Off the Editor’s Desk 11-8-23
I can’t believe it I just can’t believe it! No matter what news channel I watched over this past month, its full of stories of protests on college campuses, big city streets and at the nations capitol. Protests full of hate. I just can’t believe that so many people hate their fellow human beings. The…
Read MoreColfax approves improvements for Tom Prince Memorial Park
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — The Colfax youth baseball program will now be able to start fund raising for improvements at Tom Prince Memorial Park. The youth baseball group wants approval for their projects, such as replacing the fence around the ball diamond, so they can start fund raising, said village trustee Clint Best,…
Read MoreDunn County Food Share beneficiaries lost $548,000 per month when COVID benefits ended
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — When the COVID-19 public benefits stopped for Food Share, Dunn County residents lost more than half their benefits, representing a decrease of $548,142 per month. The emergency allotments for Food Share ended in February of this year, with March being the first month of regular allotments, said Jessica Lindstrom,…
Read MoreColfax fire board approves property tax levy of $94,700
By LeAnn R. Ralph Editor’s note: LeAnn R. Ralph is chair of the Town of Otter Creek and serves as the chair of the Colfax Community Fire District Board. COLFAX — As it has been since October of 2012, the property tax levy for the Colfax Community Fire District will be $94,700 for the 2024…
Read MoreRichard (Dick) Larry Lingerfelt
In Loving Memory of Richard (Dick) Larry Lingerfelt Richard (Dick) Larry Lingerfelt, a man of exceptional skill, unwavering dedication, and boundless love, passed away on October 25, 2023, at the age of 76. Born on January 4, 1947, Dick’s life was a testament to service, craftsmanship, and family. Dick was a proud retired U.S. Army…
Read MoreRonald Berlin Sutliff
Ronald Berlin Sutliff, age 93, of Rice Lake, WI. passed away on October 21, 2023. He was born on April 29, 1930 to Ralph and Zelma Sutliff. He enlisted in the Army in 1949. In 1950 he married his wife of 71 years, Darleen Marlett. Together they had three daughters, seven grandchildren and nine great…
Read MoreCatherine “Darlene” D. Bliss
Catherine “Darlene” D. Bliss, age 90, of Knapp, WI., passed away Friday, October 20, 2023, at her residence in (Neighbors of Dunn County) Menomonie, WI. Darlene was born to parents William Sr. and Golden Quinn on April 11, 1933 in Maiden Rock, WI. She was the oldest of eight children. Catherine was raised in Knapp,…
Read MoreLori Ronnet Voeltz
Lori Ronnet Voeltz left this world on October 24th peacefully in the comfort of her own home surrounded by family. Lori was born in Menomonie, on March 14, 1956 to Ronald and Donna Brettingen. Lori’s roots were firmly planted in Glenwood City on the farm, where she spent most of her life. Some of the…
Read MoreJeffrey James Pickerign
Jeffrey James Pickerign, age 66, of Woodville, WI went to heaven on Sunday, October 29, 2023 at Western Wisconsin Health in Baldwin, WI. He was born September 21, 1957 in Waukesha, WI to parents James and Evelyn (Grutt) Pickerign. Jeff married the love of his life Lori Slotevig on June 5, 2008. In his early…
Read MoreEdwin (Ed) Joseph Richmeier
Edwin (Ed) Joseph Richmeier, age 92, formerly of Clear Lake, WI, died at Golden Age Manor on Saturday, October 28, 2023. Ed was born July 29, 1931, on his grandparent’s farm in rural St. Peter, KS, the first child of Joseph and Mary (Stremel) Richmeier. He was the oldest of nine children. He was educated…
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