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Juneau County Sheriff’s Office Victim of “Swatting Call”
2 years
by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
On Saturday, June 1, 2024, at approximately 11:00 pm, the Juneau County
Communications Center received a call from a male who identified himself as Jesse. Jesse stated that he had killed his mother and was leaving the residence. He also provided us with the address, which came back to a residence located in Clearfield Township.
Law Enforcement Officers from the Juneau County Sheriff’s Office, New Lisbon Police Department and the Wisconsin State Patrol responded to the residence. Ultimately, law enforcement was able to make contact with the residence in the home and determined the call was a hoax.
It was determined this was a “swatting” call. “Swatting” is a criminal harassment tactic of sending law enforcement and other emergency personnel to another person’s address. Typically, this type of call will elicit a major tactical response from first responders. The “swatting” call remains under investigation by the Juneau County Sheriff’s Office. While responding to this call, a Juneau County Deputy was involved in a one vehicle crash in the City of Mauston. The deputy sustained bumps and bruises, and was treated and released from Mile Bluff Medical Center. The deputy will return to work later this week. The crash is being investigated by the Wisconsin State Patrol. The Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the New Lisbon Police Department, Wisconsin State Patrol, Mauston Area Ambulance and Mile Bluff Medical Center.
Buelow, Borden Lyle Age 88 of Mauston
2 years
by WRJC WebMaster
in Obituaries
Borden Lyle Buelow, age 88, of Mauston, passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg. He was born on March 19, 1936 in the county of Sauk to Emil and Grace (Grosklaus) Buelow. He was a member of the last eighth grade graduating class of St. Paul Lutheran Church of LaValle. He managed the family farm while his dad recuperated from cancer surgery, and then worked out as a hired man. In 1956 he answered the ad for a married hired man from Hoard’s Dairy Farm of Fort Atkinson. He was hired, so two weeks later he married Mae Schultz of Mauston, and the two embarked on life together. In April of 1957 he decided he wanted to be closer to family, so he left his job and came back to Mauston and took a job at the Mauston Co-op Creamery where he worked for the next 17 years. In April 1962, they purchased their farm, Busy B’s, in the Town of Summit. Mae still resides there.
He was active in serving the community as a member of the following organizations: Mauston Creamery, AMPI, Alto Dairy, the Holstein Association, the Juneau County Fair board, the Town of Summit, 4-H, and St. Paul Lutheran Church, rural LaValle.
Borden was preceded in death by his son, David; parents, Emil and Grace Buelow; son-in-law, Reuben Baumgarten; brothers, Eldor (Vera) and Walter; sisters, Beverly Buelow and Jean (Arley) Ziech; brother-in-law, Delbert Westedt; nephews, Eldwin and Lloyd Buelow; niece, Mary Kay Johnston.
He is survived by his children: Frank (Mary), Rachel (Steve) Schmidt, Annette Baumgarten, Donald (Dana), Renee (John) Jacobs, and Kevin (Sara); grandchildren: Daisy (Jason) Becker, Amber (Greg) Evenson, Travis (Krystle) Baumgarten, Mark (Andrea) Buelow, Matt Buelow, Zachary Buelow, Jennifer Buelow, Shawn Buelow, Abby (Ethan) Wilson, and Todd Schmidt; great-grandchildren: Mikayla and Malia Becker, Marissa Buelow, Emma Baumgarten, Nova Schmidt, Leighton and Daxton Buelow, and Evelynn Wilson; step-grandchildren, Brian (Meghan) Stewart and their children, Annabeth and Atley, Lucy (John) Holzman and their children, Wyatt, Jamison, Connor and Leila, Robert (Brea) Griffin and their children, Jamie, Zoe and Violet, Brady (Shannon) Neuman and their children, Jamison and Kashton, Matt (Bethany) Miller and their children, Aliana and Aria, Cole (Becky Sue) Young, John (Kelly) Jacobs and their children, Juliana, Audrey, Johnny and Luke, Joe Jacobs, Paul (Amanda) Jacobs; brother, Russell; sister, Inez Westedt; brother in-law, Martin (Mary) Schultz; sisters-in-law, Irene (Paul) Aken, Judy (James) Baird; numerous nieces, nephews along with other relatives and friends.
Funeral services for Borden Buelow will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church, rural LaValle with Pastor Tim Anderson and Shane Anderson officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held on Monday from 4:00 until 7:00 PM at the Farber Funeral Home, Reedsburg, and on Tuesday afternoon from 1:00 PM until the time of the service at the church.
Lesko, Mark Thomas Age 75 of Elroy
2 years
by WRJC WebMaster
in Obituaries
Mark Thomas Lesko, age 75, of Elroy, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2024, at Gundersen Lutheran Hospital in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
A Celebration of Mark’s life will be held on Saturday, June 29, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the American Legion Hall Post #115, 402 Franklin St, Elroy, WI 53929. The Torkelson Funeral Home in Tomah is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be offered at www.torkelsonfuneralhome.com
Wells, Bridget Ann Age 71 of Mauston
2 years
by WRJC WebMaster
in Obituaries
Bridget Ann Wells, 71, of Mauston, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Thursday, May 30, 2024 at the Mayo Clinic in La Crosse, Wisconsin after a courageous fight with metastatic breast cancer.
Bridget Mehne was born August 11, 1952, in Portage, Wisconsin and moved to Mauston with her family. She attended elementary school in Mauston and graduated from Mauston High School in 1970. She met the love of her life, Douglas Wells, on a blind date and they were married for 54 years.
During her career, she served as a soda jerk at Phillips Rexall Pharmacy and as a bank teller serving clients with loan services and retirement accounts at the Bank of Mauston. In 1987, Bridget and Doug bought McKinney’s Home Decorating, Inc. in Mauston, which they proudly owned and operated for 33 years. She had the perfect touch in helping others make their home look and feel just right.
In retirement, Bridget treasured time with her grandchildren and loved to laugh, shop, bake, build crafts, kayak and travel to Kauai, Hawaii. She was also a proud Notre Dame mom and enjoyed cheering on the Green Bay Packers and Wisconsin Badgers. She was baptized and confirmed Methodist as a child and was elated to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation as she fulfilled a lifelong dream of becoming Catholic on May 22, 2024. She left a legacy of unconditional love and laughter that shine through each of her 4 children, 11 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.
Bridget is survived by her husband, Douglas Wells of Mauston; children Lisa (Kurt) Reed of Appleton, Wisconsin, Jennifer (David) Randall of Mauston, Christopher (Sara) Wells of South Bend, Indiana, and Andrea (Mark) Buelow of Wauwatosa, Wisconsin; grandchildren Mackenzie (Nathan) Jack, Carson Reed, Madisyn Reed, Connor Randall, Reagan Randall, Hudson Randall, Ruckson Wells, Remington Wells, Rocklan Wells, Leighton Buelow and Daxton Buelow; and great-grandchildren Finnegan Biebel, Emerson Biebel and Caleb Jack.
She was preceded in death by her parents Margaret “Drea” (nee Underkofler) and Fred Mehne, sister Drea Mary “Deema” McCormick and her parents-in-law Dorothy and Arnold Wells.
The Wells family wishes to thank Dr. Elizabeth Cathcart-Rake and the world-class oncology team at the Mayo Clinic – Rochester, along with ICU intensivists Dr. Hussam Jenad, Dr. Melissa Myers, Dr. John Frey, Dr. Mark Norton and their team, especially nurses Mel and Abram, at the Mayo Clinic – La Crosse. Our family is incredibly grateful for the heartfelt care that each of you gave us. The family would also like to express our gratitude to Fr. Eric Berns of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Sparta for the spiritual impact you made on our family.
Visitation will take place on Sunday, June 9, 2024 from 3:00PM to 6:00PM at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church (401 Mansion St., Mauston, WI) followed by a vigil prayer service. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, June 10, 2024 at 11:00AM at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church (with a second visitation at 10:00AM), with Fr. Eric Berns presiding. A private interment will take place at Evergreen Cemetery, rural Mauston. Memorial donations are preferred to the Bridget Wells Memorial Fund that serves local religious, education and health needs including, but not limited to “Rae of Light,” an organization started by Bridget’s granddaughter, Reagan Randall, that serves children. Donations may be mailed to 226 West State Street, Mauston, WI 53948 care of Douglas Wells.
2 Kendall Residents Arrested Aftery Trying to Steal Copper from Communications Tower
2 years
by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
Vernon County Sheriff Roy Torgerson reports the arrests of Stephen Joseph Nofsinger, age 39, and Joshua Reed Quario, age 34, both of rural Kendall, WI. Nofsinger and Quario were taken into custody Saturday night, June 1, 2024, at approximately 11:30 PM, after being caught attempting to steal copper from a communications tower site, located in rural Westby, WI, in the town of Coon. Nofsinger and Quario both appeared in Vernon County Circuit Court on Monday, June 3 rd
. Nofsinger is currently being held on a $500.00 Cash Bond and is due back in court on June 10th, at 11:30 AM. Quario was released on a $2,000.00 Signature Bond and is due back in court July 3 rd, at 8:30 AM.
Potential charges of Criminal Damage to Property, Trespassing, Attempted Theft, Conspiracy to commit these crimes, and Party To the crimes on both Nofsinger and Quario are being sought through Vernon County District Attorney Angela Palmer-Fisher.
Nofsinger is also expected to be charged with Bail Jumping.
Sheriff Torgerson would like to thank the Westby Police Department for assisting the Sheriff’s Office.
The investigation continues and more arrests could be forthcoming.
If you have any information about this crime, or any other crime, contact Crime Stoppers by telephone at 608-637-TIPS (8477), or submit an online tip at
www.p3tips.com
Royall Loses Sectional Final in Heartbreaking Fashion
2 years
The Royall Panthers came up just short in a bid for state on the baseball diamond. Royall won their first game 9-1 over the De Soto Pirates in the sectional semi-final game. Gunnar Wopat pitched 6 strong innings giving up just 1 unearned run scattering 5 hits walking 1 and striking out 2. Tyrus, Tucker, and Trey Wildes all had a pair of hits in the victory for the Panthers. Jett Bender also had a pair of hits and an RBI for Royall. Royall’s victory earned them into the sectional championship game where they fell in a heartbreaker 2-1 to Eleva-Strum. The game was a pitchers dual between Carter Gunderson of Eleva-Strum and Seth Brandau of Royall. The game was tied 1-1 into the bottom of the 7th when Eleva-Strum won on a walk off hit by Noah Martinson. Royall finishes their season with an 18-5 record. Royall says farewell to seniors Jeremiah Dilley, Gunnar Wopat and Tyrus & Tucker Wildes all who left a big stamp on Royall athletics.
Cavanaugh, Kaitlyn J. Age 21 of Adams
2 years
by WRJC WebMaster
in Obituaries
Kaitlyn J. Cavanaugh, age 21, of Adams, Wisconsin passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 31, 2024.
Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. on Friday, June 7, 2024, at Roseberry’s Funeral Home in Friendship, Wisconsin. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service on Friday at Roseberry’s Funeral Home.
Carter, Christine Age 75 of Lyndon Station
2 years
by WRJC WebMaster
in Obituaries
A funeral service for Christine (Treganza) Carter, age 75 of Lyndon Station, Wisconsin, will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, June 6, 2024, at Conway-Picha Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until the time of service at 1:00 PM. She will be laid to rest following the service at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Lyndon Station.
Chris is survived by her husband Donald, daughter Jody (Derrick) Gwin, and granddaughters Alexis (Jacob) Wofford, and Anestasia Gwin. Also, her brother Jeff Treganza (Christopher Coon) and sister, Lisa Ruskosky (Jason Ruskosky and Chelsea Burns).
The Conway-Picha Funeral Home and Crematory of Lyndon Station, Wisconsin assisted the family with arrangements. For On-Line condolences and information, go to www.pichafuneralhome.com.
Necedah/Dells Kids To Take Rockonsin State Finals Stage at Summerfest
2 years
by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
The 2024 ROCKONSIN State Finals will be conducted on June 28 & June 29 at Summerfest from 12:15pm – 2:45pm each day on the Aurora Pavilion Stage.
Ten statewide garage bands representing Wisconsin high schools and middle schools from Chippewa Falls to Racine and Kewaskum to Madison and in between have been selected, by three music industry judges with 30+ years of experience each, to perform 20 minute showcases at the ROCKONSIN State Finals.
Performance times and band listings are subject to change.
AURORA PAVILION STAGE
June 28
12:15 pm – 12:35pm Extra (Rock)
Mukwonago & Waterford High Schools
12:45pm – 1:05pm No Limit (Rock)
Columbus Middle & High School, Monona Grove High School
1:15pm – 1:35pm Powerhouse (Rock)
Madison Milestone Democratic School, Madison West High School, Madison Community Montessori School, Home School
1:45pm – 2:05pm SACRAMENT (Metal)
Racine Lutheran High School, Muskego High School
2:15pm – 2:35pm The Lightways (Rock)
Germantown Kennedy Middle School, Sussex Hamilton High School, Brookfield East High School, Home School
June 29
12:15pm – 12:35pm Greater Than Human (Metal)
Tony – Flambeau School District
12:45pm – 1:05pm Baker & Boys (Rock) New London High School
1:15pm – 1:35pm The XI Project (Rock)
Kewaskum High School
1:45pm – 2:05pm New Normal (Rock)
Necedah Queen of the Holy Rosary, Wisconsin Dells High School
2:15pm – 2:35pm 30 Minute Difference (Rock)
Chippewa Falls High School
The 2024 winning & runner-up bands will be announced on Saturday June 29 at 8:00pm on Facebook, Instagram & TikTok @rockonsin and on the website www.rockonsin.org.
Each of the 10 bands will perform 20 minute showcases on the Aurora Pavilion Stage and will be evaluated by a different set of three music industry judges, for the State Finals, on expression/creativity/technique, rhythm/vocals, primary beats/blend/time, synergy and a summary of each musician knowing their role and how the band jells as one musical unit. Each band, after their Summerfest performance, will receive a private verbal critique from one of the judges.
“ROCKONSIN State Finals will highlight ten talented 7th – 12th grade Wisconsin garagebands in the spotlight at Summerfest. Join us in cheering on the cool new wave of young hot Badger State bands that will hit the Aurora Pavilion Stage on June 28 & June 29 – next up The World’s Largest Music Festival!” said ROCKONSIN Founder & Producer Dennis Graham.
The 2024 ROCKONSIN winning and runner-up bands will each perform a second prize winning 45 minute showcase gig at The Big Gig on the Aurora Pavilion Stage on July 6th with the runner-up hitting the stage at 12:45pm followed by the winning band at 2:00pm.
The winner and runner-up each win a professional recording session at Madison’s Blast House Studios (Winner: 12 hours; Runner-up: 8 hours). Each of the 10 State Finalist bands receive two (2) Shure microphones (one vocal and one instrument with cords). The winning band will also receive a Shure wireless vocal microphone system.
In addition, one ROCKONSIN State Finalist band will perform a one hour showcase set on August 9th at the Waukesha Rotary BluesFest at Naga-Waukee Park in Delafield.
ROCKONSIN, which is brought to you by the Nicholas Family Foundation, is also made possible with the generous support of these statewide sponsors that have a passion for providing opportunities to recognize and showcase the talents of these young bands: MAMA (Madison Area Music Association),Tilt Media, Shure, and Summerfest. This program is produced by Dennis Graham Associates that founded, in 2005, this statewide competition for 7th – 12th grade Wisconsin students which is still the only alternative statewide music competition of its kind in the nation.
For more information on ROCKONSIN including up to date news, to run off a State Finals poster and more, go to www.ROCKONSIN.org and follow on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok @rockonsin.
One person was seriously injured after a motorcycle vs. SUV crash on May 29, 2024
2 years
by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
On Thursday, May 29, 2024, at around 4:15 PM, The Monroe County 911 Communications Center received a 911 call regarding a motorcycle vs SUV crash at the intersection of Ironwood Rd and County Highway A in the Tomah Township. Both vehicles sustained severe damage, which caused the eastbound lane of County Highway A to be closed for approximately forty-five minutes for emergency personnel to investigate and safely land Gundersen Air.
The initial investigation revealed that the SUV driver was stopped on Ironwood Road and proceeded into the intersection to cross County Highway A. The SUV driver looked but did not see the motorcycle traveling East on County Highway A. The motorcycle impacted the SUV on the passenger side, causing both vehicles to become disabled.
The driver of the SUV called 911 and rendered aid to the motorcycle operator. The motorcycle operator sustained severe injuries in the crash and was airlifted from the scene by Gundersen Air to a local La Crosse, WI, hospital.
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the crash.
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office was assisted at the scene by the Monroe County 911 Communications Center, Oakdale Fire, Tomah Ambulance, Tomah Area Medical Responders, Tomah Rescue Techs, Gundersen Air, Wisconsin State Patrol, Larkins Towing, and Grangers Towing.
