April 16, 2025 | 1 comment Jerry “Squirrel” Eugene Bettesworth passed away peacefully April 14 after a courageous battle with brain cancer He will be sadly missed by all who knew him for his continuous smile Friends and family would also describe him as being a passionate conversationalist and having a great sense of humor to Ralph and Doris Bettesworth in Charles City his family moved from Iowa to the existing family farm in Ettrick He attended Gale-Ettrick High School and graduated in1968 until the United States Army drafted him on August 28 Jerry completed his basic training at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri before being deployed to Frankfurt Jerry was a heavy vehicle driver and later chosen to be his camp commander’s personal driver Jerry was honorably discharged on August 28 Jerry returned to Ettrick and worked as a truck driver for Olson Concrete Block as well as a laborer at Corn and Howe Construction Jerry lastly worked as a laborer for Mathy Construction Jerry worked seasonal work for Allied Coop and Halderson Artic View Farms he married Varene Johnson at The Little Brown Church in Nashua he enjoyed tractor pulling with his brother Larry truck pulling with his longtime friend Pete McKeeth especially when he could be driving any one of his John Deere tractors he fixed Jerry is survived by his wife Varene Bettesworth Preceded in death are Jerry’s parents Raplh and Doris Bettesworth A memorial service will be held for Jerry at The Gathering Place followed by full military honors at 5:00 by the Onalaska American Legion Post 336 A dinner will follow military honors in the Gathering Place In honor of Jerry’s love for John Deere tractors To live stream the service please download the Zoom app and click HERE I got the know Squirrel while I worked at the gas station(Citgo/BP) in Holmen It was funny in the morning he and some of his co-workers would come in for morning coffee and the bantering that went on in there was great Even though I haven’t see Squirrel for a long time will miss his humor Important: Condolences are approved before being posted — The Ettrick community is rallying behind a Chesterfield family who lost their home in a devastating house fire on Saturday The family of five has close ties to Ettrick Elementary School where Britney Mayton serves as the Vice President of the Parent Teacher Organization “This is really a beloved family for the Ettrick Community,” said Ettrick Elementary principal Dr They truly love Ettrick Elementary School.” Mayton is a longtime parent/teacher advocate at the school and served as PTA president last year and won the school’s spelling bee contest last January When Smith heard about the fire at the family’s home on Woodpecker Road on Sunday morning she says she knew the school had to respond quickly Investigators believe the blaze was caused by an electrical issue “We have to do something right away and we have to fill the gaps to take some of the stress off the family because that’s what they would do for us,” Smith said a teacher in training and Britney Mayton’s best friend said she immediately started making phone calls She says the experience has been overwhelming for the family Britney drove O’Riya back to school on Monday morning I looked at her and said ‘Your community has got your back As much as you do for the Ettrick community they’re going to take care of you,'" Stephenson said Stephenson and PTO President Kyrie Jones say they’ve arranged a meal train for the family and Venmo and Cash App accounts to help the Maytons get back on their feet and those kinds of things and Christmas gifts for the girls,” Jones said so those gift cards and donations are going to help them rebuild.” Britney Mayton tells CBS 6 that her family is overwhelmed with the support they are receiving from their Ettrick Elementary family and O’Riya’s FAME All-Stars cheer team “The entire gym is rallying behind us as well We are so blessed and grateful for our Ettrick community and our cheer FAMEily,” Mayton said “Our loved ones and even people we’ve never met have reached out in some way With the Thanksgiving and holiday season approaching those who know and love the Mayton family say they’re hoping to ease the burden the family is remaining optimistic and upbeat “All three of those little girls are so full of joy and full of life and smiles,” Stephenson said If you’d like to help support the Mayton family you can donate to the Venmo and Cash App accounts below: CBS 6 is committed to sharing community voices on this important topic. Email your thoughts to the CBS 6 Newsroom Facebook|Instagram|X|Threads|TikTok ETTRICK − Chesterfield Police have a suspect in custody after two people were stabbed early Saturday night at a residence were found at the residence with multiple stab wounds The 37-year-old man was taken to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries Police have not released the name of the suspect nor their relationship to the victims and added there is no threat to the surrounding community Anyone with information about the stabbing is asked to call Chesterfield Police at (804) 748-1251 That info can be shared anonymously through Crime Solvers at (804) 748-0660 or the P3Tips mobile app Download now at www.lacrossetribune.com/apps was placed under arrest Friday for operating a motor vehicle under the influence according to the Trempealeau County Sheriff’s Office the sheriff’s office received a report of a one-vehicle crash in rural Blair The caller reported finding a vehicle that had struck a tree on Skorstad Road in the town of Preston and nobody was in or around it A deputy arrived on scene and discovered the driver had left the scene and might have sustained an injury from the crash The Blair Fire Department and First Responders joined in the search for the driver with a drone the male driver was later located walking approximately a half-mile from the crash scene with a minor injury Hoff was arrested for driving under the influence as a second offense a probation violation and misdemeanor bail jumping Get the latest in local public safety news with this weekly email Email notifications are only sent once a day Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account 2025 Storyline Tesla's Megafactory in Shanghai begins production of Megapack batteries (Voice_over) Tesla's new Megafactory The Shanghai facility is Tesla's first Megafactory outside the United Sta… A 19-year-old Ettrick man faces felony charges after he allegedly passed a stationary tow truck at 100 mph per hour on Hwy Braudt was charged in La Crosse County Circuit Court with recklessly endangering safety and bail jumping police observed Braudt driving a BMW traveling at a high rate of speed near Briggs Road The complaint says Braudt passed several vehicles in the left lane passed another car and failed to slow or move over for a tow truck parked on the side of the road with its lights flashing The tow truck operator told police he didn’t know whether Braudt was in the left or right lane as he passed He said Braudt’s vehicle shook the tow truck as it passed He reportedly told police he didn’t see the tow truck The complaint says he admitted to driving 105 mph He told police he was speeding because he was late for work Braudt was also issued a citation for reckless driving He is free on a $2,000 signature bond and has a calendar call set for April 14 2025 Storyline Tesla's Megafactory in Shanghai begins production of Megapack batteries (Voice_over) Tesla's new Megafacto… May 18, 2024 | 34 comments and a beloved hound dog and farming companion When he wasn’t farming or helping other farmers around the community Kyle epitomized what it meant to be a devoted member of a close-knit community he either knew or knew of almost everyone in the G-E-T area He connected with people naturally and genuinely Kyle had the gift of making people feel seen and heard—that what they had to say was important While he enjoyed occasional travel and seeing other parts of the country he was happiest at home giving his kids rides in the tractor and introducing them to all the magical aspects of growing up on a farm Kyle is survived by his parents Larry and Doris Dahl grandmothers Phyllis Dahl and Marie Wilber mother and father in-law Jeanne and Doug Woestman He is preceded in death by his grandfathers A celebration of life will take place from 1 to 4 p.m “Kyle had the gift of making people feel seen and heard—that what they had to say was important.” Perfectly said My thoughts are with the family and the people who knew him Sending love and hugs to all of you along with our prayers at this sad time Kyle will always be remembered as a good guy because he was so kind and helpful to others however I do still wish Brittany and Kyle’s family comfort and peace during this horrible May God Bless you and Keep up in his powerful arms and give you the comfort and peace to get through this trying time I cannot imagine what you are going through your lovely children and the rest of Kyle’s and your families Trempealeau County has lost a hard-working ,devoted farmer and husband My deepest condolences to the entire family we are sorry for the loss of your beloved Kyle You are in our constant thoughts & prayers My deepest condolences to you and your family We will miss his many trips by our house who always waved and smiled as he drove by I am so very sorry for the loss of your dear brother – my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time My deepest sympathies to your entire family Thinking of at this difficult time and wishing you comfort and peace I did not know Kyle personally but I used to work with his grandma Phyllis at Northern Engraving years ago I can’t even begin to imagine your pain now or in the days ahead My deepest sympathy to all of Kyle’s family I met Kyle for the first time about 10 years ago at the Ettrick Rod & Gun Club’s monthly meeting he made me feel like he had known me for years and encouraged me to come out to his family’s farm and hunt pheasants in the fall My heart goes out to his entire extended family and his large network of friends He was an amazing individual that I will fondly remember for the rest of my life I pray that his family can find peace and comfort in the coming days and years My heart goes out to all of the family may you find peace knowing he’s with always in spirit form . God bless ????love and prayers he was a great guy Our sympathy to Larry and Doris and family May God be with you during these difficult times What a terrible tragic loss for all of you We don’t know Kyle but have heard nothing but good of Kyle So unfair prayers for all of you to heal and get through this terrible tragedy I am so sorry for the loss of your son-in-law My deepest condolences to your entire family I was fortunate to have worked with Kyle in the past He constantly had a very positive attitude It was a pleasure to work with Kyle and I always looked forward to our visits Cassie & family & friends & Brittany & children It breaks our hearts you are hurting & you’ve been in our prayers constant day & night Pray God gives you closure soon so with Kyle’s celebration of life your thoughts will only be your beautiful memories & stories to remind the children & keep him alive in your hearts & minds forever I remember him (reluctantly) running cross country Sending deepest Sympathy for Kyle‘s Family and Friends This is such a tragic loss of this young man is unfathomable Doris and family — So sorry for your loss May 28, 2024 | 6 comments She married Jeffrey Stellflue on February 14 Jenny had a love for spending time with family and friends She had a passion for traveling and you could always expect to hear about her latest adventure which mainly consisted of beautiful beaches and sunshine Amanda (John) Harter and her 5 beautiful grandchildren She is preceded in death by her parents Robert and Phyllis Middleton and her would be sixth beautiful grandchild We would like to thank Gundersen Health System Hospice and the Oncology team for exceptional LOVE + MEDICINE A warm felt thank you to Jenny’s sister and friends for all of their love and support they gave to her A Celebration of Life and Memorial Benefit will be held on July 13 2024 at 2p.m at the Ettrick Rod and Gun Club Kayla and Amanda and families so sorry to hear of your loss Was even able to go to her for some advice and a listening ear You could always tell she really loved her Family Amanda and Kayla I have so many fond memories of spending time with you and Jenny Keeping you all in my thoughts during this time Thoughts and prayers are you and your family I’ve got news this week about a new supper club the new Burlington store in Onalaska and the sale of Home Federal Savings Bank Beaver Creek Supper Club and Lounge has opened in the former First & Main Eats & Beats bar and grill at 15793 First St 21 after some painting and other work on the building that she and her husband It’s near Beaver Creek and in the past has housed such eateries as Hillbilly’s Fun Grill and Saloon and Krazy K’s Saloon and Grill Jenn Niederkorn opened the Beaver Creek Supper Club and Lounge on Aug 21 in the former First & Main Eats & Beats bar and grill at 15793 First St She and her husband Larry bought the building earlier in August and he helps at the business when he’s not working on tugboats on the Mississippi River “A lot of (Niederkorn) family members work here making things happen every day,” Jenn said Her husband helps when he’s not working on tugboats on the Mississippi River fish and chicken every night,” as well as a variety of burgers “We’ll run some specials on some bigger steaks during the deer hunting season,” and soon will add more appetizers and entrees to the menu white cheddar cheese curds and bacon cheese fries Broasted chicken soon will return to the menu once the broaster returns after being repaired Beaver Creek Supper Club and Lounge has a full bar wine and specialty cocktails such as old fashioneds Beaver Creek Supper Club and Lounge opened Aug The supper club is near Beaver Creek and opens at 3 p.m “We’ve seen a lot of return customers,” said Jenn Niederkorn who has worked in bars and restaurants for about 20 years For more information, call 608-430-3083 or visit the supper club’s Facebook page 12 near the kids’ veggie patch area in Valley View Mall in La Crosse Owner Michaela Smith said it’s a place where young children can play and socialize in a clean and safe environment and where parents and other caregivers can relax The playground is mainly designed for children ages 6 months to 8 years “The bread and butter of the business is ages 6 months to 6 years,” Smith said The playground features such things as climbing structures a large train table and other energy-exerting And it has an area reserved for children 2 and under Reservations can be made on the playground’s website they are the best way to ensure a child will be able to play at a time that fits their and their parent’s or other caregiver’s schedule The playground also has a party room for events such as birthday parties “There was a really large calling for this in the community,” Smith said of her decision to create the playground “There’s a Coulee Region moms Facebook page and there’s been a lot of chatter on that page over the last two years about ‘We need something indoors for kids.’ “ For information about prices and other details, call 608-518-1306 or visit www.wildchildlax.com or the playground’s Facebook page Maxx/HomeGoods storefront in the Crosseroads Center shopping center in Onalaska 5 column that the store was scheduled to open Oct but I learned earlier this week (from a sign posted at the store entrance) that opening day had been rescheduled for Oct A corporate spokesperson wasn’t available for comment this week on the reason for the reschedule Burlington stores offer a wide range of merchandise Hours at the new Onalaska store will be 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday. For more information, visit www.burlington.com 9 that it has completed its acquisition of Rochester and its Home Federal Savings Banks subsidiary in an all-stock transaction valued at $128.8 million Home Federal includes 12 branches in Minnesota (including one at 208 S in Winona) and one each in Iowa and Wisconsin Home Federal also has a loan origination office at 700 Third Street N Alerus said it expects to transition Home Federal client accounts to Alerus systems in the fourth quarter of 2024 An Alerus spokeswoman told me Monday that the La Crosse location will continue to operate as a loan origination office until the conversion to Alerus systems is completed in mid-December clients will have access to Alerus’ expanded products and services and the La Crosse office will be known as an Alerus commercial wealth office For more information about Alerus, visit www.alerus.com Steve Cahalan reports on local business developments Steve Cahalan writes about business news and can be reached at stevecahalan.reporter@gmail.com Get the latest local business news delivered FREE to your inbox weekly New indoor playgrounds are opening in the Midwestern region to meet the growing demand for family-friendly fun focusing on young voters at two area colleges with this message: “We’re not going back.”  “This moment and this time require the best of our energies, the best of our efforts, the best of our talents to ensure that we do preserve the democratic constitutional republic,” state Rep. Justin Pearson told a group of Virginia State University students in an appearance at Ettrick Deli the 29-year-old Pearson was the featured speaker for a dinner and rally for Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov Tim Walz coordinated by Virginia Democrats Hotel Petersburg, built in 1915: Interested in exclusive Hard Hat Tour of transformation? the House Republican majority expelled him and Justin Jones of Nashville while sparing Gloria Johnson of Knoxville Pearson and Jones won their respective party primaries last month and will be up for re-election Nov senatorial primary and will square off with incumbent GOP Sen 'Upsetting': Legislator says she brought food issues to Petersburg schools last spring participants ate takeout dinners from Styrofoam containers adorned with Harris-Walz campaign stickers Campaign placards were posted all over the wraparound screened-in dining porch the first Black woman to represent the state in Congress Pearson focused on one of the common themes his party has followed – the possibility of reversing what they feel has been progress on economic and social fronts should GOP candidate and former president Donald Trump win back the White House he focused on “Project 2025,” a governance blueprint from the conservative Heritage Foundation on what should occur under a conservative president While Trump has taken public steps to distance himself from Project 2025 'This needs to be done': Frustration mounts over delay in bypass road to treatment plant “We have people who have a version of America that’s only about taking us back,” Pearson said “It’s all about taking us back to a time where injustice and inequity was the way that things operated in our country There is “too much at stake” in the upcoming election and that is why it is crucial for young voters to come out in droves for Harris “We have to have people in positions of power who actually care about us,” Pearson said The appearance at Ettrick Deli culminated a daylong sweep through the Petersburg area for Pearson It began with meeting students at Richard Bland College followed by similar on-campus meetings with VSU students Va. lieutenant governor wants to be governor, setting up possible historic contest for job Most of the approximately 30 people on the porch were VSU students like 19-year-old Kristina Piercy of Henrico County a sophomore political science major in VSU’s Honors College said the biggest takeaway she had was “personability” from both Pearson and McClellan “It was really great to see everyone here being present but also being open to hear everybody’s policies eating good food and just being here in the moment,” Piercy said Piercy said she appreciated his “enthusiasm” for facing the challenges that lie ahead It is enthusiasm that she said rubbed off on her and is making her look forward to voting in her very first presidential election Piercy said that to her and her fellow first-time voters While Harris checks all the boxes for that – the first woman of Black and Asian descent to lead a major-party ticket – Piercy said she admires Harris’ “advocacy and her drive Bill Atkinson (he/him/his) is an award-winning journalist who covers breaking news Reach him at batkinson@progress-index.com or on X (formerly known as Twitter) at @BAtkinson_PI The 14-metre-long animal was resting in the shallow water and ocean traffic was asked to avoid the area. British Divers Marine Life Rescue received a report of the mammal in Ettrick Bay near the Isle of Bute on March 8. The 14-metre-long animal was resting in the shallow water, and ocean traffic was asked to avoid the area in an effort not to disturb the whale. Plans were formulated in the event that the animal became fully stranded, however, it died of natural causes the following day. Sperm whale strandings can be caused by malnutrition, illness, or injury, and they are not suitable to be refloated back to sea. The Firth of Clyde is too shallow to support the needs of a natural deep-diving sperm whale. It is believed that the animal had swam from the south coast of Ireland to the Firth of Clyde, covering around 500km in two weeks. The Scottish Marine Animal Stranding Scheme is carrying out a necropsy to discover more about the whale and the reasons for its stranding. STV News is now on WhatsAppGet all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Follow STV News on WhatsAppScan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country '+scriptOptions._localizedStrings.webview_notification_text+' "+scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_title+" "+scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_text+" Plus a Murray Bridge woman is reported for high-range drink driving police warn about thefts from cars and a man is arrested for an intervention order breach Police have charged a man with weapons offences after a raid at an Ettrick property on Monday Officers who descended on the property at Burbidge Road allegedly found: They returned to arrest the 41-year-old man the next day charging him with breaching a prohibition order possessing an unregistered firearm without a licence possessing prohibited weapons and breaching bail and will remain in custody ahead of a court appearance in Murray Bridge on May 9 a Murray Bridge woman who was allegedly almost six times over the legal blood alcohol limit has been reported for drink driving police received a call about a white Toyota SUV that had been seen driving erratically on Adelaide Road They found and stopped the vehicle and breath-tested its driver Police had already caught three other Murray Bridge men allegedly drink driving in the past fortnight: Each of the three drivers was disqualified from driving on the spot; the woman also had her car impounded Murray Mallee police have issued a warning about thefts from vehicles after a recent spike in the region Five thefts from vehicles were reported in Murray Bridge in December and one at Tailem Bend; statistics for January and February had not yet been released at the time of publication police have arrested a 39-year-old Murray Mallee man who allegedly breached an intervention order and failed to comply with his reporting obligations Detectives from SA Police’s public protection branch made the arrest on February 15 The man was granted bail ahead of a court appearance in Adelaide on May 20 You can help Murray Bridge News tell our community’s stories Lee Spurling invites you to come and play eight-ball in Murray Bridge Residents across the district are being invited to contribute to a feasibility report on services in the region Take a behind the scenes look at a movie shooting in Old Tailem Town last Thursday Police are seeking witness in a motorcycle accident Sunday night on the Princes Highway October 14, 2023 | 7 comments of Ettrick went home to his Savior and Lord 1928 to Clayton and Anna Dean (Nelsestuen) Casey in French Creek on the home farm Cletus was confirmed and was a life-long member of Living Hope Lutheran Church in Ettrick Cletus married Lois Harris at the Centerville Methodist Church in Centerville They were blessed with over 74 years of marriage Jesus Christ grew stronger and sweeter as he aged Devotion to family and a strong work ethic was instilled in him from an early age and owned and operated Holmen-La Crosse Truckline for 25 years until his retirement Some of Cletus’ greatest joys were vacations with close friends and family especially Lawrence Welk and Willie’s Roadhouse Cletus was preceded in death by his parents granddaughters Jennifer Byom and Amy Casey brothers and sisters-in-law Les and Winnie Grover Funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm on Sunday October 22 at Living Hope Lutheran Church in Ettrick Friends and family may call from 12:30 pm until the time of the service Burial will be immediately following the service at Ettrick Cemetery Coulee Region Cremation Group is assisting the family with arrangements We are heartbroken to hear the news of Cletus’ passing He was such a wonderful man who was loved by many and will certainly be missed Another pillar of the Ettrick community on his way to Heaven…… always with a smile and a kind word – these will be the memories many of us share We were so sorry to hear about Cletus passing We remember him as a wonderful man who liked to smile and laugh May he live on through memories in your hearts and minds Cousin Debby Loftsgordon gives condolences and prayers You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. Visit image gallery to purchase the image Cannabis and methamphetamine were found in a search warrant at about 7.05am alongside other drug paraphernalia and utensils A firearm and ammunition were also located The search was conducted by Alexandra Police with assistance from the Dunedin Armed Offenders Squad The man was taken into custody at the property He will appear in Queenstown District Court tomorrow Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors