For Civic Media News,
I'm Connie Feldman.
Authorities say there were no fatalities from yesterday's tornado in the Fox Valley, but a suspected lightning strike did kill a worker in Whitewater.
The worker was part of a crew that was trimming trees in the community.
The 29-year-old man was working in a tree when it was hit by lightning.
The Walworth County Medical Examiner's Office is conducting the investigation into his death.
The intersection where 38-year-old Corey Ruiz was shot and killed by Madison police is now a community gathering place.
Community members mourning his death have filled the area with flowers, candles, handwritten notes and art in his memory.
Ruiz has a lengthy list of misdemeanor convictions and long struggled with homelessness and mental health issues before he was shot and killed by one of four officers attempting to detain him while he was carrying a knife.
The Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation is looking into his death as a homicide.
Meanwhile, Madison city leaders are dealing with neighborhood concerns around the makeshift memorial site.
District 6 Alder Davey Mayer says he has received more than 100 complaints from residents since the intersection where the shooting occurred has been closed.
City services such as trash collection have been affected.
Mayor says city leaders are trying to work out a solution to the problem.
Wisconsin health officials report more than 100 cases of cyclospora amid the growing national outbreak of the parasitic infection.
Most of the 105 cases in the state have been linked to international travel.
Four more states have been linked to the outbreak.
The Washington Post reports the CDC is now connecting cases from Illinois, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Pennsylvania to the nationwide outbreak caused by the cyclospora parasite.
Drivers across Wisconsin are feeling the pinch at the pump once again.
Civic Media's Melissa K tells us why recent gas prices have seen a significant jump.
Average gas prices rose 9.5 cents over the last week, the average on Monday landing at 388 per gallon.
This is 24 cents higher than a month ago and a dollar per gallon higher than this time last year.
The national average of diesel increased 17.8 cents over the last week to land at 525 per gallon.
Officials at GasBuddy say a combination of factors are keeping upward pressure on crude and refined product markets.
These include the continued escalations between the U.S.
and Iran, renewed Houthi attacks in the Red Sea, and fresh Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil refineries.
Oil prices dropped on Sunday after a pullback in hostilities over the weekend.
But officials say prices at the pump are expected to remain elevated.
I'm Melissa
Kaye, Civic Media News.
Field experts say how elevated that will be depends on how the geopolitical situation develops this week.
Thousands of Potawatomi citizens from the United States and Canada are gathering in Crandon this week to celebrate their heritage.
The week-long event draws an estimated 5,000 participants who represent the 12 Potawatomi nations.
Part of the event focuses on preserving and revitalizing the Potawatomi language for future generations.
The National Weather Service has updated the severity of the tornado that hit northeast Wisconsin this week to a preliminary EF3 level.
That includes wind speeds up to 140 miles per hour.
They say the funnel cloud developed two miles northwest of Appleton and tracked south into Fox Crossing and Monashia before dissipating over Lake Winnebago around 2.22 p.m.
on Monday.
The National Weather Service has updated the severity of the tornado that hit northeast Wisconsin this week to a preliminary EF3 level.
That includes wind speeds up to 140 miles per hour.
They say the funnel cloud developed two miles northwest of Appleton and tracked south into Fox Crossing and Monashia before dissipating over Lake Winnebago around 2.22 p.m.
on Monday.
After that, Twister left a path of destruction throughout Northeast Wisconsin.
Communities are coming together to help out those impacted by storm damage.
If you'd like to donate your time, expertise, or supplies, Volunteer Fox Cities is coordinating efforts to help storm victims at the former UW Oshkosh Fox Cities campus.
They're looking for donations of food, water, and emergency supplies, as well as enlisting people for cleanup and recovery.
Find more information on how you can help at volunteerfoxcities.org.
Several area businesses are also collecting things like hygiene items, diapers, batteries, and portable phone chargers to help
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is warning pet owners to be extra careful after a hunting dog was killed by wolves over the weekend in the western part of our state.
Here's Civic Media's James Kelly.
According to agency officials, the U.S.
Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services confirmed wolves were responsible for killing a hunting dog in the town of Wilson on Saturday.
The DNR is reminding dog owners to exercise caution in wolf-occupied areas and that those conflicts are more common during bear training and hunting season.
I'm James Kelly for Civic Media News.
You can find more information on wolf depredation on the DNR's website.
And that's your state news update.
I'm Connie Feldman for Civic Media News.
It's the Brewers and the Giants today.
Hi, I'm Mike Clemens with Sports, the Brewers in Game 3 of their series in San Francisco.
Their crew winning last night 8-2 over the Giants.
The Brewers Jake Bowers with a fractured big toe after hitting a foul ball off his right foot Monday night.
My guess, I felt the ball off it, couldn't really move, got an x-ray, showed a fracture line.
At the time they weren't sure if it was old or new.
Got an MRI and a CT scan this morning and the doctors came back and said,
that it was probably old and was already there.
Bowers now listed as day-to-day NFL Packers training camp underway with practice in helmets and shorts for the first few days in Pittsburgh.
Aaron Rodgers is back with Mike McCarthy and was asked if this is his final season in the NFL.
Yeah, this is it.
Why is this?
I thought last year might be it and then Mike got hired and I talked to the wife and she said you can do one more year.
At Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers with sports on Mike Clemens.
It is going to be sunny today with a high in the upper 80s here this afternoon.
Tonight, mostly clear, we're going to drop into the mid 60s for an overnight low.
Tomorrow, sunny and even warmer with a high right around 90.
I'm meteorologist Sean Cable.
That's your news roundup for Richland Center from WRCE and WRCO.
Find more news anytime at wrco.com and wrce.fm.
Subscribe to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you find your podcasts.
Today is July 29th.
These are today's vital statistics.
Norman L. Conit, 84 of Richland Center, died Friday, July 24th.
Funeral services will be held today at 11 a.m.
at Mount Pisco Wesleyan Church with burial to follow in the Billings Creek Cemetery.
Norman L. Conit, 84 of Richland Center.
Dennis R. Denny Highland, 73 of Blue River, died Monday, July 20th.
A celebration of life will be held Thursday, July 30th at Ryan Funeral Home in Verona from 2 p.m.
until 6 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Parkinson's Foundation.
The Pratt Funeral Anchorimation Service is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Dennis R.
Denny Highland, 73 of Blue River.
Patricia R. Schubert, 77 of Casanovia died Thursday, July 23 at her home.
A funeral service will be held Friday, July 31 at St.
Anthony's Catholic Church in Casanovia at 11 a.m.
Friends may call Thursday, July 30th, from 4 p.m.
to 6 p.m.
at Pratt Memorial Chapel in Richland Center.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Patricia Rita Schubert Endowed Nursing Scholarship at the University of St.
Francis in Joliet, Illinois.
Patricia R. Schubert, 77 of Casanovia.
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Today is July 29th.
These are today's vital statistics.
Dennis R. Denny Highland, 73 of Blue River, died Monday, July 20th.
A celebration of life will be held Thursday, July 30 at Ryan Funeral Home in Verona from 2 p.m.
until 6 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Parkinson's Foundation.
The Pratt Funeral Anchorimation Service is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Dennis R. Denny Highland, 73 of Blue River.
Patricia R. Schubert, 77 of Casanovia, died Thursday, July 23 at her home.
A funeral service will be held Friday, July 31 at St.
Anthony's Catholic Church in Casanovia at 11 a.m.
Friends may call Thursday, July 30 from 4 p.m.
to 6 p.m.
at Pratt Memorial Chapel in Richland Center.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Patricia Rita Schubert Endowed Nursing Scholarship at the University of St.
Francis in Joliet, Illinois.
Patricia.
are Schubert, 77 of Casanovia.
Kevin Hoffman, 35 of Richland Center, died unexpectedly Monday, July 27 in North Carolina.
Full obituary and funeral arrangements are pending at this time.
Kevin Hoffman, 35 of Richland Center.
This concludes today's vital statistics.
Good morning, everyone.
4WRCO News.
I'm Todd Copernall.
68 degrees in Richland Center right now under sunny skies.
Very light winds just three miles an hour headed to a high of 85 today.
In the news, the Juneau County Sheriff's Office has launched an independent investigation following the arrest of 68-year-old Mark D. Campbell of rural Lafarge.
The arrest stems from an incident late Monday night involving Lafarge police chief, Stephen Palmer.
According to reports, Campbell unexpectedly arrived at chief Palmer's private residence to confront him regarding a village ordinance compliance letter recently issued by the police department.
During the encounter, the defendant allegedly lunged at the chief in an aggressive manner, forcing Palmer to utilize a police-trained decentralizing technique
to gain control of the situation.
Following the confrontation, Chief Palmer sought medical treatment at Vernon Health in Verroqua for injuries that developed later that evening.
Due to the potential for a conflict of interest, Vernon County Sheriff Roy Torgerson requested that the Juneau County Sheriff's Office lead the investigation.
Campbell was taken into custody on Tuesday afternoon and transported to the Juneau County Sheriff's Office in Boston to await a bail hearing.
While formal charges are expected to be sought through the Vernon County District Attorney's Office, an outside prosecutor will likely be requested to ensure full transparency throughout the legal process.
The Richland Center General Government Committee met last night to address several key administrative and property related matters.
Amanda Keller has been hired as the new city clerk, marking a return to a position she previously held.
In other personnel news, Erin Unbehan has been appointed as the new zoning administrator.
The committee also received an update on the city assessor's office, which was impacted by recent storms in the state.
However, the assessor is confirmed to be ready for the upcoming Board of Review meeting this week.
Development and property issues also took center stage.
The Wild Honey Juicery and Cafe situated at the former Gables restaurant site is now aiming for a late August opening.
Regarding specific property discussions, the committee reviewed the situation at 254 East Hazeltine Street, but took no action.
A lengthy discussion occurred concerning 291 North Jefferson Street, resulting in the committee directing city staff to collaborate with the property owner.
No action was taken on this property, either though the committee plans to revisit the issue in three months if the situation remains unchanged.
Additionally, the committee decided against permitting storage units on industrial park land at this time.
Finally, the committee addressed a request from Lydia's house ministries regarding 929 West Seminary Street, where the ministry sought city assistance with a title search, a warranty deed and the forgiveness of outstanding debt before a potential property conveyance.
The committee recommended that the city council approve the requested title search.
The Adams County Sheriff's Office is currently under investigation following an officer related shooting that resulted in the death of 48 year old of a 48 year old Hancock man on Monday.
at approximately 509 p.m.
deputies responded to a 911 call from a resident in the 600 block of 3rd Avenue who reported their neighbor was quote going crazy and waving a firearm upon arrival law enforcement encountered a male subject matching the caller's description standing in a field with a handgun
Despite repeated verbal commands from an Adams County deputy and a town of Rome police officer to drop the weapon, the individual refused to comply and retreated toward his residence.
Shortly after, the subject exited his home while still holding the firearm and approached the deputy.
The deputy discharged one round from a department issued rifle, striking the subject.
Law enforcement immediately rendered first aid and summoned Washera County EMS to the scene, but the subject succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased.
The handgun was recovered at the scene.
Pursuant to Wisconsin statute 175.47, the Columbia County Sheriff's Office has been tapped to lead in an independent investigation assisted by the SOC, Marquette, Washera, and Juneau County Sheriff's Offices.
Both responding officers were equipped with body worn cameras and driving marked camera equipped squad cars.
All involved agencies are cooperating with the investigation and the Adams County deputy has been placed on administrative assignment.
per department policy.
The Wisconsin State Patrol, Adams County Medical Examiner's Office, Plainfield Fire Department, and Adams County District Attorney's Office are also providing assistance.
The subject's identity is being withheld pending Next of Kin notification.
Tuesday at approximately 8.20 a.m., a Columbia County Highway Department employee was struck by a passing vehicle while performing road maintenance on Berry Road in Scott Township.
Fortunately, the vehicle only made slight contact with the highway worker who was uninjured as a result.
The operator of the suspect vehicle briefly pulled over after striking the worker before fleeing the scene.
The employee was unable to obtain the license plate number before the vehicle fled.
The suspect vehicle was described as a tan or gold SUV with a missing passenger side mirror.
The mirror was missing from the vehicle before striking the highway worker.
Anyone with information about the identity of the suspect vehicle or the operator is asked to call Columbia County Dispatch.
Sheriff Roger Brandner would also like to remind everyone to use extra caution while driving through work zones and around pulled over emergency and roadway maintenance vehicles.
The people on our roadways have families waiting for them.
Drive safe.
Governor Tony Evers has signed executive order number 300 declaring a state of emergency as communities throughout eastern Wisconsin experienced severe storms on Monday.
These storms resulted in at least one confirmed tornado with preliminary surveys indicating EF3 damage in the Menasha-Appleton area.
along with high winds, hail, power outages, and disruptions to public water systems, causing widespread and significant damage.
We are continuing to assess the devastation and destruction Wisconsin is seeing, especially in the Fox Cities, and we are committed to doing everything we can to help everyday families, businesses, and communities affected.
recover said Governor Evers.
This emergency declaration will ensure every available resource is deployed so we can respond quickly to the needs on the ground.
And I want to thank the neighbors, emergency and first responders, local partners and volunteers who are already working to help to restore essential services
clean up neighborhoods and assess the damages.
Together we will recover and recover stronger and I ask everyone to keep the families and communities affected in your thoughts over the coming days and weeks as they rebuild.
Currently multiple fire services law enforcement
Public Works, utilities, volunteer organizations, and other emergency response agencies have deployed to assist the public and recovery operations in the affected areas.
The State Emergency Operations Center was elevated to a level three on Monday and Governor Evers' declaration of a state of emergency will help ensure state agencies, local partners, utilities, and emergency management officials can continue working together and respond quickly to damage and effects caused by the severe weather.
Greater Richland Tourism met Monday to discuss several key updates for the area.
During the meeting, the Board approved tourism grants to support the Wheels of Time event and the Crime Stoppers Murder Mystery Weekend.
Additionally, attendees received updates regarding kayaking opportunities on the Pine River and discussed the potential development of an off-road ATV park in Richland County.
Tourism Director Marty Richards also reported that another township is currently considering the adoption of a room tax, a move that would enable the township to retain 30% of the generated revenue.
The City of Richland Center has officially noticed a meeting of the Board of Review scheduled for Thursday at 6 p.m.
in the Council Room of the Municipal Building.
This session follows a preliminary meet and adjourn meeting held June 2, where the Board established this date to allow for the completion of the assessment role.
The upcoming proceedings will be recorded and are open to the public, serving as a critical window for taxpayers to engage with the city's assessment data.
The agenda for the evening is centered on the board's statutory responsibilities regarding the local assessment role.
The board will verify the city's compliance with state laws concerning the confidentiality of income and expense information provided to the assessor.
Members will also review new legislation and adopt formal policies governing the procedures for sworn telephone or written testimony and request for waivers of Board of Review hearings.
A significant portion of the meeting will involve the formal receipt of the assessment role and sworn statements from the clerk.
Once the role is received, the Board will perform its mandated duties of examining the entries, correcting any description or calculation errors, adding omitted property and eliminating double-assessed property.
During the first two hours of the session, the Board will specifically consider requests for waivers of the required
48-hour notice of intent to file an objection when good cause is shown, as well as request for direct appeals to the circuit court.
The board will then proceed to hear any formal objections if proper notices have been filed.
It's the Midweek Roundup.
Wednesday's Roundup brought to you by Richland Hospital, Cardinal Glass EG, Badgerland Flooring, and by Julie Kieran State Farm.
Today, it's Hanco or Facto.
Hank's got the questions, and Phil, he's got the final say on whether it's fact or something cooked up over a cup of bad coffee.
Confidence?
Absolutely.
Accuracy?
That's where things get adventurous.
Play along and see if you can out-guess Phil, because the truth is out there, and Phil is doing his best to find it.
Wednesday's roundup, where factos, Hankos, and Phil, all
collide.
Move them on.
It's time for the roundup.
There he
is.
How you doing young man?
How are you?
How are you?
Well, Hank samples.
Well, Hank samples.
Wow.
Anyway, juniors, your cousin is juniors, my cousin.
Yeah.
Yeah.
Okay.
They are five, four.
They are five, four nine anyway.
Anyway, had good night last night.
Did you get in trouble?
Um, Denver this morning.
No, no, actually I, it was a good night.
My, my niece Olivia stayed with us.
Oh sweet.
So yeah, you know, so I had to be at my best, you know, and just
behave myself.
Aren't you always at your best though, Phil?
I try.
I know you do.
I know you do.
So anyway, I don't know.
I don't know.
What would we do without you?
I, I
don't
know.
Play more music, maybe what any plans for the night tonight or night off like, you know, you know, think about this Phil and about three weeks, we're going to be busy again.
Oh, I know.
So we'll be real busy next week with a grace auction on the radio and then walk with Grace's August 14th.
Uh, but I may be mowing tonight.
I talked to a local expert last night, Leo,
and he was
talking about how dry
it was when he was mowing.
So it's like, ah, should I wait?
But then we're going to get a bunch of rain, it sounds like.
And then you're going to have
to.
And my backyard is subject to getting a little muddy where I spin the wheels on my gambles more, you
know, you do.
Yeah.
Yeah.
So you have a nice place though.
Um, I don't know if I would, I, I'm not know if I'm going to mow, but yeah, I, I'd like to put some fertilizer down before it mows though.
There's some more of that anti grub stuff that I get from Chutz that I'm going to have to go visit.
right
anyway um but other than that uh what oh i'm just going to drop this on you if anybody out there has something to donate to the audio to the radio grace archon would be more than happy to take your phone call
yeah
please give us a call if you do um has to be it doesn't have to be new it could be handmade but it has to be
What do I want to say?
Well, it has to be good stuff.
It has to be a value.
It has to be a value at least, probably at least 50 a rub, 50 bucks or something.
So please give us a call if you do have something.
Um, we can't guarantee the value that you're going to get it out of it, but that's, it is what it
is.
Well, that's the way an auction goes.
Sometimes
it goes way over and sometimes the key is you got to have two people interested in
it.
Right.
At least.
So, right.
Yep.
Anyway, that's next week.
And this week though, Phillip, if you could ask one question about existence, the whole, our whole life, you know, the whole world existence and get a definitive answer, what question would you be?
Well, these are hard questions.
You should give me a little more lead time on some of these, you know, I got, I got a couple seconds.
So, you know what, I would probably go, what is it?
I would probably want to know if there's aliens and, and I want to, which
We're naive if we think that we're the only species
out there.
Why are there raisins?
Who invented the
raisins?
And why?
Did you hear about the guy that invented or come up with this heat index thing?
No.
Like the heat value, the heat index is this.
It's 94, but it feels like real feel.
He was 87.
He was 87 when he died.
Yes yesterday, and he felt like he was 130.
I knew that was
coming, but I couldn't
couldn't pinball.
I was waiting
for it.
Yeah.
Yeah.
Yeah.
Hey, um, you might be from Arkansas, Phillip.
If you ever eaten dinner, why swatting mosquitoes like ninja warriors?
Well, I think some people could relate
100% lately.
My little mini.
went through Blue River the other day and it felt like my little car was just getting lifted off the ground.
Probably.
With their city bird.
Could have made some Skeeter Pie.
Skeeter Pie ain't nothing better than that.
But they haven't been as bad.
No, you know what?
They haven't been going waves.
But some places, they're the worst they've ever been.
It's just kind of strange.
Underneath your willow tree, Phillip, yesterday we were getting brick down there and I left me door open.
I had four of them in there.
Well, good.
Thanks for taking them.
You're welcome.
Yeah.
You're welcome.
You saved Sextonville of four mosquitoes.
Four skaters.
Yeah.
Yeah.
Not one of them bit me though.
They didn't.
Well, one of them didn't, but it was licking its tail to get the taste out of its
mouth.
Oh, for heaven's
sake.
Yes.
Yes.
Yes.
Yeah.
Here we go.
Moving right along.
The first Ford car, first Ford cars had engines felt made by Dodge.
Is that Hank Orfacto?
Was Dodge even around?
I'm just
asking.
I don't know.
I don't think that's true.
It is true.
Is it really?
The Dodge brothers horse and John's own a Detroit machine shop and we're the source for the.
of the most Ford designed engines for several years.
Wow.
And they were and they were also stockholders in the Ford company.
Wow.
And now think about that.
Did not know that.
Talk about some twists and turns.
Learn something every day.
Pound Cake got its name because the original recipe contained a pound of butter, sugar, flour and eggs.
Hmm that sounds pretty legit.
I would say it's true.
Absolutely.
Philip O'Correct.
And if it had a pound of butter in it, it had to be good.
You know it
did.
Well,
yeah, it had to be from Wisconsin.
Oh, right.
So I see here.
Potato chips were invented by a chef who was annoyed at a customer who kept sending his fried potatoes back, claiming they were too thick and soggy.
Boy.
It sounds legit.
I'm gonna say it's true.
It is true.
Legends say that chef, chef George Crumb became agitated when a customer sent his french fried potatoes back to the kitchen complaining that they were cut too thickly.
Crumb reacted by slicing potatoes as thin as he possibly could, frying them in grease and sending the crunchy chips back out on the guest plate that way.
Interesting.
It's interesting that his name is Crumb, too, because then what was at the bottom of the bag, he was named after that,
too.
Crumb.
Crumb.
And the thing of this, and Crumb on Friday's edition with Cook and with Hank, it's all potato chip crumbs.
Almost every one of your recipes
has
potato chip
crumbs.
That's just
an
added thing.
Pretty impressive.
But I see where you're going because you've got the texture, but you've got salt with them, too.
I
usually don't add salt to my food.
I haven't added salt to any of my food, Phillip.
five, six years.
Yeah,
that's a good thing.
I had pepper, but no
salt.
I'm not a pepper guy.
Really?
No.
Seems like you would.
They say it's good
for you, but don't.
A film by Robert Rodriguez and actor John Malkovich made in 2015 is stored in a bulletproof vault and scheduled to be released in year 2115.
That's way out there.
I don't think it's true, but it's it is absolutely a fact really the film 100 years starring John McEvoy will be released on November 18th 2115 you're probably never see it
No, let's you get a sneak preview.
I
That's a good.
I don't know
why why would they do that?
I
don't know.
I don't know either
According to recent studies, teens recovering from concussions benefit from drinking chocolate milk.
I don't think so.
This study by the dairy industry proved to be incorrect.
Melking the public, Phillip.
Donna Gillingham dropped something off for us.
That's your favorite.
Your second favorite.
Yeah.
Toy.
Besides a whoopee cushion.
Well, Todd Coppert all came in here this morning and I said, get your hands.
Did he try to take the floor out of the floor?
Yep.
He did.
So now why do you get the green one?
I don't know.
Oh
yeah.
It's working.
You opened yours.
There you go.
It worked.
It's the same stuff they made slime out of, I think.
Is it?
Well,
it's maybe a little bit more thicker than slime.
Quite an invention.
That's slime.
Wouldn't you love to know how they come up with this?
I don't
know.
There's Todd.
He wants to play.
Nice job.
Oh boy.
Boy, I'll tell you what.
And we get paid for this, I think.
Evidence that Phil went to radio school.
What's that?
Yeah, evidence that Phil went to radio school and Hank had trouble getting the packaging open.
Oh,
yeah.
Well, we won't get any work done today until that's going to be preoccupied.
Oh, boy.
So thank you, Donna, for being in
there.
Oh,
I tell you what, you know, nothing
says love like Florida.
Well, nothing says love like Florida.
Our Hanks love line tomorrow.
We're going to forget that Phil.
I know the one.
Yeah.
The one thing about slime I knew is that you didn't, you shouldn't get it in your hair.
No.
Around the Shag carpet.
Yeah.
You know,
that's
not good.
But I don't know about Florida.
So we could try, we could put it in your hair and see if it,
how it would.
If you could find a spot of hair on my head, then help yourself.
Oh, well, anyway, what?
One more, Phillip.
And I know you've got stuff to do.
All right.
All right.
Here we go.
Question.
All right.
In 2023, two people use an excavator.
That word blunders brought to you by Jane J. Salvage from Moscow.
If you can believe that to clear a path through the Great Wall of China as a shortcut to a construction site.
Hmm,
that's two people used an excavator to clear a path through the Great Wall of China as a shortcut to a construction site.
Well,
it makes sense.
I'd say that's true
is absolutely true.
The police charged the two with destroying a culture relic.
Uh, the two were too lazy to walk around it.
Oh, yeah.
Thank you.
I gotta go.
Have a good day
there,
brother.
My friend.
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Today is July 29th.
These are today's Vital Statistics.
Dennis R.
Denny Highland, 73 of Blue River died Monday, July 20th.
A celebration of life will be held Thursday, July 30th at Ryan Funeral Home in Verona from 2 p.m.
until 6 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Parkinson's Foundation.
The Pratt Funeral and Cremation Service is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Denny is survived by his three children, Sean, Shannon, and Ryan.
His brother, Dick, and Janet Highland, his sister, Patty Thunstrom.
Six grandchildren, many nieces and nephews.
Dennis R. Denny Highland, 73 of Blue River.
Patricia R. Schubert, 77 of Casanovia, died Thursday, July 23 at her home.
A funeral service will be held Friday, July 31 at St.
Anthony's Catholic Church in Casanovia at 11 a.m.
Friends may call Thursday, July 30th from 4 p.m.
to 6 p.m.
at Pratt Memorial Chapel in Richland Center.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Patricia Rita Schubert Endowed Nursing Scholarship at the University of St.
Francis in Joliet, Illinois.
Patricia Schubert is survived by her husband Eugene Schubert, children Jean and Paola Schubert, Kevin and Lindsay Schubert and Dan and Susan Schubert, eight grandchildren, sister Colleen and John Udell.
Patricia R. Schubert, 77 of Casanovia.
Kevin Hoffman, 35 of Richland Center died unexpectedly Monday in North Carolina.
Full obituary and funeral arrangements are pending at this time.
Kevin is survived by his mother, Amy Hoffman, his stepfather, Jeff Crook, siblings, Caleb Crook, Jeff Crook, Josh Crook, Jeremy Crook, and Shania Olson.
Kevin Hoffman, 35 of Richland Center.
In a significant legal turn, a Wisconsin Appeals Court panel ruled two to one today to restore Act 10, the contentious 2011 law that largely eliminated collective bargaining rights for most public employees.
Scott Bauer of the Associated Press reports the decision overturns a December 2024 lower court ruling that had declared the law unconstitutional.
While the lower court had found that the law created irrational exemptions for certain public safety workers, the appeals court majority concluded that the Wisconsin legislature had a rational basis for these distinctions and that courts must defer to legislative fiscal policy decisions.
This reversal maintains the status quo as the 2024 ruling had been stayed pending appeal, keeping the law in effect as it has been for the past 15 years.
The legal battle is far from over as unions are expected to appeal Wednesday's decision to the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
This next step is particularly notable because the state's High Court flipped to a liberal majority.
In 2023, marking the first time, Act 10 has been challenged under this new judicial composition.
While Republican figures like Scott Walker praised the appeals court for respecting precedent and protecting taxpayers, Union spokespeople like Christina Bray expressed continued confidence in the merits of their case.
As the litigation moves toward the Supreme Court, the political stakes remain high, with all five Democratic gubernatorial candidates vowing to repeal the law if elected in the upcoming August primary.
Opening soon in Richland Center, Wild Honey Juicery and Cafe stands as a beacon of wellness and vitality, offering a locally-owned space dedicated to providing nutrient-dense juices, superfoods, and wholesome meals.
At the heart of its mission is a commitment to nourish customers' body, mind, and soul, using high-quality, sustainably sourced ingredients.
By prioritizing ethical and cruelty-free practices, the cafe ensures that every offering
supports both human health and environmental well-being, setting a new standard for responsible business in the community.
The foundation of this vibrant cafe is rooted in the life and passion of its founder, Tony Macarvo.
Raised as a farmer's daughter in North Dakota, Tony developed a profound respect for the land and the way food fosters connection and community.
Her journey to creating wild honey was informed by decades of service as a nurse anesthetist, where she dedicated herself to the care of others.
This background in nursing deeply influences the cafe's focus on holistic wellness, transforming her lifelong dream into a reality where health and adventure flow naturally.
Beyond just a juicery, Wild Honey is a gathering place designed to inspire bold and creative living.
Through its thoughtfully curated menu and welcoming atmosphere, the cafe cultivates a vibrant space for locals and visitors alike.
to support local farmers and sustainable practices.
Whether you are exploring new flavors or seeking personal growth, Wild Honey celebrates the deep connection between nature and nourishment, inviting everyone to experience a lifestyle where well-being is celebrated and community thrives.
Hang in there folks, the target opening date?
Mid to late August.
The sport of all terrain vehicle ATVs and utility terrain vehicle UTV Riding is experiencing significant growth across Wisconsin.
Since 2023, annual registrations for these vehicles have consistently topped 500,000 units, reflecting their increasing popularity.
The surge is not limited to residents over the past five years.
The state has averaged nearly 30,000 non-resident trail passes sold annually, highlighting Wisconsin as a premier destination for off-road enthusiasts.
This growing interest translates into a substantial economic boost for the state.
According to an economic impact study published by the Wisconsin ATV-UTV Association, riders contributed an estimated $973 million to the economy in 2023 through spending on food and beverages alone.
This significant financial influx underscores the importance of the sport to local businesses and tourism
tourism-dependent communities throughout Wisconsin.
Richland County serves as a prime example of accessibility and infrastructure catering to this sport.
Currently, all Richland County trunk roads are open for ATV and UTV travel.
Furthermore, all but three townships have opened their local roads to these vehicles, providing riders with diverse route options and stunning views of the unique driftless area landscape.
This open road policy allows for seamless travel between rural scenic areas and local amenities.
With increased participation comes a focus on safety and regulatory compliance.
In Wisconsin, operators born on or after January 1, 1988, must complete a safety certification course to operate on public trails.
The minimum age for this requirement is 12 for ATV operators
and 16 for UTV operators.
Additionally, local ordinances help manage the flow of traffic.
A recent Richland County ordinance also adopted by the City of Richland Center restricts hours of operation to between 4 a.m.
and 11 p.m.
DNR Conservation Wardens strongly recommend that all operators, regardless of age, complete a safety course to ensure a responsible riding experience.
The Juneau County Sheriff's Office has launched an independent investigation following the arrest of 68-year-old Mark D. Campbell of rural Lafarge.
The arrest stems from an incident late Monday night involving Lafarge police chief Stephen Palmer.
According to reports, Campbell unexpectedly arrived at Chief Palmer's private residence to confront him regarding a village ordinance compliance letter recently issued by the police department.
During the encounter, the defendant allegedly lunged at the chief in an aggressive manner, forcing Palmer to utilize a police-trained, decentralized technique to gain control of the situation.
Following the confrontation, chief Palmer sought medical treatment at Vernon Health in Verroqua for injuries that developed later that evening.
Due to the potential for a conflict of interest, Vernon County Sheriff Roy Torgerson requested that the Juneau County Sheriff's Office lead the investigation.
Campbell was taken into custody Tuesday afternoon and transported to the Juneau County Sheriff's Office in Boston to await a bail hearing.
While formal charges are expected to be sought through the Vernon County District Attorney's Office, an outside prosecutor will likely be requested to ensure full transparency throughout the legal process.
The Richland Center General Government Committee met yesterday to address several key administrative and property related matters.
Amanda Keller has been hired as the new city clerk marking a return to a position she previously held.
In other personnel news, Erin Unbihan has been appointed as the new zoning administrator.
The committee also received an update on the city assessor's office, which was impacted by recent storms in the state.
However, the assessor is confirmed to be ready for the upcoming Board of Review meeting this week.
Development and property issues also took center stage.
The Wild Honey Juicery and Cafe situated at the former Gables restaurant site is now aiming for a mid to late August opening.
Regarding specific property discussions, the committee reviewed the situation at 254 East Hazel Tide Street, but took no action.
A lengthy discussion occurred concerning 291 North Jefferson Street, resulting in the committee directing city staff to collaborate with the property owner.
No action was taken on this property, either though the committee plans to revisit the issue in three months that the situation remains unchanged.
Additionally, the committee decided against permitting storage units on industrial park land at this time.
Finally, the committee addressed a request from Lydia's House Ministries regarding 929 West Seminary Street, where the ministry sought city assistance with a title search of warranty deed and the forgiveness of outstanding debt before a potential property conveyance.
The committee recommended that the city council approve the requested title search.
Tuesday at approximately 8.20 a.m., a Columbia County Highway Department employee was struck by a passing vehicle while performing road maintenance on Berry Road in Scott Township.
Fortunately, the vehicle only made slight contact with the highway worker who was uninjured as a result.
The operator of the suspect vehicle briefly pulled over after striking the worker before fleeing the scene.
The employee was unable to obtain the license plate number before the vehicle fled.
The suspect vehicle was described as a tan or gold SUV with a missing passenger side mirror.
The mirror was missing from the vehicle before striking the highway worker.
Anyone with information about the identity of the suspect vehicle or the operator is asked to call Columbia County Dispatch.
Sheriff Roger Brandner also would like to remind everyone to use extra caution while driving through work zones and around pulled over emergency and roadway maintenance vehicles.
The people on our roadways have families waiting for them.
Drive safe.
Local conservationist John Clair stopped by our studios to share some important updates regarding local hunters education.
Well, one of the things we're doing is looking at making some changes.
In the past, we've been doing what's called a traditional hundred-ed class, which means we met for a week, Monday through Friday, about three hours each evening.
And at the very end, we did the written test and then finally what was called a field test.
We're looking because of the
people that we deal with the kids that we generally deal with being really really busy we're looking at changing the way that we teach the class now and what that would entail is us going to what's called a online class where the kids would take the class online and then we do a what's called a field day in order to get certified to hunt in Wisconsin
student would have to pass the written test after the online class was completed and then take a field day where they get the gun handling and get tested on the gun handling which is the
going to be what we try to do is the field day kind of thing and we have one planned we have a field day planned August 25th at the high school and it'll go from four o'clock in the afternoon till nine if you have a student that has passed the online portion
of the Hunter Ed class.
They need to sign up for that online as well.
And then we will run them through that.
This is a training for the Hunter Ed instructors as well.
We have one of the folks from the DNR coming to kind of run us through.
This is our first field day.
For most of us, I've done one already.
And it's a little bit different than what we're used to.
So it'll be a learning experience for both the kids and for the instructors.
There have also been changes this year regarding antlerless deer.
The CDAC, which I'm part of too, is the County Deer Advisory Council met in April.
There's a change there.
Last year, each license that you bought, some people hunt both with a bow and a gun, meaning you have two different licenses you have to purchase.
Last year, you got three tags for antlerless deer with each license.
This year, the advisory council decided to go to one tag.
So when you get your tags and they're available now, I got mine this morning online, you will get only one.
per license.
Now that doesn't mean that you can only hunt one or can only harvest one antlerless deer.
There are extra tags for sale.
Those go on sale August 19th for our area and there are 2,500 available yet.
So that should meet.
We've never sold those all out and I don't see us selling those all out again this year.
Join Richland Center Parks and Recreation for an exciting day trip to the Diamond Joe Casino in Dubuque, Iowa tomorrow.
Travelers will depart from the Richland Center Community Center at 9 a.m.
with check-in beginning at 8.30 a.m.
The trip is scheduled to conclude with an approximate return at 5 p.m.
The cost for the excursion is $40 per person, which is non-refundable.
This fee includes $10 in free play and a $15 meal credit for participants to enjoy.
Please note that this trip is strictly for individuals 21 years of age or older.
Those interested in reserving a spot should contact Cheryl at the Woodman Senior Center at 647-8108 extension three, 647-8108 extension three.
I did speak with Cheryl this morning.
There are a handful of open seats left on the bus for the trip tomorrow to the Diamond Joe Casino in Dubuque.
Recently, a local couple made a down payment on a residence to rent and found out later that the home shown in a photograph was not for rent.
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection reports that, unfortunately, this has become a common scam.
Michelle Reinen is with DatCap.
It is something we have heard about here at DadCap.
And unfortunately for this consumer, the scammers are using legitimate web postings and creating new contact information.
They're using real addresses, the places that are rented, and so it can be hard to navigate.
But they're also using artificial intelligence to create and compile postings.
So they create a new location, but use a different address and a different property owner.
So it can be very difficult for those who are
they're looking to rent a property and we hope that they can take time to check things out by getting the address of the property and verifying and confirming the actual owner and property manager using public records that are on file with the municipality or the county searching the address to confirm that it isn't just a driveway or a dumpster type situation that there really is a property for rent at that location and then checking for complaints against the
property owner that they are indicating they are but doing all this before any money is put down because we've also seen scams where applications fees are being quite high and being asked for of each and every tenant that will be at that property before someone can even tour the property and so money is lost not just personal application information.
When looking for a place to rent, it's always best to go to the office of the realtor or property manager and speak with them directly.
You want to see if you can tour the property, make that appointment, confirm everything for your own eyes by walking through that property, but that's part of this scam because housing is in demand in so many areas that they encourage you to put the money down to hold your space and indicate that there aren't appointments for the tour right now.
We've even seen where some have been on legitimate third-party rental housing platforms and then refused to allow the quote landlord to talk to
the tenant live in person.
And so consumers have tried to ask questions about utility bills and the lease provisions and earnest money and security deposits and these scammers haven't been able to give legitimate answers to those questions.
So some have been able to see the red flags and back away from the situation.
If you are a victim of or suspect a rental scam, you can contact DatCap's Consumer Protection Hotline at 800-422-7128 or by email at datcaphotlineatwi.gov.
The Aging ADRC Advisory Committee has announced that its regular monthly meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, August 5th, beginning at 1 p.m.
This meeting offers a hybrid attendance model allowing participants to join virtually via teams or attend in person.
The physical meeting location is Conference Room AB within the Community Services Building at 221 West Seminary Street in Richland Center.
Several critical program updates and educational topics are slated for discussion.
Members will receive information regarding transportation updates involving MTM and Inclusa, as well as board education focusing on ADRC funding mechanisms.
A significant action item on the agenda involves the revision of aging plan goals specifically for the nutrition program.
Additionally, the committee will cover advocacy updates, a general ADRC update, and a detailed review of the ADRC budget.
The meeting will conclude with reports from various aging and disability organizations, a discussion of items for future consideration, and the formal scheduling of the next meeting.
Charges are filed in a woman's death in Central Wisconsin.
60-year-old Lyndon Hood of Stevens Point is being held on a million dollars bond charged in Portage County Court with first-degree intentional homicide in connection with the death of 57-year-old Jeanette Piantka.
The victim was found dead July 21st in her rural home.
Investigators said she'd been stabbed.
Her sister, Sarah Pienka, is charged with two misdemeanors, including resisting or obstructing an officer as a party to a crime.
Hood has yet to enter a plea with further court action on hold while a public defender is assigned to his case.
Sarah Pienka is free on a split cash and signature bond as long as she posts $1,000 by late August.
We get a fresh look at what Democratic voters are thinking ahead of the Wisconsin governor's primary.
A new Marquette Law School poll is set to release today.
Poll director Charles Franklin told WISN TVs up front to shake up earlier this month when current Lieutenant Governor Sarah Rodriguez dropped out of the race and Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley re-entered, necessitated another look.
Madison Representative Francesca Hong led in that poll with former Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes in second.
but most respondents were still undecided.
In-person early voting is now underway for the August 11th primary.
Judith Ruiz Branch of Wisconsin News Connection reports Wisconsinites lost an estimated $1.4 billion to online scams and cyber crimes last year, marking a nearly 15% increase from the previous year, according to a new report from the Consumer Federation of America.
On average, Wisconsin households lost more than $500.
Ben Winters, Director of AI and Privacy for the Federation, noted that social media platforms remain primary sources of scam activity.
He pointed to a lack of enforcement and the proliferation of accessible tools for scammers as significant issues.
The absence of artificial intelligence regulations has further assisted scammers, and Winters highlighted that funding and staff cuts at consumer and financial protection agencies under the Trump administration have contributed to the sharp rise in losses as noted in a Consumer Reports press release.
Nationally, older adults are the most targeted demographic, with average losses exceeding $38,000 per incident, while losses for individuals under 20 have nearly tripled.
Winters caution that AI-generated content makes scams harder to detect and outdated traditional advice.
He recommends exercising extreme caution with financial transaction ads or links.
Winters advises pausing to verify any request for quick action or money transfers, noting that individuals should feel free to hang up or wait for responding before responding to suspicious messages.
The Federation is pushing lawmakers to bolster consumer protections with ongoing lawsuits and proposed legislation aiming to hold tech companies accountable for fraudulent content.
Winters urges victims to report incidents immediately to the Federal Trade Commission and local law enforcement.
He emphasizes the importance of raising awareness and reducing the shame associated with being scammed, noting that these incidents are becoming increasingly unavoidable for everyone.
Good evening, everyone.
For WRCO News, I'm Todd Copernall.
In a significant legal turn, a Wisconsin appeals court panel ruled two to one today to restore Act 10, the contentious 2011 law that largely eliminated collective bargaining rights for most public employees.
Scott Bauer of the Associated Press reports, the decision overturns a December 2024 lower court ruling that had declared the law unconstitutional.
While the lower court had found that the law created irrational exemptions for certain public safety workers, the appeals court majority concluded that the Wisconsin legislature had a rational basis for these distinctions and that courts must defer to legislative fiscal policy decisions.
This reversal maintains the status quo as the 2024 ruling had been stayed pending appeal, keeping the law in effect as it has been for the last 15 years.
The legal battle is far from over as unions are expected to appeal Wednesday's decision to the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
This next step is particularly notable because the state's high court flipped to a liberal majority in 2023, marking the first time
Act 10 has been challenged under this new judicial composition.
While Republican figures like Scott Walker praised the appeals court for respecting precedent and protecting taxpayers, Union spokespeople like Christina Bray expressed continued confidence in the merits of their case.
As the litigation moves toward the Supreme Court, the political stakes remain high, with all five Democratic gubernatorial candidates vowing to repeal the law if elected in the upcoming August primary.
Opening soon in Richland Center, Wild Honey Juicery and Cafe stands as a beacon of wellness and vitality, offering a locally owned space dedicated to providing nutrient-dense juices, superfoods and wholesome meals.
At the heart of its mission is a commitment to nourish customers
body, mind, and soul using high-quality, sustainably sourced ingredients.
By prioritizing ethical and cruelty-free practices, the CAFE ensures that every offering supports both human health and environmental well-being, setting a new standard for responsible business in the community.
The foundation of this vibrant cafe is rooted in the life and passion of its founder, Tony Macarvo.
Raised as a farmer's daughter in North Dakota, Tony developed a profound respect for the land and the way food fosters connection and community.
Her journey to creating Wild Honey was informed by decades of service as a nurse anesthetist, where she dedicated herself to the care of others.
This background in nursing deeply influences the cafe's focus on holistic wellness, transforming her lifelong dream into a reality where health and adventure flow naturally.
Beyond just a juicery, Wild Honey is a gathering place designed to inspire bold and creative living.
Through its thoughtfully curated menu and welcoming atmosphere,
the cafe cultivates a vibrant space for locals and visitors alike to support local farmers and sustainable practices.
Whether you are exploring new flavors or seeking personal growth, Wild Honey celebrates the deep connection between nature and nourishment, inviting everyone to experience a lifestyle where well-being is celebrated and community thrives.
The sport of all-terrain vehicle, ATV, and utility terrain vehicle, UTV Riding, is experiencing significant growth across Wisconsin.
Since 2023, annual registrations for these vehicles have consistently topped 500,000 units, reflecting their increasing popularity.
This surge is not limited to residents.
Over the last five years, the state has averaged nearly 30,000 non-resident trail passes sold annually, highlighting Wisconsin as a premier destination for off-road enthusiasts.
This growing interest translates into a substantial economic boost for the state.
According to an economic impact study published by the Wisconsin ATVUTV Association, riders contributed an estimated $973 million to the economy
in 2023 through spending on food and beverages alone.
This significant financial influx underscores the importance of the sport to local businesses and tourism dependent communities throughout Wisconsin.
Richland County serves as a prime example of accessibility and infrastructure catering to this sport.
Currently, all Richland County trunk roads are open for ATV and UTV travel.
Furthermore, all but three townships have opened their local roads to these vehicles.
providing riders with diverse route options and stunning views of the unique driftless area landscape.
This open road policy allows for seamless travel between rural scenic areas and local amenities.
With increased participation comes a focus on safety and regulatory compliance.
In Wisconsin, operators born on or after January 1st, 1988 must complete a safety certification course to operate on public trails.
The minimum age for this requirement is 12 for ATV operators and 16 for UTV operators.
Additionally,
local ordinances help manage the flow of traffic.
A recent Richland County ordinance, also adopted by the City of Richland Center, restricts hours of operation to between 4 a.m.
and 11 p.m.
DNR conservation wardens strongly recommend that all operators, regardless of age, complete a safety course to ensure a responsible riding experience.
Local conservationist John Clare stopped by our studios to share some important updates regarding local hunters education.
Well one of the things we're doing is looking at making some changes.
In the past we've been doing what's called a traditional hunter-ed class which means we met for a week Monday through Friday about three hours each evening and at the very end we did the written test and then finally what was called a field test.
We're looking because of
the people that we deal with, the kids that we generally deal with, being really, really busy, we're looking at...
changing the way that we teach the class now and what that would entail is us going to what's called a online class where the kids would take the class online and then we do a what's called a field day in order to get certified to hunt in Wisconsin the student would have to pass
the written test after the online class was completed, and then take a field day where they get the gun handling and get tested on the gun handling, which is going to be what we try to do, is the field day kind of thing.
And we have one planned, we have a field day planned August 25th at the high school, and it'll go from four o'clock in the afternoon till nine.
If you have a student that has passed the online portion
of the Hunter Ed class.
They need to sign up for that online as well.
And then we will run them through that.
This is a training for the Hunter Ed instructors as well.
We have one of the folks from the DNR coming to kind of run us through.
This is our first field day.
For most of us, I've done one already.
And it's a little bit different than what we're used to.
So it'll be a learning experience for both the kids and for the instructors.
There have also been changes this year regarding antlers.
The
CDAC, which I'm part of, too, is the County Deer Advisory Council met in April.
And there's a change there.
Last year...
each license that you bought.
Some people hunt both with a bow and a gun, meaning you have two different licenses you have to purchase.
Last year you got three tags for antlerless deer with each license.
This year the advisory council decided to go to one tag.
So when you get your tags, and they're available now, I got mine this morning online, you will get only one per license.
Now that doesn't mean that you can only hunt one
or can only harvest one antlerless deer, there are extra tags for sale.
Those go on sale August 19th for our area, and there are 2,500 available yet.
So that should meet.
We've never sold those all out, and I don't see us selling those all out again this year.
Governor Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Revenue have distributed over $2.2 billion in shared revenue and property tax credits to local governments in 2000.
This funding totaling over $1.7 billion in direct relief for property owners and $584 million for local governments supports essential services like public safety, roads and libraries.
This initiative builds on the 2023 Wisconsin Act 12 which secured an increase in shared revenue and tied local government funding to state sales tax.
The distributions empower local communities to address their unique needs while reducing the property tax burden.
Join Richland Center Parks and Recreation for an exciting day trip to the Diamond Joe Casino in Dubuque, Iowa tomorrow.
Travelers will depart from the Richland Center Community Center at 9 a.m.
with check-in beginning at 8.30 a.m.
The trip is scheduled to conclude with an approximate return at 5 p.m.
The cost for the excursion is $40 per person, which is non-refundable.
This fee includes $10 in free play and a $15 meal credit for participants to enjoy.
Please note that this trip is strictly for individuals 21 years of age or older.
The Aging ADRC Advisory Committee has announced that its regular monthly meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, August 5th, beginning at 1 p.m.
This meeting offers a hybrid attendance model, allowing participants to join virtually via teams or attend in person.
The physical meeting location is Conference Room A-B within the Community Services Building at 221 West Seminary Street.
in Richland Center.
Several critical program updates and educational topics are slated for discussion.
Members will receive information regarding transportation updates involving MTM and Inclusa, as well as board education focusing on ADRC funding mechanisms.
A significant action item on the agenda involves the revision of aging plan goals specifically for the nutrition program.
Additionally, the committee will cover advocacy updates, a general ADRC
update and a detailed review of the ADRC budget.
The meeting will conclude with reports from various aging and disability organizations, a discussion of items for future consideration, and the formal scheduling of the next meeting.
Vital statistics right after this.
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Today is July 29th.
These are today's vital statistics.
Dennis R. Denny Highland, 73 of Blue River, died Monday, July 20th.
A celebration of life will be held Thursday, July 30 at Ryan Funeral Home in Verona from 2 p.m.
until 6 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Parkinson's Foundation.
The Pratt Funeral Anchorimation Service is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Dennis R. Denny Highland, 73 of Blue River.
Patricia R. Schubert, 77 of Casanovia, died Thursday, July 23 at her home.
A funeral service will be held Friday, July 31 at St.
Anthony's Catholic Church in Casanovia at 11 a.m.
Friends may call Thursday, July 30 from 4 p.m.
to 6 p.m.
at Pratt Memorial Chapel in Richland Center.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Patricia Rita Schubert Endowed Nursing Scholarship at the University of St.
Francis in Joliet, Illinois.
Patricia.
are Schubert, 77 of Casanovia.
Kevin Hoffman, 35 of Richland Center, died unexpectedly Monday, July 27 in North Carolina.
Full obituary and funeral arrangements are pending at this time.
Kevin Hoffman, 35 of Richland Center.
This concludes today's vital statistics.
