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Lueth, Cheryl Lee Age 78 of Columbus

Cheryl Lee Lueth, age 78, of Columbus, Wisconsin passed away Tuesday August 19, 2025 in Columbus, following a long battle with Parkinson’s.

 

Cheryl was born March 9, 1947 in Madison, Wisconsin to Donald and Fern (Rakow) Lumsten. She married her high school sweetheart, Terry C. Lueth in 1967.

Cheryl dedicated her life to helping others, she acquired her masters degree in nursing. She worked at various local hospitals for almost 50 years, her roles transitioned from working in the emergency room to nursing supervisor. Upon retirement her and Terry moved from Columbus to their home in White Creek.

Cheryl enjoyed traveling with her friends and family. She especially enjoyed her cross country trips with her husband Terry on his motorcycle. She was skilled in quilting and made many beautiful quilts for friends and family over the years. She loved to bake pies and cookies. Cheryl was also easily persuaded to head to the casino with her friends and family.

Memorials may be directed to Hillside Hospice and Home Care or to the family.

Cheryl was preceded in death by her parents Donald and Fern, her husband Terry and Daughter In Law Deborah McIntyre.

Survivors include her son David of Fall River, daughter Cathy (Ross) Firary of Columbus, granddaughter April Lueth (Jason Jansma) of Fall River, along with many other relatives and friends.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to Sue Schulze and Christine Othmer for all their help with Cheryl’s care in the past few years. Also a special thanks to Hillside Hospice Care especially Brenda, Jessica, Shelly and Cindy for all their compassionate care they gave to Cheryl.

Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family.  Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences.

Juneau County Arrest Report 8-25-25

2025 HS Football Previews – Royall Panthers

Royall Panthers

2024 Record: 5-5 (4-3 Scenic Bluffs Conference)

Head Coach: Josh Board (2nd Year 5-5 Record)

Mike’s 2025 Projected Record 5-4 (4-3 Scenic Bluffs Conference)

Players to Watch: RB/LB Jett Bender RB/LB Jason Johnson QB/DB Braxton Board OL/DL Kolten Morrisette OL/DE Lucas Peterson OL/DL Trenton Frye OL/LB Dylan Velazquez  

 

Team Preview: Jackson Bender will be tough to replace for the Royall Panthers but they return his younger brother Jett Bender (83-372 5tds) from last year and hope he can fill his brothers’ shoes. Jason Johnson (44-221 1td) is also back in the Royall backfield.  Braxton Board (1-1-0-3 0tds) will take over the reins at quarterback. Board is a strong athlete.  Royall has one of the strongest offensive lines they’ve had in a while although they need to replace offensive linemen of the year Karter Olson. Kolten Morrisette, Lucas Peterson, and Dylan Velazquez all return to the offensive line.  Defensively Jett Bender, and Lucas Peterson will attempt to lead the defense. Royall had an undefeated middle school team last year and the freshman class could make an instant impact including WR Bently Rozek who is about at 6-3 frosh.  Royall’s biggest strength might be its coaching.  Josh Board is the head coach but welcomes plenty of experience to his staff that boasts former football head coaches Kole Huth and Roland Lehman who comes over from Mauston.  Royall should be in the mix this year in the Scenic Bluffs Conference. It will depend on how they replace Jackson Bender, Carter Uppena, and Karter Olson.                   

 

 Key to Success: Being tough.  Royall has some ability and some big strong looking kids but they have to play tough to open up holes for the running game. Royall will also need some young kids to mature fast.             

 

  Game to watch:  Week 5 Friday September 19th home vs Hillsboro

 

This game was a classic last year as Royall blew a late lead on Hillsboro’s homecoming night.  Royall might need to win this game to have a shot at the conference championship and to make a playoff spot.

 

Royall Panther games on WRJC Radio: Week 1 Friday August 22nd vs Clear Lake at Durand Week 3 Friday September 5th at New Lisbon Week 4 Friday September 12th at Brookwood Week 5 Friday September 19th home vs Hillsboro Week 7 Saturday October 4th at Ithaca and Week 9 Friday October 17th home vs Cashton    

 

 

Next Preview:  Let the games begin         

 

 

 Thanks to Wissports.net for statistics and player information.

Juneau Count Arrest Report 8-22

Juneau County Arrest Report 8-21-25

Incidental Take Notice For Sauk County

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of a rare lizard and terrestrial, which may result from the Winnebago Heights Development in Sauk County.  

Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss of individual endangered or threatened animals or plants that does not put the species’ overall population at risk.

The Ho-Chunk Nation proposes to develop multiple parcels for home construction.  Temporary work areas will be established within the parcels or along roadways. Current land cover is generally unmanaged herbaceous vegetation.

The presence of the state endangered slender glass lizard is confirmed in the vicinity of the project site. DNR staff determined that the proposed project may result in the incidental taking of some lizards.

The DNR concludes that the proposed project is not likely to appreciably reduce the likelihood of the survival or recovery of the species within the state, the whole plant-animal community of which it is a part of or the habitat that is critical to its existence.

Conservation measures to minimize the adverse effect on the endangered species will be incorporated into the proposed Incidental Take Permit. Copies of the jeopardy assessment and background information on the slender glass lizard are available by visiting the DNR Incidental Take Public Notices webpage or upon request from DNR Conservation Biologist Rori Paloski at Rori.Paloski@wisconsin.gov or 608-516-3742.

The public is encouraged to submit written comments regarding project-related impacts to the slender glass lizard by Sept. 2, 2025 to:

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
c/o Rori Paloski, DNR Conservation Biologist
101 S. Webster St.
Madison, WI 53707
Rori.Paloski@wisconsin.gov or 608-516-3742

Van Orden Challenger Rebecca Cooke Endorsed By End Citizens United 

  

 This week, End Citizens United (ECU), a leading anti-corruption organization, endorsed Rebecca Cooke for Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District. 

“Washington has abandoned the working families and family farms I grew up on and continues to prioritize the rich and powerful with tax breaks and special favors,” Rebecca Cooke said. “My campaign doesn’t take corporate PAC money because I can’t be bought by the special interests. We need a new generation of leadership to stop the corruption and make government accountable to the people it’s supposed to serve. I’m honored to be endorsed by End Citizens United and look forward to putting the people of Western Wisconsin first.”

“As a small business owner and someone who was raised on a dairy farm, Rebecca Cooke understands the challenges working families in Wisconsin face,” said End Citizens United President Tiffany Muller. “She knows Washington has turned its back on working families, and she’ll fight to end the corruption that puts corporations and special interests ahead of everyday people. We’re proud to endorse Rebecca, and we look forward to helping her win.”

For 10 Years, End Citizens United (ECU) has been dedicated to combating the two biggest challenges facing our democracy: the corrosive impact of Big Money in politics and attempts to block access to the ballot box. Since its founding in 2015, ECU has had over 1.4 million donors with an average donation of just $14. The group has more than four million members nationwide and is one of the nation’s leading anti-corruption organizations.

Rebecca is endorsed by U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders, 15 Members of Congress, State Senator Brad Pfaff, International Union of Painters and Allied Trades District Councils 7 & 82, the Sheet Metal, Air, Rail, and Transportation (SMART) Unions, UFCW Local 1437, the Blue Dog Coalition, the New Dem Action Fund, Elect Democratic Women, EMILY’s List and the National Coalition to Protect Social Security and Medicare PAC. She’s also garnered the support of a broad coalition of farmers, small business owners, educators and healthcare workers across western Wisconsin. View the full list of endorsers here

2025 HS Football Previews – Necedah Cardinals

Necedah Cardinals

2024 Record: 0-9 (0-7 Scenic Bluffs Conference)

Head Coach: Sebastian Smith (1st Year 0-0 Record)

Mike’s 2025 Projected Record 0-9 (0-7 Scenic Bluffs Conference)

Players to Watch: Phillip Heintz Eli Horak Brady Cross Jaren Hansen Nevada Faulkner

 

Team Preview: The Necedah Cardinals have not won a game since 2021 and are trying to change that under first year head coach Sebastian Smith. Jaren Hansen is a big strong kid who can drag defenders for a couple yards in the running game.  Phillip Heintz, Brad Cross, and Eli Horak are some strong athletes that should help Necedah. I think Necedah will continue to struggle this season but hopefully things are brighter on the horizon.         

 

 Key to Success: Growing the youth program.  I will always say the key to having a successful High School program is to have a strong youth program.  I think coach Smith needs to really help at the youth level and get young kids excited to play Necedah Cardinals Football.          

 

  Game to watch:  Week 7 Friday October 3rd New Lisbon (Home)  

 

This should be a good game and Necedah’s best chance to win a game possibly. 

 

Necedah Cardinal games on WRJC Radio: Week 7 Friday October 3rd Home vs New Lisbon  

 

Next Preview:  New Lisbon Rockets       

 

 Thanks to Wissports.net for statistics and player information.

Juneau County Arrest Report 8-20-25

Tomah Man arrested following disturbance, pursuit

On August 17th, 2025 shortly after 7:00pm, Monroe County Sheriff’s Officer Deputies were dispatched to a residence on County Highway M in Tunnel City for a disturbance.  When the first deputy arrived, he was directed towards the bathroom of the residence where Joseph Posorske Jr, 37 was found to have taken an infant child into his arms and was fighting with a female subject in the bathroom.  The deputy assisted in getting the child from Posorske, and while doing so was struck several times. Once Posorske lost his grip on the child he continued to fight with the deputy before fleeing on foot to a vehicle.   The deputy, who had sustained multiple injuries, continued to pursue Posorske, however Posorske was able to drive off, almost running the deputy over, before fleeing the scene.

The deputy, the child, the child’s mother, and the child’s grandmother were all treated for injuries and released.  

Law enforcement began a search for Posorske and the vehicle that he fled in.  At around 9:30pm a deputy located the vehicle north of Tomah near US Hwy 12.   The vehicle fled and the deputy pursued the vehicle while law enforcement from Tomah PD were able to deploy spike strips.   The vehicle stopped a short distance later and Posorske fled on foot.   Law Enforcement, including K9 Rebel chased Posorske into a marsh area where he was apprehended. 

The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by Tomah Police, Wisconsin State Patrol, and Tomah Ambulance.

Posorske was booked into the Monroe County Jail for 2nd-Degree Recklessly Endangering Safety, multiple counts of Battery, including Battery to Law Enforcement and Domestic Battery, Child Abuse- Recklessly Causing Harm, Disorderly Conduct, False Imprisonment, Strangulation, Flee/ Eluding an Office, Resisting an Office, and a Probation Hold.

Posorske  is expected to appear in Monroe County Circuit Court on Aug 19, 2025 at 1 p.m. for a bond hearing.  Bond Hearings can be viewed online by following the link on the Monroe County Clerk of Courts

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