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Here's your Daily News Roundup.

For Civic Media News, I'm Connie Feldman.

A construction worker was killed in the Green Bay area yesterday.

Wisconsin State Patrol officers say a semi hit a forklift in a work zone on Highway 41 around 11.30 in the morning, new to pier.

Authorities say a 53-year-old Manasha man driving the semi hit a forklift being operated in a construction zone.

The forklift operator, a 26-year-old man from Chilton, died from his injuries.

The crash remains under investigation.

Health officials have confirmed two measles cases in Grant County as a larger outbreak continues to grow in southwestern Wisconsin.

The new cases are connected to earlier cases in Lafayette and Iowa counties.

DHS says the regional total is now 36 confirmed cases and three probable cases.

Officials say unvaccinated people are at the highest risk.

The Green Bay Common Council is scheduled to review an investigation into duplicate absentee ballots mailed to voters.

It happened in both spring and fall voting this year.

City staff will present the same report they submitted to the Wisconsin Elections Commission, which names former city clerk Celestine Jeffries as the person who reprinted mailing labels and duplicated mailings for 152 voters.

The city calls it a human error and confirmed no person voted twice.

The race for Wisconsin governor is heading toward debates, but the two candidates are not yet locked into any dates.

Broadcasters are proposing a Milwaukee town hall on October 8th and a statewide televised debate the following night.

Democrat David Crowley and Republican Tom Tiffany have not yet met on a debate stage.

More forums could still be added before early in-person voting starts October 20th.

A Tomahawk woman is dead after a collision between a UTV and an SUV.

It happened on Highway 8 as the woman was driving the UTV across the highway.

A 79-year-old passenger from the UTV and the 40-year-old driver from the SUV were also both injured but are expected to recover.

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley visited Eau Claire last week as part of a statewide unity tour following Tuesday's primary.

Civic media's James Kelly has more.

Crowley emerged victorious in the Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor last week, narrowly defeating state representative Francesca Hong.

Following the event, he shared his thoughts on the victory just weeks after deciding to exit and then re-enter the race.

Well, if you believe it, it can happen.

I think that you want to manifest as much as possible, but we didn't know what we're getting ourselves into when we decided

to get

back into this race and pretty much do a three week, three and a half week sprint.

But as we began to travel all across the state, we've seen the momentum, we've seen the enthusiasm.

And so, yes, this was a nail biter, but for us to get over the hump and win this primary election, I think this is good for our state.

Crowley also shared his views on data center developments, an issue that will be at the forefront of the gubernatorial race.

He says local communities should have the power to make the final decision on whether to allow one of the facilities to be built in their area, with measures in place to protect the environment and protect local residents from being forced to foot the bill.

What we have to do is make sure that we are protecting our communities, we're protecting our environment and protecting the jobs of the future.

All these data centers, they need to pay their own way.

Not one single dime should be passed on to any Wisconsin taxpayer.

And we have to protect ourselves.

And at the end of the day, that's what we're going to do.

I'm James Kelly for Civic Media News.

Crowley will face off with Republican nominee Congressman Tom Tiffany for Wisconsin Governor in November.

Amisal's outbreak in southwestern Wisconsin has now reached Grant County with two confirmed cases there.

State health officials say those cases are linked to infections already reported in Lafayette and Iowa counties.

The outbreak now includes 36 confirmed cases and three probable cases across the region.

And that's your state news update.

I'm Connie Feldman for Civic Media News.

A record-setting win for the crew.

Hi, I'm Mike Clemens with Sports Baseball.

The Brewers have the best record in baseball, and yet, the fewest home runs in the league.

Meanwhile, Christian Jellich has been in a slump until last night.

Fifth inning, runners on first and second.

Drive-all, right center, deep rubles on the run.

He walks up.

There she goes!

Christian Jellich brings them to their feet once again.

Home runs by Yellich, Bowers, Lara, four in all, the Brewers went on to beat the Marlins, 22 to nothing, the most runs scored in a shutout victory in Major League history.

Kind of crazy, I mean, it happened fast.

You know, it's always fun to be on this side of that.

The two teams play again tonight at Ampham Field.

NFL, the Packers' defense getting more physical in training camp practice each day.

I

mean, Coach made us put shoulder pads on, so I got to make sure they work.

So that's how that works.

That's how that works.

With sports, I'm Mike Clemens.

It is going to be mostly sunny today.

Our high right around 78 this afternoon tonight.

Mostly clear with temperatures dropping into the low to mid 50s overnight.

Tomorrow, more sunshine with a high right around 81.

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 August 19th.

These are today's vital statistics.

Eileen, Catherine, Hegg, Eberle, 95 of Lone Rock died August 8th in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

A funeral mass will be held Thursday, August 20th at 11 a.m.

at St.

John's Catholic Church in Spring Green, immediately followed by a luncheon at the Wisconsin Riverside Resort from 12 noon until 2 p.m.

with burial at 2.30 p.m.

in the St.

Killian's Cemetery.

Visitation will be held today from 4 p.m.

until 7 p.m.

at St.

John's Catholic Church in again tomorrow from 10 a.m.

until the time of mass.

Eileen, Catherine, Hegg,

Eberle, 95 of Lone Rock.

Isabel M. Reimer, 91 of Loganville, died Sunday morning, August 16 at the Senior Life Center in Reedsburg.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11.30 a.m.

Friday, August 21 at St.

Peter's Lutheran Church in Loganville.

Internment will be in St.

Peter's Cemetery.

There will be a visitation on Friday morning from 9.30 a.m.

until 11.15 a.m.

at the church.

In Louis-Flower's memorials to St.

Peter's Lutheran Church would be appreciated.

Isabel M. Reimer, 91 of Loganville.

Gary Lee Hagar, 79 of Madison, formerly of Evoca, died Thursday, June 18 at Sage Meadows in Middleton.

A celebration of life will be held Friday, August 21 at 1.30 p.m.

at the Pratt Memorial Chapel.

Visitation will be held Friday at the Pratt Memorial Chapel from 12.30 p.m.

until the time of service at 1.30 p.m.

Military rights will be provided.

Gary Lee Hagar, 79 of Madison, formerly of Ivoka.

Richard Arlen Olsen, 94 of Ivoka, died August 13.

funeral services will be held Friday, August 21st at 1 p.m.

at St.

Joseph's Catholic Church in Evoca.

Burial will follow in St.

Joseph's Catholic Cemetery with military graveside rights to be conducted by the Evoca American Legion post 335.

Visitation will be held at St.

Joseph's Catholic Church Friday from 10 a.m.

until the time of mass at 1 p.m.

Memorials may be directed to the Riverdale Food Pantry or a charity of your choice.

Richard Arlen Olson, 94 of Avoka.

Stephen Garrett Shell, 46 of Irving, Texas, formerly of Richland Center, died Wednesday, July 29.

Visitation will be held at the Pratt Memorial Chapel Saturday, August 22 from 11 a.m.

until 1 p.m.

Military rights will be held at one o'clock.

A celebration of life lunch will follow at Turbos.

A private family burial will be held in the West Fork Cemetery at a later date.

Stephen Garrett Shell, 46 of Irving, Texas, formerly of Richland Center.

Albert Anthony Grell Jr., 91 of Gulfam died Friday, August 14 at his home.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, August 23rd at 1 p.m.

at the Pratt Memorial Chapel.

The burial will follow at the Bear Valley Cemetery with military rights to be provided by the local Military Memorial Honors Unit.

Visitation will be held Sunday at the Pratt Memorial Chapel from 12 p.m.

until the time of service at 1 p.m.

Albert Anthony Grell Jr.

91 of Gotham.

Kevin Hoffman, 35 of Richland Center, died unexpectedly July 27 in North Carolina.

A celebration of life party will be held August 23 at the Lone Rock Community Center from noon until 4 p.m.

Please wear your favorite Badger or Packer clothing and bring all of your happy memories of Kevin to share.

No tears, no sad faces.

Kevin's family would like to remind you that if you or someone you know is struggling and needs someone to talk to, please call 988-SUICIDE and Crisis Lifeline.

Kevin Hoffman, 35 of Richland Center.

Carol Ann Randall, 83 of Mesa, Arizona, formerly of a Volca and Mineral Point, died May 31st.

A celebration of life is planned for Sunday, August 23rd, from 12 noon until 4 p.m.

at the Old Volca High School.

Gorgon Funeral Home in Doddville is assisting with arrangements.

Carol Ann Randall, 83 of Mesa, Arizona, formerly of a Volca and Mineral Point.

Dennis D. Diedrich, 84 of Montello, passed away Sunday, August 9th.

A family graveside service will be held Friday, August 28th at 12 noon at the Rockbridge Cemetery with military graveside rights provided by the local Military Memorial Honors Unit.

A celebration of life will be held Sunday, August 30th, from 1 p.m.

until 4 p.m.

at the Grey Drake in Portage.

Dennis D. Diedrich, 84.

of Montello.

Good evening, everyone, for WRCO News.

I'm Todd Copernall.

The Richland County Board recently approved a resolution for a comprehensive facility improvement plan, a decision marked by essential repairs for the Simons Recreation Complex.

At the heart of the plan is the replacement of the facility's HVAC system, which became the focal point of a spirited debate regarding the long-term viability of the complex and the wisdom of continued taxpayer investment.

Board members raised critical questions about the future of the building and the specific level of commitment from the City of Richland Center.

A significant shift in the resolution occurred when Supervisor Bob Frank successfully moved to amend the language, striking a requirement that the city fund 50% of the HVAC repairs.

This amendment passed despite opposition from Supervisors Thompson, Nolan, and Collins-Johnsrud.

The broader discussion touched on the county's historical challenges with property maintenance, with supervisors Cui and Perry noting a trend of neglect, while Cui emphasized the facility's vital importance to the community.

Financial transparency and the burden on taxpayers remained central concerns throughout the meeting.

Supervisor Welty expressed support for the services offered by Simons, but remained wary of future costs, citing a lack of clarity.

Similarly, supervisor Thompson characterized the center as a luxury for the county and voiced fears that escalating expenses could become a substantial burden.

In contrast, supervisor Turk argued that maintaining the complex is a necessary investment, suggesting that repairs are essential, whether the county keeps the facility or seeks a transition to a different owner, remarking that the alternative to repair would simply be demolition.

Despite these varying perspectives on the path forward, the Board ultimately reached a consensus and the resolution was approved unanimously.

Residents of the region have voiced intense opposition to the proposed 765KV power line project, citing widespread concerns over environmental health, safety and local governance.

The unique geology of the Driftless area, characterized by sensitive limestone formations and vital trout streams, stands at the center of the debate.

Community members fear that the construction will irrevocably damage the region's fragile water filtration system and natural landscape, arguing that the proposed routes failed to consider the area's unique geology.

Safety also remains a primary worry with residents highlighting potential risks such as stray voltage, induction hazards, and the threat that tall towers pose to local aviation.

These concerns are compounded by fears of health impacts on residents, particularly children, as well as the long-term noise pollution associated with the project.

Critics argue that the power lines offer no local benefit while potentially burdening residents with permanent damage to their infrastructure, including roads and bridges.

Distrust regarding federal transparency and the potential for non-disclosure agreements has fueled a push for strong local and state government intervention.

As landowners in Vernon and Crawford counties form a legal coalition to contest the project, the community is urging officials to demand a bipartisan energy plan and reject rushed project approvals.

Residents emphasize that this fight is essential for future generations, calling on neighbors to contact elected officials and stand firm against the proposal to protect their farms, homes, and quality of life.

Senator Sarah Kieski was in attendance, listening, taking notes, and ultimately sharing information with the public.

Kieski explained this is not a done deal and added that information has been slow in coming at times, but she is learning as much as she can and will continue to share information with the public throughout the process.

Following extensive public input, the Richland County Board approved a resolution requesting additional information on the proposed 765KV transmission line.

A local woman is facing a felony charge after a routine traffic stop for equipment violations led to the discovery of illegal narcotics late last week.

Richland Center Police Chief Billy Jones announced the arrest of 42-year-old Amber N. Ernst following an investigation that began on the evening of August 13th.

The incident unfolded at approximately 7.30 p.m.

when officers with the Richland Center Police Department observed a vehicle traveling through the city with a cracked windshield and a missing front license plate.

Upon initiating a traffic stop, officers identified Ernst as the driver and quickly determined that she was operating the vehicle without a valid driver's license.

During the encounter, a deputy from the Richland County Sheriff's Department arrived on the scene to provide assistance.

The deputy deployed a canine unit to perform an exterior sniff of the vehicle, and the dog alerted officers to the presence of narcotics.

A subsequent search revealed a pill bottle on Ernst's person, which she admitted contained methamphetamine.

Police confirmed that the substance weighing approximately 4.5 grams returned a positive field test for the drug.

Ernst was taken into custody without further incident and transported to the Richland County Jail.

She now faces a formal charge of possession of methamphetamine.

Chief Jones credited the successful investigation to the collaborative efforts between the Richland Center Police Department and the Richland County Sheriff's Department.

The Iowa County Health Department in partnership with O'Connell Pharmacy is pleased to announce a community-wide measles vaccine clinic in Mineral Point.

The event will take place Monday, August 24th from 12 noon until 5 p.m.

at the Mineral Point EMS Rescue Squad Office, located at 907 Ridge Street.

Most insurance plans are accepted, making this an accessible opportunity for residents to ensure they are protected.

As families prepare for the upcoming school year, staying up to date on vaccinations is the most effective way to safeguard our community.

The MMR vaccine, which protects against measles, mumps, and rubella, is highly reliable.

Two doses are 97% effective at preventing measles.

Currently, vaccination rates for school-aged children in Iowa County stand at 86%, which is unfortunately below the 95% threshold required to prevent the spread of the virus.

Iowa County encourages all parents and legal guardians to prioritize this essential health check.

Adults are also encouraged to review their status.

Those who did not receive the MMR vaccine as children should consider obtaining one dose now to verify you or your child's vaccination history.

You can access records online through the Wisconsin Immunization Registry.

Beyond immunizations, the clinic will offer additional resources for family safety.

A technician from the Family Resource Center of Iowa County will be on site during the clinic hours to provide professional car seat safety checks.

Iowa County Health looks forward to seeing the community come together to support public health and safety.

In Mineral Point.

Anthony J. Lehman remains in the Waukesha County jail following a Tuesday court appearance.

He's due back in court August 27th.

The 21-year-old faces six felony charges in the July 30th hostage situation at a Waukesha Meyers supermarket that ended with police shooting him.

A criminal complaint states Lehman called 911, telling dispatchers he had a hostage inside a restroom with a knife and what he called a dead man switch.

That was later determined to be a spring clamp with two razor blades.

The 59 year old hostage fought back with his belt and followed Lehman out of the restroom, warning other shoppers.

Investigators say Lehman threatened an employee and two customers raised a knife toward the hostage and refused commands to drop his weapons.

An officer fired three shots, hitting him.

Vital statistics right after this.

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... Oh, collide!

It's time for the roundup

How are you doing?

The Hankster.

You're doing all right today.

Did you get in trouble last night?

I haven't heard

any John Denver.

Unless I

missed it.

You might have missed it.

I don't remember.

I

think just put one in the love thing.

Yeah, I probably should

just

in case

your night off before the, the, the real season start.

Oh my goodness.

Yes.

So Friday night football, looking forward to that.

Actually a baseball on Thursday.

Yes, you do.

Football on Friday night.

Football on Friday night.

Staying busy.

Yeah.

So football will not be on.

Have you it's on WRC WRC and that's a rare

broadcast

for

100% but it works out because the Brewers play during the day, right?

And then we it gives us an opening on Friday night and then the Packers of course steal the airways here on WRC.

Oh,

so WRC what 740 640 I'm sorry.

Yeah, 640 pregame looking forward to that one.

That should be a good one.

It's a co-western at Riverdale, which one center travels to work well.

Yeah, and

There's a lot of good games, a lot of good ball games.

Actually, some of the good, some of the best games of the season, you might see this Friday night.

Sometimes, you know, because

you have those, those good crossover rivalries, cause almost all of them in the state are non-conference first week, but sometimes you'll see that.

And that's kind of the case with ethical Weston and Riverdale is you got a couple of schools are not conference rivals anymore.

They work for a brief time, but they're not.

Um, and they play and that's going to be a really good game.

And now, and you can also look back at baseball season when they play very good baseball games, when they played, one team can be 20, no, and other can be 0 and 20.

It's going to be a good ball.

Yeah, you bet.

So bragging rights, close, close, and both schools are in our coverage area.

That's awesome.

Yeah.

River

Valley.

Yeah.

River Valley opens up on Friday night as well.

Looking forward to that coach McLean and company.

So

yeah.

So, all kind of fun this Friday.

And I know I get excited about football, but it goes by so fast.

Nine weeks go by, just fly by.

Yeah, it seems like it.

And hopefully

10 or 11 or 12 or 13, get into

the

playoffs

and

see

how

it goes.

See how it goes.

Your question of the day, young man.

Uh-oh.

If you had the power to fire one person, Phillip, I knew I shouldn't ask it.

Who would it be?

Trouble is, I

do

have the power right now.

Well, let's just say you don't.

Let's just say, uh, let's just say, yeah, you, you do have the power.

Yeah.

And I haven't been.

No.

So, so far, you know, you

skirted, uh,

skirted it way, haven't I skirted, skirted my way through so

far.

Yeah.

Yeah.

I, you know, if I had the probably, it'd probably be like, um, some annoying, um, like TV commentator

or

yes, the Packers games.

Yes, like maybe somebody like that, you know, yes, or because, you know, and maybe it's maybe when you're so like you're such a fan of a team, maybe things like catch you wrong, but I don't think so.

I've watched like teams I don't even care about and I still feel like they're favoring.

one team

or another one

team or another and it drives me

nuts.

And I

don't get that

because, you know, I mean,

you're

fired.

Yeah,

exactly.

I

mean, obviously we get excited for our local teams, but I also try to get excited for, for visiting teams,

you know,

and when you're at that level, it should be, I don't care who

care.

Don't get all excited when, you know, it used to drive me crazy with Tom Brady and you know, he's, he's the goat, but it was always like, Oh,

And

then,

you know,

just always seem like they

wanted them to win because Tom Brady, that was the big money,

right?

Yeah.

100%.

It's just, it drives me crazy.

Here's, you know who I would fire today.

Who's that?

It would be T-Mobile, AT&T and Verizon.

Seriously, because they all say, we got the best coverage.

No, you don't travel around with me for a while, travel around with you for a while.

Where's your coverage

at?

I stay with one and I'm not going to name which one, but, um, people always, oh no, no, no, you got to get this.

This is the best.

Then I'm like, okay, and then they're complaining.

They can't make a call

from

exactly

this area.

So what do you do?

You just got to pick one and just, you know, but, but the coverage is

horrible.

Yeah.

I mean, and I,

uh, my, my house in Sextonville, I have to go to like one of the deck doors and face out and then I can

make a phone call.

Otherwise it cuts out.

Really?

Yeah.

Otherwise I lose calls all

the time.

You need a new phone, Phil.

Well, it's not the phone.

It's the phone.

This is

four years old, Phil.

You need a new phone.

You

know

what?

I was raised on the farm.

If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

Don't fix it.

All right.

Here we go.

You might be from Arkansas.

Phillip.

If you have attended an event called Mudbog Saturday, is there such an event?

Yes, they are.

Yeah, and that reminds

me, when's the Pea Ridge?

Mule Jump.

It may have already passed.

Oh,

how

could we have missed that?

I don't know, my brother and my father.

I have the shirt.

Can I keep a shirt?

From

last year, I have the shirt.

the peerage mule jump.

Yeah, MRM may be coming.

I'll check that out.

You better.

Yeah.

Um, cause we were going to go broadcasting.

Hey, don't forget the Grant County fair is going to happen in today through Sunday.

Yeah,

you're going to go down there.

I think you're taking down your mud bog Saturday.

No, no, you're taking down your prized, um,

garden.

produce.

Yeah, I am.

Go down there and see how much produce I can get me a yellow ribbon.

Make a salad.

10th or 11th place.

That's what I need right there.

Well, participation ribbon.

Yeah, participation ribbon.

Yeah.

Today's truth or hanko, but I think I have some rapid fire questions for you, Phillip.

If I can finger my way through my paperwork.

You got a lot of mess there.

All right, here we go.

If the FCC listened to your thoughts for 30 seconds, Phillip, what is the fine?

Where did that come from?

I'm just saying.

It's shenanigans, radio specific shenanigans

here.

Yeah, probably.

I would say something about flatulence.

You know,

I might get some for

that.

Right.

What sound effects should follow everything you say today?

We already know.

If listeners could vote to replace you with an object for one segment, what object would it be?

Maybe a jukebox.

Maybe a whoopee cushion.

Did all again.

Same thing, yep.

Right, right.

What's the one word you overuse on air that you swear you don't?

Uh, maybe awesome.

Awesome?

Yeah,

I think so.

Uh-huh.

My favorite word from you.

Cercer when you're excited.

Holy mackerel!

That's two words, it don't matter.

In Arkansas, it's one word.

Oh, it is, I see.

You're using the sentence now.

And here it is.

If the show were accidentally played at double speed, who sounds guiltier near you?

I would say probably you.

Maybe so.

I would vote for you.

Yes, you would.

Yes, you would.

Oh, well.

So anyway, factor Hanco today.

Factor Hanco today.

The savage practice of scalping one's enemies is not exclusive to only early inhabitants of North America.

Hmm.

No, I'm gonna say that's true.

Yeah, it is true and eight and 1036 the Englishman Carl Go Godwine was cited and

Angelo, uh, Angelo Saxon Chronicle for ordering the scalping of his defeated enemies.

What a hair-raising effect.

Yeah.

Boy, oh boy.

Yeah.

Not, not cool, Phil.

No, not cool at all.

So here we go.

Swims and noon.

The word swims and the word noon are words that can be flipped backwards and upside down and spelled the same way.

Yes,

it is.

It is.

Yeah.

Good trivia time material.

Yeah.

I, I, I.

Took way too long to say that one.

Fish cough.

Fish cough.

Yeah.

Do fish cough.

Hmm.

That's a good question.

I'm just making a statement.

Do fish cough?

Is that a bunch of Henko?

I think it's true.

And it is true.

Is it true?

They do cough.

They do cough.

Wow.

Isn't that crazy?

Get them a throat loss again.

I'm wondering.

Take a drink of water.

Yeah, there you go.

Take a drink of water.

The smallest bone in your body is in your ear.

That's true.

It is true.

I think I've had that on the quiz before.

You haven't, uh-huh.

Mongolia is the least densely populated country on earth.

Hmm.

Mongolia.

I'll say that's true.

It is true.

Philip and I are on a roll today.

That's where Mongolian

beef comes from, right?

100% because it's so densely.

Yeah.

Right.

Right.

Minecraft, the successful video game was initially called cave game.

Really?

I don't know anything about it.

I don't either, but I'm going to say it's true.

Might as well stick with the truth point.

We're getting all the truth.

Creator Marcus Notch person or person, P E R S S O N P E R S S person released a test video game of YouTube in May 13th of 2009, which he called cave game tech test.

Now it's a blockbuster.

Yes, it is.

It is made a little

money on

that.

It really, yeah.

Peanuts are not, they're not nuts.

They're legumes.

Legumes?

Yes.

I think that's true.

Peanuts are legumes, which are edible seeds enclosed in pods and are in the same family as beans, lentils and peas.

Okay.

Boy, you're on a roll

with a lot of truth

today.

Breakdancing won't be included.

Breakdancing won't be included as an event in the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Olympic Games.

It won't be it will break dancing won't be included as an event.

I can't imagine it would be.

I said, that's probably true.

It is true.

That's right.

They say it's, it's just breaking those breaking is tough.

Phil.

I wonder if people still do that as much.

That was a big thing in the eighties there for a while.

They even call it.

They had a movie called break

dance.

Yeah, they did.

Didn't they put out?

Yes.

I don't think I ever saw it, but.

or I never broke dance either.

No, probably not.

Yeah.

The U S constitution does not allow a president and vice president be from, be from the same state.

I'd never heard that before.

I'm going to say that's, that's, that's Hank.

It is a bunch of ankle.

All there's no majority party in the United States has ever nominated a presidential and vice president candle from the same state.

It is allowed under the U S constitution.

Constitution, just the ticket.

There you go.

So

anyway,

what, we have something else.

What are we playing now?

Oh yeah, we're playing, we're playing Hank's word of the day.

Hank hooked on, or Hanked on phonics.

Hanked on phonics.

And what word is today,

Phil?

Let me, let's see.

There we go.

Right there.

Oh boy.

Hmm.

Cuna.

Cuna.

Cuna.

Cuna.

Okay.

What is it?

What is it?

What is it?

What is it?

What is it?

What is it?

What

is

it?

And you can have some worse Chester sauce with

Worcestershire.

That's what it is.

Worcestershire.

Worcestershire sauce on my queen law.

Oh, you're the man, Hank.

I got one more factor.

Oh, never mind.

You got to reorder.

Oh, reorder.

Yeah, I'm out.

Time to do it.

Hey, my man, I hope you have a great day and everybody out there.

Be kind, Phil.

Thank you, gentlemen.

Hank Bray.

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Today is August 19.

These are today's vital statistics.

Eileen Catherine Hegg Eberle, 95 of Lone Rock, died August 8 in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

A funeral mass will be held Thursday, August 20th at 11 a.m.

at St.

John's Catholic Church in Spring Green immediately followed by a luncheon at the Wisconsin Riverside Resort in Spring Green from 12 noon until 2 p.m.

with burial at 2.30 p.m.

in the St.

Killian's Cemetery.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, August 19th from 4 p.m.

until 7 p.m.

at St.

John's Catholic Church and again on Thursday, 10 a.m.

until the time of mass.

Eileen is survived by five children, Luann and Steve Greenhack, Randall and Darla Christian Eberle, Joellen Frawley and partner Jim, Diane Lombardo and Angela and Joe Droll, brothers Clarence and Erlinda Hegg and Dick and Pam Hegg, sisters Harriet Torgerson and Joe Gruber.

15 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Eileen Catherine Hegg-Eberle, 95, of Lone Rock.

Isabel M. Reimer, 91, of Loganville, died Sunday morning, August 16, at the Senior Life Center in Reedsburg.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11.30 a.m.

Friday, August 21st at St.

Peter's Lutheran Church in Loganville.

Internment will be in St.

Peter's Cemetery.

There will be a visitation on Friday morning from 9.30 a.m.

until 11.15 a.m.

at the church.

In Louis Flowers Memorial's 2 St.

Peter's Lutheran Church would be appreciated.

The Farber Funeral Home is serving the family.

Isabel is survived by three children, Daniel and Cynthia Reimer, Jane and Kurt Mucco, Gary and Pamela Reimer, sister Jean Steve Friday, sister-in-law Nancy Reimer, five grandchildren, one step-granddaughter, seven great-grandchildren, many other relatives and friends.

Isabel M. Reimer, 91 of Loganville.

Gary Lee Hagar, 79 of Madison formerly of a Volca died Thursday, June 18th at Sage Meadows in Middleton.

A celebration of life will be held Friday, August 21st at 1.30 p.m.

at the Pratt Memorial Chapel.

Visitation will be held Friday, August 21st at the Pratt Memorial Chapel from 12.30 p.m.

until the time of service at 1.30.

Military rights will be provided.

The Pratt funeral and cremation service is assisting the family.

Gary is survived by his siblings, Karen and Bill Dulan, Marsha and Sigurd Cheselson, and Glenn and Rusty Hagar.

Gary Lee Hagar, 79 of Madison, formerly of a Volca.

Richard Erlen Olsen, 94 of a Volca, died August 13.

Funeral services will be held Friday, August 21 at 1 p.m.

at St.

Joseph's Catholic Church in a Volca.

burial will follow in St.

Joseph's Catholic Cemetery with military graveside rites to be conducted by the Avoka American Legion post 335.

Visitation will be held at St.

Joseph's Catholic Church Friday, August 21st from 10 a.m.

until the time of mass at 1 p.m.

Memorials may be directed to the Riverdale Food Pantry or a charity of your choice.

Richard is survived by his six children, Debbie and Jim Patch,

David and Terry Olson, Tom and Laurie Olson, Laurie and Mike Pink, Terry and Russell Zing Olson and Steve Olson, brother Dwayne and Karen Olson, sister Joan and Danny Crows, sister-in-law Mildred Olson, brother-in-law Gary Putman, 14 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends, Richard

Arlan Olson, 94 of a VOCA.

Stephen Garrett Shell, 46 of Irving, Texas, formerly of Richland Center, died Wednesday, July 29.

A visitation will be held at the Pratt Memorial Chapel Saturday, August 22 from 11 a.m.

until 1 p.m.

Military rights will be held at one o'clock.

A celebration of life lunch will follow at Turbos.

A private family burial will be held in the West Fork Cemetery at a later date.

Stephen Schell is survived by his parents Marty and Marie Schell and Sandra and Alan Madison.

Siblings Jamie Schell, Jeff and Dana Schell, Trish and Bailey Schell, Cody Chris, Ryan and Sarah Madison, Aaron and Abby Madison.

Grandmothers Pat Schell and Marilyn Meeker.

along with many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, friends, and loved ones.

Stephen Garrett Chow, 46 of Irving, Texas, formerly of Richland Center.

Albert Anthony Grell Jr., 91 of Gotham, died Friday, August 14 at home.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, August 23 at 1 p.m.

at the Pratt Memorial Chapel.

Burial will follow at the Bear Valley Cemetery, with military rights to be provided by the local Military Memorial Honors Unit.

Visitation will be held Sunday, August 23 at the Pratt Memorial Chapel from 12 noon until the time of service at 1 p.m.

The Pratt Funeral Anchormation Service is assisting the family.

Elbert is survived by his three children, Mitzi,

and Paul Rossozowski, Chip Grell and Dawn Eno, sister-in-law Sharon Kramer, six grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, Albert Anthony Grell Jr., 91 of Gotham.

Kevin Hoffman, 35 of Richland Center, died unexpectedly July 27 in North Carolina.

A celebration of life party will be held August 23 at the Lone Rock Community Center from noon until 4 p.m.

Please wear your favorite Badger or Packer clothing and bring all your happy memories of Kevin to share.

No tears, no sad faces.

Kevin is survived by his mother Amy Hoffman and Jim Hine, stepfather Jeff Crook and Tina Dull, his sons Jordan Hoffman and Carter Jocelyn, sister Shania and Sam Olson, brother Caleb Crook and Allison Sturba, stepbrothers Jeff and Brianna Crook, Josh and Brianna Crook and Jeremy Crook,

and Desiree Lins, grandparents Pete and Dolores Way.

Kevin's family would like to remind you that if you or someone you know is struggling and needs someone to talk to, please call 988-SUICIDE AND CRISIS LIFELINE.

Kevin Hoffman, 35 of Richland Center.

Carol Ann Randall, 83 of Mesa, Arizona, formerly of Avoka and Mineral Point, died May 31.

A celebration of life is planned for Sunday, August 23rd from 12 noon until 4pm at the Old Evoca High School.

Gorgon Funeral Home in Dodgeville is assisting with arrangements.

Carol Ann Randall is survived by her daughter, Robin and Dave Dahenbaugh, her son Jason and Terry, son-in-law Alan McCarthy, nine grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, sister Norma and Tom Draves, sister-in-law Pat Bowen, Aunt Marie Raco, many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Carol Ann Randall, 83 of Mesa, Arizona, formerly of a Volca and Mineral Point.

Edward

Edward L. Nautical Jr.

89 of Blue River died August 17 at SSM Health St.

Mary's Hospital in Madison.

Funeral services will be held Monday, August 24 at 12 Newt at the Pratt Memorial Chapel.

Burial will follow at the Czech National Cemetery with military graveside rights to be provided by the local Military Memorial Honors Unit.

Visitation will be held Monday, August 24 at the Pratt Memorial Chapel from 10 a.m.

until the time of service at 12 noon.

Ed is survived by his wife, Karen, his three children, Steve and Mary Nautical.

Connie Bender and Joanne Govier of Lancaster, three stepchildren, Charles and Teresa Hart, Kathleen Hart and Colleen and Stephen Smith, nine grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, six step-grandchildren, 11 step-great-grandchildren, Edward L. Nadigal Jr., 89 of Blue River.

Dennis D. Diedrich, 84 of Montello, died Sunday, August 9th.

A family graveside service will be held Friday, August 28th at 12 noon at the Rockbridge Cemetery with military graveside rights provided by the local Military Memorial Honors Unit.

A celebration of life will be held Sunday, August 30th from 1 p.m.

until 4 p.m.

at the Grey Drake in Portage.

Dennis is survived by his children, Jack Diedrich,

Connie Diedrich, Richard Diedrich, Denise Diedrich, Delta, Erickson Diedrich, and Daryl Diedrich.

Siblings Jean Bowe, Thomas and Nancy Moore, Kathy and Tim Geiger, Steven and Helene Moore, David Moore, Michael and Kim Moore, and Mary and Brian Robison.

10 grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Dennis D. Diedrich, 84 of Montello.

Shawna Alexander, 71 of Richland Center died suddenly Monday, August 17 at the Richland Hospital.

Funeral services will be held Friday, August 28 at 12 noon at the Clary Memorial Funeral Home in Richland Center with a visitation from 10 a.m.

until the time of service with burial to follow in the Bloom City Cemetery.

Shauna is survived by her husband, John Alexander, her children, Elizabeth Alexander, Michelle Alexander, Courtney and Michael Richards, Joshua Alexander and Cassidy and Adam Ray, brothers Rex and Sharon Philpott, Brett and Brian Philpott and Travis and Kelly Philpott, nine grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, Shauna Alexander, 71,

of Richland Center.

Welcome back to the news at noon.

County Road 00 will be closed today until 4 p.m.

for culvert replacement.

This closure will be from State Highway 62 Oak Ridge Drive in Orient Township, including Sections 21, 28, 29, and 32.

That from Derek Brown, Patrol Superintendent, Richland County Highway Department.

The Richland County Board recently approved a resolution for a comprehensive facility improvement plan, a decision marked by eCent.

by essential repairs for the Simons Recreation Complex.

At the heart of the plan is the replacement of the facility's HVAC system, which became the focal point of a spirited debate regarding the long-term viability of the complex and the wisdom of continued taxpayer investment.

Board members raised critical questions about the future of the building and the specific level of commitment from the city of Ritz-Lund Center.

A significant shift in the resolution occurred when Supervisor Bob Frank successfully moved to amend the language, striking a requirement that the city fund 50% of the HVAC repairs.

This amendment passed despite opposition from Supervisors Thompson, Nolan, and Collins-Johnsrud.

The broader discussion touched on the county's historical challenges with property maintenance with supervisors Kui and Perry, noting a trend of neglect while Kui emphasized the facility's vital importance to the community.

Financial transparency and the burden on taxpayers remained central concerns throughout the meeting.

Supervisor Welty expressed support for the services offered by Simons, but remained wary of future costs, citing a lack of clarity.

Similarly, Supervisor Thompson characterized the center as a luxury for the county and voiced fears that escalating expenses could become a substantial burden.

In contrast, Supervisor Turk argued that maintaining the complex is a necessary investment, suggesting that repairs are essential, whether the county keeps the facility or seeks a transition to a different owner, remarking that the alternative to repair would simply be demolition.

Despite these varying perspectives on the path forward, the board ultimately reached a consensus and the resolution was approved unanimously.

Residents of the region have voiced intense opposition to the proposed 765-kiloball power line project, citing widespread concerns over environmental health, safety, and local governance.

The unique geology of the Driftless area characterized by sensitive limestone formations and vital trout streams stands at the center of the debate.

Community members feel that the construction will irrevocably damage the region's natural water filtration system and landscape, arguing that the proposed routes fail to consider the area's unique geology.

Safety also remains a primary worry with residents highlighting potential risks such as stray voltage, induction hazards, and the threat that tall towers pose to local aviation.

These concerns are compounded by fears of health impacts on residents, particularly children, as well as the long-term noise pollution associated with the project.

Critics argue that the power lines offer no local benefit while potentially burdening residents with permanent damage to local infrastructure, including roads and bridges.

Distrust regarding federal transparency and the potential for nondisclosure agreements

has fueled a push for strong local and state government intervention.

As landowners in Vernon and Crawford counties form a legal coalition to contest the project, the community is urging officials to demand a bipartisan energy plan and reject rushed project approvals.

Residents emphasize that this fight is essential for future generations, calling on neighbors to contact elected officials and stand firm against the proposal to protect their farms, homes,

and quality of life.

Senator Sara Kieski was in attendance, listening, taking notes and ultimately sharing information with the public.

Kieski explained, this is not a done deal and added that information has been slow in coming at times, but she is learning as much as she can and will continue to share information with the public throughout the process.

Following extensive public input, the Richland County Board approved a resolution requesting additional information on the proposed 765KV transmission lines.

While many Richland County residents were attending the County Board meeting last night to discuss the power lines, Richland Center City older person Rachel Schultz requested that the 765 line be placed on the next agenda for the September City Council meeting.

She acknowledged that while the proposed line does not go through the city, it does affect surrounding land that in effect can deter tourism in the area, which would hence affect local businesses.

Mayor Karen Tepley also stated that she shared a letter she wrote to the county administration concerning the 765 line and also requested that it be included in the next council meeting agenda.

The Richland Center City Council then approved a request from Lydia's house ministries regarding a warranty deed, title search and loan forgiveness for the property located at 929 West Seminary Street.

The city became owner of the property when Southwest CAP recorded a quit claim deed conveying the property to the city August 27th of last year without the city's prior consent or knowledge.

Lydia's House Ministries, which has operated the property as a homeless shelter since 2014, requested that the city perform a title search at the city's expense, draft and provide a warranty deed conveying the property to Lydia's House Ministries at the city's expense, forgive approximately $75,000 in debt executed by Southwest CAF in favor of the city on February 23rd.

2027, which by its own terms is defined as due October 31, 2031, or Southwest Caps sale or conveyance of the property, or its discontinuation of 60 to 90 day transitional residential housing for homeless families, and to convey the property to Lydia's house ministries at no cost, free and clear of any financial encumbrance.

The resolution passed on a 7-0 vote with one abstention by Frank Hoffman due to a conflict of interest.

The City of Richland Center owns and operates the Richland Center Municipal Airport including the airport fuel farm and supplies aviation fuel to airport users.

It was mentioned at last night's meeting that the cost the city pays for aviation fuel fluctuates with the market and fuel prices must be adjusted on an ongoing and timely basis to keep pace with the city's replacement cost and to avoid selling below cost.

The council unanimously approved establishing aviation fuel prices.

Fuel will never be sold under the cost to the city.

In other action, the council approved a 60-month contract with Rhyme Business Solutions for a monthly base payment of $477 for replacement of three copier scanner fax machines.

This is a savings of $1,145 annually and also to amend an ordinance to authorize electronic message center signs on public property.

The appointment of Evan Ewing was also approved to serve on the park board on a vote of five, two, and one.

Older persons Rachel Schultz, Melanie Walters, Doug Martinick, Steve Downs and Ryan Cairns voted in favor.

Brad Wegener and Chris Jarvis voted against and Frank Hoffman abstained.

A local woman is facing a felony charge after a routine traffic stop for equipment violations led to the discovery of illegal narcotics late last week.

Richland Center Police Chief Billy Jones announced the arrest of 42-year-old Amber N. Ernst following an investigation that began on the evening of August 13.

The incident unfolded at approximately 7.30 p.m.

when officers with the Richland Center Police Department observed a vehicle traveling through the city with a cracked windshield and missing the front license plate.

Upon initiating a traffic stop, officers identified Ernst as the driver and quickly determined that she was operating the vehicle without a valid driver's license.

During the encounter, a deputy from the Richland County Sheriff's Department arrived on the scene.

to provide assistance.

The deputy deployed a canine unit to perform an exterior sniff of the vehicle and the dog alerted officers to the presence of narcotics.

A subsequent search revealed a pill bottle on Ernst's person, which she admitted contained methamphetamine.

Police confirmed that the substance weighing approximately 4.5 grams returned a positive field test for the drug.

Ernst was taken into custody without further incident and transported to the Richland County Jail.

She now faces a formal charge of possession of methamphetamine.

Chief Jones credited the successful investigation to the collaborative efforts of the Richland Center Police Department and the Richland County Sheriff's Department.

Anthony J. Lehman remains in the Waukesha County Jail following a Tuesday court appearance.

He's due back in court August 27th.

The 21-year-old faces six felony charges in the July 30th hostage situation at a Waukesha Meyer supermarket that ended with police shooting him.

A criminal complaint states Lehman called 911, telling dispatchers he had a hostage inside a restroom with a knife and what he called, quote, a dead man switch that was later determined to be a spring clamp with two razor blades.

The 59-year-old hostage fought back with his belt and followed Lehman out of the restroom, warning the other shoppers.

Investigators say Lehman threatened an employee and two customers raised a knife toward the hostage and refused commands to drop his weapons.

An officer fired three shots, hitting him.

Lafayette County Sheriff Reg Gill reports, Klo Schulte's 23 of Bellevue, Iowa, died after the UTV she was a passenger and rolled over Monday night.

The crash occurred along Fox Valley Road in the town of Wayne.

at approximately 8.15 p.m.

Monday.

The driver, a 22-year-old woman from Dubuque, lost control of the vehicle and it rolled.

Shultes was transported to St.

Mary's Hospital in Madison via med flight where she died Tuesday morning.

The driver and two boys who had also been passengers in the UTV were taken by ambulance to a nearby hospital.

The boys were not wearing helmets at the time of the crash.

The Department of Natural Resources is investigating the accident.

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services and Grant County Health Department have confirmed two new measles cases in Grant County, escalating the regional total to 36 confirmed and three probable cases.

This highly contagious airborne virus can linger in the environment for up to two hours.

Residents should monitor for symptoms like high fever, cough, and a red rash appearing

10 to 21 days after exposure.

If symptoms develop, individuals must isolate and call a provider before seeking care.

The MMR vaccine remains the most effective defense offering 97% protection after two doses.

Health officials urge everyone to verify their vaccination status via the Wisconsin Immunization Registry or a medical provider.

Children typically receive doses at age one and between ages four and six.

while most adults should have at least one dose on record.

For further assistance or to report concerns, Grant County residents can call 211 or contact the local health department.

Wisconsin has successfully secured more than $140 million in federal funding to modernize its passenger rail infrastructure, marking a significant milestone in the state's ongoing efforts to enhance transportation alternatives.

This substantial investment awarded by the Federal Railroad Administration through the National Railroad Partnership Program is funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

The grant pursued in collaboration with Amtrak and several

partner states is specifically designated for the midlife overhaul of 41 Charger locomotives.

These locomotives are essential for maintaining reliable service across several key Midwest and Pacific Northwest corridors, including the heavily traveled Hiawatha route between Milwaukee and Chicago.

The modernization project involves a comprehensive set of technical upgrades designed to extend the operational life of the Charger fleet.

These specific overhauls include detailed work on diesel engines,

turbochargers, traction motors, and high-pressure fuel pumps.

Additionally, the project addresses critical mechanical components such as wheel sats and air compressors.

Alongside these locomotive improvements, Wisconsin is also participating in a separate $45 million grant project to install onboard shunt enhancement devices across the rolling stock, further boosting the safety and performance.

of the entire rail system.

This latest achievement stands in contrast to the historical challenges Wisconsin has faced regarding rail expansion.

While the state recently celebrated the success of the Borealis line, which has served over 416,000 passengers since its 2024 launch,

Past efforts were more contentious.

In 2010, a planned high-speed rail connection between Madison and Milwaukee was derailed when $810 million in federal funds was rejected, leading to a costly legal settlement.

Despite these previous setbacks, current initiatives like the Borealis route and the proposed Hiawatha extension into Madison reflect a renewed momentum for passenger rail driven by record ridership and a continued commitment to connecting Wisconsin

Johnson's Economic Centers.

The American Red Cross urges donors to give blood or platelets now to help hospitals and transfusion centers stay prepared to help all patients.

A Red Cross blood drive is being held today until 1.30 a Kikapu High School in Viola.

Upcoming blood drives will be held Friday, August 21st from 11 a.m.

to 4 p.m.

at Cornerstone Church in Springgreen and Monday, August 24th from 1 until 6 p.m.

at Holy Family Catholic Church in Laval.

Appointments may be made by calling 800 Red Cross, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor app.

Walk-ins are always welcome.

Governor Tony Evers and the state's new Film Office, Film Wisconsin, recently announced that six productions have been awarded more than $1 million through Wisconsin's inaugural Film Tax Credit Program.

This initiative, created by the 2025 through 2027 biennial budget and launched within the Department of Tourism, is designed to bring new creative endeavors to the state, strengthen the film industry and bolster Wisconsin's tourism and travel economy.

The first group of recipients includes a variety of projects that highlight Wisconsin's stories and talent.

Among the selected works is RAO, an independent feature film detailing an Indian-American family's journey to northern Wisconsin.

Another project, The Warehouse, is a documentary from Oma Chance Productions that follows the efforts to complete Frank Lloyd Wright's final remaining unfinished building.

Other notable recipients include Longshot, how Bud Selig brought baseball home.

Yook, a documentary about legendary broadcaster Bob Yooker.

Run for Glory, the Don BB story.

and a short film from Cyclops Girl Productions.

Administered by Film Wisconsin, the program makes $5 million available annually to support feature films, television shows, documentaries, and production infrastructure.

To be eligible for the credits, productions must meet specific spending requirements regarding salary and wages for cast and crew with a maximum credit of $1 million available per fiscal year.

Film Wisconsin will continue to review tax credit applications.

on a monthly basis.

Today's winners in the Grace Calendar Raffle Drawings, Ticket 185, Valerie Meister of Muscaday, and on Ticket 3310, Peg Call from Richland Center.

Congratulations!

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Today is August 19th.

These are today's vital statistics.

Eileen Catherine Hegg-Eberle, 95 of Lone Rock, died August 8th in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

A funeral mass will be held tomorrow, August 20th, at 11 a.m.

at St.

John's Catholic Church in Spring Green, immediately followed by a luncheon at the Wisconsin Riverside Resort in Spring Green from 12 noon until 2 p.m.

with burial at 2.30 p.m.

in the St.

Killian's Cemetery.

Visitation began at 4 p.m.

today and concludes at 7 p.m.

at St.

John's Catholic Church and again tomorrow from 10 a.m.

until the time of mass.

Eileen Catherine Hegg-Eberle, 95 of Lone Rock.

Isabel M. Reimer, 91 of Loganville died Sunday morning, August 16 at the Senior Life Center in Reedsburg.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11.30 a.m.

Friday, August 21 at St.

Peter's Lutheran Church in Loganville.

Internment will be in St.

Peter's Cemetery.

There will be a visitation Friday morning from 9.30 a.m.

until 11.15 a.m.

at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to St.

Peter's Lutheran Church would be appreciated.

The Farber Funeral Home is serving the family.

Isabel M. Reimer, 91 of Loganville.

Gary Lee Hagar, 79 of Madison, formerly of Avoka, died Thursday, June 18 at Sage Meadows in Middleton.

A celebration of life will be held Friday, August 21 at 1.30 p.m.

at the Pratt Memorial Chapel.

Visitation will be held Friday, August 21 at the Pratt Memorial Chapel from 12.30 p.m.

until the time of service at 1.30 p.m.

Military rights will be provided.

The Pratt funeral and cremation service is assisting the family.

Gary Lee Hagar, 79 of Madison, formerly of a Volca.

Richard Arlen Olson, 94 of a Volca, died August 13.

Funeral services will be held Friday, August 21 at 1 p.m.

at St.

Joseph's Catholic Church in a Volca.

Burial will follow in St.

Joseph's Catholic Cemetery with military graveside rites to be conducted by the Evoca American Legion post 335.

Visitation will be held in St.

Joseph's Catholic Church Friday, August 21st from 10 a.m.

until the time of Mass at 1 p.m.

Memorials may be directed to the Riverdale Food Pantry or a charity of your choice.

The Pratt Funeral and Cremation Service is assisting the family.

Richard Arlin Olson, 94 of a Volca.

Stephen Garrett Shell, 46 of Irving, Texas, formerly of Richland Center, died Wednesday, July 29.

A visitation will be held at the Pratt Memorial Chapel Saturday, August 22 from 11 a.m.

until 1 p.m.

Military rights will be held at one o'clock.

A celebration of life lunch will follow at Turbos.

A private family burial will be held in the West Fork Cemetery at a later date.

The Pratt funeral and cremation service is assisting the family.

Stephen Garrett Shell, 46 of Irving, Texas, formerly of Richland Center.

Albert Anthony Grell Jr.

91 of Gotham died Friday, August 14 at home.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, August 23 at 1 p.m.

at the Pratt Memorial Chapel.

Burial will follow at the Bear Valley Cemetery with military rights to be provided by the local Military Memorial Honors Unit.