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08/17/2010 07:43:57 PM
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COUGAR STILL AT LARGE IN JUNEAU COUNTY
No cougar attacks have been reported as of Tuesday in the area, but the
animal has been sighted numerous times by residents near Elroy and
Mauston.
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Juneau County Warden
Eric Grudzinski explained that officials have responded to all calls
coming into the Juneau County Sheriff’s Department and will continue to
do so.
“We are committed to tracking this animal and getting this one off the
landscape in Juneau County,” he said.
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has jurisdiction over
this endangered animal and has an agent who is working closely with
local officials.
Warden Grudzinski explained that the cougar is a very elusive animal and
poses many challenges for officials attempting to remove it. He also
said, that while officials hope to remove the animal before snow falls,
the winter season would provide a clearer view of where it is moving and
attacking. Read more details about the sightings in the August 19th
edition of the Messenger.
WONEWOC MAN CHARGED WITH CHILD SEXUAL ASSAULT
Joshua L. Olson, 26 years old, from Wonewoc has been charged with
multiple counts of child sexual assault. On August 11, 2010, District
Attorney, Scott Southworth filed against Olson two felony counts of
sexual assault of a child under the age of 16, and one count of sexual
intercourse with a child. Read full details in the August 19th edition
of the Messenger.
MAUSTON CITY ADMINISTRATOR LEAVES FOR PLYMOUTH
Last Friday was the last day for Brian Yerges employment in Mauston
as City Administrator. Yerges accepted a position as Director of City
Services with the City of Plymouth. The offer came in on Tuesday, August
10th and after a lengthy application process where the final decision to
hire came after Plymouth's city council voted in favor. See the full
story in the August 19th edition of the Messenger.
TWO MEN CHARGED IN 2009 MAUSTON BURGLARIES
On August 12, Juneau County District Attorney Scott Southworth
charged two men, 19 year old Justin Feight of Wonewoc and 18 year old
Joshua Foland of Wisconsin Rapids, with three felony counts each of
burglary, five each of misdemeanor counts of theft, and three each with
criminal damage to property. Read full details in the August 19th
edition of the Messenger.
THERE'S LOTS OF NEWS FROM ALL OVER
THE AREA
IN EVERY ISSUE OF THE MESSENGER
Read about all these headlines in the August 12th edition of
the Messenger
(See August 19th headlines on Thursday)
Raiten wins case against Sheriff
Carrier appears from Dodge Correctional
Cougar attacks two horses, one euthanized
No injuries in early morning rollover into river
Murder mystery slated for Kendall's Roundhouse Park
Open house events slated at Wonewoc Center
Royall superintendent posts welcome on web
Three charged with sexual assault in Mauston
Albers passed over for alleged age discrimination
County may have to pay five years back wages to
Raiten
ALP graduates the class of 2009-2010
Willie G makes superstar visit to Bala's in Mauston
Elroy board hears estimates of recall election
costs
Principal Luedtke resigns at Royall
Mobile home park inspection discussed at Elroy
council
Tailor Made recognized for ISO 9001 Certification
Driver okay after rollover into Lemonweir River in
New Lisbon
Budget is balanced at New Lisbon Schools
Conference upcoming at Volk Field
Rudig donates to Relay for Life after fundraiser
Becerra faces 12 charges in Necedah burglaries
McNally resigns as Necedah town attorney
Plea agreement reached in theft of Pumpkin Bash
signs
Wilton class of 1960 meets at reunion
Juneau County Fair starts Wednesday
Hillsboro city plans for School Road runoff
Principals report on plans for new school year in
Hillsboro
Four from Hillsboro FFA attend D.C. Conference
Proposed 150 mile transmission line could come to
area
Vernon County to get funds from HoChunk Nation
Wonewoc relative proud of relative with world
record fish catch
Wonewoc Center School supply donation project a way
to honor death
Coffee shop opens in downtown Wonewoc
USDA honors Baraboo Bank
Sportman's 2nd Annual Poker Run had it all! |
