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HILLSBORO MAN CHARGED IN FEBRUARY 2025RURAL VIROQUA CRASH THAT RESULTED IN SERIOUS INJURIES
7 months
by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
Vernon County Sheriff Roy Torgerson reports that criminal charges have been ?led as the result of an ongoing investigation into an early to mid-February 2025 two- vehicle crash in rural Viroqua that resulted in very serious injuries. On behalf of the People of the State of Wisconsin, Vernon County District Attorney Angela Palmer-Fisher ?led four criminal charges, all felonies, with the Office of Vernon County Clerk of Circuit Court Sheila Olson on July 11, 2025.
Robert Joseph Brand, age 22, (21 at the time of the incident) of Hillsboro, Wisconsin is charged with First Degree Reckless Injury, Reckless Driving Causing Great Bodily Harm and two counts of Second Degree Recklessly Endangering Safety.
A charge is merely an accusation. The defendant is presumed innocent unless, and until,
proven guilty. Brand made his ?rst appearance in Vernon County Circuit Court on August 5th. He is due
back in court on September 2 nd at 9:00 AM.
I would like to thank the injured victim in this case for their patience and understanding
throughout this investigation that is taking a great amount of time. All ?rst responders are
to be commended for successfully affecting the extensive rescue and ?awless transfer to
our dedicated medical staff. I would also like to thank the community for your countless
prayers. The investigation continues. If you have any information about these crimes or any other
crimes, call Crime Stoppers at 608–637–TIPS (8477) or submit information online at
www.p3tips.com
Juneau County Arrest Report 8-13-25
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2025 HS Football Previews – Adams-Friendship Green Devils
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2025 Adams-Friendship Green Devils
2024 Record: 2-7 (1-6 South Central Conference)
Head Coach: Nick Stormoen
Mike’s 2025 Projected Record 1-8 (0-7 South Central Conference)
Players to Watch: QB/DB Cody Hendricksen RB/LB Cody Ratz WR/DB Miles Nawrot WR/DB Dawson Skelton
Team Preview: After winning the South Central Conference in 2023 its been downhill for the Green Devils finishing just 1-6 in the conference last year and they lose a bunch of regulars from last year’s team due to graduation. Cody Hendricksen (37-88-7-707 6tds) is back at quarterback he is also their leading returning rusher with 379yards and 5touchdowns. Hendricksen doesn’t have many returning players joining him. Cody Ratz (16-66 0tds) is a big strong kid who has a chance to lead the ground attack this year. Miles Nawrot (4-47 0tds receiving) will have to have a bigger role in the passing game. Dawson Skelton is back on defense after notching 1 interception last year. On paper the Green Devils should struggle this season but we all know games aren’t played on paper and sometimes players come out of nowhere at the high school level.
Key to Success: Player development. The Green Devils will need players to develop quickly and take bigger roles on both sides of the ball. Cody Ratz is a kid I would keep an eye on. He could come out of nowhere to be an impact offensive player for Adams-Friendship
Game to watch: Week 5 Friday September 19th Home vs Mauston
This is a good rivalry game and a game both teams will want to win and maybe need to win in a big way!
Adams-Friendship Games on WRJC Radio: Week 5 Friday September 19th home vs Mauston (SmashCountry92.9FM WRJC.com)
Next Preview: Ithaca Bulldogs
Thanks to Wissports.net for statistics and player information.
Juneau County Arrest Report 8-12
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2025 HS Football Preview – Wisconsin Dells Chiefs
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2025 Wisconsin Dells Chiefs
2024 Record: 7-3 (6-1 South Central Conference)
Head Coach: Michael Janke
Mike’s 2025 Projected Record 6-3 (5-2 South Central Conference)
Players to Watch: QB/LB Lex Rettinger RB/DB Kashton Stoddard DL Hendrix Dawson TE/LB Jax Gall
Team Preview: The Dells returns a strong quarterback in Lex Rettinger (72-131-8-1179 9tds) however outside of Rettinger they have a lot of shoes to fill from last season. All everything running back Sam Erland graduated and Kashton Stoddard (19-163 3tds) will attempt to help fill that spot. Rettingers top 3 receivers are also gone from last year’s team. Lex will have his brother Bear as a tall target to throw to and a couple of good athletes in Nolan Schmitz and Carter Syverson. There is also a lot of players to replace on the defensive side of the ball but Hendrix Dawson is a big defensive linemen who had 54tackles and a pair of fumbler recoveries last season will try to lead the defense. I don’t think the Dells will be as strong as last year but they still have a chance to be good within the SCC and make a post season push.
Key to Success: Filling shoes. They say tradition never graduates but key players have for the Dells. They will need players like Nolan Schmitz, Kashton Stoddard, Jax Gall to have a bigger impact on this years team if they want to continue their success from last season.
Game to watch: Week 1 Thursday August 21st at Portage
It’s a week 1 Thursday game with two former South Central Conference opponents and a battle with former Necedah head coach Chris Rice’s warriors. Portage crushed the Dells last year and the Chiefs are set on some revenge.
Wisconsin Dells Games on WRJC Radio: Week 7 Friday October 3rd home vs Mauston (SmashCountry92.9FM WRJC.com)
Next Preview: Adams-Friendship Green Devils
Thanks to Wissports.net for statistics and player information.
Campfire Kevin to entertain at Terrace Heights Retirement Community
7 months
by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
On Tuesday, August 19 at 2 pm, Campfire Kevin will be performing at Terrace Heights Retirement Community in Mauston. Kevin entertains his audience by playing those well-known campfire tunes that have been loved for years. He sings, he plays guitar, and he takes requests!
The event is free and open to the public; however, space is limited. If you would like to attend the August 19 performance, call 608-847-2377 to reserve your spot today. Also ask about a facility tour; apartments are now available.
To see more events like this, check out the upcoming events page at milebluff.com.
Beres, Edith A. Age 93 of Union Center
7 months
by WRJC WebMaster
in Obituaries
Edith A. (Shaw) Beres, age 93 years, of Union Center, Wisconsin, passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2025 at Bethel Oakes in Viroqua, Wisconsin.
She was born on July 28, 1932, the daughter of Wilbur and Florence Shaw of Mauston, Wisconsin, where she was raised. She came from a musical family. She was in the school band, a baton twirler, played drums, piano and learned to tap dance.
After graduating from Mauston High School in 1952, she worked at Schultz’s dime store in Elroy and later was employed in the home of Ronald and Barbara Brunner for a number of years. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, going out to eat, dancing, playing cards, dominoes, swimming and taking long drives in the country. She even took a trip with a girlfriend to Hawaii.
Edith married the love of her life, Floyd Beres on June 29, 1992 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Elroy, Wisconsin. They lived in Millards Prairie and later in Union Center, Wisconsin.
She was an active member of St. Patrick’s, St. Theresa’s and St. Jerome’s Catholic Churches. She belonged to the choir, Altar Society and sang for weddings and funerals. She was President of the Mauston Deanery, 2 years for Elroy and 2 years for Wonewoc.
Edie was a long-time member of Millard’s Prairie Home Makers and enjoyed sewing and crafts. She was well known for her contagious giggle, her kind and generous nature. The most special events in her life were trips with Floyd to Rome, Italy, Alaska and Germany and celebrating her birthdays, which were a party all week long.
Edith was a devoted wife, wonderful cook, loved to garden and paint with water colors.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd; her parents; brothers, Richard and John Shaw and brother-in-law, Clarence Beres. Survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Jerome’s Catholic Church in Wonewoc, with Father Don Bauer officiating. Interment will be in the St. Theresa’s Catholic Cemetery in Union Center. A time of visitation will be at the Picha Funeral Home in Wonewoc on Friday, August 15, 2025 starting at 5:00 p.m., with a KC Rosary held at 6:00 p.m.
The Picha Funeral Home in Wonewoc is assisting, for online information go to www.pichafuneralhomes.com
August 12 – City of Mauston Meetings
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2025 HS Football Previews – Mauston Golden Eagles
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2025 Mauston Golden Eagles
2024 Record: 2-7 (2-5 South Central Conference)
Head Coach: Nick Whalen (1st year 0-0 Record)
Mike’s 2025 Projected Record 3-6 (3-4 South Central Conference)
Players to Watch: RB/LB Tyler Hartje RB/LB Eli Rader TE/LB Brian Kastner QB/LB Masyn Bires OL/LB Austin Hunter
Team Preview: It appears to be a new era for Mauston football. 3-4 year players and leaders like Hayden Gyllin and Tyler Link have graduated and Coach Dustin Vickerman left for the Northwoods. Nick Whalen steps in as the new head football coach. Whalen has plenty of experience including stops at Western Kentucky and Drake among others as an assistant coach. Eli Rader (22-127 0tds) brings the power in the backfield while Tyler Hartje (30-229 0tds) should bring the speed in the backfield hopefully making life easier for whoever replaces Tyler Link at Quarterback. Masyn Bires might get the first crack at quarterback. Bires is an athlete who might use his feet as much as his arm. Brian Kastner (47tackles) is a big strong kid who could be a leader on the defensive side. Austin Hunter is a physical kid who should be solid in the interior on both sides of the ball. Mauston is young and not a whole lot is known about this year’s team, Mauston could come out of nowhere this season to be a surprise team.
Key to Success: Leadership! Perhaps Gyllins and Links biggest asset to last year’s team was their leadership as much as their football talents, with both of them gone who will fill that role? Coach Whalen will look for players like Brian Kastner and Eli Rader to fill that role and lead this Mauston team. Mauston has a tough non-conference schedule and if they get down early players will have to step up to right the ship.
Game to watch: Week 7 Friday October 3rd at Wisconsin Dells
It’s one of the best rivalries in the South Central Conference. The Dells is a beatable opponent this year and Mauston will try to knock them off for the 2nd time in 3 years.
Mauston Golden Eagle games on WRJC Radio: All of them Weeks 1-9 with Jack Hammer (SmashCountry92.9FM WRJC.com)
Next Preview: Wisconsin Dells
Thanks to Wissports.net for statistics and player information.
