In 1942, the Safety Patrol Program was introduced in our area schools. By the early 1950’s, selected students were offered a trip to our nation’s capital as part of the program. Initially, one student was chosen from each elementary school, and the group traveled to Washington, D.C. on a school bus. Since then, the program has grown […]
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Chi Phi Fraternity Presents Donation to La Crosse Police
On Thursday, May 8th the Chi Phi Fraternity—Pi Theta Chapter from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse presented a donation check to the La Crosse Police Department for $4,000.00. The generous donation came from funds raised during the 2nd annual La Crosse Violence Awareness Charity Softball Tournament, “Sara Softball 2014”, that was held on Saturday, April […]
Greatest “GREAT” Project at Lincoln Middle School
La Crosse Police Officer and “GREAT” (Gang Resistance Education and Training) Instructor Phil Martin reports Lincoln Middle School 6th grade students Katie Sauer and Tori Wichelt raised over $600 as part of their 6th grade, “GREAT” Project. The money was raised by Katie and Tori who held bake sales and garage sales where they sold […]
“Guns ‘n Hoses” – Charity Softball Game
On Sunday, July 13th at 3:05PM, the La Crosse Loggers will host the first ever “Patriot Games: Guns ‘n Hoses”, a Police versus Firefighters charity softball game at Copeland Park. For only $10, fans will get general admission to this game, as well as the regularly scheduled La Crosse Loggers vs. Kenosha King Fish game at 5:05PM. Half of all ticket sales will […]
Sara Softball 2014
This Saturday, April 26th, the Chi Phi Fraternity – Pi Theta Chapter of UW-La Crosse will be hosting Sara Softball 2014, the 2nd Annual LAX Violence Awareness Charity Softball Tournament. This tournament is held in memory of Sara Hougom, a West Salem native and Western Technical College student, who was shot in her apartment by an intruder. Proceeds from […]
Medication Drop-Off Day
In conjunction with National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, the La Crosse County Prevention Network will be sponsoring a Medication Drop-Off Day on Saturday, April 26, 2014 from 10:00AM – 2:00PM at the following locations: Viterbo Fine Arts – Parking Lot – 929 Jackson Street, La Crosse Onalaska Police Department – 415 Main Street, Onalaska CESA […]
Mayor’s Neighborhood Conference
This past weekend, Mayor Tim hosted the first annual Mayor’s Neighborhood Conference at the Black River Beach Neighborhood Center. There were several informational presentations with subjects ranging from “Creating Safe Spaces” to “The Flourishing Community”, by keynote speaker Richard Kyte, director of Viterbo’s D.B. Reinhart Institute for Ethics in Leadership. Along with the formal presentations, there was information […]
Coulee Region Polar Plunge & Polar Dash
The Coulee Region Polar Plunge & Polar Dash are only two days away! Are you registered? If not, follow this link to register and for event details. Mother Nature sure is putting the “Polar” in Polar Plunge! Saturday will be a great day at Pettibone Beach.
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