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Hillsboro Man Involved in Head on Collision Accident
2 months
by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
A two vehicle head on crash on Pierce Hill rd in the town of Viroqua at approximately 7:15am Monday
February 10th. Robert Brand age 21 of Hillsboro, WI was traveling west on Pierce Hill rd and attempted to
pass two vehicles while approaching a knoll. The operator of the other vehicle Kimberly Johnson age 55 of
Viroqua, WI was traveling east coming over the knoll and was unable to avoid the pickup truck in her lane.
The vehicles struck nearly head on and came to rest in the front yard of a private residence.
Johnson was wearing her seatbelt and had to be extricated from the vehicle by the Viroqua Fire
Department. She was then flown by Gundersen Air to Emplify/Gundersen Health System in LaCrosse, WI
with serious injuries.
Brand was not wearing his seatbelt and was able to exit his vehicle under his own power. He also sustained
injuries and was taken by private vehicle to Vernon Memorial Hospital in Viroqua, WI.
Several airbags were deployed in both vehicles.
Local Prep Scores from Monday 2/10
2 months
by WRJC WebMaster
in Sports
Girls Basketball
Royall 59 La Farge 37
Holmen 54 Tomah 20
Viroqua 68 Brookwood 60
Wonewoc-Center 39 Seneca 28
Boys Basketball
Adams-Friendship 51 Markesan 44
Tomah 83 Viroqua 37
Girls Hockey
Badger Lightning 3 Viroqua 1
Royall Derails La Farge in Girls Basketball
2 months
The Royall Panthers girls basketball team used suffocating defense and a team effort on offense to blowout La Farge 59-27 Monday night. 3 players scored in double figures for the Panthers led by Bria Gruens 20points, Elizabeth Klipstein added 11 and Layla Mart notched 10points. 7/8 players scored for the Panthers who had minutes in the game. La Farge struggled to break Royall’s backcourt pressure and trailed Royall 32-10 at halftime. Royall improves to 7-14 on their season while La Farge drops to 0-19.
Reserve your Spot for Upcoming MBMC Health Fair
2 months
by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
Reserve your spot at the upcoming health fair hosted by Mile Bluff Medical Center on Thursday, February 20. Receive free blood pressure and blood sugar testing, and learn what your risk factors are for developing heart disease and diabetes. A lipid profile testing is also available for a small fee.
Appointments are required for all services, so call 608-847-1845 to reserve your spot today!
To see more events like this, check out the upcoming events page at milebluff.com.
School Referendums Are Sending a Clear Message to Wisconsin Lawmakers by Anne Chapman
2 months
by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
On February 18th the Mauston School District will once again ask voters to support a school operational referendum. Referendums last spring and November were voted down by voters. Mauston is not the only school district facing challenges. Wisconsin Association of School Business Officials research director Anne Chapman discusses in this article why the school districts are facing these challenges and what it means if things don’t change and if referendums don’t go through.
School referendums are sending a clear message
Bloss, David Dean Age 69 of Oxford
2 months
by WRJC WebMaster
in Obituaries
David Dean Bloss, age 69, of Oxford, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, February 4, 2025.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at Roseberry’s Funeral Home in Friendship, Wisconsin. Visitation will take place from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.
David was born on August 27, 1955, in Portage, Wisconsin, to Clifford Carl and Flossie Mae (Drew) Bloss. He grew up in Brooks, attended Brooks Elementary, and graduated from Adams-Friendship High School in 1973. David managed the Standard Service Station in Brooks before marrying Renee in 1975. They later moved to Walworth, where he built pole barns for Wick Construction and discovered his passion for farming while working for “Woody.” In 1980, he returned to the Brooks area and spent 12 years managing Wallace Acres Dairy Farm. He later worked at Faye Luger Farms and Penda in Portage before becoming the night-shift herdsman for Slowey Farms, where he dedicated himself until retiring in 2019.
Beyond his career, David found joy in the outdoors. He loved hunting, fishing, and caring for his hobby farm, which he proudly built up to include horses, chickens, pigs, goats, and 100 beef cattle. A proud member of the Brooks Lions Club, he was always willing to take in stray pets and lend a helping hand to his community.
David was preceded in death by his parents, Clifford and Flossie Bloss; his sister, Donna; his brother, Rick; his infant sister, Cheryl; and his former wife, Renee.
He is lovingly remembered by his sons, Channing (Melanie) Bloss and Ryan (Crystal) Bloss; his partner, Anita Dahlberg; his siblings, Linda (Vera) Bloss, Teressa Ott, Bev Warner, Dennis (Karen) Bloss, Dale (Cindy) Bloss, Karen Christensen, and Harlan Bloss; his grandchildren, Tessa, Macie, Mya, Kai, and Mason; his great-grandchildren, Ezra, Oliver, and Kyomi; two unofficial sons, Rodney Reichhoff and Chris Thomas. He is further survived by his partner in crime, his dog, Fido.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to his family.
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences and further information can be found at www.roseberrys.com.
South Central Conference Wrestling Tournament Championship Matches
2 months
by WRJC WebMaster
in Sports
Local prep scores from over the weekend
2 months
by WRJC WebMaster
in Sports
Boys Basketball
Onalaska 63 Tomah 46
Royall 57 Necedah 15
Kickapoo 66 Brookwood 29
Girls
Brookwood 49 Royall 47
Hillsboro 58 Necedah 34 (Carmen Erickson 27points for Hillsboro)
Black River Falls 76 Nekoosa 29
Westfield 59 Marshfield 50
Cashton 51 New Lisbon 46
Onalaska 50 Tomah 27
Wisconsin Dells 64 Mount Horeb 50
Kickapoo 54 Brookwood 33
Boys Hockey
RWD/Mauston 5 Portage/Baraboo 1
Mauston Dominates South Central Conference Wrestling Tournament
2 months
The Mauston Golden Eagles wrestling team claimed 8 conference champions on its home mats Friday night in the 2025 South Central Conference wrestling tournament. Mauston cruised to the conference tournament championship although Nekoosa won the regular season and overall conference championship due to its head to head dual victory last Monday over the Golden Eagles. Conference champions for Mauston included:
106 Preston Seebecker
113 Landyn Miller
120 Jayden Vanderhoof
126 Brekk Peterson
190 Jaren Hansen
285 Austin Hunter
175 Espyn Sweers (4x Champion)
215 Hayden Gyllin (4xChampion)
Mauston will now heads to the regional tournament at Richland Center on Saturday.
Terrace Heights annual Valentine’s BINGO
2 months
by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
Back by popular demand, Terrace Heights Retirement Community in Mauston is thrilled to host its annual Valentine’s BINGO event once again!
The public is welcome to come join the tenants at Terrace Heights on Tuesday, February 12, at 2 pm for a heartwarming afternoon of fun, laughter, and BINGO—where everyone’s a winner! Enjoy refreshments, door prizes, and great company while celebrating the holiday of love.
RSVP is required to play. This event fills up fast, so call 608-847-2377 to reserve your spot today!
