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Public Safety Alert: Fraudulent $100 Bills
1 day
by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
The City of Mauston has been made aware of fraudulent $100 bills currently circulating in the area.
These counterfeit bills are particularly deceptive because they are being made using real U.S. currency (such as $10 bills) that have been washed/altered. Due to this, counterfeit detection pens may not be reliable and have incorrectly marked these bills as legitimate.
What to do:
Always double-check bills using UV/light features if your business or workplace has the capability
Look closely at security features, including watermarks and security threads
Be cautious with large bills, especially in quick transactions
If you believe you’ve received a fraudulent bill, do not attempt to use it and contact local law enforcement.
Please stay alert and help spread the word to protect our community and local businesses.
Mile Bluff to host Community Forum
2 weeks
by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
Mile Bluff Medical Center is inviting the community join Dara Bartels, Mile Bluff President and CEO, for a community presentation on Tuesday, April 21 from 5-7 pm. During this meet-and-greet event that will be held at the medical center in Mauston, Dara will share insights into the unique world of not-for-profit healthcare, provide an organizational update, and unveil the updated plans for Mile Bluff’s Emergency Department remodeling project.
Doors will open at 5:00 pm with the presentation beginning at 5:15 pm. The evening will conclude with time to answer questions from the audience.
This event is open to members of the public. Registration is requested as seating will be limited. Visit www.milebluff.com/forum or call 608-847-2735 to reserve your spot.
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Juneau County Pair Facing Charges After State Patrol Pulls Them Over
4 weeks
by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
March 04, 2026 at 4:26 PM
CHRISTOPHER NEWLUN, 52 years of age, from New Lisbon has been arrested by the Wisconsin
State Patrol DeForest Post for operating a motor vehicle under the influence, 4th offense.
A Wisconsin State Patrol Trooper stopped Newlun for speeding – 110 mph in a posted 70 mph zone.
During the initial investigation, the driver was found to show signs of impairment. After performing
Standardized Field Sobriety Tests, Newlun was arrested for operating while under the influence 4th
offense.
An evidentiary blood draw was completed, and Newlun was booked into the Sauk County Jail.
Charges include 4th offense operating while under the influence, possession of methamphetamine,
possession of paraphernalia, carrying a concealed weapon, and reckless driving.
The passenger, Todd P. Murray, 53 years-of-age, from Mauston, was arrested for possession of
methamphetamine, possession of THC, possession of paraphernalia, and felony bail jumping.
“Pursuant to the direction of the Wisconsin Supreme Court, as found in Supreme Court Rule 20:3.6,
Trial Publicly, you are advised that a charge is merely an accusation and that a defendant is
presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.”
Tomah Roatary Club To Have Mayoral & School Board Forums
4 weeks
by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
The Tomah Rotary Club, a recognized nonpartisan organization, will present two Candidates’ Forum on Thursday, March 19th.
The forums will take place at Cranberry Country Lodge, 319 Wittig Road, Tomah, WI. The
first forum will begin at 6:00 and will include the individuals running for the position of
Mayor and the position of City of Tomah Alderperson. The second forum will take place
immediately following the Mayor/Alderperson Forum and will include the individuals
running for the Tomah Area School District Board.
Candidates running for Mayor are Paul Dwyer and Remy Gomez. City Alderperson
candidates are Richard Yarrington – District 2, Shawn Zabinski – District 4, Eric Devine
and Daniel Crego – District 6, and Dean Peterson – District 8. Candidates running for
Tomah School Board include Rick Murray, Joseph Ingalls, Susan Bloom, Ryan DeFreitas,
Vaughn Kuehl and Mike Gnewikow. The top three candidates will take a seat on the
school board.
The format of the forum will be: Each candidate will have a timed opportunity to introduce
themselves. Lots will be drawn to determine order and then will follow a round robin
format. A moderator will ask preset questions. Each candidate will have a timed
opportunity to answer the question. All questions will be vetted for appropriateness and
content. Each forum will end with a timed opportunity to present their closing thoughts.
The public is encouraged to attend the forums. The election will be held on Tuesday, April
7th. Polls are open from 7:00 AM until 8:00 PM in Wisconsin. City of Tomah residents can
vote at Recreation Park at 1625 Butts Avenue in Tomah. Voters living outside of the city
of Tomah will need to check their voting locations with their township or village. Members
of the public who would like their question considered should send their question via email
to tomahrotaryclub@gmail.com by Thursday, March 12
