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Officer Involved Shooting in Adams County
2 years
by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved shooting in the Town of Big Flats Wis. that occurred on the afternoon of Saturday, June 29, 2024.
At approximately 3:01 p.m., Adams County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a call for a driver under the influence of narcotics and armed with firearms. Deputies searched for and located the reported vehicle about an hour later and initiated several short pursuits. During a pursuit, the subject fired a weapon at law enforcement, at which point law enforcement returned fire. The subject was injured as a result of the incident and received medical attention while on scene. The subject was transported to a hospital for critical injuries. No other individuals were injured during this incident.
Involved law enforcement are on administrative assignment, per agency policy.
DCI is leading this investigation and are assisted by the Wisconsin State Patrol, Town of Rome Police Department, Wisconsin State Crime Lab and a DCI Crime Response Specialist. All involved law enforcement are fully cooperating with DCI during this investigation.
DCI is continuing to review evidence and determine the facts of this incident and will turn over investigative reports to the Adams County District Attorney when the investigation concludes.
2 Found Deceased in Adams County
2 years
by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
On Thursday June 27, 2024 at 8:19 AM the Adams County Sheriff’s Office received a call advising that the caller had not been able to contact Sharon K. Miller, age 62 of Friendship for three days. The reporting person advised she went to Sharon’s home located in the Adams County Town of Strongs Prairie that Sharon and Sharon’s son, Jami L. Lumby, age 37, were not there. Deputies arrived and checked the property and did not locate either person. Deputies identified recent ground disturbance consistent with digging or the burying of something on the property. A search warrant to further search the property was obtained.
The Adams County Sheriff’s Office remains committed to this investigation, and have dedicated every available resource to this investigation.
We are now able to confirm that the adult body that was discovered on June 27, 2024 is that of Sharon K. Miller, known by family and friends as Sharon Miller-Robinson. Investigators also located the body of Jami L. Lumby at their residence. The manner of their deaths are pending autopsy, but are both being investigated as suspicious deaths.
Staff from the Adams County Sheriff’s Office and Special Agents from the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation continue to collect and analyze evidence, and are conducting interviews. DOJ Crime Response Specialists are assisting family members in this investigation.
We are again asking for the public’s assistance if anyone has had any recent contact with Sharon or Jami to contact the Adams County Sheriff’s Office.
No further information will be made available for release at this time. Additional information will be made available as we are able to do so as the investigation continues to progress.
Registration is currently underway for July & August volleyball camps in Reedsburg this summer.
2 years
by WRJC WebMaster
in Sports
RAYV Volleyball Camp – Tuesday, July 23 & Wednesday, July 24 at Prairie Ridge Intermediate School. Times for camp will vary depending on grade level. Grades 9-12 will meet from 8:30-10:30, grades 6-8 from 11:00-1:00, and grades 3-5 from 1:30-3:30. Forms can be found on the RAYV website.
High School Camp – Monday, August 5 – Thursday, August 8 at Prairie Ridge Intermediate School from 8:30-11:30 for grades 9-12. Forms have been distributed, but are also available on the RAHS volleyball website. Registration is due Friday, July 12th.
Mauston’s Massey Plays in All-Star Basketball Game
2 years
Mauston’s Brock Massey wrapped up his prep basketball career Thursday afternoon by playing in the Division 3 WBCA Basketball All-Star Game. Brock did not score in the game but dished out some dazzling assists. His team fell to the black team 144-114. Carson Armstrong of Wautoma had 12points while Joseph Ascher from Wautoma scored 5points. The high scorer for the black team was Dominican High Schools Jaiden Martin with 28points. G-E-T’s Cody Schmitz led the white team with 16points.
Reedsburg Area Medical Center once again recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare 2024!
2 years
by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
Reedsburg Area Medical Center has been selected by Modern Healthcare as one of the 2024 Best Places to Work in Healthcare for the 4th time, having previously received this prestigious honor in 2020, 2022 and 2023! Modern Healthcare will publish a special supplement featuring the ranked list of all the winners October 14 after the awards celebration on Thursday, October 10.
“What an incredible honor it is to receive this coveted recognition for the 4th time,” says RAMC President/CEO Bob Van Meeteren. “It is also an honor to work side by side with the best team members in the industry. We are the best because our team is comprised of the best of the best. I truly believe that being a boldly independent organization, where decisions are made right here at home, helps us to not only attract but also retain the best workforce around. I thank each and every one of our team members for contributing to the culture that makes RAMC consistently one of the Best Places to Work.”
RAMC Director of Human Resources Ryan Bohen agrees. “Reedsburg Area Medical Center is known for having wonderful benefits which is incredibly important but also, our team is family. We support each other, we strive to go beyond the expected in everything we do to be the best of the best and we are active ambassadors of not only our organization but the wonderful communities we serve.”
“With all the economic uncertainty, staffing challenges and folks wanting more flexible work set ups, every company has to get clever about how they attract and hold onto talent,” notes Dan Peres, President of Modern Healthcare. “The winners of the 2024 Best Places to Work awards really get it. They show us how vital it is to understand what employees want and need right now. With healthcare shifting so much, finding the right people is a top priority, and the winners know that keeping their team happy is the key to business success.”
This award program identifies and recognizes outstanding employers in the healthcare industry nationwide. Modern Healthcare partners with Workforce Research Group on the assessment process, which includes an extensive employee survey.
RAMC is pleased to enjoy this honor once again and will share the news of the ranking when it is learned on October 10!
Juneau County Sheriff Sales
2 years
by WRJC WebMaster
in Legals
Allen, Robert Harry Age 96 of Mauston
2 years
by WRJC WebMaster
in Obituaries
Robert Harry Allen, 96, of Mauston, Wisconsin passed away at Springbrook Village, La Crescent, Minnesota on Friday, June 21, 2024. He was born on September 30, 1927 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Alma (Severson) and Harry Allen and soon moved back to their home town of Mauston, Wisconsin.
In August of 1946 he enlisted in the Army with several friends because he heard he could receive up to 30 months of schooling if he served for 18 months. After basic training at Fort McClellan, Alabama he was sent to Korea and assigned to the 76th Signal Battalion where he was then sent to school for electronic training. He then began his assignment setting up teletype communication and long-distance telephone equipment. He left Korea in January of 1948 and that fall enrolled in DeVry Technical School in Chicago to become an electronic engineer. He worked for a short time in La Crosse, Wisconsin at WLCX Radio but was anxious to get back to Chicago because during the summer he had met a wonderful girl named Betty Haglund from Chicago visiting Woodside Ranch in Mauston on vacation with a friend. Fortunately, he was called there to repair their juke box. He and Betty Lou were married on August 18, 1951 at Gethsemane Lutheran Church in Chicago. They returned to Mauston in 1952 to be near family before the birth of their first son, Bobby, who was born on his father’s 25th birthday. He said it was the best birthday gift he had ever received. He worked at Badger Ordnance and in 1954 opened Allen’s TV Clinic and operated the business until he retired in 1973 at the age of 45.
Robert is survived by son, Robert (Laurel) of La Crescent, Minnesota; grandchildren Ryan (Elizabeth) and Kyle (Victoria) Allen of Onalaska, Wisconsin and Olivia (Sean) Bowes of Tampa, Florida; great grandchildren Jedrick and Sophia Prairie; Prometheus, Henry, Ruby and Lorelai Allen and River Lily Bowes; nephew Alan (Karen) Haglund of Rockwood, Tennessee, Ed (RJ) Rogers of Mauston, Wisconsin, Jody (Sandy) Rogers of San Antonio, Texas and niece and goddaughter Judy (Jim) Droster of Mauston, Wisconsin. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Betty, his sister and brother-in-law Betty and Ed Rogers of Mauston, Wisconsin and his son, Michael, of Tampa, Florida.
The family would like to thank Springbrook Village of La Crescent and Moments Hospice for their kind and loving care. Funeral arrangements will be scheduled in September. Memorials may be directed to Bethany Lutheran Church, Mauston, Wisconsin
Tsai, Liara Kaylee Age 35 Formerly of Mauston
2 years
by WRJC WebMaster
in Obituaries
Liara Kaylee Tsai (born Thomas Omar Stavlo) formerly of Mauston, WI was tragically taken too soon on the evening of June 21 while residing in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Liara was born on November 27, 1988 in Pratt, Kansas to parents Omar and Linda. She graduated from Mauston high school in 2006. She then served in the United States Air Force, being stationed at Davis – Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson, Arizona. She continued her studies with Carleton University, specializing in crisis in conflict mediation.
Liara found her ultimate calling in being able to express her amazing talents and humanity through her love of music as a DJ on the techno scene with FemmeDecks. Liara‘s talent awarded her many opportunities to play venues around the country, gaining her notoriety and popularity. Liara also created that forum to use as an open door to help others struggling. Through her kindness, love, and values many have benefited.
Liara‘s light will be deeply missed by her beloved dog Ein, her brother Eric (Melissa), sister Kari (Steve), sister Kristen (Brian), nephews Zachary, Hayden, Hunter, and a community of countless friends she called family. She is proceeded in death by her father Omar, mother Linda, her paternal grandparents Richard and Helen Stavlo, her maternal grandparents Virgil and Margie Scott, and her nephew TJ.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks donations be made in care of Roseberry’s Funeral Home in Friendship, Wisconsin for Liara’s care and funeral expenses.
A celebration of Liara‘s beautiful life will be announced at a later date.
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences.
Mahoney, JoAnn Loretta Age 75 of Friendship
2 years
by WRJC WebMaster
in Obituaries
JoAnn Loretta Mahoney, age 75, of Friendship, Wisconsin passed away Sunday, June 23, 2024, at her home.
A memorial gathering will be from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 30, 2024, at Roseberry’s Funeral Home in Friendship, Wisconsin.
A Celebration of Life will follow at Buskie’s Big Horn in Big Flats. Music, Food, Drinks and Games plus shenanigans.
JoAnn was born August 29, 1948, to Larry and Bernice (Mueller) Herbst. She was a graduate of Adams-Friendship High School. JoAnn was married to Garry Van Tassel (1967 – 1971), Fredrick Schoff (1977-1988), and Peter Mahoney (1992-2010 passed away).
JoAnn worked at Flambeau Plastics and was a skilled Yo-Yo maker, then she went to work at Castle Rock Container where she retired from. She then went to work with her daughter for Consolidated Management, being a cook at the Adams Jail for 17 years. After that she joined her daughter’s adventure creating and building Becky’s Sugar Shack Bakery/Restaurant where she was the cornerstone and backbone of the place. She kept everyone on their toes and could work circles around anyone. Her work ethic and determination were to be admired.
She had a quick comeback for everything and if you knew her well you were lucky to get the finger! And that was a compliment. JoAnn played softball in her early years and was an avid bowler. She enjoyed the game of golf and being outside on the course. One of her other favorite past times was being with her friends shaking dice and taking their quarters… Her best times were trying her luck at the casino and then being paid out in hand, it was the lucky horseshoe.
PrettyGirl was her beloved dog that she loved to hang out with. She was her undying companion and snuggle buddy, movie watcher and ball chaser.
JoAnn loved watching her family grow. She had 2 Grown Brats, 7 Grandkids, and 9 Great Grandkids. Watching and seeing her grandkids and great grandkids play and smile was an extra pleasure for her.
JoAnn was preceded in death by her son: Todd Van Tassel, brothers: Mike Herbst and Lawrence Herbst, husband: Peter Mahoney, Mother: Bernice Herbst, and Father: Larry Herbst.
Survivors include her daughter: Rebecca Kirsenlohr (Rusty) granddaughter: Jessica (Pete) Landon( Riley, Jadyn, Logan) granddaughter: Ashlyn (Dawson) Kreger (Haiden, Desi, Korbin) Grandson: Dustin(Amanda) Kirsenlohr (Madison, Easton) granddaughter: Brittney(James) Schrader (& Animals) son: Nick (Angie) Schoff (Hunter, Alysa Jo, and Kaiden) sister: Betty D’Eon (Shawn, Kevin, Elizabeth) sister: Patricia (Curt) Lund (LuLu & Eric), brother Patrick Herbst (Gaye, Matt, Alana, Ariel, Nate, Courtney, Landon, Malory, Natalie) sister: Donna (John) Balaine (Josh & Ryan) and brother: James Herbst (Christine & Pretty Girl)
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.
Brown, Jean Paulette Age 88 of Sparta
2 years
by WRJC WebMaster
in Obituaries
Jean Paulette (Zenke) Brown, 88, of Sparta, WI, passed away at Mulder Healthcare Facility in West Salem, WI, June 23, 2024.
Funeral Services will be held Thursday, June 27, 2024, 11:00 a.m. at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Sparta, WI. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Family and friends are invited for visitation Wednesday, June 26, 2024, from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at the Torkelson Funeral Home, 1132 Angelo Rd. Sparta, WI. Visitation will also be held Friday, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at the church.
The Torkelson Funeral Home of Sparta, WI, is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be offered at www.torkelsonfuneralhome.com.
