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Mile Bluff Mauston to Host 2 Day Blood Drive
2 months
by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
Donating blood is a generous act that can save lives. As flu season begins, illnesses often prevent regular donors from giving, leading to shortages at a time when hospitals need blood the most. Please consider donating at our two-day blood drive, held at Mile Bluff Medical Center in Mauston on Wednesday, October 29 and Thursday, October 30 from 9 am to 2 pm.
Appointments are strongly encouraged for anyone who would like to donate, but walk-ins will be welcomed.
To reserve your spot, call the Blood Center of Wisconsin at 1-877-232-4376 or visit donate.wisconsin.versiti.org and search for Mile Bluff Medical Center in the mobile drives.
Booby Trapped Safe Leads to Adams County Fire District to Respond to Business
2 months
by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
On Friday afternoon around 4:30pm the Adams County Fire District was requested for a special duty at a local business for a unique HazMat response. The owner of the business had a very old safe that needed a locksmith to open. When the locksmith cracked the safe, a security device that consisted of a glass vial with an unknown substance in it was present. This was done in 1800’s to stop thieves from drilling out the safe. The vial usually would contain a chemical that acted like very powerful tear gas. Our county Emergency Manager was contacted to facilitate the disposal of the vial once it was secured. A team of fire department personnel wearing breathing apparatus placed the vial in a locking poly drum with padding for safekeeping. The responsible party will have the vial disposed of by a HazMat contractor with the Sheriff’s Department following up to confirm the vial makes it to its final destination. This call reminds us that we never know what we will be requested to respond to. Incidents large or small are handled in the same professional manner. This call also shows how collaboration and teamwork by our County’s emergency responders are the key to success.
Juneau County Arrest Report 10-21-25
2 months
Steen, Daniel Charles Age 81 of Necedah
2 months
by WRJC WebMaster
in Obituaries
Daniel Charles Steen, age 81, of Necedah, WI, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, October 24, 2025, 11:00 a.m. at the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Necedah, Wisconsin. Father Wesley Janowski will officiate. Burial with full military honors will follow in the church cemetery. Family and friends are invited for visitation on Friday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service at the church. The Torkelson Funeral Home of Necedah is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be offered at www.torkelsonfuneralhome.com.
Stevens, Gloria J. Age 83 of Adams
2 months
by WRJC WebMaster
in Obituaries
Gloria J. Stevens, age 83, of Adams, passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2025.
She was born on July 29, 1942, in Arkdale, WI, at the home of her cherished grandparents, the daughter of Norman and Esther (Sparby) Thrasher. Gloria attended many schools growing up since they moved around a lot. She enjoyed it though and thought of it as an adventure. Gloria Thrasher married her sweetheart with the dark curly hair, Charles Stevens, on October 26, 1959. They were blessed with four children. Gloria loved her family with all her heart and was their best cheerleader. Anyone who knew her knew she loved to read, many times becoming so involved in the story, she stayed up all night to finish the book. Gloria also, for a time, enjoyed writing to pen pals. She loved to write poems and short stories. The best times for her were when all four of her children were growing up and the family was all together under one roof.
Gloria is survived by her children, Dianne (Bill Baumhardt) Baumann, Joshua (Michelle) Stevens, and Jerrold (Jessica) Stevens. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Danielle (Cory) Abraham and Deanna (Steven, Jr.) Bayer, Valerie Stevens and Nicole (Erin) Stevens, Arthur, Alexandria, and Josephine Stevens, Jensina and Janna Stevens; four great grandchildren, Natalie and Wyatt Abraham, and Kaylee and Logan Bayer; her sister Patricia Solberg, her sister-in-law Charlotte (Ron) Gauthier and brother-in-law Bill (Dave Binder) Stevens and many nieces and nephews.
Preceding her in death were her beloved husband, Charles and son Jeffrey, her parents, her mother and father-in-law, her brother and sister-in-law Norman (Susan) Thrasher, her brothers-in-
law Monroe Solberg, Larry, Edwin (Gladys), and Richard Stevens. Farewell Gloria/Mom/grandma/great-grandma. Gloria was a very wise woman and much smarter and stronger than she ever gave herself credit for. We love you more than words can say.
A private memorial service of Christian burial has taken place. Gloria was laid to rest in Pine Grove Cemetery.
Roseberry’s Funeral Home and Crematory assisted the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.
McFarlane, Roberta L. Age 60 of Friendship
2 months
by WRJC WebMaster
in Obituaries
Roberta L. (Nelson) McFarlane, age 60, of Friendship, Wisconsin, passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2025.
Memorial services will be 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at the Assembly of God Church in Adams, Wisconsin, with Pastor Mark Stevens officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at the church on Tuesday.
Roberta was born on February 15, 1965, in Friendship to Robert and Patricia (Stubbe) Nelson. She was a graduate of Adams-Friendship High School. In 2006, she was united in marriage to Larry McFarlane at the Adams Assembly of God Church. Roberta had a love for gardening and caring for animals.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Survivors include her husband, Larry; son, Noah; brother, Randy (Kim); and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.
Sellhausen, Earle G. Age 83 of Adams
2 months
by WRJC WebMaster
in Obituaries
Earle G. Sellhausen Sr., age 83, of Adams, Wisconsin, passed away Tuesday, October 14, 2025.
Family and friends are invited to a Celebration of Life at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, October 24, 2025, at the Grand Marsh Community Center. Pastor Randal Schoemann will officiate, and military honors will follow.
Earle was born August 28, 1942, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Clarence and Helen (Sloane) Sellhausen. He enlisted in the United States Army in September 1959, serving in the 2nd Armored Division at Fort Hood, Texas, until his honorable discharge in September 1965. Earle was first married to Susan Thompson and later to Marilyn Richardson. He worked for many years at American Shoe Machinery and then at Penda Corporation before retiring. One of his fondest memories was shining shoes as a young boy in Milwaukee—earning his own spending money whenever he needed it.
Earle enjoyed playing cards with family, fishing with his father and brothers, hunting, following the Packers and Brewers, and rebuilding tractors.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Helen; first wife, Susan; and siblings Clarence, Charlie, Helen, Patricia “Carol,” Barbara, and Donald “Butch.”
Survivors include his former wife, Marilyn Richardson; children Earle (Penny) Sellhausen, Susan Hall, Judy (John) Wikman, and Katie (Mike) Rooney; grandchildren Mark (Jennifer) Lambert, Jesse (Tara) Lambert, Crystal (Tyler) Theisen, Caitlin Sellhausen, Wyatt Wikman, Coltan Wikman, Jayce Wikman, and Addison Rooney; 15 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.
Local Prep Scores from over the weekend
2 months
by WRJC WebMaster
in Sports
Football
Cashton 45 Royall 0
Brookwood 48 Necedah 0
Ithaca 35 New Lisbon 6
Bangor 53 Hillsboro 15
Ripon 35 Adams-Friendship 0
Berlin 44 Wautoma 3
Nekoosa 44 Mauston 12
Waupun 68 Wisconsin Dells 35
Reedsburg 51 Tomah 19
Volleyball
Mauston 2 Nekoosa 0
Wautoma 2 Mauston 0
Wisconsin Dells 2 Mauston 1 (Lilly Wilke 500th career kills milestone for Mauston)
Drug Take Back Day is October 25
2 months
by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
Sauk County, Wis. — National Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, October 25. Local law enforcement and community partners are working together to host 2 drug take-back events in Sauk County:
- Sauk Prairie Police Department from 9am – 12pm
- Ho-Chunk Nation House of Wellness from 10am – 2pm
This is an opportunity to dispose of leftover or unwanted prescription or over-the-counter medications.
“People often have unused or expired medications at home and may not know how to get rid of them safely,” says Hannah Erdman, a Health Educator at Public Health Sauk County. “By dropping off your leftover medications at a drop box location, you protect yourself, family, friends, our community, and the environment.”
All accepted items must be in sealed containers or zip lock bags. For security, people are encouraged to black out their name and other personal information listed on any prescription labels with a marker.
Accepted items:
- Any prescription or over-the-counter medication including capsules, creams, inhalers, non-aerosol sprays, ointments, patches, pills, vials, and liquids in original containers and vapes with removable batteries
Not accepted:
- Aerosol cans, anything containing blood or bodily fluids, batteries, cosmetics, eyeglasses, household hazardous waste (e.g. paint, pesticides, oil, gas), iodine containing medications, thermometers, personal care products (e.g. shampoo, conditioner, soaps, lotions, moisturizer, sunscreens), vapes/e-cigarettes with built in batteries
For residents that cannot attend Drug Take Back Day, medications can be dropped off at year-round drug take back sites at the Ho-Chunk Nation House of Wellness, the Sauk County Sheriff’s Department, and police departments in Lake Delton, Reedsburg, Sauk Prairie, Spring Green, and Wisconsin Dells.
In addition, Public Health Sauk County has other options for disposing of unused medications at home:
- free medication disposal kits and
- special envelopes to mail your medications to a safe disposal site.
“Safe storage and safe disposal saves lives,” says Erdman. “Make a plan today to get rid of medicines you no longer need.”
About Public Health Sauk County
Public Health Sauk County supports the well-being of all people in our community. Through wellness programs, environmental health initiatives, and a focus on creating systemic change, we cultivate healthier places and people so that Sauk County can thrive. For more information on our programs and services, visit https://www.co.sauk.wi.us/publichealth.
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