RR cars are acting as sowers of silica sand

Prairie du Chien, WI - May 22, 2013 - This picture taken by Irene Steele of PdC,  shows silica sand, which is used for frac mining, leaking again from railroad cars parked on St. Feriole Island. 
   This is not the first time railroad cars have leaked sand on the island.  In early April, photos were taken, and the problem reported to the Wisconsin DNR.  Their response, as well as additional pictures, can be seen on our Letters to the Editor page.
   There is a great deal of concern about the negative impact on human health of blowing silica sand dust.

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Horses are enjoying fresh spring grass.  A good time to put a little meat on the bones, after a long winter. 

Attempted burglary to occupied home

Fennimore, WI - May 18, 2013 at approx. 3:14 a.m., the Grant County Sheriff’s Office received a report of an attempted burglary to an occupied home on the 800 block of Jefferson Street in the City of Fennimore.
   Fennimore Police and Sheriff’s Deputies arrived on scene within a matter of seconds of the initial call.  After a search of the area, two subjects were located running through yards southeast of the residence.
   During the investigation Duane L. Madge Jr., 21 of Monona, WI, was found to have stolen property in his possession from a different residence in the area.  Madge resisted officer's attempts to take him into custody and two squad cars received damage.
   Madge is being held on two counts of burglary, four counts of criminal damage to property, two counts disorderly conduct, theft and battery to a law enforcement officer.
   Three other persons have been identified as being involved and the investigation is ongoing.  The Fennimore Police Department and Grant County Sheriff’s Office would like to remind citizens to keep their homes, windows, and vehicles locked and to notify law enforcement when suspicious activity is observed.

Eight year old killed in skid steer accident

Today, May 17, 2013 - at 4:40 P.M. the Lafayette County 911 Dispatch Center received a 911 call from a person in the 19000 block of Yellowstone Church Road  in Blanchard Township, who was reporting a child being run over by a skid steer loader.  Sheriff’s Deputies, Blanchardville Fire & Rescue and Argyle Ambulance also responded.

   The investigation indicates that a skid steer loader was being operated by an adult male during a backing maneuver when the eight (8) year old male was struck.  The child was pronounced dead at the scene by Lafayette County Chief Deputy Coroner Richard Ruf. 

   The names of the persons involved are not being released at this time due to pending death notifications of family members.  

Wanted, a good nesting place

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All critters are combing the area for a good place to raise their young.  The pair of geese in the foreground have pretty well staked their claim on this mini island.

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Steers in Fen

These steers find good pickin’s, and it’s a little cooler near the fen.

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