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Local Prep Scores from Thursday 1/8
3 days
by WRJC WebMaster
in Sports
Boys Basketball
Royall 83 Cashton 25
Mauston 76 Westfield 72 (Jase Navis 24points to lead Mauston)
Brookwood 89 Wonewoc-Center 74 (Cunitz Brothers 53combined points Julian 27 and Jackson 26)
Bangor 70 Necedah 50 (Luke Murphy 20points for Necedah)
Hillsboro 69 New Lisbon 48 (Braun Jirschele 21points to lead Hillsboro)
Adams-Friendship 79 Ripon 58
Wautoma 75 Nekoosa 66
Berlin 52 Wisconsin Dells 37
Girls Basketball
McFarland 60 Reedsburg 39
La Crosse Central 80 Tomah 40
New Lisbon 54 Wild Rose 50
Boys Hockey
RWD/Mauston 3 Sauk Prairie 2
Tomah/Sparta 10 Viroqua 0
Mauston Wrestling
Mauston 54 Wautoma 15
Mauston 78 Osseo Fairchild 0
Mauston 54 Westfield 28
Royall Boys Crush Cashton Behind Strong Game from Velazquez
3 days
The Royall Panthers Boys Basketball used a big game from Dylan Velazquez to crush Cashton 83-25 Thursday night in Scenic Bluffs Conference action. Velazquez scored 24 of his 29points in the first half pushing the Panthers to a 44-8 halftime lead. Trey Wildes added 13points and Jason Johnson pitched in with 11 for the Panthers as the teams played with a running clock for the final 9minutes of the game. The win snapped the Panthers 2game losing streak and improves them to 7-2 on their season and 3-1 in Scenic Bluffs Conference action. Cashton drops to 2-7 and 1-2 in the conference. Next up for Royall is a home game vs Brookwood on Tuesday. A game you can catch on NOW92oneFM and WRJC.com
Petrowitz, Helen Marie Age 100 of Mauston
4 days
by WRJC WebMaster
in Obituaries
Helen Marie Petrowitz, age 100, passed away on January 4, 2026 surrounded by family. She was born to Herman R Miller and Amelia L (Belke) Miller on August 28, 1925. She attended Sarno country school and graduated from Mauston high school. After graduation, she worked in the Juneau County courthouse for five years. On August 20, 1949 she married Edward J Petrowitz and they farmed until his death on April 15, 1987. A son, Robert and a daughter, Patricia were born to this union.
Throughout her life, Helen was very active with family, church, and her community. She was a member of the Rock Valley school board and a 4-H leader. For over 25 years, she was the assistant secretary and later secretary of the Juneau County Fairboard. In 2000, she was named to the Wisconsin Association of Fairs Hall of Fame. In 1975, she received the Juneau County Extension Homemaker of the Year award and was a contributing member for over 20 years. She served as director and treasure for the Lindina Insurance Company and secretary/treasure of the township’s Rural Fire Associations. For over 20 years,
she served as the Town Clerk of Lindina. After Ed’s death, she was employed by Powers Candy until she was 94. The Powers family and coworkers became her life long friends.
Helen enjoyed cooking for her family, reading, embroidering, quilting, and feeding the Orioles and hummingbirds. The family dogs always held a special place in her heart. She proudly supported her children and grandchildren in their school activities and sports. Christmas in July with a Brewer game outing was a special event with her
Helen is survived by her son Robert(Kris) Of Lancaster and her daughter Patricia(Jim) Wendt of Oregon; Grandchildren, Isaac(Andrea) Petrowitz, Brittney Petrowitz(Jordan), John(Michelle) Petrowitz, Tricia(Ryan)Hoffman and Michael(Sarah) Wendt. Great grandchildren, Sophie, and Theo Hoffman, Ellie, Molly, and JJ Wendt; Sister-in-law Verda Jean Miller, and sister-in-law Bernice Petrowitz; Several other nieces and nephews and loving friends. She was proceeded in death by her husband, Ed, brothers, Robert and William Miller and sister-in-law Vera Miller.
Services will be held at Saint Patrick’s Church In MAUSTON, Wisconsin on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 11:00 A.M. with visitation from 9:30 to 11:00 at the church Dinner will follow the service. Private family burial will follow the dinner at the Evergreen Cemetery in Mauston. In leu of flowers, memorials can be given to St. Patrick’s Church/school or the Evergreen cemetery in Mauston.
Local Prep Scores from Tuesday 1/6
5 days
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
Brookwood 72 Coulee Christian 28
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
5 days
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
5 days
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
6 days
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
6 days
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
6 days
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!
6 days
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!
