A full-time Comprehensive Community Services (CCS) Facilitator position has also been approved within the DHS. The salary and benefits for the...

The Elroy Area Ambulance Service is in desperate need of two new ambulances. Each new ambulance will cost the Elroy Area Ambulance Service...

Barb Theis, Juneau County Public Health Officer presented her annual Health Department report at the Juneau County Board Meeting on May 16. Theis...

Midwest Dental of New Lisbon is happy to announce Dr. David Brown, DDS the newest member of the team. Dr. Brown studied general dentistry at the...

New owners will be welcoming guests at Castle Rock Hideaway on County Highway G, Mauston for this year’s season. Steve Barbera and Jodi Jensen were...

Dr.Jagjit S. Kaleka of the Mauston Pet Hospital and Veterinary Clinic warns of the effects of parasites to our pets, particularly dogs. Parasites...

Royall alumni Taylor Juresh finishes her first collegiate track season with two medals, a new conference record, and USTFCCCA All-Region Honors....

Sabrina Olson is a senior at New Lisbon High School. She is involved in many sports and school activities, she told me “I have played on varsity...

The Mauston boys basketball team has a lot to celebrate with their impressive win over the weekend and taking home the title as regional champs....

Carl E. Wurster, 87 of rural Kendall, was called to his heavenly home on Sunday, June 25, 2017. He was born September 24, 1929, to Leo Christian...

Kevin John Witt, 51, passed away from pancreatic cancer Sunday at Gundersen Hospital-La Crosse. He was born August 23, 1965, to Ivan and Shirley...

Ruth E. Barnes, age 97 of New Lisbon passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2017, at Tomah Memorial Hospital. She was born on November 11, 1919, in...

ELROY, Wednesday, May 10, 2017 – Nearly 235 students from Royall Middle and High Schools learned today about the dangers of smartphone activities...

On Thursday, March 23rd and Saturday, April 1st students from New Lisbon Junior High and High School participated in the Little River’s Music...

Elroy- On Thursday, March 23rd, and Saturday, April 1st, 102 Royall High School and Middle School students participated in the Little River’s Music...

With nice weather upon us, dog owners need to remember the laws and etiquette of being a responsible dog owner. People should not have to worry...

This weekend the Democratic Party of Wisconsin 3rd Congressional District passed a resolution to affirm that the DPW supports legalizing the...

Because many people throughout the county have expressed interest in the New Lisbon Memorial Library building expansion, I’m writing to update you...

Date of crash: 05/28/2017 Vernon County Sheriff John B. Spears reports an ATV crash in the town of Clinton. On May 28th, 2017, Vernon County...

Date: 05-21-2017 Sheriff John B. Spears reports a fatal hunting accident that occurred on Pisgah Road East of State Highway 131 in the Town of Whitestown. At...

Date of crash: May 21st 2017 Sheriff John B. Spears reports a single vehicle rollover accident on May 21st 2017 at approximately 1:05 pm. The...

On Tuesday, June 20, the tenants of Terrace Heights Retirement Community in Mauston enjoyed a concert by 'Simply J.P.' Olson. She sang a variety...

Congratulations to Mrs. Diane Huebner for winning the Award for Excellence in Music Education. Each year the Madison Symphony Orchestra and...

If you are familiar with our Facebook page then you have seen Juneau County through the creative eyes of Jeri Rockwell, as we often share the...

Caitlin and Ben Miller of New Lisbon are the parents of a baby boy, Eli James Miller, born June 9 at Mile Bluff Medical Center in Mauston. He...

Amber and James Bruce of Arkdale are the parents of a baby girl, Bristol Elizabeth Bruce, born May 23 at Mile Bluff Medical Center in Mauston. She...

Jennifer and Timothy Chase of Adams are the parents of a baby boy, Patrick Matthew Chase, born May 9 at Mile Bluff Medical Center in Mauston. He...

Emma Herek of Royall High School and Jessica Patton of Mauston High School won this year’s Peace Scholarship for their “Adopt-a-Grandparent”...

The Guardians of the Children (GOC) Castle Rock Motorcycle Organization held its 2nd Annual Ride to Rock out the Silence. Over 125 bikes registered...

I first learned about the apartment fire in the wee hours of Monday morning - I was still up and working on our Summer Guide which would need to go...

Emma Herek of Royall High School and Jessica Patton of Mauston High School won this year’s Peace Scholarship for their “Adopt-a-Grandparent”...

Douglas Woodworth is a junior at Royall High School. He told me that he is not in any sports or clubs because he'd rather make money working. He...

Long time Elroy City Administrator Mark Steward has handed in his resignation. Steward said that he had not been looking for a new job, however, he...

Date: July 4, 2016 Sheriff John B. Spears reports a motorcycle accident on July 3, 2016 at approximately 9:00 am. The accident occurred on State...

HILLSBORO, Wis. (March 16, 2016) – Many music students from numerous area schools will participate in a Wisconsin School Music Association (WSMA)...

It started as a simple post to our Facebook page when we shared the Tomah Police Department's picture of a tiny little snowman atop one of their squad cars with a notice to...

An anniversary is about to occur, a significant one - 30 years. Yes, three decades of memories but there will be no celebration, rather, some will...

Christopher David Duff, 42, of Lyndon Station, is scheduled for a July 13, 2016 initial appearance on charges of burglary of a dwelling,...

Earlier this afternoon the Juneau County District Attorney's Office filed aggravated battery/domestic abuse and disorderly conduct/domestic abuse...

At the Monday night Town of Necedah Board Meeting, the remainder of the 2016-2017 liquor license was surrendered by the owner of the Star Route...

Human Trafficking is all over the news lately! Whether you are hearing or reading local Wisconsin or national publications, this has become a huge...

The Village of Necedah Board received an overview of the 2016 Audit from Kim Shult of Baker Tilley Virchow Krause, LLP of Madison. The overall...

Hollie Slater of Mill Haven Foods and Silver Star Health saw a need in the area for people to go to receive food with “no walls or questions”...

The Town of Clearfield residents along 30th Street north of Hwy 80 have been dealing with high water levels causing flooding for over two months...

An amendment to the ATV ordinance was added after the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WI-DOT) rejected the proposed route initially...

Kailey Murphy is a senior at Mauston High School. Besides finishing up her senior year at school, she volunteers at St. Vincent de Paul in Mauston,...

The Wonewoc-Center School Board tackled a long agenda for the May Board Meeting. The meeting started off with election of officers. The 2017-2018...

Dorothy M. Jensen 88, of Wonewoc, Wisconsin died Wednesday, May 3, 2017, at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Elroy, Wisconsin. She was born March 24,...

I love small rural communities. As a teen growing up in the 70’s I lived in a rural town of 1,200 and we seemed to have it all. We had a theater...

Nearly 60 years ago on April 3, 1957 one of the biggest train accidents in Mauston history occurred. Around 7:30 p.m. a train with 139 cars...

In a time when tornado sirens and meteorologists were nonexistent, tornadoes struck without warning, without safety plans, and were often deadlier...

MADISON - During the month of May, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is celebrating not only Clean Air Month but also the tenth...

Principal Melissa Herek learned of the recognition April 4 during the Lawrence-Lawson morning meeting. Students and staff from her other school,...

As a parent myself, I understand how difficult it can be directing your child into a career path in which they will enjoy and prosper. We now...

Caitlin and Ben Miller of New Lisbon are the parents of a baby boy, Eli James Miller, born June 9 at Mile Bluff Medical Center in Mauston. He...

Carl E. Wurster, 87 of rural Kendall, was called to his heavenly home on Sunday, June 25, 2017. He was born September 24, 1929, to Leo Christian...

PRESS RELEASE On June 23, 2017 at approximately 10:16 p.m., the Sauk County Communications Center was notified of a single vehicle traffic crash...

Alan D. Smallwood, 22 of Necedah, is facing a felony burglary charge, misdemeanor theft and criminal damage to property for a crime that occurred...

On Wednesday, April 6 students from the five Juneau County school districts participated in the American Legion Youth Government Program where they...

It started as a simple post to our Facebook page when we shared the Tomah Police Department's picture of a tiny little snowman atop one of their squad cars with a notice to...

The Guardians of the Children (GOC) Castle Rock Motorcycle Organization held its 2nd Annual Ride to Rock out the Silence. Over 125 bikes registered...

Sheriff John B. Spears reports a two vehicle accident on June 17th 2017 at approximately 11:05 am. The accident occurred on W. Main Street in the...

Protect Yourself Against Mosquito Bites The Juneau County Health Department reports a dead crow found in Juneau County on June 5th 2017 has tested...

On April 10, U.S. Rep. Ron Kind to the Acting Secretary at the U.S. Department of Agriculture urging him to take action to assist Wisconsin dairy...

The race for Juneau County District Attorney is promising to be an interesting one. As reported earlier this year, Juneau County Board...

To follow are links to the Messenger's Facebook page where video clips have been posted from the March 15, 2016 Juneau County Board Meeting with...

I first learned about the apartment fire in the wee hours of Monday morning - I was still up and working on our Summer Guide which would need to go...

Ian Donaldson is a senior at Mauston High School and as graduation day approaches, plans for his life begin to feel more and more real. Besides...

Kailey Murphy is a senior at Mauston High School. Besides finishing up her senior year at school, she volunteers at St. Vincent de Paul in Mauston,...

The Town of Clearfield residents along 30th Street north of Hwy 80 have been dealing with high water levels causing flooding for over two months...

On Saturday, April 29, the Juneau County Sheriff’s Office, Mauston Police Department, Necedah Police Department and S.A.F.E. in Juneau County...

The New Lisbon Common Council met for a Special Session on April 3 to discuss the sale of bonds $997,024 Waterworks System and Sewerage System...

PRESS RELEASE On June 23, 2017 at approximately 10:16 p.m., the Sauk County Communications Center was notified of a single vehicle traffic crash...

Reedsburg, WI – 6/23/2017 – Due to heavy rains there has been flooding reported in the Reedsburg area. We want to remind citizens of precautions to...

Sheriff John B. Spears reports a single vehicle accident on June 17th, 2017 at approximately 8:45 pm. The accident occurred on County Road Q in...

An anniversary is about to occur, a significant one - 30 years. Yes, three decades of memories but there will be no celebration, rather, some will...

Sean G. Moore, 51 of Baraboo, Wisconsin appeared in court in custody via video on April 20 for a bail/bond hearing. Kenneth J. Hamm appeared for...

Preliminary data shows 28 people died in Wisconsin traffic crashes last month, seven fewer compared to March of last year, according to the...

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Report #4 5-18-2017 Another series of severe storms moved across Wisconsin yesterday afternoon and evening, causing damage to buildings, down...

The National Weather Service (NWS) Office in La Crosse, Wisconsin is seeking contacts for reporting snowfall this winter. Specifically the NWS is...

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) would like to remind motorists to be cautious if traveling in what could be hazardous...