By LeAnn R. Ralph WHEELER — Members of the Dunn Energy Cooperative are asking for the resignation of two directors because they were not qualified under the cooperative’s bylaws to serve on the board of directors at the time they were elected. Chuck Boyer of Wheeler sent a statement by registered mail to the Dunn…
Read MoreEditor’s note: LeAnn R. Ralph serves as a supervisor on the Otter Creek Town Board. By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — Now that the Village of Colfax and the Towns of Grant, Otter Creek and Tainter have withdrawn from Dunn County Solid Waste and Recycling, the municipalities have formed a committee to oversee the Colfax…
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By Dean Ridings, America’s Newspapers CEO What would my town be without a newspaper? If you haven’t asked yourself that question, perhaps it is time to consider just what the newspaper means to this community. Because the doleful fact is, too many small towns and mid-sized cities are losing their newspapers right now. An extensive…
Read MoreThe public is invited to celebrate Women’s Equality Day, hosted by the League of Women Voters-Greater Chippewa Valley, on Wednesday, August 26, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Wilson Park in Menomonie. The day marks the 100th Anniversary of the passage of the 19th amendment to the U.S. Constitution which granted women the right…
Read MoreMADISON, WIS. – Scott C. Blader, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced on August 12, 2020 that Sandra Stiner, 65, Ladysmith, Wisconsin, pleaded guilty to wire fraud, aggravated identity theft and criminal asset forfeiture. As part of the plea agreement with the United States, Stiner agreed to waive her right to…
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MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced on August 11, 2020 that in just over six months, Wisconsin’s COVID-19 death toll has surpassed 1,000 people. This devastating news comes just as Gov. Evers issued Emergency Order #1, requiring face coverings to be worn in response to the recent spike in new infections. Since early July, the…
Read MoreThe League of Women Voters of the Greater Chippewa Valley (LWV-GCV) will present a voter forum for the general public, “Casting Your Vote in Wisconsin—-Get Ready!” via zoom on Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at 7 p.m. The forum will address voting issues including: “nuts and bolts” facts about absentee voting, voter and ballot security, recent…
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By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — A northbound semi truck that caught on fire and pulled over on Main Street across from The Outhouse Bar in Colfax was a total loss. The Colfax Community Fire Department was called out at around 2 p.m. Thursday, August 13, on the report of a semi on fire on…
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By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — Incumbent United States Congressman Ron Kind has won the Democratic primary and Derrick Van Orden has won the Republican primary for Wisconsin’s 3rd U.S. Congressional District in the August 11 primary election. Kind (La Crosse) faced Democratic challenger Mark Neumann (LaCrosse). Kind received 52,995 votes (81 percent), while Neumann…
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