Hiltopper girls cage EPC Wolves for first conference win, clipped by SV Cardinals
Last week the Glenwood City girls’ basketball team accomplished a feat its hasn’t been able to do in nearly two season – win a Dunn-St. Croix conference contest. Hosting a fellow winless squad from Elmwood-Plum City in the conference opener last Tuesday, December 5, the Lady Hilltoppers coupled a lock-down defensive effort and their best…
Read MoreBulldog boys open week with win, drop final two
by Joel DeWitt Sports Correspondent As the Boyceville boys’ basketball team swung into a packed week of games, they were hoping to build on a recent win against Prairie Farm and a 2-1 start. They opened the week with a tight home victory, but then struggled offensively and dropped the final two to even their…
Read MoreBoyceville wrestlers stung by Cadott Hornets, finish 2-3 in Devils Duals
A busy week on the wrestling mat saw a young Boyceville “Bulldogs” go 2-4. In its annual dual with Cadott, Boyceville was unable to parlay its home-mat advantage into a victory. With neither squad appearing to be at full strength just yet, the Hornets stung the Bulldogs 44-30 last Thursday, December 7 in the gymatorium.…
Read MoreBoyceville girls open conference play with losses to Spring Valley and Colfax
When the basketball isn’t falling through the hoop, it’s difficult to win games. Inconsistent shooting led to a pair of conference losses for the Boyceville girls’ basketball team this past week. A slow start led to a heartbreaking one-point, conference-opening loss in Spring Valley for the Boyceville Bulldogs Tuesday, December 5th. The Cardinals, who had…
Read MoreHilltopper boys sweep week, open season 4-0
by Joel DeWitt Sports Correspondent For the first time in over 15 years, the Hilltopper boys’ basketball team finds themselves undefeated after four games. While the three games this week were vastly different, all three resulted with Glenwood City walking away with a victory. Glenwood City opened the week on December 5 with a road…
Read MoreGive blood or platelets with Red Cross this season
EAU CLAIRE — As people make travel plans to celebrate with family and friends this year, the American Red Cross asks donors to set aside time to give blood or platelets for patients waiting for care over the holidays. From a record number of people expected to travel to seasonal illnesses and the potential for…
Read MoreDC Board candidates can now circulate nomination papers
MENOMONIE, Wis. — Candidates for the Dunn County Board of Supervisors have until 5 p.m. Jan 2, 2024, to submit nomination papers for the April 2, 2024, election. Candidates for the spring election could start circulating their papers on Dec. 1. The county has 29 supervisory districts. Candidates must file a campaign registration form before…
Read MoreRep. Moses Testifies on Kaitie Leising Memorial Highway Bill
Madison — On Tuesday, December 5th, Representative Clint Moses (R – Menominee) testified on Assembly Bill 456 and Senate Bill 452 in Madison with Senator Rob Stafsholt, Sheriff Scott Knudson and Lieutenant Mitch Thomason. “I knew Kaitie prior to her service as a deputy when she worked the customer service desk at Mill’s Fleet Farm…
Read MoreStafsholt bill honors fallen Sheriff’s Deputy Kaitie Leising
Madison, WI –Senator Rob Stafsholt (R – New Richmond) testified last week on legislation that would designate a portion of State Highway 128 in St. Croix County in honor of fallen Deputy Kaitie Leising of the St. Croix County Sheriff’s Office. “Everyone is heartbroken over the loss of Deputy Leising. She was a hero who…
Read MoreBoyceville Village Board approves budget for 2024
By Renee Bettendorf BOYCEVILLE- The Boyceville Village Board met on Monday evening with board members Jonathan Farrell and Brad Stevens absent and approved a budget, levy limit and a fine and fee schedule for the upcoming year. The 2024 budget predicts a little over $1.5 million in total expenses and revenues. On the expenditure side…
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