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Local Prep Scores from Tuesday 1/6
7 hours
by WRJC WebMaster
in Sports
Girls Basketball
Mauston 69 Baraboo 55
Royall 41 Brookwood 28
Cashton 62 New Lisbon 41
Wisconsin Dells 65 Mount Horeb 50
La Crosse Aquinas 91 Tomah 22
Boys Basketball
Mauston 69 River Valley 63 (Andrew Dillin career varsity high 26points)
Madison Edgewood 75 Reedsburg 39
La Crosse Aquinas 78 Tomah 50
Ozaukee 73 Ripon 72
Boys Hockey
Oregon 7 RWD/Mauston 5
DC Everest 5 Tomah/Sparta 4 OT
Girls Hockey
Winona 1 Tomah/BRF 0
Mauston Erases Early Deficit to Ground Thunderbirds in Girls Basketball
7 hours
Tuesday January 6th, 2026 was the battle of the birds as the Lady Eagles flew to Baraboo to battle the Thunderbirds, Mauston came out a little too fired up and had to sit some girls due to early foul trouble, but that didn’t stop them as the bench players came in and played very well and even down by 9 at one stage of the first half Mauston rallied to lead by 6 at half time. Coming out strong in the second half they never looked back and soared to a 69-55 win. The lady Eagles again had 4 girls in double digits with Caitlin Lavold leading the way with 20 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 each in the Steal and block columns. She was followed closely by Bre Heller with 16 points, 6 boards, 4 steals, 2 assists and a blocked shot. The freshman guards combined for 24 points with Crimson Hansen getting 14 of those while grabbing a team high 8 rebounds to go with her 5 assists, 4 steals and Jordin Bates hitting 10 points with 3 rebounds and 2 assists. Heller and Bates were unfortunately confined to the bench more than they would have liked but that is not all bad as it gave them some time to rest up before their next game Friday night as they head to Westfield for a conference match up against the Pioneers. The JV lady Eagles played a 5 quarter game as they went into overtime and came away with a 44-37 victory, Congratulations Ladies!!
Royall Girls Gets Defensive in Victory Over Rival Falcons
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The Royall Panthers girls basketball used strong defense to get by Brookwood 41-28 Tuesday night. Brookwood got off to an 8-2 lead but Royall answered with a 20-2 run to seize control of the game. Bria Gruen led the Panthers with 15points while Kayla Rick added 8. Ruby Muehlenkamp led Brookwood with 15points. The win improves Royall to 10-1 on their season and 4-1 in the Scenic Bluffs. Brookwood falls to 8-5 and 3-2 in the Scenic Bluffs Conference. Royall will travel to Cashton Friday night while Brookwood will take on conference leading Bangor.
Local Prep Scores from Monday 1/5
1 day
by WRJC WebMaster
in Sports
Boys Basketball
Hillsboro 56 Viroqua 50
Ithaca 69 New Lisbon 59
Pardeeville 49 Wisconsin Dells 48
#2 Kickapoo 60 Wonewoc-Center 36
Girls Basketball
Royall 47 North Crawford 7 (Bria Gruen 20points to lead Royall)
Randolph 39 Westfield 29
Cashton 50 Westby 45
Brookwood 68 Greenwood/Granton 44
Waupun 58 Ripon 37
Boscobel 72 Weston/Ithaca 47
Hillsboro Boys Push Past Viroqua
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The Hillsboro Tigers boys basketball team held off a feisty Viroqua Blackhawks team Monday night garnering a 56-50 victory. The game was tied at 22 at halftime. Hillsboro got a team high 16points from sophomore Braun Jirschele, while Malekai Simpson returned to the lineup to add 12points including some clutch free throws down the stretch. Miles Ravenscroft added 10points for the Tigers. Viroqua was led by Freshman Noah Schwarz who had a game high 23points while Kolten Peterson added 18. Hillsboro improves to 5-4 on their season while Viroqua drops to 3-5. Hillsboro will host New Lisbon Thursday night.
Hillsboro Man Arrested for Domestic Violence
1 day
by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
Vernon County Sheriff Roy Torgerson reports the arrest of James Ray
Smallwood, age 37, of rural Hillsboro, WI.
On Saturday morning, January 3rd , 2026, at approximately 12:30 AM, the Sheriff’s Office 911
Dispatch Center received a report of domestic violence at a residence on State Highway 33, rural
Hillsboro, WI, in the Town of Hillsboro.
The suspect left the scene prior to officers’ arrival but was later located by an officer with the
Hillsboro Police Department, in the City of Hillsboro. The suspect, identi?ed as James Ray
Smallwood Sr., age 37, of rural Hillsboro, was taken into custody, and booked for:
1) § 940.19(1) – Battery
2) § 947.01(1) – Disorderly Conduct
3) § 940.235(1) – Strangulation and Suffocation
4) § 943.01(1) – Criminal Damage to Property
5) § 946.49(1)(a) – Bail Jumping–Misdemeanor
6) § 946.41(1) – Resisting or Obstructing an Officer
7) § 346.63(1)(b) – Operating with Prohibited Alcohol Concentration
Smallwood appeared in Vernon County Circuit Court on Monday, January 5th, at 11:00 AM, and
bond was set at $500.00 Cash. He is due back in court on January 7th, at 10:00 AM.
Smallwood is also facing charges of Operating While Revoked and Ignition Interlock Device
Tampering/Failure to Install/Violate Court Order. These charges were ?led on August 5th, 2025,
and Smallwood signed a $1,000.00 Signature Bond on the same day.
A charge is merely an accusation. James Smallwood is presumed innocent unless and until
proven guilty in court.
In addition to assistance from Hillsboro and Viroqua Police, Sheriff Torgerson would like to thank
the Juneau, Monroe, Richland, and Sauk County Sheriff’s Offices for alerting their teams of the
incident. Thanks to the 911 dispatchers’ effective communication with officers and deputies in
the ?eld, this incident was resolved expeditiously.
I am grateful that our team is very well trained to investigate incidents of domestic violence.
Support from Vernon County End Abuse Response Team (HEART) volunteers is available to all
victims once the scene is rendered safe. Follow-up is provided by the Vernon County Domestic
Abuse Project Coordinator with further victim assistance from the District Attorney’s Office.
The investigation continues
Smallwood, age 37, of rural Hillsboro, WI.
On Saturday morning, January 3rd , 2026, at approximately 12:30 AM, the Sheriff’s Office 911
Dispatch Center received a report of domestic violence at a residence on State Highway 33, rural
Hillsboro, WI, in the Town of Hillsboro.
The suspect left the scene prior to officers’ arrival but was later located by an officer with the
Hillsboro Police Department, in the City of Hillsboro. The suspect, identi?ed as James Ray
Smallwood Sr., age 37, of rural Hillsboro, was taken into custody, and booked for:
1) § 940.19(1) – Battery
2) § 947.01(1) – Disorderly Conduct
3) § 940.235(1) – Strangulation and Suffocation
4) § 943.01(1) – Criminal Damage to Property
5) § 946.49(1)(a) – Bail Jumping–Misdemeanor
6) § 946.41(1) – Resisting or Obstructing an Officer
7) § 346.63(1)(b) – Operating with Prohibited Alcohol Concentration
Smallwood appeared in Vernon County Circuit Court on Monday, January 5th, at 11:00 AM, and
bond was set at $500.00 Cash. He is due back in court on January 7th, at 10:00 AM.
Smallwood is also facing charges of Operating While Revoked and Ignition Interlock Device
Tampering/Failure to Install/Violate Court Order. These charges were ?led on August 5th, 2025,
and Smallwood signed a $1,000.00 Signature Bond on the same day.
A charge is merely an accusation. James Smallwood is presumed innocent unless and until
proven guilty in court.
In addition to assistance from Hillsboro and Viroqua Police, Sheriff Torgerson would like to thank
the Juneau, Monroe, Richland, and Sauk County Sheriff’s Offices for alerting their teams of the
incident. Thanks to the 911 dispatchers’ effective communication with officers and deputies in
the ?eld, this incident was resolved expeditiously.
I am grateful that our team is very well trained to investigate incidents of domestic violence.
Support from Vernon County End Abuse Response Team (HEART) volunteers is available to all
victims once the scene is rendered safe. Follow-up is provided by the Vernon County Domestic
Abuse Project Coordinator with further victim assistance from the District Attorney’s Office.
The investigation continues
Mile Bluff Welcomes First Baby of 2026!
1 day
by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
Mile Bluff Medical Center is excited to announce the arrival of its first baby of 2026! Harper Marie was born on New Year’s Day, January 1, at 4:28 a.m., weighing 5 pounds, 12 ounces, and measuring 18.25 inches long. Proud parents Hailie Voltz and Austin Granger are delighted to welcome Harper into the world.
Throughout the pregnancy, Hailie was supported by certified nurse midwife Lyn Wedyke. During delivery, both Lyn and Dr. Allegra Ponshock provided care and support alongside the dedicated team at Mile Bluff’s Birthing Center.
As Mile Bluff’s first baby of the year, Harper received a special welcome package that included a $50 VISA gift card from Mile Bluff Medical Center, a $25 savings account from Bank of Mauston, a gift certificate for her first prescription from Mile Bluff Pharmacy, and a one-year subscription to the Juneau County Star-Times.
Congratulations to Hailie and Austin on the birth of their beautiful daughter, Harper!
Fell, Robin Luke Age 60 of Friendship
1 day
by WRJC WebMaster
in Obituaries
Robin Luke Fell, age 60, of Friendship, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 2, 2026, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
Memorial services will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Roseberry’s Funeral Home in Friendship, Wisconsin, with Pastor Terri Skildum officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:30 a.m. until the time of service on Saturday at the funeral home. Interment will take place at Mt. Repose Cemetery in Friendship at a later date.
Robin was born on January 20, 1965, in Madison, Wisconsin. He grew up in Oregon, Wisconsin, and moved with his family to Adams County in 1969, where he spent the remainder of his life. From a young age, Robin was known for his strong work ethic and dedication. As a teenager, he held several jobs, including running a bait shop at Herb’s Standard Station and working at Wallendahl Supply. He later worked for Scott’s Construction and other road construction companies.
Robin spent over 20 years working for Premo Construction and most recently worked for Fenner’s Excavating Company for the past four years. He took great pride in his work and genuinely enjoyed going to work each day.
Robin was a board member of the Sand County Turkey Talkers. He was also a dedicated public servant. At the age of 17, under the encouragement and guidance of Tom Robertson, he joined the Adams Volunteer Fire Department, where he served his community faithfully for over 10 years.
Robin enjoyed camping with his family and friends, and was always happy to lend a helping hand to anyone that needed help.
Robin is survived by the love of his life, Sheila Smedbron; his mother, Gloria Hays; his brother, Joel (Brenda) Fell; his sister, Rhonda (Thomas) Kops; his step-brother, Ronald (Terry) Hays; his step-sisters, Sarah Vernig and Kathy (Fred) Brechlin; and a very special aunt, Lisa (Dale) Moller. He is further survived by many uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives, friends and his beloved dog and constant companion, Pearl.
He was preceded in death by his father, Ronald Fell; his sister, Sandra; his step-father, Harry Hays; his step-brother, Jason Hays; and his grandparents.
Memorials in Robin’s memory may be directed to the family.
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences and further information may be found at www.roseberrys.com
Local Prep Scores from Over the Weekend
2 days
by WRJC WebMaster
in Sports
Girls Basketball
Mauston 66 Tomah 27
Melrose-Mindoro 60 Cashton 51
Wauzeka-Steuben 53 Brookwood 44
Wisconsin Dells 74 Altoona 41
Alma-Center Lincoln 65 New Lisbon 49 (Keira Wilkinson 16points to lead the Rockets)
Boys Scores
Tomah 82 Mauston 61 (Jase Navis 22points to lead Mauston)
Baraboo 80 Reedsburg 69
Kickapoo 67 Royall 50
Melrose-Mindoro 68 Cashton 55
Amherst 49 Westfield 47
Boys Hockey
RWD/Mauston 8 Stoughton 2
Girls Hockey
Badger Lightning 7 Medford 1
Tomah/BRF 1 St. Croix Valley 0
Mauston Girls Open Up 2026 With Blowout Victory Over Tomah
2 days
The Mauston Girls Varsity rang in 2026 with a Happy New Year on Friday night as they played the Tomah Timberwolves.
The final score was 66-26 with the Lady eagles having 4 players in double figures and three of those with double doubles.
Bre Heller lead all scorers with 18 points, 13 rebounds, 4 assists, 4 steals and 3 blocked shots. The other double doubles came from Caitlin Lavold who had 15 points, 11 rebounds, 5 assists and 1 steal, while Crimson Hansen had 10 points, 12 rebounds, 4 assists and a steal and rounding out the double digit scoring Ella Franek put up 10 points to go along with her 6 rebounds, 4 assists and a steal.
Mauston played a really nice all around team game coming off the break, next up is the first away game of the new year as they travel to Baraboo on Tuesday the 6th to take on the Thunderbirds.
