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Local Prep Scores from over the weekend
5 days
by WRJC WebMaster
in Sports
Boys Basketball
Mauston 57 Adams-Friendship 56
Berlin 81 Wautoma 63
Westfield 72 Wisconsin Dells 65
Bangor 71 Hillsboro 43
Cashton 44 Necedah 25
Brookwood 66 New Lisbon 56
Royall 54 Wonewoc-Center 28
Altoona 63 Tomah 57
Waupaca 53 Wautoma 35
Girls Basketball
Mauston 52 Royall 39 (Crimson Hansen 15points for Mauston, Bria Gruen 17points for Royall )
West Salem 54 Bangor 46
Sparta 85 Reedsburg 44
Madison Edgewood 76 Reedsburg 47
Waupaca 61 Wautoma 23
Boys Hockey
Madison Memorial 7 RWD/Mauston 2
Girls Hockey
Chippewa Falls/Menomonie 4 Badger Lightning 0
Tomah/BRF 5 Superior 4
Meat Processor Infrastructure Grant Application Period OpenThrough February 23
5 days
by WRJC WebMaster
in State News
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
(DATCP) invites Wisconsin meat processors to apply for the Meat Processor Infrastructure
Grant through February 23, 2026. The meat processor grant program aims to grow Wisconsin’s
meat industry and improve the long-term viability of the state’s livestock sector.
“By creating the Meat Processor Infrastructure Grant program, Governor Evers and the
legislature have spurred investment in this important Wisconsin economic driver,” said
DATCP Secretary Randy Romanski. “The grants have strengthened Wisconsin’s meat industry
by assisting processors in modernizing their establishments, improving capacity and
throughput, and improving employee retention.”
Eligible applicants must operate a meat processing establishment in Wisconsin licensed by
DATCP or the U.S. Department of Agriculture and be engaged in livestock harvest or meat
processing. Projects must increase harvest capacity or production, with a goal of increasing
harvest or production by 20 percent. Funding from these grants can be used for operating
expenses directly related to the grant project, including expenses for engineering, architectural
design, construction, food safety consultation, equipment, and equipment installation.
DATCP will award grants for up to $50,000 for projects that last up to two years and help
expand capacity or increase throughput. Processors must provide a match of 100% of the grant
amount. The selection process is competitive, and there is $700,000 available for the 2026
grant program.
Access the grant application and materials at
https://datcp.wi.gov/Pages/AgDevelopment/MeatProcessorInfrastructureGrants.aspx.
Questions related to the grant application can be submitted to datcpdadgrants@wisconsin.gov.
Grant recipients will be announced in the coming months.
Local Prep Scores from Thursday 1/15
1 week
by WRJC WebMaster
in Sports
Wrestling
Mauston/Necedah 48 Nekoosa/Port Edwards 34
Mauston/Necedah 46 Ithaca/Weston 29
Cashton 36 Hillsboro 24
Tomah 65 Independence 18
Girls Basketball
Mauston 53 Adams-Friendship 41
Royall 66 Hillsboro 22 (Layla Marty 16points to lead Royall)
New Lisbon 43 Necedah 23 (Keira Wilkinson 14point to lead New Lisbon)
Brookwood 70 Wonewoc-Center 18
Bangor 54 Cashton 46
Ripon 49 Nekoosa 34
Berlin 70 Wautoma 22
#7 Wisconsin Dells 62 Westfield 47
Arcadia 69 Tomah 40
Boys Basketball
Sauk Prairie 83 Reedsburg 42
Ripon 83 Nekoosa 47
Boys Hockey
RWD/Mauston 3 Milton 0
Black River Falls 6 Tomah/Sparta 5
Mauston Girls Get Big Win Over Adams-Friendship
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Mauston traveled to Adams Friendship for a Conference game Thursday night to play a pretty good Green Devils team. Playing the second game of three games this Mauston came in with spunk and attitude and full force as Senior Caitlin Lavold returned after missing the Monday night match up due to an ankle injury. Caitlin led Mauston in the points column with 13 and backed that up with 4 assists and 2 rebounds. Ella Franek brought her hop as she pulled down 14 rebounds to go along with 10 points for another double double, Jordin Bates also had 10 points and 2 rebounds and Freshman Crimson Hansen narrowly missed her double double as she put up 9 points, 13 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals and 1 block. When the smoke had cleared Mauston left the gym with a 53-40 win in a really nice team victory. The JV girls improved to a 9-1 record as they also brought home a victory outscoring the Green Devils by a score of 45-30.
Mauston/Necedah Wrestling Stays Perfect on Season
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The Mauston Golden Eagles Wrestling team remained perfect on their season downing Nekoosa/Port Edwards 48-34 and Ithaca/Weston 46-29 Thursday night. Jaren Hansen had a big night for Mauston winning both his matches in dominating fashion. Owen Lubinski and Brayden Jilbert also had a pair of victories in contested matches for Mauston/Necedah. Mauston girls also had a strong showing in their matches winning more then they lost. Maddy Gosda, Alayna Diorio-Braun, Cammie Slater, and Gabrielle Dicosola all had pins for Mauston.
Tahoe vs Buggy Accident in Monroe County
1 week
by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
One person was seriously injured in a traffic crash Thursday Morning when a vehicle struck a horse drawn
buggy on Highway 33 in the Town of Sheldon.
On January 15 th, 2026, at around 8:10am, a Chevy Tahoe traveling westbound on Hwy 33 near Opera Road,
struck an occupied horse drawn buggy as it turned into a driveway. The driver of the buggy was seriously
injured in the crash and taken by ambulance to a local hospital.
The initial investigation showed that vehicle was passing the buggy when the buggy turned in front of the
vehicle in an attempt to enter a driveway on the south side of the road.
The crash caused the highway to be closed for about an hour while emergency crews worked the scene.
Names of the vehicle operators are not being released at this time.
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Monroe County 911 Communications Center, Vernon
County Sheriff’s Office, Ontario Ambulance, and the Ontario Fire Department.
Gunder, Jim L. Age 79 of Wonewoc
1 week
by WRJC WebMaster
in Obituaries
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband and father, Jim L. Gunder on January 14, 2026 at the age of 79. He was born on November 1, 1946 in Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa.
Jim was a loving husband, devoted father and grandfather as well as friend to all who knew him. He spent his early years farming in rural Camp Douglas alongside his father, Carl for many years. After selling the farm, Jim moved with his family to Wonewoc, WI, where he resided for the past 41 years.
Jim is survived by his loving wife, Pamela for the past 57 years. He is further survived by daughter, Becki (Lance) Skaro, daughter, Deb (Ian) Judd and son, Brian (Jennifer) Gunder. Jim was lovingly known as grandpa to James (Brittany) Thew, Gabrielle (Michael) Schneider, Ryan (Desirae) Sherwood, Kaitlyn (Trevor) Roach, Brent Gunder and Riley Gunder. He was great grandpa to Mason, Chasten and Chantel; a brother to Larry, Steve, Terry, Diane Weigel and Julie White; uncle to several nieces and nephews and had many good friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Betty Gunder; in-laws, August and Beverly Langer; brother, Michael and a son in infancy.
Jim will be deeply missed but never forgotten. His love, laughter and sometimes stubbornness will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.
The Family would like to thank Wonewoc Ambulance, the Juneau County Sheriff’s Department and Emplify Health Hillsboro Emergency Room Staff.
A time of visitation to honor Jim’s Life will be held on Monday, January 19, 2026 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Picha Funeral Home in Wonewoc.
The Picha Funeral Home in Wonewoc is assisting with arrangements, for online information go to www.pichafuneralhomes.com
Schuster (Board), Abbey Jean Age 46 of Elroy
1 week
by WRJC WebMaster
in Obituaries
Abbey Jean (Board) Schuster, age 46 years, of Elroy, Wisconsin, died on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at Emplify Health in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
She was born on April 6, 1979 in Hillsboro, Wisconsin to Gary Board and Pam (Weger) Board. She graduated from Royall High School in 1997 and earned a Bachelor of Science with honors from the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire, majoring in Elementary Education and minoring in General Science. She continued her education throughout her career and earned a Masters of Education in Professional Development from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse.
Abbey was married to Jason A. Schuster on June 14, 2008 in Elroy. They were delighted to welcome home Jackson and Cai to complete their family.
Abbey returned home to teach for the Royall School District in 2002. She taught a variety of grade levels and after earning her Master’s degree in 2006, became a Reading Specialist for the Royall School District. Abbey delighted in helping her fellow staff members and students in every way she could. From becoming an expert in Information Technology to running fundraisers, she could be found at every event. She also served at many high school sporting events in a variety of ways. Abbey’s hobbies were quilting, building legos with her boys, swimming, loving her pets and watching every single event her boys ever participated in.
Abbey knew she was loved by her Heavenly Father and out of that love came a passion for serving those she loved and the causes that were dear to her heart. She was a devoted and fiercely loyal wife, mother, daughter and sister and was deeply compassionate and tenderhearted. Abbey loved well.
She was a lifelong member of the Elroy United Methodist Church and served as Sunday School teacher and youth group leader. She was co-treasurer with her dad for the church, the Elroy Lion’s Club, and the Millard’s Prairie Cemetery. She also replaced her grandfather as a member of the Elroy Public Library Board.
Survived by her husband, Jason Schuster and sons, Jackson (14) and Cai (8); parents, Gary and Pam Board; siblings, Kasey (Charles) Vlasak, Chelsey (Quintin) Baldwin, and Zachary (Ami) Board; parents-in-law, Clair and Sharon Schuster; sister-in-law, Heidi (Chris) Rasmussen; nieces and nephews, Ryan, Gracie, Joshua, Matthew, Charlie David, Lillie, Kayla, Alexis, Maddie, Caleb, Everett, Samuel, Olive, Emma, Amelia and great-nephew, Hudson; and many, many other loving aunts, uncles, cousins and dear friends.
Visitation will be at the United Methodist Church in Elroy on Saturday, January 17, 2026 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. The funeral service will follow at 1p.m., with Rev. Damon Pfile officiating. Luncheon to follow in the church basement. Interment will be in Millards Prairie Cemetery at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the family would be appreciated.
The Picha Funeral Home in Elroy is assisting, for online information go to www.pichafuneralhomes.com
Local Prep Scores from Tuesday 1/13
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by WRJC WebMaster
in Sports
Boys Basketball
Hillsboro 60 Necedah 41 (Malekai Simpson 22points to lead Hillsboro, Luke Murphy 14 to lead Necedah)
New Lisbon 49 Cashton 45
Bangor 73 Wonewoc-Center 64
Mauston 76 Viroqua 57 (Jase Navis 30points)
Nekoosa 56 Amherst 50
Westfield 76 Rio 63
Wisconsin Dells 60 Reedsburg 47
Berlin 71 North Fond Du Lac 43
Campbellsport 85 Ripon 71
Holmen 90 Tomah 69 (Jaden Bartels 32points for Holmen)
Girls Basketball
Hillsboro 56 Necedah 23 (Michelle Hora 16points for Hillsboro)
Stoughton 62 Reedsburg 53
Holmen 68 Tomah 28
Boys Hockey
Tomah/Sparta 5 Baraboo/Portage 4
Girls Hockey
Tomah/BRF 10 Medford 0
