Senior citizens brace for Social Security freeze
Seniors prepared to cut back on everything from food to charitable donations to whiskey as word spread Monday that they will have to wait until at least 2012 to see their Social Security checks increase.

• Weber donates land to build new La Crosse theater
• Bill Griffith, Wisconsin newspaper owner, circus owner, calliope enthusiast, dies at 81
• Days after prison sentence, man charged in 2000 rape
• DNR seeks water quality data from public
• China Town Hall meeting slated at Viterbo

Coulee Golf Bowl sold to Onalaska man
The Coulee Golf Bowl, a landmark in Onalaska for almost a half-century, has a new owner. “This is a wonderful local business,” said Steven Dolezel of Onalaska. “The Coulee is a gathering spot in the community, and it is a big part of Onalaska’s history.

• Power line plan sparks reactions
• School districts see enrollment increases
• City needs $16.5 million for public works projects
• Water rate increase now in PSC’s hands
• Freak fire hits at Center 90
• Metallics opts for stricter air emission limits
• Holland park tree planting honors Dienger
• Centering Onalaska tries out autumn decorations
• Wisconsin ranks high on deer ‘hit’ list
• News in brief

Senate debate focuses on free speech
Democratic Sen. Russ Feingold on Monday called on Ron Johnson, the Republican businessman trying to unseat him, to demand that third-party groups who run attack ads disclose who is funding them.

• In first Senate debate, candidates hold their own, make few mistakes
• Biden: Walker skating by with GOP talking points
• Biden accuses Walker of drinking GOP ’Kool-Aid’
• Amid economic worries, 44 percent plan to vote for Walker in governor’s race
• Outside groups outspend governor candidates
• Senate candidates to square off in first debate, on television Friday night
• Johnson leads Feingold in new poll
• Candidates for attorney general square off in forum

SKOL: World’s troubles are shared by all people
Torrential rains that caused widespread flooding here recently are reminders of what scientists are telling us about the effects of global climate change — that we will see more dramatic weather events such as our downpours in recent years, the recent 113-degree temperature in Los Angeles and the terrible heat wave that plagued Russia.

• GUEST VIEW: A tribute to the Coulee Golf Bowl
• LETTER: Remember what first tea party was about
• LETTER: Court was right to overturn decision

Year in India an eye-opener for HHS student
Melissa O’Connell took advantage of a rare opportunity few 16-year-olds get. She spent her sophomore year in Nashik, India, as an exchange student for the Holmen Rotary Club. She left for Nashik, which has more than 2 million people, in July 2009 and returned in May 2010.

• OHS football players read to area elementary students
• HILLTOP VIEW: Homecoming has evolved over time
• Event to focus on cyber-bullying

Lezpona, Plath lead Onalaska into seventh place at WIAA state girls golf
VERONA, Wis. - The Onalaska girls golf team sits in seventh place after the first day of the WIAA Division 1 state golf championships at University Ridge Golf Course in Madison.

• Holmen rallies with big fourth quarter to defeat Aquinas
• Onalaska keeps playoff hopes alive by defeating Central
• Plath takes individual title; Hilltoppers advance to state
• Vikings shut out Spartans

Obituaries for October 13, 2010
Robert H. Jorgenson | Alma Regina Noll | Myron D. Tangen | Emmett E. Berger | Alene Mae Ward | Gerald G. Lasko

Community Calendar
Here’s a rundown of activities going on in the Holmen and Onalaska area starting Oct. 8, 2010:

Police and fire calls
The following log is based on reports from the Holmen and Onalaska police and fire departments.

Gullikson twins added to OHS Wall of Excellence
On a weekend designed to recognize his individual achievements, Tom Gullikson demonstrated his philosophy of giving back to the community, young people and the game of tennis. On Friday evening, Oct. 1, he and his late twin brother Tim were being honored as the 2010 Wall of Excellence recipients, an honor bestowed by the Onalaska High School Alumni Association.

• Studio tries a new dance move
• Educators ready for staging of ‘Wonderland’
• RIDGERUNNER REPORTS: Floodwaters move animals around
• LIBRARY NOTES: Libraries thankful for volunteer help

Bangor readies school budget

Hokah City Council denies ballot petitions

Baby sitter charged with child neglect, abuse

Fort McCoy lands $10 million in contracts

County begins effort to replace its aging administration facility

City of Westby in sound financial shape