Two men arrested on meth charges near Decatur Lake
In Brodhead area, 33-year-olds Jacob E. Johnson of Brodhead and Samuel A. Meier of Madison were arrested during a traffic stop on Cottage Road at Evergreen Street in Decatur Township at 2:22 a.m. for drug paraphernalia used for methamphetamines. Johnson faced additional charges for driving with a suspended license and no seatbelt. Meier also charged with meth possession and nonregistered uninsured vehicle and seatbelt issues. They remain jailed with court dates set for Aug. 26 at 8:30 a.m. in Green County Circuit Court.
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Free yard waste drop off in Monroe on Saturday
A free yard waste drop off for the City of Monroe is scheduled from 7 a.m. to noon on Saturday, August 10, at the Streets and Sanitation Department 1064 5th Ave. Yard waste includes leaves grass clippings plants sticks and branches. Bag yard waste in clear or blue bags up to 33 gallons and 60 pounds. Tie bundles for unbaggable items. Visit www.cityofmonroe.org for more information.
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Ambulance dispatched to 1600 block of 14th Avenue
Monroe Police reported an ambulance was sent to the 1600 block of 14th Avenue at 9 13 p m Wednesday August 7. The incident details are limited to the call time location and agency response.
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Correction: heat impact on corn prices misquoted official
In the article titled How hard di a July heat hit the Green County Agriculture Extension Agent Mark Mayer was mis quoted. Mayer said he would not be surprised if Wisconsin saw corn prices fall to four or five dollars per bushel this fall. He noted cash prices for new crop fall contracts around 4.35 dollars per bushel. The Times regrets the error.
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Lottery draw recap with multiple Illinois games
Thursday lottery results list Badger 5 SuperCash Pick 3 Pick 4 and Illinois games including Midday and Evening draws. Numbers cover Pick 3 4 5 digit combos, My Three and Lucky Day Lotto, plus a Lotto total. No outcomes or prizes stated.
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Abduction suspect in four-state search linked to blaze
A man sought for abducting 16-year-old Hannah Anderson after setting his house on fire with her mother and possibly her younger brother inside may have booby trapped his car with homemade explosives. The search spans California Oregon Washington Nevada British Columbia and Mexico. Authorities say an unusual infatuation with Hannah may have driven the suspect James Lee DiMaggio 40 to flee with her. A 44-year-old woman Christina Anderson and a child identified as 8-year-old Ethan Anderson died in the blaze. Detected clues and Amber Alerts spurred widespread tips across multiple states and countries as officers pursue leads and monitor the suspect’s blue Nissan Versa.
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Wisconsin Governor backs mandatory gun possession sentence
Gov. Scott Walker said bipartisan support exists in the Legislature for a mandatory minimum for illegal gun possession. He spoke after Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and Police Chief Edward Flynn urged the measure and $500,000 in matching funds for police overtime to curb gun violence. Senator Alberta Darling is drafting a three year prison proposal.
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Colleen Kolden obituary from Monroe age 79
Colleen Kolden 79 of Monroe died August 7 2013 born September 2 1933 daughter of Salmer and Tena Bowman married Willis Kolden September 23 1951. She worked at Advance Transformer over 25 years a Grace Lutheran Church and Monroe Moose Lodge 599 member. Survived by husband sons grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral August 12 2013 at 11 00 a.m. Shriner Hager Gohlke with Rev John Tabaka officiating burial Greenwood Cemetery visitation August 11 2 00 to 5 00 p.m. at the funeral home. Condolences shriner111.com.
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Police blotter across Monroe and surrounding towns
Monroe Kenneth C Greve 28 arrested on outstanding Green County warrant in the 500 block of 21st Street at 6 48 p m jailed pending court. Darlington Chad S Bergemann 28 arrested for driving while under the influence after welfare check at a West Milwaukee Avenue business Argyle deputy releases to responsible party. Susan R Helton 24 transported from Richland County Jail to Lafayette County Jail for probation hold and remains jailed. Retail theft reported on West Moundview Belmont. Animal neglect reported Pecatonica Road Darlington Township. Gas drive off reported Miner Way Shullsburg deputy stopped suspect vehicle in Benton matter cleared.
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Multiple Monroe defendants receive probation and dealt charges
Circuit Court granted Jennifer Lauren Bartels a two year deferred prosecution for 2011 2012 offenses including breaking into and stealing a car. others dismissed. Calvin D. Martin Sr received three years probation and six months jail for cocaine offenses in Monroe with huber release. Raymond D. Ratcliff pleaded no contest to sex offender registry violation. Darien Val Shimko no contest to disorderly conduct with one year deferred prosecution plus counseling and fines.
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