Boyceville baseball team looks for improvement in 2024 season
by Marlys Kruger Sports Correspondent BOYCEVILLE — After finishing with an overall record of 10-8 and 7-7 in Dunn-St. Croix Conference play a year ago, the Boyceville baseball team, along with head coach Michael Roemhild, has their goals set to contend for a conference championship and a deep run in the playoffs this year. The…
Read MoreStrong group of seniors will lead Boyceville softball team
by Marlys Kruger Sports Correspondent BOYCEVILLE — Boyceville head coach Jamie Olson welcomed 20 girls to the softball diamond when practice began March 11, including six seniors who have plenty of varsity experience. After finishing 9-16 overall last season and 5-9 in Dunn-St. Croix Conference competition, the Bulldogs lost just two players through graduation from…
Read MoreNick Olson named March Dairy Athlete of the Month
By Renee Bettendorf CONNORSVILLE — Boyceville High School Senior, Nick Olson, has been named the March Dairy Athlete of the Month. The award is co-sponsored by Wisconsin Sports Network and Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin and recognizes high school athletes who are also involved in farming. Nick is the son of Steve and Angie Olson. The…
Read MoreGLENWOOD CITY LIBRARY NEWS 3-20-2024
Hop into the library for a spring extravaganza! Get ready for Monday night crafts, a fantastic Community One Read event, a Pie and Ice Cream Social, and a cool craft session for adults and teens. Don’t miss out on the fun this April – swing by and join the party! Special Events: Community One Read…
Read MoreSt. Croix County Board approves 3 resolutions related to refugee resettlement
By LeAnn R. Ralph HUDSON — A week earlier, it had been an ugly atmosphere full of shouting and raised voices that advocated for keeping refugees out of St. Croix County. And in an effort to prevent that sort of atmosphere from developing again at a special meeting of the St. Croix County Board…
Read More$18 million Boyceville school district referendum would have 0 impact on debt service tax levy
By LeAnn R. Ralph BOYCEVILLE — Although it is a large sum of money, if the $18 million Boyceville school referendum passes April 2, it will have zero impact on the debt service property tax levy that taxpayers are already paying. Adding $18 million to the school district’s debt service will have no impact…
Read MorePart of Syme Ave. will become Leising Avenue Glenwood City to honor fallen St. Croix County Deputy naming street after her
GLENWOOD CITY — The City Council Monday evening approved a measure that will honor the memory of a 29-year old St. Croix County Sheriff’s Deputy, Katie Leising, who was killed at a traffic stop on May 6th of last year. The street that will become Leising Avenue is that portion of Syme Avenue south of…
Read MoreGC school district hires forensic auditor, alleged misconduct of former superintendent turned over to DA
By LeAnn R. Ralph GLENWOOD CITY — The Glenwood City school district has hired a forensic auditor to review alleged financial misconduct by former superintendent Tim Johnson, and the case has been turned over to the St. Croix County district attorney. The forensic audit will review irregularities reported to the Glenwood City Board of Education…
Read MoreProject Hope making good progress, receiving positive feedback
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — When Aaron Bergh and Becca Merryfield go to a public event, people come up to them and say they had no idea Project Hope existed. Then people say they wished the program had been around for their loved ones before their loved ones overdosed, said Merryfield, who is employed…
Read MoreChippewa falls man sentenced to 11 years for methamphetamine trafficking and possessing firearms as a felon
MADISON, WIS. – Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Brandon Herman, 42, Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, was sentenced March 14 by Chief U.S. District Judge James D. Peterson to 11 years in federal prison for possessing 500 grams or more of methamphetamine intended for distribution and possessing firearms…
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