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Local Prep Scores from Tuesday 5/26
20 hours
by WRJC WebMaster
in Sports
WIAA Regional Semi-Final Softball Scores
Division 2
Mount Horeb 13 Reedsburg 2
Division 3
Adams-Friendship 10 La Crosse Aquinas 0
Westby 12 Westfield 2
G-E-T 4 Wautoma 0
Ripon 10 Omro 0
Lomira 15 Berlin 0
Division 4
Fennimore 10 Necedah 0
Riverdale 10 Bangor 5
Melrose-Mindoro 3 Cashton 2
Division 5
Hillsboro 19 Seneca 7 (Halle Hora 4×5 4RBI’s for Hillsboro)
De Soto 9 Brookwood 4
Marshfield Columbus Catholic 12 Necedah 0
Royall 15 Wonewoc-Center 0
Regular Season Baseball
Markesan 2 Westfield 1
Amherst 5 Wautoma 2
Brookwood 17 La Farge 0
Sauk Prairie 9 Tomah 7
Reedsburg 11 DeForest 2
Royall Makes Quick Work of Wolves to Move on in Softball Postseason
20 hours
The Royall Panther Softball team earned their way to a regional championship game making quick work of Wonewoc-Center 15-0 in 3 innings Tuesday evening. The Panthers took advantage of wild pitching and Wonewoc-Center errors in the first couple innings going up 13-0. Bria Gruen walked off the game with a 2 run triple in the third inning to drive in the mercy rule winning runs in the bottom of the third inning. Gruen drove in 4 runs total in the game and Brynn Olson went 2×2 with a pair of RBI’s and was the winning pitcher inside the circle for Royall. Bryn Burns, Eastyn Fry, and Leah Brunkin all had hits for the Wolves in the loss. Royall improves to 19-6 and will host De Soto Thursday evening in a Division 5 Regional Championship game.
Drunasky, David Leslie Age 71 of Sun Prairie and Formely of New Lisbon
2 days
by WRJC WebMaster
in Obituaries
With hearts full of both profound sorrow and deep love, we mourn the unexpected passing of David Leslie Drunasky, age 71 of Sun Prairie, WI. David died on Saturday May 16, 2026, as the result of a traffic accident. David was the son of Leslie and Sophie (Nicksic) Drunasky and was born November 30, 1954, in Tomah, WI. David grew up in the New Lisbon area on the family farm and attended the New Lisbon public schools, graduating in 1973. He was an honor student and participated in multiple sports in high school. David entered the United States Army in 1973 and served for three years. After his honorable discharge from the military, he was then employed at Fort McCoy in Sparta, WI for eight years. He then moved to Sun Prairie, WI and was employed for the United State Postal Service at the main post office in Madison until retiring in 2009.
David was a sports fanatic to say the least, spending much of his spare time following and watching his beloved Green Bay Packers, Milwaukee Brewers, Wisconsin Badgers and Milwaukee Bucks. One of his favorite pastimes was bantering with his cousins and friends about sports and current events. He also enjoyed watching his many nieces and nephews play youth and high school sports. David enjoyed watching the old TV shows from the 60’s and 70’s and going for rides on his motorcycle which he owned for many years.
He is survived by siblings Brian (Deb) Drunasky of Middleton WI, Patti (Ken) Murphy of Marietta GA, Mary (Kelly) Bauer of Wisconsin Dells WI and Jane Olson (Jamie Schwab) of Mauston WI. He is also survived by nieces and nephews Joshua Olson, Ken (Alison) Elliott, Justin (Christina) Olson, Heather (Michael) Waldera, Michael (Kendall) Drunasky, Kevin (Kristin) Drunasky, Nathan (Lindsay) Drunasky and Caitlin Murphy, 9 great nieces and nephews, and many cousins. He is preceded in death by his parents, great nephew Jacob Bauer, many aunts and uncles, and cousins Chuck Nicksic, Sam Nicksic and Steve Humphrey.
A Celebration of David’s Life will be held at the New Lisbon Community Center/American Legion at 110 Welch Prairie Rd in New Lisbon, WI on Sunday May 31, 2026, starting at 2PM. This will be followed by a graveside service with military honors at St. Paul’s Catholic Cemetery at 4:30PM. Following the inurnment the family invites you to a reception at the Community Center/American Legion for food, refreshments and fellowship. The Hare Funeral Home in New Lisbon is assisting the family with arrangements and service. Online condolences are available at www.harefuneralhome.com
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the New Lisbon American Legion. The family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to the individuals who offered comfort to David at the scene of the accident.
Local Prep Scores from Thursday 5/22
6 days
by WRJC WebMaster
in Sports
WIAA Softball Regional Qrt-Final Scores
Division 2
Reedsburg 13 Wisconsin Dells 3
Sauk Prairie 12 Mauston 0
Division 4
Necedah 11 Whitehall 7
Division 5
Wonewoc-Center 10 La Farge 8
New Lisbon 17 Tri-County 4
Regular Season Softball
Royall 6 Nekoosa 4
Tomah 2 Wisconsin Rapids 1
Regula Season Baseball Scores
Mauston 7 Berlin 4 (Isaac Steinke winning pitcher recored 200th career strikeout in the win)
Wisconsin Dells 12 Nekoosa 1
La Crosse Aquinas 9 Tomah 1
Rockets Blast Off in 3rd Inning to Move on in Softball Postseason
6 days
The New Lisbon Rocket Softball Team moved on in the post season by routing Tri-County 17-4 Thursday night in a WIAA D5 Regional Quarter-Final matchup. New Lisbon trailed 3-2 heading into the bottom of the 3rd inning but exploded for 9 runs to take complete control of the game. The Rockets would add 6 more runs in the 4th to run away with the victory. Olivia Bunker led the charge for New Lisbon going 3×4 with a double and 4RBI’s. Amelia Dvorak, Bristol Dummer, and Karey Edgerton all had multiple hits in the game as well. Arria Knee was the victorious pitcher in the circle for New Lisbon. The Rockets move on to play at Marshfield Columbus Catholic Tuesday at 5pm in a regional semi-final matchup.
Janssen, David F. Age 72 of Adams County
7 days
by WRJC WebMaster
in Obituaries
David F. Janssen, age 72, died Tuesday, May 19, 2026. Beloved husband to Karen, married for 52 years, father to Jamie (David) and Joe & grandfather of 6 (A.J., Dimitri, Sean, Sammi, Connor and Maddie). He was the son of Alice and Lee. The best brother to Ruth, Dianne (Ron) and Neal and brother-in- law to the Annarella clan. Originally from Milwaukee, Wisconsin and went to Bay View High School and UW-LaCrosse. Long time resident of Itasca, IL and retired at Castle Rock Lake in Wis. A dedicated career as a firefighter/paramedic. He served 35 years at Addison Fire Department as well as serving on the Itasca & York Center Fire Depts., ending his career as a Commissioner on the Itasca Fire Board. In retirement, he volunteered at Quincy Fire Department, Adams County Board of Appeals, Property Committee at Trinity Lutheran Church and Meals on Wheels. He enjoyed life to the fullest. Always there to help or make others laugh. A man dedicated to family first and to his fellow brother firefighters.
A Memorial Honor Guard will be held from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 31st, 2026 at Humes Funeral Home, 320 W Lake St, Addison, IL 60101. A luncheon will follow at Itasca Country Club, 400 E Orchard St, Itasca, IL 60143.
Shots Fired at Adams County Rental Property
1 week
by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
At approximately 12:16 a.m. on May 19th, 2026, the Adams County Sheriff’s Office received multiple calls reporting a male who had suffered a gunshot wound near 11th Lane and Gale Ct. in the Town of Dell Prairie, Adams County, WI. The initial investigation indicates a shooting had occurred at a large party where a disturbance involving numerous individuals had taken place. After the shooting, several of these individuals fled the scene. A Wisconsin Dells officer arrived on scene and radioed a description of a vehicle leaving the scene. An Adams County deputy conducted a traffic stop on this vehicle and interviewed the occupants, who were later released.
Wisconsin Dells Police Department contacted a vehicle that was stopped along STH 13 near Chula Vista resort. It was determined that this vehicle was involved in the shooting incident. The vehicle’s occupants advised their vehicle had been damaged by possible gunfire. Adams County deputies responded to this scene to assist with the investigation.
While investigating this incident, sections of 11th Lane were temporarily shut down but have since been opened. The 18 year-old male victim suffered non-life threatening injuries and was transported to UW Hospital in Madison. All indications point to this being an isolated incident at a gathering with multiple individuals and there’s no known threat to the general public at this time.
The Adams County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office, Dells/Delton Ambulance Service, Adams County District Attorney’s Office, Wisconsin Dells Police Department, Harper’s Towing, Wisconsin State Patrol, and the Racine Police Department. The investigation is ongoing and nothing additional will be released at this time.
Local Prep Scores from Tuesday 5/19
1 week
by WRJC WebMaster
in Sports
Baseball
Berlin 3 Mauston 2
Wautoma 7 Adams-Friendship
Ripon 2 Westfield 1
Hillsboro 15 Wonewoc-Center 5
De Soto 17 Cashton 3
Bangor 6 Onalaska Luther 0
Brookwood 7 Blair-Taylor 6
Reedsburg 1 Madison Edgewood 0
Softball
Tomah 10 La Crosse Central 0
Tri-County 11 Mauston 10
Local Prep Scores from Monday 5/18
1 week
by WRJC WebMaster
in Sports
Baseball
Hillsboro 7 Royall 6
Stratford 15 Nekoosa 1
Bangor 7 Cashton 2
Tomah 10 La Crosse Aquinas 6
Ithaca 6 Weston 0
Softball
Royall 11 Hillsboro 1
Necedah 17 Wonewoc-Center 0 (Lydia Rattunde 2×3 4RBIs, Sofia Delconte HR for Necedah)
Bangor 9 Cashton 4
Brookwood 10 New Lisbon 0
Tomah 10 La Crosse Central 0 (Anna Wall pitches perfect game for Tomah)
Hillsboro Baseball Rallies Past Royall
1 week
The Hillsboro Tigers spoiled the Royall Panthers Joe Vitcenda Field dedication night with a 7-6 victory over Royall Monday night. Hillsboro trailed 4-1 after 4 innings but scored 5 times in the top of the 5th to garner a lead they would not relinquish. David Johnson picked up the win on the mound giving up 4runs over 5 innings of work. Johnson also went 2×4 with 3 RBI’s at the plate. Abe Scheder picked up the save for Hillsboro. Matthew Huffman went 2×4 with a double and an RBI for the Tigers. Jett Bender had a pair of hits and 2RBI’s for Royall while Brock Preuss went 2×2 with 2RBI’s in the Panthers loss.
