WRCO Morning Obituaries

Today is October 29th.

These are today's vital statistics.

Ellen Grace Klingerman-Clock, 83 of Rockbridge died Thursday in Mandovi.

Funeral services will be held today at 11 a.m.

at the Pratt Memorial Chapel with burial to follow in the Woodstock Cemetery.

Visitation will be held today at the Pratt Memorial Chapel from 9 a.m.

until the time of service.

Ellen Grace Klingerman-Clock, 83.

of Rockbridge.

Patricia Joan Harris, 90 of Appleton, died Sunday, October 25th in Appleton.

A graveside service will be held at St.

John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery in Muscaday tomorrow at 1 p.m.

The Pre-Funeral Anchorimation Service is assisting the family with their arrangements.

Patricia Joan Harris, 90 of Appleton.

Anderson, Urseen, 88 of Richland Center, died Thursday, October 22nd.

Services will be held tomorrow at 11 o'clock at St.

John's Lutheran Church in Richland Center.

Visitation will be held today from 3 until 7 p.m.

with a short service by the Delta Kappa Gamma Society.

at 7 o'clock at St.

John's Lutheran Church.

Visitation will also be held at St.

John's tomorrow from 10 a.m.

until the time of service at 11.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St.

John's Lutheran Church of Richland Center, or to Youth with a Mission, ywam.org.

The Pratt Funeral and Cremation Service is assisting the family.

Lois Ruth Moe Anderson Erseen, 88.

of Richland Center.

Dorothy Elaine Munn's 96th of Bear Valley died Saturday at her home.

A funeral mass will be held tomorrow at 11 a.m.

at St.

Killian's Catholic Church in Bear Valley.

With visitation from 9.30 a.m.

until the time of service, burial will follow in the Church Cemetery.

Memorials may be given to the St.

Killian's Catholic Cemetery Association.

The Clary Memorial Funeral Home assisted the family with the arrangements.

Dorothy Elaine Muns, 96 of Bear Valley.

Randall K. Nimix.

80 of Blue River died Sunday, October 25th at the Richland Hospital.

Funeral services will be held Friday at the Clary Memorial Funeral Home with visitation from 10 a.m.

until the time of service at 11.

There will be a celebration of life lunch at 11.30 a.m.

with burial at the Richland Center Cemetery following the lunch.

Randall K. Nimitz, 80 of Blue River.

Thomas Lee Marshall, 68 of Richland Center died Sunday at the Richland Hospital after a hard-fought battle with cancer.

A funeral mass will be held Saturday at 11 o'clock at the St.

Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Richland Center.

Burial will be in the Fancy Creek Cemetery.

Visitation held at the Stafford Funeral Home in Richland Center Friday from 4 until 7 and Saturday at the church from 9.30 until the time of mass.

at 11.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St.

Mary's Catholic School or a charity of your choice.

Thomas Lee Marshall, 68 of Richland Center.

James Robert Jim Auber of Sean O. Wisconsin, formerly of Richland Center, died Thursday.

October 15th.

A celebration of life will be held Saturday at Hope Church of Toronto beginning with coffee, donuts and visitation from 9 a.m.

until noon.

The celebration of life will begin at noon, followed by a light luncheon.

Everyone is welcome.

The family is planning a local gathering of remembrance in Richland Center in the coming weeks.

When a date, location, and time are finalized, they will release the information here via WRCO.

Sweatburg Funeral Home and Hope Church, both of Shawno, are assisting the family with arrangements.

James Robert Gemalba of Shawno, Wisconsin, formerly of Richland Center.

Kimberly Ann Kim Fry, 55 of Rich Lund Center, died Tuesday, October 20 at UW Hospital in Madison.

A celebration of life will be held Saturday at 11 a.m.

at Clary Memorial Funeral Home with visitation beginning at 9 a.m.

and continuing until the time of service.

Burial will follow at the Basswood Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the family.

Kimberly Ann

Kim Fry, 55 of Richland Center.

It's time for the roundup

What's going on buddy?

Nothing much in you.

I'm doing fine.

You ready for Halloween?

Yes, I am I think.

Yeah, absolutely.

It's all gonna be a little bit rainy, so we're gonna have to wear a waterproof Halloween costume Saturday.

Maybe.

Maybe.

That's

okay.

Let's see.

That's all right.

They're children.

They'll get right through just like the Brewers did.

Congratulations to the Brewers.

It just hasn't sunk in yet.

I mean it was just such a crazy surreal thing last

night.

Say I'm a plant then from Arkansas.

Yeah, I know.

And I was talking to some people and you know these people have been Brewer fans forever and I appreciate that.

You know what I'm saying?

I'm happy the Brewer's won.

I really really am.

But it's different if you've been here your whole life rooting for the Brewer's for the goods and the bads and the almost.

But I'm happy that they won.

But I'm even happier for people like you and Todd that's been here.

Forever, you know what I mean?

I'm I'm a plant then so

yeah

But they were our childhood team 100% told the story about going to Milwaukee County Stadium the first time and come up for the tunnel, the old county stadium.

It was, you know, you could see it as you're walking out the tunnel,

you know,

and it was just like, this must be what heaven looks like.

I mean, it

was just, because you always saw the field on TV and, and there it was.

And then I told the story too about sitting at home and listening and keeping score in a baseball score book.

When you would say, for those of you scoring along at home, I was the nerd.

You're the one that was doing that.

Oh, thanks.

Bob, you know,

and scored it as a base hit.

All right.

You know, Fox had a nice tribute last night.

They did.

Yeah.

They use

some of his vintage calls and they, they put it into today's

highlights.

It was

really, really cool.

So they did a great job with that.

They did

that.

Fox's coverage was pretty good.

I think it was.

It was.

I still don't like them hating on the Brewers.

Well, I don't know that they did.

Well, they couldn't, they couldn't last night.

They couldn't help it.

Well, they couldn't last night because they don't

want to, because the Brewers are.

Number 30 Milwaukee's market size ranking 30 out of 30 major league baseball teams in terms of the size so that's that's pretty cool and This is lots of stats Cooper Pratt six consecutive

played appearances with a hit.

And then the seventh alls he did was knocking around with a sacrifice fly.

So,

you know, you

know,

you could

have made a case for him being MVP as

well.

You could have made a case for Aaron Ashby breaking the record for relievers of 16 by Cleveland's Andrew Miller.

So 18 consecutive scoreless innings.

That's impressive.

So, and that, that record would actually go into next season, correct?

When he pitches?

Sure.

That's

true.

That's what I thought.

If he goes back to the World Series.

11 hits by Jackson Churio.

You know, I

mean, just boy, these boys play,

don't

they?

They

do.

They, they just play

when you're, when you're tying records set by Babe Ruth, uh, which he did, that's pretty crazy.

Your question for the day.

Yes.

What do you have?

How many pancakes have you eaten in a single

setting?

Phil?

You know, I'd say three.

Really?

Yeah.

I'm, I'm,

I mean, they fill me up.

Yeah, but.

I love pancakes.

I do.

But they don't last long for me.

I don't know.

They

don't.

They don't.

You know, I'm hungry two hours later usually.

So only three pancakes?

Yeah, really.

I'm thinking that's it.

Now I'm talking about the big good size pancakes.

June makes really good buttermilk pancakes using real buttermilk.

Oh boy.

So yeah, I, I, two just about does me and

I know

three.

Yeah.

Exactly.

Can you make an extra one for later?

Should we?

Yeah.

She hasn't, she's, you know, she's a brewer fan.

Her only, uh, the only knock on her character is she's a Chicago beers fan, but she likes the brewers.

Oh,

we're

good for her.

Right.

So, well, I think there's two knocks,

but we'll

leave

the other

one alone.

Hey, hey, hey, that's a highly resemble that statement.

You might be from Peerage, Phillip.

If your grandpa's headstone is from a Halloween store.

Well, it'd be cheaper.

Yeah.

Your daily dilemma, buddy.

Your spouse buys Halloween candy for the children.

Do you hide some or accept that you're the children?

Well, you know, when we had the children there, I usually did try to think

a few.

Let me ask you a question.

So you got this Halloween candy.

Did you take your favorites out?

Oh, absolutely.

Some of it and not even tell the kids.

Right.

Right.

Exactly.

Like

the June know that the, the strawberry Laffy Taffy or something,

you know, something that I like, right?

You like that Laffy Taffy don't you?

Yeah, that's all right.

Yeah.

So my, I think my go-to candy is probably a Twizzler.

Oh, I love Twizzler.

Red or black?

Black jelly beans I'm okay with.

I don't mind, but I don't like black licorice, but I like the strawberry licorice.

That's good.

Pull and peel.

No, not really.

I like to pull and peel.

Debbie likes to pull and peel.

Really?

Yeah.

She's not right in the head anyway.

Okay.

Anyway.

Yeah.

Cause she came in the other day and she took some, she goes, I like the pool and peel.

It's like, wow, I'm sorry.

Let me run to the store for you.

Right.

It's kind of hurtful.

So what you do is you bite off each end of your Twizzler and then you

stick

it in Mountain

Dew or Strawberry Milk or Ski Strawberry Milk.

Oh,

never thought about that.

I don't know.

I'd have to try that.

Strawberry Milk, Strawberry, Twizzler.

That's true.

Okay.

So anyway, today is game day, young man.

What's going on today?

Nothing much.

Um, but anyway, um, you're having a rough time today.

Really?

All right.

So today is

Jax Jax.

Yeah, I know we played jacks.

We have before but this is a little bit different This is a Halloween edition.

We did get a new jack ball so you can test out the ball Oh, it bounces pretty well doesn't and that pretty good hang time.

Remember the other one.

Oh, yeah, remember it used to go one.

Oh, yeah, right I Invested in a new jack ball.

How much this set

you back?

It was a quarter

Oh quarter, okay.

So I've already put my slip in.

You're going to turn that in for the Expensify account.

So for Halloween, yes, we're doing a little bit different.

We're playing, I have many Tootsie rolls, buddy.

Tootsie rolls.

Yeah.

So you're going to get three pops or three up, you know, three, three shots to grab as many as you can and three.

We're going to count them and the winner gets the Tootsie rolls.

The winner is the King Tootsie.

Yeah.

So what do you, what do you, it's different, a little bit different than Jack's.

All right.

So all right, you're gonna you're gonna go first.

You're gonna get three pops And you're gonna count as many as you can.

Oh, you're ready.

Yeah.

All right.

Here we go I'll think you're supposed to do it You didn't specify we can do that.

That's fine.

I can do that, too

I'm just playing with you.

I know how to play jacks.

I didn't know I

know you didn't lay

down probably

cheating slinkies.

Yeah, well I Can grab a lot with my left hand when I bounce

the right

hand, right?

All right, buddy.

Okay.

Are you ready?

Yeah ready?

Oh, that is one very well.

That's a nothing.

That's a zero.

That's a zero.

Big fat zero.

It looks like you're in a parade just throwing candy at everyone.

Hey, thank you.

I'll clean it

up.

From my imaginary friend.

And number two?

No.

Too much.

See, I'm trying to go for the gusto.

I'm trying to get.

I know you are.

All I gotta do is get one here.

Yeah.

Oh.

And bounce three.

There you go.

You got one.

Okay.

There we go.

Oh, well.

All right, here we go.

Let's see.

All right.

See what old Hank can do here.

The balls didn't even bounce.

It did bounce.

You caught it?

Yeah.

Really?

Oh, there you go.

Huh.

Wow.

I see you've practiced with this.

Look at that.

All right, then.

Boy.

Three.

Let's see.

There's five.

Bragg, bragg, bragg.

Um, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17 Tootsie rolls.

Wow.

To my one.

All right.

So you have to get at least.

That's pretty sad.

Here you go.

Try it again, buddy.

On my part.

Coach Dan Rice would say that was really impressive felt really really way to show him

way to

show him

You

weren't you worked

hard didn't you did?

Why don't you go tell your parents you're sorry for coming out of that line?

That

line why don't you go apologize to your parents for paying money to see this?

You know

that's the best I wanted to say that to my fantasy football team.

Yes.

Oh my goodness.

I have

a good team.

I mean I

was

like undefeated and I was playing three items or less Hess and I think he had two guys out they didn't even account for and he still beat me.

So I had Brock Purdy who the Niners got

And

then

I've got the good running back from the chiefs

and he's

been, he's been getting me like 75 yards.

He got me like three points or something.

I mean, they stunk because the chiefs got beat too.

So what do you do?

So I needed to give them that speech, you know, the Dan Rice speech.

Well, here's the thing.

That was really impressive guys.

My team way to show them.

My team got their

first win.

Did they really?

Well, congratulations.

One and sit or one and five baby.

Well, that's you and the Milwaukee Bucks.

So there you go.

But I'm not in the basement.

All right.

Who's in the basement?

I'm not going to say.

Oh, okay.

I don't even know.

I think it's Chris.

Is it?

Yeah.

Well, I think he beat me though.

Yeah.

Yeah.

Cause I, I'm on a two loss losing streak here.

It's tough in the

pew.

All right.

Here we go.

You ready?

Oh, here we go.

No, can't do it.

Oh, there you go.

I got four.

So it's a total of five.

You need 11 more.

Oh my goodness.

Got to go for the guest.

Got to go.

Almost got out of his third try, but then it went in the wastebasket.

Did it?

Yeah, it went in the wastebasket.

I don't need that record, but can you have that?

So bring it home, what?

Oh,

okay.

She put mustard on the list and she did.

put mustard all over it now you can't read it soy sauce

yeah

so anyway yeah just another just another edition of just another way to play jacks are you

gonna eat the tootsie rolls

no you didn't have them

okay

if not they're going out in the

Oh, the candy,

the candy dish for everybody.

Sure.

We've been, we've been supplied.

We supplied some of the cast of Mama Mia from Richland Center.

I think we supplied everybody with

some candy yesterday when they were here.

Yeah.

So we have Kikapu coming into the end.

Kikapu has a variety show coming up and they're going to be in to talk about it today.

That'll be fun.

It will be.

That will be love, love to see the kids from Kikapu.

Yep.

Here's the season for.

Oh, yes, it is.

And do you like musicals?

I do.

musical or i was in a few you were did you sing sure can you give us a verse

um i'm trying to think um any song that you would know um do you have the chicken dance so

It's supper time, supper supper time.

I was Snoopy and you're a good man, Charlie Brown.

Oh, yeah.

Yeah.

You were snoopy.

I was snoopy.

I was, that was the role I was born to play.

Well, you know, and, and I was acting up all the time.

And wouldn't you know, you know, Paul Murphy, when I was in middle school gave me that one line, you know, that started my acting career.

He saw true talent in me.

Just one line.

Yeah.

I was in the corner and then stay off the stage.

Yeah, exactly.

Yeah.

I had to come out and say one line, which

I still know.

What is

it?

The old bloke's dead.

Because I

got the part.

The

old bloke's dead.

And I thought I was so important and I'm like, English corner, where am I?

Of course it was an important line.

But I'm sure I stretched it out.

The old bloke's dead.

So then you got to make no small parts, just small actors or something like that.

Go break a leg for it.

Oh, the love line.

We gotta get the love line.

Here we go.

Anyway, today is October 29th.

Oh, yes.

Darling, you're like Halloween candy.

Sweet, a little addictive, and I've been trying to hide you from the kids.

Oh, boy.

Yes, sir.

Yes.

That will get you absolutely nowhere, Phil.

And that is why.

Yep, yep, yep.

All right.

Buddy, have a great day and everybody out there.

Be kind and congratulations to the Brew Curl.

Oh, absolutely.

I know they're listening.

Good morning, everyone, for WRCO News.

I'm Todd Copernall is 56 degrees in Richland Center, headed to a high of 62 in the news in the township of Clayton.

An incident Wednesday, October 21st led to the arrest of 37 year old James Nolar of soldiers Grove Crawford County Sheriff Dale McCulloch reported that law enforcement initially responded to a disturbance involving an unwanted individual at a residence on Helverson Ridge Road.

Although Nolar had left the scene before

deputies arrived, officers quickly located him seated in his vehicle in the parking lot of the mercantile in Gays Mills.

Upon contact, officers observed signs of drug impairment and discovered that NOLAR was in possession of knives.

Later evaluations confirmed he was under the influence of methamphetamine.

When advised he was under arrest, Nolar refused to comply with orders to exit his vehicle.

Following repeated attempts to secure his voluntary cooperation, officers forcibly removed him from the vehicle and took him into custody.

Nolar was transported to the Crawford County Jail and booked on several charges, including felony stalking, disorderly conduct, criminal trespassing,

resisting arrest, possession of drug paraphernalia, and operating a motor vehicle, while under the influence of a restricted controlled substance.

Because he was also on active probation with the state of Wisconsin, a probation hold was placed on him.

Authorities remind the public that all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

A two-vehicle accident involving a deer collision on State Highway 131 left a Reedstown woman hospitalized Tuesday morning.

The incident occurred around 7.15 a.m.

south of Viola in the town of Kickapoo, according to Vernon County Sheriff Roy Torgerson.

The crash sequence began when 64-year-old Lori Ann Breeze of Reedstown was driving northbound in a 2013 Ford Escape and struck a deer.

After pulling her vehicle over to the

right side of the roadway, Breeze exited to check on the situation.

While on the road, she was struck by a southbound 2012 Chevrolet Malibu operated by Kimberlina J. Threat, 49 of Rural Viola.

Emergency personnel responded swiftly to the scene Breeze was initially treated.

by the Kickapoo Valley Rescue Squad before being transported to a landing zone set up by the Reedstown Fire Department.

From there, she was flown by UW Health MedFlight to amplify health by Gunderson in La Crosse.

As of Wednesday, Breeze was reported to be in stable condition.

Threat did not report any injuries at the scene, but was subsequently evaluated by Reedstown Emergency Medical Service.

Sheriff Torgerson commended the joint response, calling it a remarkable example of teamwork among fire departments, medical services, law enforcement, 911 dispatchers, volunteers, and citizens.

He also expressed gratitude to the Kikapu Area School District for their assistance during the incident.

State Highway 131 remained closed for over three hours, while crews managed the scene reopening.

at 10.30 a.m.

The incident remains under investigation by the Vernon County Sheriff's Office.

United States Senator Tammy Baldwin is demanding that Department of Education Secretary Linda McMahon cancel plans to spend over $43,000 in taxpayer funds on new furniture for her office in a joint letter

With another senator Baldwin criticized the expenditure pointing out the stark contrast between lavish office upgrades and deep federal spending cuts targeting K-12 and higher education programs.

The senators highlighted that while the department works to slash billions in funding for essential students services staff and mental health programs.

It simultaneously justifies costly refurnishing, because existing furniture allegedly cannot be aesthetically integrated into a new office space.

Governor Tony Evers announced the approval of Wisconsin's first enforceable groundwater standards for per and polyfluoroalkyl substances or PFAS.

The new regulation sets a strict limit of four parts per trillion for targeted PFOS chemicals in groundwater, significantly strengthening water quality protections across the state.

This action directly impacts public safety and water quality as the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources estimates that 95 percent of Wisconsin communities and roughly 70 percent of residents rely on groundwater for their drinking supply.

The newly established standards build on

prior build upon prior state efforts to align drinking water limits with health-based federal thresholds.

The approval comes following multiple previous attempts by the Evers administration to institute groundwater protections that were previously blocked or halted by legislative hurdles and board rejections.

The announcement coincides with the rollout of two state grant programs, the PFOS Community Grants Sampling Program and the Wisconsin PFOS Private Well Testing Program.

funded through the state's $125 million PFAS trust fund to assist local communities and well owners with contamination testing.

The U.S.

Department of Agriculture Rural Development Program has announced a $450,000 grant to help the town of Genoa acquire a new fire engine for its volunteer fire department.

Wisconsin State Director Andrew Iverson emphasized that volunteer firefighters play a vital role in protecting rural communities, and the funding will ensure the department is equipped with reliable tools to keep residents safe.

Representative Derrick Van Orden highlighted the importance of high-quality emergency services for rural residents, noting that local families deserve world-class public safety regardless of where they live.

He expressed pride in securing federal tax dollars to support first responders in western Wisconsin.

The grant will allow the town of Genoa to replace its 30-year-old fire engine.

through the USDA Community Facilities Direct Loan and Grant Program.

The agency invests in rural infrastructure, public safety, health care, and economic development to promote regional prosperity.

The U.S.

Department of Energy's Office of Energy Dominance Financing finalized a $5.1 billion loan package for Alliant Energy to enhance grid reliability and expand power generation across Iowa and Wisconsin.

The project is expected to lower electricity costs projecting to deliver over $1 billion in savings.

to families and businesses while providing a major boost to new or upgraded generation capacity.

The funded projects focus on supporting new natural gas-fired power plants, energy storage systems, and upgrades to existing facilities.

Together, these infrastructure updates will generate enough electricity to power roughly 2 million homes and create hundreds of construction jobs across the region.

In conjunction with the financial announcement, U.S.

Secretary of Energy Chris

Wright traveled to Wisconsin to hold a press conference at a natural gas facility in Beloit.

Secretary Wright also scheduled a visit to the John P. Maget coal-fired power plant in Alma for a roundtable discussion.

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Today is October 29th.

These are today's vital statistics.

Patricia Joan Harris, 90 of Appleton died Sunday, October 25th in Appleton.

A graveside service will be held at St.

John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery in Muscaday.

On Friday at 1 p.m., the Pratt Funeral and Cremation Service is assisting the family with their arrangements.

Pat is survived by her children, Mark and Deb Harris, Michael and Vicki Harris, Laura and Brian Reynolds, Teresa and Robert Page and Matthew and Susan Harris, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Patricia Joan Harris, 90 of Appleton.

Moe Anderson Ursin, 88 of Richland Center, died Thursday, October 22nd.

Services will be held Friday at 11 o'clock at St.

John's Lutheran Church in Richland Center.

Visitation will be held Thursday today from 3 until 7 p.m.

with a short service by the Delta Kappa Gamma Society at 7 o'clock at St.

John's Lutheran Church.

Visitation will also be held at St.

John's Friday from 10 a.m.

until the time of service at 11.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St.

John's Lutheran Church of Richland Center, or to Youth with a Mission, ywam.org.

The Pratt Funeral Ancremation Service is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Lois Ursin is survived by her sisters, Rachel Jackson and Eleanor Moe, a brother, Curtis and Mary Moe, daughters Anne and Scott Fisher, Joy and Dave Coyne,

Carrie and Bill Pink.

Stepchildren Chris Ursin, Eric and Dee Dee Ursin, and Christy Ursin.

Ten grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, and extended family.

Lois Ruth Moe Anderson Ursin, 88, of Richland Center.

Dorothy Elaine Muns, 96 of Bear Valley, died Saturday, October 24 at her home.

A mass of Christian burial will be held Friday from 11 a.m.

at 11 a.m.

at St.

Killian's Catholic Church in Bear Valley with visitation from 9.30 a.m.

until the time of service.

Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Memorials may be given to the St.

Killian's Catholic Cemetery Association.

The Clary Memorial Funeral Home assisted the family with the arrangements.

Dorothy is survived by her brother-in-law, Paul Munz, several nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Dorothy Elaine Muns, 96 of Bear Valley.

Randall K. Nimix, 80 of Blue River died Sunday, October 25th at the Richland Hospital.

Funeral services will be held Friday at the Clary Memorial Funeral Home with visitation from 10 a.m.

until the time of service at 11.

There will be a celebration of life lunch at 11.30 a.m.

with burial at the Richland Center Cemetery following the lunch.

Survivors include his wife Jan, children Nikki and Dana Doskacil and Kent and Amy Nimitz, two stepchildren Jennifer Tash and John and Benita Mahalan, brother Kenny and Trish Nimitz, sister Peggy and Bob Grilinski, four grandchildren,

one step grandchild, many other relatives and friends.

Randall K. Nimitz, 80 of Blue River.

Thomas Lee Marshall, 68 of Richland Center, died Sunday at the Richland Hospital after a hard fought battle with cancer.

A funeral mass will be held Saturday at 11 o'clock at St.

Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church.

in Richland Center.

Burial will be in the Fancy Creek Cemetery.

Visitation will be held at the Stafford Funeral Home in Richland Center on Friday from 4 p.m.

until 7 p.m.

and Saturday at the church from 9.30 until the time of Mass at 11.

In Louisville Flowers, memorials may be made to St.

Mary's Catholic School or a charity of your choice.

Tom Marshall is survived by his sons, Alex and Cammie Marshall, Andrew, Andy Marshall, their mother, Deb Marshall, four grandchildren, three sisters, Janine Marshall, Wendy and Richard Marshall, Celia and Roger Rush, brother Greg and Ingrid Marshall, brothers-in-law John, Jack Hasburg, Ron and Leanne Hasburg, Bill Hasburg, Rod Reetz,

and Colleen Schrader, sisters-in-law Franny Hasburg and Doug Muller, and Patty Hasburg, several nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends.

Thomas Lee Marshall, 68, of Richland Center.

James Robert Jim Allbaugh of Shawnaw, Wisconsin, formerly of Richland Center, died Thursday, October 15.

A celebration of life will be held Saturday at Hope Church of Chano, beginning with coffee, donuts, and visitation from 9 a.m.

until noon.

The celebration of life will begin at noon, followed by a light luncheon.

Everyone is welcome.

The family is planning a local gathering of remembrance in Richland Center in the coming weeks.

When a date, location, and time are finalized.

They will release the information here via WRCO.

Swetberg Funeral Home and Hope Church, both of Shawno, are assisting the family with arrangements.

Jim is survived by his wife Mary, sons Todd Allbaugh and Mike and Emily Ulysses, daughter Heather and Michael Galoy, sisters Peggy Allbaugh and Mary Allbaugh, two grandchildren, former wife Linda Wallace, several nieces, nephews, countless wrestlers, runners, assistant coaches, and friends.

James Robert Jim Albaugh of Shawnaw, Wisconsin, formerly of Richland Center.

Kimberly Ann Kim Fry, 55 of Richland Center, died Tuesday, October 20th at UW Hospital in Madison.

A celebration of life will be held Saturday at 11 a.m.

at Clary Memorial Funeral Home, with visitation beginning at 9 a.m.

and continuing until the time of service.

Berrio will follow.

at the Basswood Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the family.

Survivors include her husband, John Fry, son, Logan Fry, daughter, Lindsay Fry and A.J.

Ballerud, mother, Anne Chitwood, brother, Kevin Chitwood, sister, Sarah and Jeremy Byrd, father-in-law, Robert Fry, brothers-in-law, David and Mary Fry and Bobby Fry, sisters-in-law, Jan Holloway, Lisa McGlynn,

and Chris Fry, many other nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Kimberly Ann Kim Fry, 55 of Richland Center.

Welcome back to the news at noon.

The Richland Center Ithaca equestrian team won its district competition and will compete in the Wisconsin Inter Scholastic Horsemanship Association State Championship this weekend at the Alliance Energy Center in Madison.

The event will feature around 300 riders from throughout Wisconsin.

Richland Center Ithaca is sending 11 girls to the competition.

We'll have results early next week.

In a collaborative emergency effort near Sextonville, Wisconsin DNR conservation warden Mike Williams played a crucial role in rescuing an injured pilot following a plane crash Monday, October 12th, working alongside local law enforcement and firefighters.

Warden Williams utilized his DNR airboat to navigate challenging swampy terrain

and transport the pilot to safety.

The rescue unfolded in a waist-deep bog surrounded by thick cattails and mud, guided by a Ritzland County Sheriff's Office Lieutenant tracking the crash via drone.

Williams expertly maneuvered the airboat through the bog to reach the pilot and first responders.

Once aboard, the pilot was quickly ferryed to an emergency staging area before being airlifted to a hospital for further treatment.

Following the pilot's extraction, Williams returned to the scene to assist emergency crews operating in 85-degree heat.

He transported three firefighters requiring hospital care for dehydration and completed multiple trips to recover heavy gear, turnout equipment, and extrication tools.

Richland Center Fire Chief Scott Gould expressed deep gratitude for Williams' skilled response and the vital assistance provided by the DNR during the operation.

Williams credited his specialized warden boat training for his ability to handle the airboat under such demanding conditions.

Those interested in learning more about career opportunities as a conservation warden can visit the Wisconsin DNR recruitment page at dnr.wisconsin.gov.

A two-vehicle accident involving a deer collision on State Highway 131 left a Reedstown woman hospitalized Tuesday morning.

The incident occurred around 7.15 a.m.

south of Viola in the town of Kickapoo, according to Vernon County Sheriff Roy Torgerson.

The crash sequence began when 64-year-old Lori Ann Breeze of Reedstown was driving northbound in a 2013 Ford Escape and struck a deer.

After pulling her vehicle over to the right side of the roadway, Breeze exited to check on the situation.

While on the road, she was struck by a southbound 2012 Chevrolet Malibu, operated by Kimberlina J. Threat, 49 of rural Viola.

Emergency personnel responded swiftly to the scene.

Breeze was initially treated by the Kickapoo Valley Rescue Squad before being transported to a landing zone set up by the Reedstown Fire Department.

From there, she was flown by UW MedFly to amplify health by Gunderson in La Crosse.

As of Wednesday, Breeze was reported to be in stable condition.

Threat did not report any injuries at the scene, but was subsequently evaluated

by Reedstown Emergency Medical Service.

Sheriff Torgerson commended the joint response, calling it a remarkable example of teamwork among fire departments, medical services, law enforcement, 911 dispatchers, volunteers, and citizens.

He also expressed gratitude to the Kickapoo Area School District for their assistance during the incident.

State Highway 131 remained closed for over three hours while crews managed the scene.

reopening at 10.30 a.m.

The incident remains under investigation by the Vernon County Sheriff's Office.

In the township of Clayton, an incident Wednesday, October 21st, led to the arrest of 37-year-old James Noeller of Soldiers Grove.

Crawford County Sheriff Dale McCulloch reported that law enforcement initially responded to a disturbance

involving an unwanted individual at a residence on Helverson Ridge Road.

Although Nohler had left the scene before deputies arrived, officers quickly located him, seated in his vehicle in the parking lot of the mercantile in Gays Mills.

Upon contact, officers observed signs of drug impairment and discovered that Nohler was in possession of knives.

Later evaluations confirmed he was under the influence of methamphetamine.

When advised he was under arrest, Nolar refused to comply with orders to exit his vehicle.

Following repeated attempts to secure his voluntary cooperation, officers forcibly removed him from the vehicle and took him into custody.

Nolar was transported to the Crawford County Jail and booked on several charges, including felony stalking, disorderly conduct, criminal trespassing, resisting arrest, possession of drug paraphernalia, and operating a motor vehicle while under the influence

of a restricted controlled substance because he was also on active probation with the state of Wisconsin.

A probation hold was placed on him.

Authorities remind the public that all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

As the November 3rd general election approaches, the Wisconsin Elections Commission is sharing critical reminders to assist voters before they head to the polls to start

voters are encouraged to verify their registration status, locate their polling place, and review their sample ballot at myvote.wi.gov.

For voters holding onto absentee ballots, the WEC strongly recommends returning them in person rather than using mail at this stage.

Contacting local municipal clerks will clarify designated drop-off locations

as all absentee ballots must arrive by 8 p.m.

Election Day to be counted.

Additionally, in-person absentee voting, commonly known as early voting, is currently available across the state.

Hours and locations can be verified through municipal clerk offices.

On Election Day, polling places statewide will remain open from 7 a.m.

until 8 p.m.

with anyone in line by 8 p.m.

eligible to cast a ballot.

Unregistered residents can still register at their polling site on Election Day, provided they bring an acceptable proof of residence document showing their current address.

All voters must present an acceptable photo ID, though the address on the photo ID does not need to reflect a current residence.

Information on valid IDs is available at bringittotheballot or by calling 866-VOTE-WIS.

Finally, the WEC assures the public that election systems are thoroughly protected through public equipment testing and close coordination between local, state, and federal election officials.

In the November election, Wisconsin voters will decide on Assembly Joint Resolution 10, a legislatively referred constitutional amendment that would amend Section 18.

of the Wisconsin Constitution under Wisconsin Statute 323.10.

The governor is authorized to declare a state of emergency for the state or any portion of it, including public health emergencies if a disaster or imminent threat of a disaster exists.

The proposed constitutional measure explicitly prohibits the state government, as well as local political subdivisions like cities and counties,

from ordering the closure of places of worship or banning gatherings within them during any such national, state, or local emergency.

The state legislature referred the amendment to the ballot largely along party lines, passing the assembly by a 56 to 43 vote and the Senate by an 1815 vote with Republicans supporting the resolution and nearly all Democrats opposing it.

Supporters, including State Representative Ron Tussler and Wisconsin Family Action President Daniel Degner, argue that the amendment is essential to safeguard fundamental religious liberties.

Drawing on the state's response to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 when

Governor Tony Evers issued Executive Order No.

12, restricting non-essential operations while deeming religious gatherings over 10 people non-essential, proponents point out what they view as a clear injustice.

They emphasize that some commercial establishments were allowed to remain open while houses of worship were shuttered, even when faith communities were prepared to follow equivalent safety protocols.

Supporters contend that religious freedom is an unalienable right requiring equal protection under the law, ensuring faith groups are not treated as secondary during future crises.

Conversely, opponents such as State Senator Chris Larson and the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin warn that the measure threatens public health and safety, with Wisconsin having lost nearly 19,000 residents to COVID-19.

Critics argue that restricting public health officials from temporarily limiting large indoor gatherings could lead to unnecessary loss of life during future pandemics.

Opponents also point out that temporary physical closures do not infringe upon religious freedom given that modern technology enables congregations to conduct services virtually and practice their faith at home while keeping communities safe.

Voters will be presented with a clear choice on the ballot regarding this restriction.

A yes vote supports the constitutional amendment to prohibit state and local governments from ordering the closure or forbidding gatherings in places of worship during a declared state of emergency.

A NOVO deposes this prohibition, maintaining the government's authority to enforce temporary closures of places of worship, along with other facilities during public health and emergency crises.

Governor Tony Evers announced the approval of Wisconsin's first-ever enforceable groundwater standards for per and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS.

The new regulation sets a strict limit of four parts per trillion for targeted PFOS chemicals in groundwater, significantly strengthening water quality protections across the state.

This action directly impacts public safety and water quality as the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources estimates that 95 percent of Wisconsin communities and roughly 70 percent of residents rely on groundwater for their drinking supply.

The newly established standards build upon prior state efforts to align drinking water limits with health-based federal thresholds.

The approval comes following multiple previous attempts by the Evers administration to institute groundwater protections that were previously blocked or halted by legislative hurdles and board rejections.

The announcement coincides with the rollout of two state grant programs, the PFAS Community Grants Sampling Program,

and the Wisconsin PFAS Private Well Testing Program funded through the state's $125 million PFAS Trust Fund to assist local communities and well owners with contamination testing.

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection is inviting homeowners and renters across the state to sign up for the 2027 Landscape Pesticide Registry.

The registration window opens November 1st and remains available through February 1st of next year.

By enrolling in the registry, participants can receive advanced notice from commercial lawn care services before pesticides are applied to lawns, trees, and shrubs on neighboring properties.

Members of the public are eligible to submit addresses located on their own block or on immediately adjacent blocks.

Participation in the program is entirely free.

though individuals wishing to maintain notifications must re-register every year.

Online enrollment and downloadable paper forms for mail submission can be accessed on DACCAP's Landscape Pesticide Registry.

The registry officially takes effect March 15th.

Starting on that date, commercial pesticide applicators are required to issue notifications at least 12 hours prior to treating nearby properties.

The regulations apply specifically to commercial landscape treatments and do not extend to self-applications by homeowners or landlords.

indoor or outdoor structural applications around workplaces, schools or daycare centers, or agricultural pesticide use.

In the context of the registry, pesticide is used as a broad term encompassing herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides.

The initiative continues to see strong community engagement with over 4,500 addresses registered during the 2026 growing season.

Full details and program information is available at the Landscape Pesticide Registry page online.

In honor of Veterans Day, the Wisconsin Veterans Museum is extending a warm invitation to veterans and their guests for a morning of free coffee, camaraderie, and history.

On Wednesday, November 11th, from 8 a.m.

to 11 a.m.,

Visitors can gather at the museum located at 30 West Mifflin Street in Madison to connect with fellow community members and explore the museum's vibrant galleries.

As part of the special morning staff will be serving Rude Awakenings, a custom coffee blend created specifically in celebration of the museum's 125th anniversary named after Jose Rude, the museum's founder and first leader

The blend was developed by Sam Floyd, a U.S.

Marine Corps veteran and owner of Operation Coffee in Cocona, Wisconsin.

Floyd will also be present during the event to meet guests and share in the celebration, founded 125 years ago by Civil War veterans.

The Wisconsin Veterans Museum serves as an educational activity of the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs.

Its long-standing mission remains focused

on preserving and sharing the stories of Wisconsin veterans, while inspiring visitors of all ages.

Admission to the Veterans Day coffee event and the museum galleries is free for all attending veterans and their guests.

Road safety officials across the state are renewing their call for increased vigilance behind the wheel as part of the annual Buckle Up

phone down campaign, the initiative aims to reduce preventable traffic crashes and severe injuries by focusing on two essential driving habits, securing seatbelts properly and eliminating mobile phone distractions.

Leaders emphasize that simple choices made before starting a vehicle can significantly alter safety outcomes for everyone.

Sharing the road, here is Ken Thied with the Richland County History Movement.

Judge David Strickland.

And now for Richland County Historical Society history moment.

Here's the rest of the story.

According to a June 25th Richland County history room, Facebook post, it was called TBT, a throwback Thursday column by Keith Ritten.

David Strickland was born on April 14th, 1814 in Massachusetts.

October 11th, 1848, he married Martha Emma Brighdon in Madison, Wisconsin.

Martha was the niece of Benjamin F. Wade, a senator from Ohio who served there from 1851 to 1869, 18 years.

David and Martha made their home in the eastern part of Wisconsin and there they were the parents of at least two daughters, Mary born in 1849 and Catherine born in 1867.

The Richland County Court was created by the Constitution of the State of Wisconsin and was part of the fifth judicial district was proven then that one judge of the same should be elected in each county.

It is an office peculiarly local and intimately associated with the affairs of all the people of that being Richland County and best filled by what would be some of our best citizens.

J.W.

Coffinberry, the first judge was appointed and came to Richland County in 1849 from Michigan.

He settled with his family in Richland City and there he resigned two years later in 1851 where there is also a road by his name.

David Strickland was appointed as the immediate successor to Mr. Coffinberry and held the office for the remainder of his term and through the latter was appointed again.

During this formative time period in Richland County, never elected a circuit judge from among the legal profession, that meaning local officials who were district attorneys, and county court judges were often appointed as it was selected from outside the bar.

He was followed in 1852 by Judge A.B.

Slaughter,

Neither Judge Coffinbury nor Judge A.B.

Slaughter were elected.

In fact, in 1853, both of them lived in Richland Center, but they both rode and drove to the court sessions coming from Richland City or near what was the town of Orian.

However, it was when Judge Strickland came to Richland Center in 1851, he began his appointment when he built what was believed to be his first cabin in Richland Center.

The Strickland Cabins stood just to the west of the site of what is now the present hospital.

Strickland's wife Martha and their daughter Mary joined him in Richland Center in the fall of 1852.

In 1852 David Strickland served as the district attorney of Richland County.

In 1852 the county had established a regular court schedule.

Prior to this, the first term of the court

and what would be through the early 1850s, it had been held in Richmond, which is now Orion, and was then since the creation of 1850 and 1851.

The courts were held there.

As district attorney, Strickland would have been responsible for prosecuting criminal cases in the county, a role that was central to the functioning of the early judicial system.

Upon the completion of his term as district attorney, Strickland opened a law office in Richland Center with one David S. Hamlin.

Today's history moment is a service of the Richland County Historical Society.

Members of the Historical Society enjoy reminiscing with the Aki Breaky newsletter.

A strong membership base keeps the historical society viable and active by promoting the study and appreciation of local history, the sponsorship of programs devoted to local history, and the maintenance and access to the Ake School Museum.

Annual memberships are just $10 for an individual or family, $20 for a business, or $100 for a lifetime individual or family membership.

Memberships can be mailed to Richland County Historical Society, 213 South Central Avenue, apartment number one, Richland Center, Wisconsin, 535-81.

You can also learn more at richlandcountyhistoricalsociety.weebly.com.

Hamilton, Strickland and his wife, Martha, remained living in Richland Center until their deaths

his being on January 7th, 1892, and hers, April 2nd, 1905.

The Strickland's daughter, Mary, married Oliver J. Burnham, and she donated the land behind the hospital to the city for a park that bears their family name.

It's called Strickland Park.

Listen next week for the history of Richland County, covering the John Wirtz family history and what will become Richland Center's library origins.

Thank you as always, Ken Thied.

The Wisconsin Department of Justice, led by Attorney General Josh Call, has joined a multi-state coalition in filing a lawsuit aimed at blocking the Trump administration's efforts to roll back critical provisions of the Corporate Transparency Act, enacted with bipartisan support in 2021, the law equips law enforcement agencies with an essential treasury database detailing company ownership structures to trace illicit funds, recover assets,

and investigate money laundering, fraud, and public corruption.

The legal challenge follows an August 2026 rule issued by the United States Treasury Department's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, or FinCEN, which exempted roughly 99.9% of businesses from reporting ownership details.

Furthermore, Finn sends signal plans to destroy existing ownership records, potentially erasing crucial evidence tied to ongoing or unsolved criminal investigations.

Attorney General Call warned that gutting the law enables bad actors to exploit shell companies and evade law enforcement oversight.

In its court filing, the coalition contends that FinCEN violated both the Corporate Transparency Act and the Administrative Procedure Act by acting arbitrarily by passing mandatory legal procedural steps and failing to consult key officials, including the Secretary of Homeland Security and the U.S.

Attorney General.

The coalition is urging the court to overturn FinCEN's rule

and mandate the ongoing collection and maintenance of beneficial ownership records.

U.S.

Senators Tammy Baldwin and Patty Murray are demanding that Department of Education Secretary Linda McMahon cancel plans to spend over $43,000 in taxpayer funds on new furniture for her office.

In a joint letter, the lawmakers criticized the expenditure pointing out the stark contrast between lavish office upgrades and deep federal spending cuts targeting K-12 and higher education programs.

The senators highlighted that while the department works to slash billions in funding for essential student services, staff and mental health programs, it simultaneously justifies costly refurbishing because existing furniture allegedly cannot be aesthetically integrated into a new office space.

Calling the purchase an unjustifiable waste of tax dollars

Baldwin and Marie urged Secretary McMahon to reconsider the expense and refocus resources on supporting students and educators across the country.

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Today is October 29th.

These are today's vital statistics.

Patricia Joan Harris, 90 of Appleton, died Sunday in Appleton.

A graveside service will be held at St.

John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery in Muscaday, Friday at 1 p.m.

The Pratt funeral and cremation service is assisting the family.

Patricia Joan Harris, 90 of Appleton.

Lois Ruth Moe

Anderson Ursin, 88 of Richland Center, died Thursday, October 22nd.

Services will be held Friday at 11 o'clock at St.

John's Lutheran Church in Richland Center.

Visitation is going on right now and concludes at 7 p.m.

with a short service by the Delta Kappa Gamma Society at 7 p.m.

at St.

John's Lutheran Church.

Visitation will also be held at St.

John's Lutheran Church Friday from 10 a.m.

until the time of service at 11.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St.

John's Lutheran Church of Rich Lynn Center or to youth with a mission ywam.org.

The Pratt Funeral and Cremation Service is assisting the family.

Anderson Ursin, 88, of Richland Center.

Dorothy Elaine Munds, 96 of Bear Valley, died Saturday, October 24 at home.

A mass of Christian burial will be held Friday at 11 a.m.

at St.

Killian's Catholic Church in Bear Valley, with visitation from 9.30 a.m.

until the time of service.

Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Memorials may be given to the St.

Killian's Catholic Cemetery Association.

The Clary Memorial Funeral Home assisted the family with the arrangements.

Dorothy Elaine Muns, 96 of Bear Valley.

Randall K. Nimitz, 80 of Blue River, died Sunday at the Richland Hospital.

Funeral services will be held Friday at the Clary Memorial Funeral Home with visitation from 10 a.m.

until the time of service at 11.

There will be a celebration of life lunch at 11.30 with burial in the Richland Center Cemetery following the lunch.

Randall K. Nimitz, 80 of Blue River.

Thomas Lee Marshall, 68 of Richland Center died Sunday at the Richland Hospital after a hard-fought battle with cancer.

A funeral mass will be held Saturday at 11 a.m.

at St.

Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Richland Center.

Burial will be in the Fancy Creek Cemetery.

Visitation will be held at the Stafford funeral home in Richland Center Friday from 4 p.m.

until 7 p.m.

and Saturday at the church from 9 30 until the time of Mass at 11.

In Lua Flowers, memorials may be made to St.

Mary's Catholic School or a charity of your choice.

Thomas Lee Marshall, 68 of Richland Center.

James Robert Jim Allbaugh of Chano, Wisconsin, formerly of Richland Center, died Thursday, October 15th.

A celebration of life will be held Saturday at Hope Church of Chano, beginning with coffee, donuts, and visitation from 9 a.m.

until noon.

The celebration of life will begin at noon, followed by a light luncheon.

Everyone is welcome.

The family is planning a local gathering of remembrance in Richland Center in the coming weeks.

When a date, location, and time are finalized, they will release the information here via WRCO.

Swedberg Funeral Home and Hope Church, both of Shawno, are assisting the family with arrangements.

James Robert Jim Allbaugh of Shawno, Wisconsin, formerly of Richland Center.

Kimberly Ann Kim Fry, 55 of Richland Center, died Tuesday, October 20 at UW Hospital in Madison.

A celebration of life will be held Saturday at 11 a.m.

at Clary Memorial Funeral Home, with visitation beginning at 9 a.m.

and continuing until the time of service.

Burial will follow at the Basswood Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the family.

Kimberly Ann Kim Fry 55 of Richland Center.

Mark Edwin Ewing 68 of Richland Center died Monday October 12th at his home.

A celebration of life will be held Sunday, November 1st at the Phoenix Center from 11 until 2 p.m.

with a short prayer service and lunch at noon.

The Pratt Funeral and Cremation Service is assisting the family with arrangements.

Mark Edwin Ewing, 68 of Rich Lund Center.

Shirley Ann Lingard, 91, of Bear Valley and Spring Green, died October 24th at Sock Prairie Health Hospital.

A celebration of life will be held Saturday, November 14th at 11.30 a.m.

at Clary Memorial Funeral Home, with visitation beginning at 10 a.m.

until the time of service.

A private family burial service will be held at St.

Killian Cemetery in Bear Valley.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the UW American Family Children's Hospital in Madison.

Shirley Ann Lingard, 91, of Bear Valley and Spring Green.

This concludes today's vital statistics.

Good evening everyone for WRCO News.

I'm Todd Copernall.