Charges dismissed against Colfax woman for possession of child pornography
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — A 33-year-old Colfax woman has had two felony counts related to possession of child pornography dismissed in Dunn County Circuit Court. Shelly Lynn Horn, as known as Shelly Lynn Nieman, made an initial appearance on February 13 in Dunn County Circuit Court on two Class D felony counts of…
Read MoreDunn County PR&D coming closer to final draft of ADU ordinance
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — With the latest discussion focusing on design standards, size and location, the Dunn County Planning, Resources and Development Committee is coming closer to a final draft of an Accessory Dwelling Unit ordinance. The PR&D committee determined at the February 7 meeting that the committee would hold a public hearing…
Read More“Other acts” hearing scheduled for Bloomer man accused of child sexual assault in Colfax
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — A motion hearing has been scheduled in May regarding “other acts” evidence for a 39-year-old Bloomer man charged with two counts of child sexual assault that allegedly occurred in Colfax. Timothy L. Klich, along with his attorney Christopher Wilhelm, appeared in Dunn County Circuit Court February 12 before Judge…
Read MoreHSHS and Prevea closures will have “ripple effect” on economic development
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — The closures of HSHS Sacred Heart and St. Joseph’s Hospitals, along with all the Prevea clinics in the Chippewa Valley, will have a “ripple effect” on economic development in the region. When 1,400 people lose their jobs because of the closures, that will have an impact on school districts…
Read MoreColfax approves agreement to keep Colfax Rescue Squad medical director
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — The Colfax Village Board has agreed to pay up to $470 this year to keep the medical director for the Colfax Rescue Squad after HSHS Sacred Heart closes. The village board considered the proposal from Chrystal Smith, interim director of the Colfax Rescue Squad, in what ultimately was a…
Read MoreMielzarek selected to fill GC school board vacancy
GLENWOOD CITY — The Glenwood City school board will soon have a new face. Following nearly four hours of interviews Monday evening, February 12, the Glenwood City Board of Education selected Anthony “Tony” Mielzarek from a field of seven interested applicants to fill the seat vacated by the recent resignation of Nicole Miller. It is…
Read MoreMildred L. Windsor
Mildred L. Windsor age 82, of Boyceville, WI passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 in her home. She was born on February 1, 1942 in Boyceville, WI to Henry and Lillian Hovland. She grew up in Boyceville and graduated from Boyceville High School in 1959. Mildred married Richard Windsor on January 2, 1960 at…
Read MoreGladys Mary Best
Gladys Mary Best, age 92, of Glenwood City, Wisconsin passed away Saturday, February 10, 2024 peacefully at Glenhaven with hospice. She was born at the family home in Glenwood City, February 13, 1931, to Louie and Lillian Goetkin. As a young girl she loved school and music playing many musical instruments including piano. She grew…
Read MoreHarold John Levendoski
Harold John Levendoski, age 83, of Clear Lake, WI, passed away at his home on February 7, 2024, after a short battle with liver cancer. Harold was born on August 10, 1940, to Fred “Fritz” and Amber (Berra) Levendoski in LaCrosse, WI. He was baptized at St. Matthews Lutheran Church in Stoddard, WI and confirmed…
Read MoreLawrence “Larry” John Drinkman
Lawrence “Larry” John Drinkman age 77, of Menomonie, WI passed away peacefully Friday, February 2, 2024 at Dove Healthcare Center in Eau Claire, WI. He was born June 10, 1946 in Menomonie, WI to Harry and Bernice (Olson) Drinkman. He grew up in the Downing/Glenwood City area. Larry graduated from Glenwood City High School in…
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