of the Wisconsin State Assembly have resulted in the passage of two bills authored by Rep. Ed Brooks (Reedsburg). Both bills passed with bi-partisan support on a voice vote. The...
View ArticleAdams Police Department Warns of IRS Scam
The Adams Police Department has taken reports regarding people receiving phone calls from the IRS out of Seattle. During these phone calls, people are told they are behind in their taxes and an arrest...
View ArticlePresentation of A.L.I.C.E. During New Lisbon School Board
The New Lisbon School Board had a presentation of A.L.I.C.E at its monthly meeting on Monday night. A.L.I.C.E. stands for Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, and Evaluate. Superintendent Dennis Birr, who...
View ArticleState Street in Mauston Reopens
State Street opened back up on Tuesday afternoon. Dale Merten from the Department of Transportation said they still have a few minor things to complete that can be done after it has been opened to...
View ArticleAdams County sheriff looking for owner of mystery casket
FRIENDSHIP, Wis. (AP) — Sheriff’s deputies in Wisconsin are looking for the owners of a mystery casket. The coffin was found along a highway in Adams County over the weekend. The sheriff’s department...
View ArticleJuneau County Board of Supervisors Approve Budget and Sets Tax Levy
Following a public hearing Tuesday morning, the Juneau County Board of Supervisors approved the budget for expenditures and revenues for 2016 and established a tax levy for county tax purposes. The...
View ArticleHillsboro School Board Looking at Options for Principal Search Process
Plans for a principal search are underway in the Hillsboro School District. Middle School and High School Principal Greg Zimmerman announced his resignation, which will be in effect at the end of the...
View ArticleNecedah Village Board Approves Contracts
The Necedah Village Board met on Monday night and approved a contract with Bowmar Appraisal Inc. in the amount of $11,300. Village Administrator Roger Herried said this contract looks at the assessed...
View ArticleMauston Veterans Day Program
In a full gymnasium, Mauston High School helped celebrate Veterans Day Wednesday morning. The program started with a tribute video “Remember Me” by Lizzie Palmer, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance...
View ArticleOwner of mystery casket found in Wisconsin steps forward
FRIENDSHIP, Wis. (AP) — Sheriff’s deputies in central Wisconsin say the case of a mysterious casket has been solved. The Adams County Sheriff’s Office says the owner of the empty casket found on the...
View ArticleFired VA Tomah chief of staff previously given bonus
TOMAH, Wis. (AP) — The former chief of staff at the scrutinized Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Tomah was among VA employees awarded performance bonuses. Gannett Wisconsin Media...
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