Bulldogs rally to beat Hilltoppers in extra innings for coach Michael Roemhild’s 100th career win
GLENWOOD CITY — As legendary Yankee Yogi Berra famously stated, “It ain’t over ‘til it’s over, no matter how over it looks.” Well, it looked just about over when Glenwood City took an 8-1 lead into seventh inning of its Monday, May 15 home baseball game versus rival Boyceville. The Hilltoppers were on the verge…
Read MoreDunn County opens all county highways to ATV/UTV traffic
by LeAnn R. Ralph Editor’s Note: LeAnn R. Ralph serves as chair of the Town of Otter Creek MENOMONIE — All-terrain vehicles will now be able to travel any of the county highways in Dunn County with the exception of Highway B. On a vote of 20 “yes” to five “no” and one abstention, the…
Read MoreGlenwood City’s 2023 graduates awarded over $342,400 in scholarships and grants
GLENWOOD CITY — For the past several years graduating classes at Glenwood City High School have been the recipients of six figure scholarship totals before eclipsing the one million dollar mark in 2021. While this year’s graduating class at Glenwood City High School did not surpass the record-setting tally of $1,028,782, the Class of 2023…
Read MoreWisconsin women in conservation kicks off field day series at Blue Ox Farm in Wheeler on June 1
Chippewa Falls, WI – Wisconsin Women in Conservation (WiWiC) is kicking off a series of five summer field days with a Pasture Walk and Talk at Blue Ox Farm in Wheeler on June 1 from 3-6pm. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided and children are welcome to attend. Attendance is free but registration is…
Read MoreBoyceville Village Board ponders site for new library
The Boyceville Village Board spent a few minutes during its work session Monday night to discuss a location for the communities proposed new library. Village Board member Jonathan Farrell updated other members of the board about a Main Street site that is being looked at for the location of the new facility. The site is…
Read MoreBoyceville school board acts on 2023-2024 open enrollment requests, accepts donations
BOYCEVILLE — The Boyceville board of education acted upon the open enrollment requests and accepted several donations at its Wednesday, May 17 board meeting that was held in the high school/middle school IMC. The board approved ten requests to open enroll out of the district for the 2023-2024 academic year. Seven of those request were…
Read MoreGC school board reluctantly accepts superintendent Johnson’s resignation
GLENWOOD CITY — After an initial motion to accept the resignation of longtime Glenwood City school district superintendent Tim Johnson failed to receive a second during the board of education’s Monday, May 22 meeting, a lenghty, and at times emotional, discussion ensued in which most members and the remaining administrative team expressed their desire for…
Read MoreRichard Wayne Ferg
Richard Wayne Ferg, age 68 of Hudson, WI, passed away May 15, 2023 at his home. Richard was born on November 24,1954 to Martin and Alda (Zillmer) Ferg in Baldwin, WI. Richard was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church in Woodville, WI. He grew up in Roberts, WI and graduated from St. Croix…
Read MoreElk Mound 2023 Graduation
HATS OFF — Members of Elk Mound high School’s Class of 2023 tossed their graduation caps into the aire at the conclusion of the commencement ceremony which was held Friday, May in the high school gymnasium. These photos and more can be found by clicking on the link in the menu bar of our website.…
Read MoreTrinity UMC permanent community collection site
With mounting humanitarian needs resulting from a growing number of disasters worldwide, Trinity United Methodist Church (105 S. Holly Avenue, Elk Mound) is striving to help the region get relief to those in need. Trinity UMC is now an official “permanent community collection site” of donations for world-wide disaster relief. Donations will be given toward…
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