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Wed
06
Feb

School closings, possible make-up days in discussion

Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/06/2019 - 15:32

 

By Ted Pennekamp

 

Due to bad weather, area school districts have had to either close early or cancel school altogether on several occasions so far this winter, including four days in a row in one recent week.

Mon
04
Feb

Garage destroyed but house saved in Seneca fire

Submitted by admin1 on Mon, 02/04/2019 - 10:53

A garage was destroyed but the house which was only a few feet away was saved by firefighters battling a blaze on a frigid Tuesday night, Jan. 29, one of the coldest nights of the year so far. 

The Crawford County Sheriff’s Department reports that a garage owned by Sara and Matt Wall on Highway 27 about three miles south of Seneca started on fire due to working on equipment in the garage when fumes ignited.

Responding to the scene were the Seneca, Eastman and Gays Mills fire departments, along with Tri-State Regional EMS, Alliant Energy, Seneca First Responders and the sheriff’s department.

Mon
04
Feb

CBD a hot new product line

Submitted by admin1 on Mon, 02/04/2019 - 10:51

CBD oils, creams, gummies and vape pens are some of the products available at Café Hope in Prairie du Chien.

Tisha Trautsch, RN, BSN, spoke about the history, products and potential benefits of CBD in the local hemp health class at Café Hope in January. (Photos by Correne Martin)

By Correne Martin

Cannabidoil, or CBD, is a cannabis compound extracted from the hemp plant that has shown appealing medical benefits for people seeking relief from pain, inflammation, anxiety, seizures, fatigue and other conditions. It does not trigger that feeling of being “high,” like the psychoactive cannabinoid THC does, and there is no evidence of addiction. These reasons make it an attractive supplement for a growing number of Americans, according to Tisha Trautsch, the registered nurse who led a hemp health class Jan. 29, at Café Hope in Prairie du Chien.

Particularly, since hemp was removed in September 2018 from the federal Controlled Substances Act Schedule 1 classification list, and essentially legalized nationally, Trautsch said its usage is soaring.

Mon
04
Feb

A nice, warm 69th Ice Fisheree

Submitted by admin on Mon, 02/04/2019 - 10:38

Shawn Stone (seated) of Prairie du Chien and Job Wetter of Boscobel are all smiles as they relax in the relative comfort and warmth of the 69th Annual Prairie du Chien Ice Fisheree Saturday as mild temperatures in the 40s greeted hundreds of ice anglers of all ages on Gremore Lake and other parts of the Mississippi River. Fishing on Gremore Lake near Fisheree Headquarters, The Crooked Oar Bar and Marina on County K, Shawn and Job, 11, were having decent luck on tip-ups catching good-sized largemouth bass. One largemouth caught by a fishing neighbor on a tip-up in the same area tipped the scale at 3.97 pounds. It was Job’s first ice fishing adventure, and he said he liked watching the tip-ups more than jigging. Ice Fisheree activities were held Friday night, Saturday and Sunday. (Photos by Ted Pennekamp)
Wed
30
Jan

Everyone encouraged to take steps to stay safe in extreme cold

Submitted by admin1 on Wed, 01/30/2019 - 11:06

Dangerously low temperatures have arrived, and Crawford County Health and Human Services wants to remind residents to take steps to be safe and stay warm.  

“Freezing temperatures, wind chills, and winter storms can cause hypothermia, frostbite, and even death,” said Cindy Riniker, Health Officer. “The best way to stay safe during extreme cold is to be prepared.”

In the 2017-2018 winter season, 38 people died from exposure to extreme cold. To protect yourself and your family during extreme cold, follow these safety tips:

•Stay inside. When possible, stay indoors.

Wed
30
Jan

Crash causes power outage in part of Eastman

Submitted by admin1 on Wed, 01/30/2019 - 11:04

On Sunday, Jan. 27, at 7:43 p.m., the Crawford County Sheriff’s Department received a report of a one-vehicle traffic crash on S. Water Street in the village of Eastman.

Dylan M. Krachey-Yahn, 21, Eastman, was operating a 2000 Ford F 250 southbound on S. Water Street from Sheridan Road when he lost control of his truck and struck a utility pole. 

Wed
30
Jan

Come give your input about PdC rental needs

Submitted by admin1 on Wed, 01/30/2019 - 11:03

By Correne Martin

All current and potential renters as well as first-time or single-family homebuyers in the Prairie du Chien area are urged to attend a Renters Forum on Tuesday, Feb. 5, at 5:30 p.m., in the city hall community room. By simply registering at the 60-90-minute session, people will have their names put into a drawing for $50 cash. 

The forum goal is for regional developers to identify renter needs regarding how tenant offerings can be improved and fulfilled throughout the area. 

Wed
30
Jan

Coldest air in decades

Submitted by admin1 on Wed, 01/30/2019 - 10:59

Prairie du Chien was pretty quiet Tuesday and Wednesday, with a weather warning in effect for record-breaking, dangerous cold through Thursday, Jan. 31, at noon. But Morgan Stifel was out mid-afternoon Tuesday, braving -2oF degree temperatures and -20oF wind chills, as he walked to his home on Marquette Road. Stifel said he moved here in the 1990s and has never seen the air quite so raw as it’s been this week. According to the National Weather Service at La Crosse, the region hasn’t seen wind chills in the 50-below-zero range since Feb. 2-3, 1996. (Photo by Correne Martin)

State of emergency declared, closures are widespread

By Correne Martin

Wisconsin is in a state of emergency, as declared by Gov. Tony Evers Monday, in response to ongoing dangerous wind chills predicted to reach 45 to 60 degrees below zero Tuesday through Thursday. 

Warming centers are available in Crawford County upon request, according to the emergency management and public health offices. The two entities team up to manage the centers upon request for as many as 24 hours a day if necessary. Emergency Management Director Jim Hackett said, to request a warming center Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., contact the public health department at 326-0229. Outside of normal business hours, requests should be made by contacting the county communications center at 326-8414.

Mon
28
Jan

Joy and memories for 44 years

Submitted by admin on Mon, 01/28/2019 - 10:22

Having local youth like the Girl Scouts participate in the telethon is part of the organizers’ strategy to continue the longevity this fundraiser has had in the Prairie du Chien community. Entertainment, stories and hard-earned funds have made an enormous difference in heart and cancer research through several key medical institutions across the region.

Gretchen Faulkner is the epitome of the annual Prairie du Chien telethon. She’s demonstrated her love of dancing and singing during the live broadcast for most of her life. She exemplifies the joy the telethon can bring to audiences locally and far away—the happiness and good memories it’s brought viewers for 44 years now.

Lucy Anderson and Betty Cejka enjoyed a dance on the telethon stage as host and friend Tom Nelson looked on. (Photos by Randy Paske)

The Prairie du Chien High School wrestlers have been a staple on the Eagles Heart and Cancer Telethon for many of its recent years with their popular Pushups for Pennies fundraiser. They perform their promised pushups in front of the memory wall each time and, this year, were part of the $46,697 that was pledge by the time the broadcast went off the air.
Mon
28
Jan

Counterfeit bills passed around

Submitted by admin on Mon, 01/28/2019 - 10:04

This counterfeit $100 bill was attempted to be passed at a local restaurant. (Photo courtesy of the Prairie du Chien Police Department)

 

By Ted Pennekamp

 

Recently, there was a counterfeit $100 bill that was attempted to be passed at a Prairie du Chien restaurant.

Police Chief Kyle Teynor said the investigation is ongoing, and that a woman (the suspect) was photographed but she has not been found or identified from the photograph.

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