A roundabout way: Circular intersection gets good reviews(2009/07/02) About 20 area residents of Onalaska poked their heads into the public information session to learn about what might be the first traffic roundabout in Onalaska. In the end, a strong majority of those who expressed an opinion favored building a roundabout.
Busing to the ballpark: Annual Brewers event draws 40 busloads of fans(2009/07/02) Steve Noffke from West Salem enjoyed this year’s La Crosse Area Day at the Brewers a whole lot more than he did the first time he attended back in 2001. A month before that first trip, Noffke had quadruple bypass surgery. It was the first trip as entertainers at the huge La Crosse tailgate party for his band, Happy’s Garage.
County, towns missing out on revenue source(2009/07/02) In these days when companies and local governments face increasingly tight budgets, one source of revenue might be dropping through the cracks.
Pokemon ace may miss out on world(2009/07/02) Joshua Simon has been ranked No. 1 or 2 in the world for most of the Pokemon Trading Card Game season, but it looks like it might not be in the cards for him to earn a top rank in head-to-head competition at the world competition next month in San Diego, Calif.
Scouts pitch in for Holmen library project(2009/07/02) Holmen-based Junior Girl Scout Troops 45 and 87 earned their Bronze Award (the third highest award in Girl Scouting) and helped the effort to get a new Holmen library in the process.
Pfaff to head state Farm Service Agency(2009/07/02) Brad Pfaff has always had an interest in rural communities and the agricultural economy, both in his work for Sen. Herb Kohl and later for U.S. Rep. Ron Kind.
Dairy recipe contest winners selected(2009/07/02) More than 50 people from throughout La Crosse County attended the 2009 Dairy Recipe Contest sponsored by the La Crosse County Association for Home and Community Education on June 5.
News in brief(2009/07/02) Here are a selection of brief news items from this week’s paper edition, and possibly a few news briefs that didn’t make it in the paper.
Onalaska OKs immediate cuts(2009/06/30) The city of Onalaska has cut its budget in every department to meet a projected $226,535 shortfall of interest income. In most instances, city services will not be affected. Voluntary furloughs were discussed but are not being implemented at this time.
Smaby brings title home to Holmen(2009/06/30) Kristina Smaby woke up Sunday morning less than six hours after returning to her Oshkosh hotel room. She walked into the bathroom, looked in the mirror and said to herself, “Whoa. What happened last night?”
Onalaska considers new utility(2009/06/30) The city of Onalaska could become one of the many Wisconsin communities to establish a stormwater utility, and the public is invited to learn about how the utility would work at a July 1 public education session.
Hwy. 35 roadwork subject of hearing(2009/06/23) Residents of the town of Onalaska will have the opportunity to comment on the Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s proposals for major changes to parts of Hwy. 35 within the town. The public hearing about proposed improvements will be at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 23, at the town of Onalaska town hall.
Onalaska veterans burn mortgage papers(2009/06/23) Officials at American Legion Post 336 in Onalaska burned their 15-year mortgage after they received a free-and-clear title to the building along Sand Lake Road.
Task force recommends new stormwater utility(2009/06/23) After sifting through reams of information since February, the Onalaska Stormwater Utility Feasibility Study Task Force came to the reluctant conclusion that creating a stormwater utility is the only equitable way to share the costs of implementing improvements mandated by state and federal governments.
Holland likely won’t pitch in for crosswalk flashers(2009/06/23) The town of Holland and the county are somewhat less than eager to contribute to a set of flashing crosswalk signs for the new Prairie View Elementary, turning what was hoped to be a four-way split into a possible two-way cost share.
Pharmacy, clinic to open in grocery store(2009/06/23) A Degen Berglund Pharmacy and an ExpressCare clinic are expected to open in late summer or early fall at the Festival Foods store in the Crossing Meadows shopping center in Onalaska.
Holmen Village board gets new member(2009/06/23) Nancy Proctor won her first political victory as village president in what might best be described as a game of political chicken.
Landowners oppose condo plan in Town of Onalaska(2009/06/23) A pair of divisive development issues have surfaced — or resurfaced — in the town of Onalaska. At a plan commission meeting this week, residents spoke out against a development along Hwy. Z and the Severson Farm/Gavaghan Property development.
Onalaska, Holmen brace for state aid cuts(2009/06/16) Already reeling from projected reductions in interest income of about $226,744 for 2009, Onalaska Common Council members received more bad news.
Filling Holmen board vacancy could be divisive(2009/06/16) A special session was to be held prior to the Thursday’s monthly Holmen Village Board meeting. At the session, trustees will have the opportunity to get to know two potential appointees to the village board seat formerly held by newly elected Village President Nancy Proctor.
Onalaska schools eye fed funding(2009/06/16) Federal stimulus funds could help Onalaska schools with important building improvements. The Onalaska Board of Education Monday night agreed to apply for an interest-free loan of up to $1 million from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
Onalaska OKs plan to pursue hockey(2009/06/16) Onalaska’s OmniCenter could have year-round ice and a hockey league junior team by the fall, officials said Wednesday.
Visitors explore Onalaska’s waterfront(2009/06/16) Four 13-year-old boys lined the Black River shoreline and launched their fishing lines into the still, murky water.
Holmen couple honored for foster parenting(2009/06/16) Gov. Jim Doyle has recognized a Holmen couple for their commitment to taking care of foster children. Suanne Kraft and Mike Heal received the Governor’s 2009 Foster Parent Award “for their commitment to providing foster children in their care with a safe, loving home and creating stability in their lives.”
No new taxes effort fails in Onalaska(2009/06/16) Onalaska Alderman Dennis Aspenson made a passionate effort to have the city promise not to raise fees or taxes or implement new ones, but his plea never got off the ground. It was voted down by the city’s Finance and Personnel Committee last week, with council members Kim Smith and Jim Olson disagreeing with the concept.
Holmen schools brace for state aid cuts(2009/06/10) The Holmen School District is bracing for a budget combination-punch. After Gov. Jim Doyle’s announcement that Wisconsin’s budget hole is larger than predicted, came a second announcement that state aid to school districts would be reduced by 2.5 percent.
New assistant chief a 13-year veteran of police department(2009/06/10) Onalaska has a new assistant chief of police to replace Tim Hauser, who announced his retirement earlier this year. Sergeant Troy Miller has been promoted to the post effective May 31.
Onalaska event to put spotlight on downtown, waterfront(2009/06/10) Those lazy days of summer are upon us and many area residents set their sights on the local waterways for recreational activities. Onalaska officials hope the city’s waterfront will attract many folks looking to spend leisure time outdoors and close to home. As a way to remind people of all the ways to enjoy the waterfront, the city is hosting Waterfront Day on June 6.
Pools to open this weekend(2009/06/10) Lifeguards will return to their chairs Saturday when the Holmen and Onalaska pools open for the summer.
Fulbright takes OHS graduate to India(2009/06/10) Hundreds of patients, some with cataracts so advanced they could almost be seen across the room, lined the temple to see three resident ophthalmologists.
Holmen recognized for fluoridation move(2009/06/10) Holmen was recently recognized with a Community Initiative Award at the National Oral Health Conference in Portland, Ore., for helping prevent tooth decay through water fluoridation. The annual awards are sponsored by the American Dental Association, Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Savings and more grow in rain garden(2009/06/10) Jack and Bonnie Waide are the first homeowners in the town of Onalaska to obtain a credit against their stormwater bill for reducing stormwater runoff, soil erosion and sediment being absorbed into streams from their four rain gardens. The Waides recently bought an Energy Star home on Brice Prairie that came complete with rain gardens to control stormwater.
News in brief(2009/06/10) Here are a selection of brief news items from this week’s paper edition, and possibly a few news briefs that didn’t make it in the paper.
State activates hotline for dead bird reporting(2009/06/10) State health officials have reactivated the statewide toll-free Dead Bird Reporting Hotline at 1-800-433-1610. People who observe a dead bird can call the hotline and to arrange to have the bird tested for West Nile virus.
Church news in brief(2009/06/10) Here are a selection of brief news items pertaining to area church activities:
Lyme bug remains a threat in Wisconsin(2009/06/10) As warmer weather increases time spent outdoors, state health officials report that Lyme disease illnesses in Wisconsin remain at high levels.
City to delay TIF district(2009/06/03) Poised on the brink of a major decision affecting the city’s growth, Onalaska Plan Commission members stepped back from recommending a tax increment financing district to ignite waterfront development.
Town ban on feeding deer is in the works(2009/06/03) Onalaska town officials are hoping a new proposal will help control problems caused by a booming deer population
Fresh loss felt at Onalaska Memorial Day event(2009/06/03) Much was familiar in Monday’s observance of Memorial Day in Onalaska Cemetery. Names were read, wreaths laid, songs sung, prayers prayed and heads bowed as area residents joined the country in honoring husbands, wives, fathers, mothers, sons and daughters killed while serving their country.
OHS’ Strutt gets nod as Riverfest’s commodore(2009/06/03) He left home Wednesday morning dressed in “commodore” whites, but Onalaska High School director of bands Dawson Strutt ditched those fancy duds for his regular work clothes by the time he reached work.
New Holmen clinic gets art delivery(2009/06/03) It was moving day Wednesday for 15 original and commissioned paintings to their home at Franciscan Skemp’s new Holmen Clinic.
Man seeks revenge for bad computer deal(2009/06/03) An Onalaska man furious the computer he bought at a garage sale didn’t work is accused of attempting to hit the sellers with his vehicle.
Onalaska library group planning movie nights(2009/06/03) The Friends of the Onalaska Public Library will host a series of Monday Night at the Movies events in meeting room A at the Onalaska Public Library, 741 Oak Ave. S.
‘Sip for a cure’ event set for June 4(2009/06/03) For the second year in a row, Jessica Pehl will exhibit her passion by taking part in the Breast Cancer 3-Day, 60-mile walk with other teammates from the area. To raise funds for participating, Pehl is hosting a wine tasting event June 4 at the Holmen Locker and Meat Market.
News in brief(2009/06/03) Here are a selection of brief news items from this week’s paper edition, and possibly a few news briefs that didn’t make it in the paper.
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