EM School District anticipates 16 percent jump in school taxes
By LeAnn R. Ralph ELK MOUND — Residents in the Elk Mound School District can expect a 16.38 percent increase in their school property taxes for this year. The increase in property taxes is due mostly to a $400,000 decrease in state aid through Act 10 passed by the state legislature last year, said Ron…
Read MoreColfax resident files civil case in fence line dispute
By LeAnn R. Ralph TOWN OF HOWARD — A Colfax resident has filed a civil suit against another Colfax resident in a dispute over an area between the line fence and the property line. Jeffrey R. Sikora, 52nd Street, Colfax, has filed a civil suit in Chippewa County Circuit Court against Robert J. Schindler, Jr.,…
Read MoreColfax Health and Rehab news – August 8, 2012
We started the week on Monday with Entertainment by Dale Martell. We all look forward to his music. On Tuesday afternoon our Bingo players gathered to gather some treats and prizes.
Read MoreTHE ROCKPILE – August 8, 2012
Welcome back everybody!! The summer is streaking by and bowling is right around the corner. I’ve had an interesting summer. I’d like to thank everyone who sent cards, made phone calls, the visits and prayers while I underwent my bypass surgery in June. Things are getting better day by day. It’s great to be back…
Read MoreIs our area Heaven or close to it?
And, the earth brought forth grass, and herb yielding seed after his kind, and the tree yielding fruit, whose seed was in itself, and after his kind; and God saw that it was good.” Genesis 1:12 (King James Version)
Read MoreNew pastor to make debut at Holy Cross Lutheran Church
by Kelsie Hoitomt GLENWOOD CITY- Diane House has taken her letter of call to be the new pastor at Holy Cross Lutheran Church. House and her husband, George, officially moved into the community the last weekend in July after she accepted the position as pastor in June.
Read MoreGretzlock is Boyceville’s new AD; Dean of Students
by Kelsie Hoitomt BOYCEVILLE – Earlier this month, the Boyceville Board of Education approved Pat Gretzlock as the new Athletic Director and Dean of Students for the middle school and high school. Gretzlock had been working for the school as the Activities Coordinator since the fall of 2011.
Read MoreLocal men play for the Menomonie Thunderhawks
by Kelsie Hoitomt MENONONIE – The Menomonie Thunderhawks are a semi-pro football team that competes in the Northern Elite Football League (NEFL). The NEFL has teams that span across the state of Wisconsin into Minnesota from Green Bay, to Lake Superior, down to Rochester and into St. Paul. The Thunderhawks are a team made up…
Read MoreLTE – Skipper Ford
Dear Editor, I read last week that you are afraid. Do not be afraid. The government will take care of us. We may not be smart enough to take care of ourselves, but the government is smarter than us.
Read MoreLocal boat racer hosts show on the Red Cedar River
by Kelsie Hoitomt MENOMONIE- Jerry Leonard of Leonard’s Auto Body and Towing in Glenwood City has a special passion for boats. It isn’t the typical pontoon or bass boat that intrigues Leonard; his hobby involves speed and a lot of it.
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