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Former Onalaska Hisorical Society Prez Busted
An audit has led to the arrest of a former President of the Onalaska Historical Society. Onalaska Police are not naming the person who was arrested on April 9th by investigators at the Onalaska Police Department.
An investigation into allegations of embezzlement of Historical Society funds was initiated when newly elected Treasurer, Sharon Mahlum, audited the books after her election. Police say it rapidly became apparent that there were serious irregularities in the Historical Society financial records.
Further investigation led to the conclusion that the former President had removed a substantial amount of money from the Historical Society account for personal use. The former President has been released on a signature bond. Referral of formal charges in this matter is currently pending.