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Local Prep scores from Tuesday 4/1
12 months
by WRJC WebMaster
in Sports
Hillsboro 19 Mauston 4
Tomah 11 Baraboo 2
Viroqua 15 Royall 3
Baseball
Port Edwards 14 New Lisbon 1
Tomah 13 Black River Falls 2
Adams-Friendship 11 Wisconsin Rapids Assumption 6
Big First Inning Lifts Hillsboro Softball By Mauston
12 months
The Hillsboro Tigers used a 14 run first inning to breeze by Mauston 19-4 in 3 innings on a frigid Tuesday evening. The 14 run inning included a 2 run homerun to straight away centerfield off the bat of Tiger Senior Kiana Liska. Carmen Erickson went 2×2 with a pair of RBI’s while Gracey Herritz and Tarren Barreau each notched their first varsity hit for Hillsboro. Michelle Hora added a triple at the plate and picked up the victory inside the circle. Hillsboro improves to 1-1 on their season. Riley Bluhm went 1×1 with an RBI for the Golden Eagles who also got a hit from Rylea Mehne. Mauston drops to 0-2 on their season.
Mauston Searching for New Football Coach
12 months
Mauston football is in search of a new coach. Dustin Vickerman is out after accepting a job at Saint Croix falls according to wissports.net. Vickerman was just 11-19 at Mauston but led them to the playoffs in 2 of his 3 years.
Wonewoc-Center Wins Softball Opener vs Mauston
12 months
The Wonewoc-Center Wolves Softball team defeated Mauston 17-7 Monday night to win their season opener. Callissa Keller had a big night going 2×3 4RBIs including a triple. Mattison Preuss added an RBI double for the Wolves in the victory. Brooklyn Bolton picked up the victory inside the circle for the Wolves striking out 9batters in 5 innings of work. Khloi Miles went 1×2 with a double and an RBI for Mauston. Wonewoc-Center improves to 1-0 and Mauston falls to 0-1.
Rich Baumann to entertain at Terrace Heights Retirement Community
12 months
by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
Plan to join the tenants of Terrace Heights Retirement Community in Mauston in welcoming back singer and songwriter Rich Baumann on Tuesday, April 8 at 3 pm. His wonderful songs and beautiful piano playing are sure to please the audience.
This event is free and open to the public. However, seating is limited, so call 608-847-2377 to reserve your spot today.
To see more events like this, check out the upcoming events page at milebluff.com.
Local Softball scores from Over the Weekend
12 months
by WRJC WebMaster
in Sports
Riverdale 6 Royall 3
Viroqua 9 Hillsboro 8 (Michelyn Hansen 3×5 HR -2B short of cycle)
Wautoma 16 Mellen 5
Cashton 8 Westby 1
Fennimore 9 Reedsburg 7
Westfield 11 Montello 6
Tomah 1 Waunakee 0
Stratford 10 Wautoma 4
Menomonie 15 Wautoma 0
Riverdale Defeats Royall Softball
12 months
The Royall Panther Softball team fell to Riverdale 6-3 Friday evening managing just one hit. The lone hit came from Kenady Olson who had a bloop double. Ashleigh Klipstein pitched well for the Panthers giving up just 1 earned run on 7 hits over 5 innings. Elaine Olson led Riverdale going 2×3 with an RBI while pitcher Macey McKay pitched 7 strong innings giving up just 1 hits and striking out 10. Royall falls to 0-1 on their season.
Mergenthaler, Randy Charles Age 74 of Wisconsin Dells
12 months
by WRJC WebMaster
in Obituaries
Randy Charles Mergenthaler, age 74, of Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, March 11, 2025.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Barrel Springs Bar and Grill on Sunday, May 4, 2025. Military honors will be presented at 3:00 p.m. with a celebration of life gathering to follow.
Randy was born on May 30, 1950, in Hartford, Wisconsin, to Ray and June Rose (Lamprecht) Mergenthaler. He grew up in the Hartford/Slinger area and graduated from Hartford High School in 1968. A proud veteran, Randy served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, where he was awarded several medals for his service and bravery on the front lines.
Throughout his career, Randy worked in landscaping and welding in Milwaukee before moving to Adams County in 1981. Randy worked for Ronald E. Collins pulpwood & Logging, owned and operated Randy Mergenthaler’s Forestry Service for 20+ years.
Randy had a passion for riding his Harley and cherished time spent socializing with friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ray and June.
Randy is survived by his children, Jesse (Lori) Mergenthaler, Shane (Angela) Mergenthaler, and Eve Mergenthaler; as well as his beloved grandchildren, Colin, Bailey, and Kasandra.
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. For online condolences and further details, please visit www.roseberrys.com.
Elwort, Corliss James Age 59 of Grand Marsh
12 months
by WRJC WebMaster
in Obituaries
Corliss James Elwort, age 59, of Grand Marsh, Wisconsin passed away Saturday, March 22, 2025 at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
Memorial service will be 12 Noon on Saturday, April 26th, at the Village Hall, 507 W Lake Street, Friendship, WI 53934. Visitation will begin that day at 10:30 a.m. A luncheon will follow the memorial service.
Corliss was born February 08, 1966 in Friendship, Wisconsin. He graduated from Adams-Friendship High School. Corliss worked at Seates Inc, Paste Company, Trienda, and several area potato farms.
He married Jeanie Stone on October 16, 1992 in Adams-Friendship.
Corliss enjoyed shooting darts, pool, fishing, walking, watching tv, and gaming.
Memorials may be directed in Corliss’s memory to his family.
Corliss was preceded in death by his wife, Jeanie Stone; mother, Patricia Page and step-father, Charles A. Page; grandparents: Louie Russell, Millie Zychowitz, and step-grandfather, Joseph Zychowitz; and uncle, Charles Cavanaugh.
Survivors include his children: Jessica Ambrose, Joseph Orick, and Crystal (Matt) Mahoney; grandchildren: James Stone, Cassie Stone, Brooklynn Retzer-Orick, Audreyanah Peterson-Orick, Skyler Allen, Ashton Diamond, Jaxsin Wedde, Jonah Wedde, Caleb Albiter; siblings: Dale (Brenda) Elwort,
Gail Dobbs, Charles Page, and Teresa (Mike) Carlton. He is further survived by nephew and niece, Michael “Mikie” (Naomi) Carlton and Bethany (Adam) Spaw, other relatives and friends.
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.
Local Softball Scores from Thursday 3/27
12 months
by WRJC WebMaster
in Sports
New Lisbon 19 Loyal/Greenwood 18
Cloverleaf (OH) 11 Necedah 0
Tomah 11 Black River Falls 0
Riverdale 10 Cashton 9
Portage 5 Reedsburg 4
Iola-Scandinavia 14 Westfield 4
