New deputy clerk-treasurer in Colfax: Sheila Riemer
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — And then there were three … In addition to the new director of public works, Rand Bates, and the new administrator clerk-treasurer, Jackie Ponto, the Village of Colfax now also has a new deputy clerk-treasurer. Sheila Riemer of rural Colfax began working as the village’s deputy clerk-treasurer in the…
Read MoreColfax Health and Rehab – 9-26-2012
On Saturday the 15th we had our September “Show or Tell”.
Read MoreVista Sand withdraws rezone application from Dunn County
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — Only a few hours before the Dunn County Board was scheduled to vote, Vista Sand withdrew the application for a rezone to industrial for building a rail spur near Knapp.
Read MoreGrapevine October 1-4
Grapevine Lunches October 1-4
Read MoreOut of the Past – 9-26-2012
10 years ago – September 25, 2002 A tribute to the Grand Ole Opry in the Martin Anderson Gym at the Colfax High School was a success as $1,920 was raised for the preservation and restoration of the Colfax Municipal Building. A daughter, Katherine Grace Carlson, was born Sept. 16 at Fairview Southdale Hospital in…
Read MoreEM public school events may soon be broadcast on community channel
By LeAnn R. Ralph ELK MOUND — Public events in the Elk Mound school system may soon be broadcast on West Wisconsin Telcom’s local community television channel.
Read MoreGoers looks for – and finds – bigger challenge
by Marlys Kruger, Messenger Sports When Tim Goers graduated from Colfax High School in 2000 after a rather successful track and cross country career, he knew running would always have a place in his life. After competing at the college level for a year, he moved up to running marathons, then decided to challenge himself…
Read MoreHistorical Colfax candy counter looking for a home
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — If you went to school in Colfax between 1960 and 1985, chances are you also bought your fair share of candy from Lloyd’s DX.
Read MoreAN OUTDOOR’SMAN COLUMN – Sturgeon out of a Canoe
by Mark Walters Hello friends, Last year I fished on the Flambeau and Chippewa Rivers for sturgeon with my good buddy Joe Flater, who just happens to own Flater’s Resort, which is located where the two rivers intersect.
Read MoreGlenhaven and Havenwood Happenings – 9-26-12
Last week the activities included Catholic communion, exercises, manicures, baking club, church with Forest Emmanuel, book club, bingo, a sing-a-long with Jerry, Catholic mass, and popcorn and a movie.
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