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The Dodge County Sheriff’s Office has identified the victim of a fatal two vehicle crash on Saturday, October 12 in Dodge County.    According to the Sheriff’s Office 45-year-old Jeremy Bock, of Palmyra, was killed when his car struck a parked vehicle followed by a tree on County Highway G near Canary Road. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene. The Sheriff’s Office is continuing to investigate the incident.

A previous article on The Whitewater Banner provided further details about this crash.

On October 13th, 2024, at approximately 9:37 am, Rock County Sheriff’s Office Deputies and WI DNR Warden were dispatched to 8622 N Pine Rd (public hunting grounds) in Milton Township for a suspicious activity. Upon arrival, Deputies spoke with the reporting person who was out hunting and found what appeared to be human skeletal remains in the area. After consulting with the Dane County Medical Examiner’s Office, the remains
were confirmed as human remains and the identity is unknown at this time. The Rock County Sheriff Office and the Dane County Medical Examiner’s Office are continuing to investigate. There is no further information to be released at this time and there is no immediate threat to the public. Any new information that can be released will be provided at a later date.

Editor’s note: The above press release was provided by the Rock County Sheriff’s Office.

The Whitewater Arts Alliance Photo Book Workshop for this Saturday, October 19 has been postponed. A new date will be announced during our 20th Anniversary year of events in 2025.

For more information, please contact Gallery Director Kim Adams, 608-201-2151, kimmer.adams1020@gmail.com.

Sheriff Travis Maze reports that on October 16, 2024 at 10:36 a.m., Deputies responded to a two-vehicle fatal crash on CTH U [reportedly near Fremont Road] in the Town of Cold Spring.

Preliminary investigation at the scene shows that a vehicle was traveling eastbound on CTH U when it crossed over the centerline and struck a vehicle that was traveling westbound. Both vehicles had lone occupants in them.

The driver of the eastbound vehicle was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the westbound vehicle was transported to a local hospital with serious injuries.

The Sheriff’s Office was assisted at the scene by the Fort Atkinson Fire Department, Whitewater Police and Fire Departments, and the Jefferson County Medical Examiner.

The incident is still being investigated by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office.

Editor’s note: The above press release was received from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office.

On Thursday evening, October 17, 6:30 PM-8 PM, Ramona Williams, Regional Coordinator for Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin, will address the present state of women’s reproductive choices in Wisconsin and the same for the LGBTQ+ community’s fundamental right to bodily autonomy. The program, A Path Forward: Protecting the Healthcare Rights of Women and LGBTQ+ Community, will be held in the Cravath Lakefront Community Center, 341 S Fremont Street. 

Ramona “Mona” Williams has been with Planned Parenthood since 2014 and has worked in a variety of roles from abortion counseling to health center management, before deciding that community outreach and organizing was her calling. A little over two years ago, Mona moved to Madison, Wisconsin from a small town in southern Illinois to continue her career in reproductive justice in a state with a vastly different and more challenging political landscape. 

Please join us on October 17th to learn what is happening in the State of Wisconsin with regard to women’s right to privacy in reproductive choice and LGBTQ+ healthcare rights. 

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Baha’is and Friends Autumn Meditation Retreat

Saturday, October 19
1:30 PM – 5 PM

Buryat Fields (Popke Farm), Whitewater, Wisconsin

Join us to practice nature meditation and transition into the season of winter, as we commemorate those family and friends who have ended their earthly lives during the past year. Wear clothes appropriate for any type of weather since we will be meeting outside. Bring your favorite lawn chair and be ready to gather in the Buryat tradition – you know what that means.

RSVP to Suzanne so we have enough refreshments at intsim@idcnet.com

Contact Suzanne or Zachary for more information at 262-490-6067 (Suz) or 920-397-8513 (Zac)

“Friday Afternoon Tea Time Visitors at Village at Trippe Lake” – Photo by Mark Dorn

Our thanks to Mark Dorn for sharing this great photo of sandhill cranes.

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The tickets may be purchased online. Alternatively the QR code below will access the form. [Sorry, there are only two ways left!] Reservations are accepted until 5 p.m. on Friday, October 18 or until sold out.