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Wed
07
Jan

Wrestlers compete at Bi-State Classic

Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/07/2026 - 11:36

By Derick Kelly

 

Wed
07
Jan

Prairie girls wrestle at The Clash Duals

Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/07/2026 - 11:34

The Hawks’ Britney Petsche flips Stillwater’s Astri Stow into nearfall position during their match at 170 pounds. Petsche would defeat Stow via fall in 2:28 before wrapping the day up with a second win via pinfall during the Hawks dual against Apple Valley, Minn. (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)

Prairie du Chien ninth grader Lyla Redman gets ready to lift up Apple Valley’s Yamilet Lopez as part of a takedown. Redman would defeat Lopez via pin in 0:34 for her first career varsity win and pin. (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)

The Hawks' Aleaha Wall blocks a takedown attempt by her Stillwater opponent. (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)

Aspen Gelo works to get her Apple Valley opponent into position for the pin to be called by the official. (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)

By Derick Kelly

 

Wed
07
Jan

Timberwolves pounce on Panthers

Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/07/2026 - 11:31

River Ridge’s Reese Drew goes up for a layup during the Timberwolves home win over Juda last Friday, Jan. 2. (A.J. Gates/Grant County Herald Independent)

The Timberwolves' Lane Copsey drives past the Juda defender to the basket during River Ridge's home win over last Friday. (A.J. Gates/Grant County Herald Independent)

By A.J. Gates

 

Wed
07
Jan

Hilltoppers beat PdC in girls hoops

Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/07/2026 - 11:28

By Derick Kelly

 

Wed
07
Jan

River Ridge girls stumble at Barneveld

Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/07/2026 - 11:27

By A.J. Gates

 

Wed
07
Jan

W-S girls open 2026 with win at Brookwood

Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/07/2026 - 11:26

By Derick Kelly

 

Tue
06
Jan

Richard "Rick" Rice

Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/06/2026 - 11:00

November 18, 1954–December 29, 2025

Tue
06
Jan

Audrey Mae (Holzer) Mara

Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/06/2026 - 10:57

 May 2, 1931 – Jan. 4, 2026

Audrey Mae Mara, 94, of Prairie du Chien, a source of kindness and caring for so many people, passed away peacefully Jan. 4, 2026, at Prairie Maison nursing facility, with her children around her.

Tue
06
Jan

William "Bill" Winter

Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/06/2026 - 10:54

 December 15, 1940–January 3, 2026

William "Bill" Winter, 85, of Prairie du Chien, passed away peacefully at home on January 3, 2026. He was born on December 15, 1940, in Boscobel, WI, to Alfred and Ruth Winter. Bill graduated from Prairie du Chien High School in 1958 and went on to serve in the Army National Guard from 1961 to 1966.

Tue
06
Jan

Myrna B. Tangeman Schmelzer

Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/06/2026 - 10:51

January 3, 1939–December 15, 2025

Myrna B. (Adney) Tangeman Schmelzer, 86, of McGregor, passed away Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, at Emplify Health Center in LaCrosse.

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