Mauston, WI
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Deceased Male Discovered in Necedah Township
1 year
by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
On 05/10/2024, at about 10:59am, the Juneau County Sheriff’s Office Communication Center received a call at N9553 11th Ave South, Necedah Township, in regards to a male subject not breathing. Upon arrival, responding deputies and Mauston Area Ambulance discovered a deceased adult male. As a result of the discovery, the death is being investigated by the Juneau County Sheriff’s Office.
At this time, no further information will be released as the investigation is ongoing. We will provide updates as more information becomes available.
We ask that the public respect the privacy of those involved and allow the investigation to proceed without interference.
Thank you for your understanding.
Blood Center of Wisconsin and Mile Bluff Medical Center collaborate Blood Drive
1 year
by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
Mile Bluff Medical Center partners with Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin to host multiple blood drives throughout the year. In April, the two-day drive was a great success, exceeding Versiti’s goal of collecting 56 blood products. Mile Bluff employees and community members came together to donate over 148 life-saving gifts.
These events are not only about collecting blood, but also about taking responsibility to ensure adequate resources are available to the community. This vital supply helps to support and save many lives, including those of patients with blood disorders who rely on frequent transfusions as part of their treatment.
Please consider giving blood for the well-being of your neighbors and loved ones.
The next opportunity to donate at Mile Bluff will be June 26 and 27. To reserve your spot, call the Blood Center of Wisconsin at 1-877-232-4376 or visit donate.wisconsin.versiti.org and search for Mile Bluff in the mobile drives.
For more events happening at Mile Bluff, check out the upcoming events page at milebluff.com.
38 Year Old Necedah Man Caught Setting Fires
1 year
by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
On Sunday, May 5, 2024, at 5:35 pm, the Juneau County Communications Center received a report of a camper on fire, and a possible explosion, at N10311 16th Avenue, Necedah Township. Responding deputies discovered two campers were completely engulfed. The Necedah Fire Department and WI DNR were paged to respond to the fire. The Adams Fire Department was mutual aided to assist. While investigating the cause of the fire, Chad Norton , 38, a resident of the address, was suspected of intentionally setting the fire. At 9:39 pm, the Juneau County Sheriff’s
Office Drone Team located Norton at a property south of where the fire was located. Deputies and officers responded to the location and took Norton into custody. Norton was medically cleared and transported to the Juneau County Jail. As a result of the subsequent investigation, Norton was charged with Felony Arson of Property Other Than Building, Repeater, and Misdemeanor Resisting/Obstructing an Officer, Repeater.
On Tuesday, May 7th, Norton was given a $5,000 cash bond. He has an initial appearance scheduled for Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 9:00 am.
The Juneau County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the New Lisbon Police Department, Wisconsin State Patrol, Necedah Fire Department, Wisconsin DNR, Adams Fire Department and Mauston Area Ambulance.
City of Mauston looking for Someone to Fill 2nd Aldermanic Position
1 year
by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
With the election of Darryl Teske as Mayor of Mauston, the 2nd Aldermanic District position on the Common Council is currently vacant. The City of Mauston is actively recruiting for a resident of the 2nd District to serve as the voice of their friends and neighbors.
“We are looking for a dedicated individual who is willing to serve, has a passion for local initiatives, and will bring ideas and solutions to the table,” Teske said.
The position would be appointed by the Council, and complete the term ending in April of 2026. Responsibilities include, attending evening meetings on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month, serving on committees, budgeting, and strategic planning for the City of Mauston.
For more information you can contact Mayor Darryl Teske at mayor@mauston.com or 608-847-6676 ext. 9
Health Fair Coming to MBMC -Necedah
1 year
by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
Reserve your spot at the upcoming health fair being held at Mile Bluff – Necedah Family Medical Center Thursday, May 16 from 7 to 10 am. Receive free blood pressure and blood sugar testing, and learn what your risk factors are for developing heart disease and diabetes. Appointments are required for all services, so call 608-565-2000 to reserve your spot today!
Necedah Man Charged with Arson and Resisting an Officer
1 year
by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
A 38 year old Necedah man was arrested Sunday May 5th for the following charges. Chad Norton faces charges of ARSON OF A PROPERTY OTHER THEN A BUILDING, RESISTING OR OBSTRUCTING AN OFFICER and a PROBATION HOLD. No further information has been giving to us at this time.
Sun Leads to Crash with Mailbox
1 year
by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
On May 3rd, Tana Olson, Cashton, was traveling northbound on County Road S in the town of Webster. Olson reported the sun was in her eyes causing her to leave the roadway and strike a mailbox and guardrail. Olson did not report any injuries. Her vehicle received functional damage. The property owners of the mailbox and guardrail were notified.
Gun Shots Fired In Rural Wonewoc
1 year
by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
Vernon County Sheriff Roy Torgerson and Monroe County Sheriff Wesley Revels report the arrest of Nicholas Lee Calhoon, age 41, of rural Norwalk, WI. On Saturday evening, April 27, 2024, at 6:00 PM, the Monroe County 911 Communications Center received a call indicating that Nicholas Calhoon had been at a residence located along State Highway 33, rural Cashton, WI, in the town of Jefferson, in Monroe County, and made threats to harm a Vernon County resident located near County Road EE, rural Wonewoc, WI, in the town of Greenwood. A deputy sheriff from the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office responded to the State Highway 33
residence to investigate. After compiling the pertinent information, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office contacted the Vernon County Sheriff’s Office. A deputy sheriff from Vernon County and a police officer from the City of Hillsboro Police Department responded to the rural Wonewoc address. Upon arrival, it was reported that Calhoon was there earlier in the day, but not now. The investigation continued throughout the evening by both Sheriff’s Offices with regular communication between both agencies. All officers on-duty were on the lookout for a side-by-side
UTV that Calhoon was believed to be operating. At 9:36 PM, the Vernon County resident called 911 and reported that Calhoon had returned and was yelling outside a gate at the end of the driveway. After reportedly leaving for a short time, Calhoon returned, and it was reported that he discharged several rounds from a firearm and left the area. An officer from the City of Hillsboro Police Department was the first to arrive and confirmed the presence of spent rounds of ammunition located at the end of the driveway. By this time, officers were given the description of a different vehicle that Calhoon was known to drive. While a deputy sheriff and the police chief from the Village of La Farge were responding to the residence, they met a vehicle similar to the second vehicle described. The vehicle was traveling west on County Road V. The officers, traveling the opposite direction, turned around and found the vehicle stopped along
County Road V, near County Road H, in the town of Union. A High-Risk Vehicle Contact was initiated and the suspect, identified as Nicholas Calhoon, was taken into custody without incident. A handgun was recovered. Nicholas Calhoon was booked into the Vernon County Detention Center for First Degree Recklessly Endangering Safety, Operating a Firearm While Intoxicated, Disorderly Conduct, Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Controlled Substance, and Possession of Tetrahydrocannabinol. On Monday, April 29th, at 1:00 PM, Nicholas Calhoon appeared in Vernon County Circuit Court for a Bond Hearing and bail was set at $1,000.00 Cash. There were several conditions of bond that
included no contact with victims. Calhoon is due back in court on May 8th, at 8:30 AM. Formal charges are being sought through Vernon County District Attorney Angela Palmer-Fisher and Monroe County District Attorney Kevin Croninger. The investigation continues. Anyone with additional information about these crimes is urged to contact the Vernon County Sheriff’s Office at 608-637-2123 or the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office at 608-269-2117. You can also contact Crime Stoppers about this crime or any other crime at 608-637- TIPS in Vernon County or 608-269-STOP in Monroe County. Online tips can be submitted at
www.p3tips.com
Reedsburg Area Medical Center Birth Center opens milk drop off depot
1 year
by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
Mothers’ Milk Bank of the Western Great Lakes (Milk Bank WGL) and Reedsburg Area Medical Center have partnered to bring a new breast milk collection depot to Reedsburg. This joint effort increases access for approved donors and families in the area to donate lifesaving, critical nutrition for babies in need. The organizations welcomed the new depot with a grand opening ceremony on April 29th in the Birth Center at Reedsburg Area Medical Center.
“Reedsburg Area Medical Center is excited to provide this valuable service to local moms in Reedsburg and surrounding communities,” says Pam Dregney, RAMC Birth Center director. “Area moms have shown an increased interest in donating their precious breast milk and are excited about the prospect of helping other infants and families. I would also like to thank the RAMC Foundation for their very generous donation of the freezer to use for the donated breast milk.”
The milk depot at Reedsburg Area Medical Center collects human milk donations from healthy, lactating women who are approved donors through the Mothers’ Milk Bank of the Western Great Lakes. The donations are then sent to the milk bank’s processing facility in Elk Grove Village, IL, where the milk is pasteurized to eliminate viruses and bacteria. The pasteurized milk is tested by a third-party lab and distributed to hospitals and outpatients in Wisconsin and Illinois.
“Donor milk is life-saving for medically fragile babies. Many of the smallest patients’ care plans rely on this essential nutrition. The families that can donate this invaluable resource are superheroes! We are so happy to partner with Reedsburg to provide this convenient drop-off location to the donors in the community.” said Amber Barnes BSN, RNC-NIC, IBCLC, clinical manager, Mothers’ Milk Bank of the Western Great Lakes.
Individuals interested in donating through Milk Bank WGL please visit www.milkbankwgl.org or call 847-262-5134. The Milk Bank will guide all donors through the process of donating their breast milk. Approved donors must bring their donor ID number given by the Milk Bank when bringing their donation. Donations are gladly accepted by appointment by calling the RAMC Birth Center at 608-768-6251.
For more information on Reedsburg Area Medical Center visit ramchealth.com.
Bellin and Gundersen Health System to become Emplify Health
1 year
by WRJC WebMaster
in State News
For more than a century, Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System have been trusted, steady members of communities throughout Wisconsin, Northeast Iowa, Southeast Minnesota and Northern Michigan embodying dedication, compassion and excellence in care. The two strong, industry-leading health systems finalized their merger of equals in December 2022, and today have announced they will become Emplify Health to continue serving our community healthcare needs.
Meet Emplify Health
“Drawn from ‘empathy,’ defined as ‘feeling aware of another’s emotions’ and ‘amplify,’ which means ‘increase,’ Emplify is a new word created to reflect a united goal of increasing access, creating a culture of empathy and enhancing population health outcomes for the patients and communities we serve,” says Scott Rathgaber, CEO, Bellin and Gundersen Health System.
“We are standing on the shoulders of the enduring legacies of Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System and the thousands of people who have helped grow and nurture the system brands. Today, we are embracing the journey to something new, strong and shared. By unifying under one brand, we align our teams and our resources to provide the best possible care and experience for our patients and community,” Rathgaber says. “Emplify Health is more than a name. It’s a promise. It’s a symbol of trust. It is a continuation and evolution of our shared legacies. It prepares us for the future.”
‘This change will take time’
New identities take time to build. Transitioning Bellin and Gundersen to Emplify Health will not happen overnight. Over the next several months the new brand will be slowly and thoughtfully incorporated into the health system.
“We anticipate it will take several years to fully migrate to Emplify Health,” Rathgaber says. “Do we expect everyone to immediately embrace this journey? Certainly not. But we will journey together. Change takes time. And we must honor our legacy names into the future. I know we have the best people in the industry working at our organization, who will help to build this new identity in the right way while respecting our rich histories.”
Same great care close to home
While the health system’s name is evolving, the commitment to compassionate care close to home remains unchanged. Patients of Emplify Health will still receive their care with the same providers and staff at the same locations they know and trust. The health system’s most fundamental commitment is to care — for the whole person, across boundaries and barriers, rooted in empathy and amplified through the collective efforts of 15,000 team members system-wide.
Not all names are changing
While all Bellin and Gundersen hospitals and clinics will, over time, change their name to Emplify Health, entities such as the Gundersen Medical Foundation, The Bellin Health Foundation and the foundations associated with the other hospitals will not change at this time. As it was shared when Bellin and Gundersen merged in December 2022, the funds received by each Foundation will remain designated for intended areas as directed by donors.
