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2 Facing Charges in Adams County

On Wednesday, December 4, 2024, an Adams County Deputy observed Anthony Campbell, age 34 of Friendship, pull into an address located in the 1100 block of CTH C in the Adams County Town of Big Flats. The Deputy knew Campbell had been involved in a domestic abuse incident on November 20, 2024 and had fled. The Deputy was aware of pending Battery-Domestic, Criminal Damage to Property-Domestic, and Disorderly Conduct-Domestic charges stemming from the November 20, 2024 incident. Campbell also had civil process paperwork to be served on him. The Deputy approached Campbell, identified Campbell and a female passenger; Amelia Roe, age 21 of Waupaca. The Deputy served Campbell the civil process paperwork and advised Campbell he was under arrest for the pending criminal charges from the November 20th domestic abuse incident. The Deputy informed Campbell several times that he was under arrest, gave verbal commands and instructions to comply. Campbell failed to comply and resisted efforts to be taken into custody. While the Deputy was attempting to arrest Campbell, Roe began striking the Deputy. The Deputy deployed an electronic control device (TASER) and Campbell fell to the ground. At this point Roe struck the Deputy again and Campbell was able to disengage from the electronic control device, stood up and walked away from the Deputy. Campbell was then decentralized to the ground and continued to resist arrest. Roe again began to hit the Deputy. During this time, Roe grabbed the Deputy’s electronic control device, which he had lost control of during the struggle, and threw it away from the Deputy. Roe again struck the Deputy with her hand and kicked the Deputy. The Deputy was able to secure both subjects in handcuffs. The Deputy sustained abrasions, which caused him to bleed, as well as soft tissue injuries. After Roe was secured in handcuffs, she continued to resist arrest and a City of Adams Police Officer sustained a soft tissue injury from Roe resisting arrest. Campbell and Roe were both medically cleared before being transported to the Adams County Jail. Campbell was in possession of a glass smoking pipe that tested positive for the presence of Methamphetamine.
Campbell has been charged with the following charges from the December 4, 2024 incident;
Resisting an Officer – Substantial Bodily Harm/Soft Tissue Injury, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Disorderly Conduct.
Roe has been charged with Battery to a Law Enforcement Officer, Disarming a Peace Officer, two counts of Resisting an Officer Causing Substantial Bodily Harm/Soft Tissue Injury, and Disorderly Conduct.
On December 6, 2024, Roe and Campbell had a bail hearing in Adams County Circuit Court Branch II. Campbell was given a $500 cash bond for the charges from the December 4th incident, and a $500 signature bond for the charges stemming from the November 20th domestic incident. Roe was given a $500 cash bond. Both Campbell and Roe have posted bond and have been released from the Adams County Jail.
The Adams County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Town of Rome Police Department, City of Adams Police Department, Lifestar EMS, and the Bigflats FIRE and Rescue DEPT.

Crash Near Tomah Leave 2 Dead

On December 9th, 2024, at approximately 6:50pm a Tan in color SUV traveling eastbound on I-94
near Tomah, WI crossed the median shoulder striking 2 semis’ traveling westbound. Both of the
semi’s that were struck traveled through the median shoulder and into the eastbound lanes of traffic.
I-94 at mile marker 140 was shut down for several hours in both directions. Two occupants in the
SUV were confirmed deceased on scene. The two semi drivers were transported to a local hospital
with non-life-threatening injuries. Wisconsin State Patrol is investigating.

Donate blood and save a life with Mile Bluff Medical Center!

Giving warms the heart, and there’s no greater gift than the lifesaving gift of blood. Precious and perishable, it’s in constant demand in our communities.

 

Do your part to help save lives by joining the Blood Center of Wisconsin at a two-day blood drive being held on Thursday, December 19 and Friday, December 20 from 9 am to 2 pm at Mile Bluff Medical Center in Mauston.

 

Appointments are strongly encouraged for anyone who would like to donate, but walk-ins will be welcomed.

 

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 Medical Center in the mobile drives.

 

For more information or to see more events like this, check out the upcoming events page at milebluff.com.

Local Prep Scores from Monday 12/9

Girls Basketball

Kickapoo 53 Wonewoc-Center 26

Westfield 67 Tomah 28

Boys Basketball

La Farge 64 Wonewoc-Center 45

Wonewoc-Center Lady Wolves Struggles in Loss To Kickapoo

The Wonewoc-Center Lady Wolves basketball team couldn’t get their offense going in a 53-26 loss to Kickapoo Monday night.  The Wolves were led by Freshman Kendyl Rowe who had 8points.  Kickapoo spread out their scoring but was led by Jadence Nagle who had a game high 9points.  10 different players scored for Kickapoo.  Wonewoc-Center drops to 1-4 on their season and will host Brookwood Thursday night.

Thompson, Frances M. (Mike) Age 69 of Ontario

Frances M. (Mike) Thompson, 69, died on Sunday, December 8, 2024, at his home.

He was born on June 7, 1955, to Frances and Genevieve (Roberts) Thompson in Harvard, Illinois. Being the oldest of 6 siblings, his younger years were spent growing up on the family farm. This contributed to his life long career in farming and his love for cattle. He started his own taxi service called Mike’s Taxi Service, assisting the Amish with travel.

Mike was a member of the St. Matthew Evangelical Lutheran Church, South Ridge where he was baptized and confirmed. In his spare time, Mike enjoyed organizing and participating in softball leagues, and he loved fantasy football. He will be deeply missed by all that knew and loved him.

Mike is survived by his siblings, Patty (Dale) Short, Peter (Laurie) Thompson, Becky (Mike) Solberg, Barb (Richard) Stanek, and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; life partner of 13 years, Deb Morgan; sister, Roberta (Steven) Jacobson and nephew, Jonas Stanek.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, December 14, 2024, 12 Noon, at St. Matthew Evangelical Lutheran Church, South Ridge, 25525 County Hwy P, Ontario. Pastor Zachary Meier will officiate. Family and friends are invited for a time of visitation at the church on Saturday, from 10AM until the time of service. The Smith-Nelson Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be offered by visiting www.sonnenburgfamilyfh.com.

Ziems, Steven C. Age 66 of Rural Elroy

Steven C. Ziems, age 66 years, of rural Elroy, Wisconsin, passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse.

 

He was born on September 20, 1958 in Kankakee, Illinois, the son of Melvin and Grace (Gilbert) Ziems.  The family moved to Wisconsin in 1960 and Steve graduated from the Royall High School in 1976.

 

Steven was united in marriage to Tammy Backeberg on March 21, 1987 in Wonewoc.

 

They lived on a hobby farm in Monroe County where he enjoyed his animals.

 

Steve worked at the Hillsboro Farmers Coop for 13 years, farmed for a few years and then became a construction handyman.

 

Survivors include his wife, Tammy Ziems; son, Curtis Backeberg (Kristi Young); daughter, Lauralee Ziems; granddaughter, Taylor Ziems; siblings, Kenneth (Cheri) Ziems, Vicki (Larry) Gower and Michael (Marta) Ziems; mother-in-law, Sandra Backeberg and sisters-in-law, Kimberly Brand (Cliff Kules) and Kathy (Andy) Morgan.

 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Melvin and Grace Ziems; father-in-law, Ronald Backeberg and brother-in-law, James Backeberg.

 

No Services are scheduled at this time.

 

The Picha Funeral Home in Hillsboro is assisting the family with arrangements.

Local prep scores from over the Weekend

Boys Basketball

Hillsboro 48 De Soto 43

Elkhart Lake-Glenbeulah 91Weston 50

La Crosse Aquinas 83 Bangor 51

 

Girls Basketball

De Soto 54 Hillsboro 46

La Crosse Aquinas 65 Bangor 58

 

Girls Hockey

Wisconsin Valley 7 Badger Lightning 4

Lakeshore Lightning 2 Black River Falls/Tomah 2

 

Wrestling

The Mauston Golden Eagle wrestling team came away with a 2nd place finish and 2 individual Champs at the Royall invitational.

Champs

Espyn Sweers

Hayden Gyllin

2nd

Madalynne Gosda

Landynn Miller

Espen Pitts

Azrael Chavez

3rd

Preston Seebecker

Haakon Peterson

Brekk Peterson

Hillsboro Boys Basketball Wins Girls Lose to De Soto

The Hillsboro Tigers boys team won a hard fought battle over De Soto on Saturday at Just-A-Game Fieldhouse in Wisconsin Dells.  Hillsboro led most of the game but never by double figures.  Hillsboro got a team high 14points from Miles Ravenscroft while Jerry Von Falkenstein added 9points.  Harrison Krueger led the Pirates with 16points.  Hillsboro improves to 2-0 with the victory. De Soto falls to 2-1 on their season.

 

The Hillsboro Lady Tigers offensive woes continued in a 54-46 loss to De Soto on Saturday.  Hillsboro managed just 14 first half points and trailed by as many as 19points before attempting a rally that fell short.  Michelle Hora led the Tigers with 14points who drop to 3-2 on their season.  De Soto was led by Kylie Venner who finished with 26points.

Get Ready to Jingle & Mingle with Mile Bluff!

Get ready to Jingle & Mingle! Join Mile Bluff for a festive holiday celebration on Wednesday, December 18 from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm at Mile Bluff Medical Center in Mauston. This will be a fun-filled event for the whole family. There will be cookie decorating, live caroling, photos with Santa, and a spectacular Christmas tree tour featuring trees decorated by Mile Bluff employees.

Pull out your most festive sweater and come celebrate the joy of the season at Jingle & Mingle on December 18.

For more information about this event or others, check out the upcoming events page at milebluff.com.

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