Colfax Red Cedar Preserve and Rec. Area reaches half of funds needed to match fishing pier grant
By LeAnn R. Ralph Editor’s Note: LeAnn R. Ralph serves on the Colfax Red Cedar Preserve and Recreation Area Management Committee COLFAX — With donations made by the Bergeson family in memory of Keith Bergeson, the Colfax Red Cedar Preserve and Recreation Area has raised half of the funds needed to complete the 50-50 match…
Read MoreJeffrey Steven Saumer
Jeffrey Steven Saumer – After an extended illness, and with his family at his side, “Steve” went home to be with the Lord on July 21, 2024. Steve was born April 2, 1944 in St Paul, MN to Sylvan and Alvilde Saumer. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Judy of Eau…
Read MoreJoan S. Scharlau
Joan S. Scharlau, May 2, 1938 – July 20, 2024. Joan was born at home on the family farm in rural Elk Mound (parents, Arthur and Laura Hohlbein Scharlau). She attended first and second grades at a country school (Sinking Creek—located several miles south of Colfax). She graduated from Colfax High School in 1955 and…
Read MoreLinda M. Dachel
Linda M. Dachel, 73, of New Auburn, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 21, 2024, at her home with her family at her bedside. She was born January 7, 1951, in Eau Claire to Roderick and Ona (Erickson) Toycen. She went to Colfax High School and graduated in 1969. She then went on to nursing…
Read MoreDonna Jean Hom
Donna Jean Hom (Allen) (nee McIntyre) – beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Sister, and Friend – passed away peacefully on July 25, 2024, in Elkhorn, Wisconsin, at the age of 89. Born on June 26, 1935, in Wheeler, Wisconsin, Donna was married to Lawrence Allen on her 17th birthday in 1952. Together their small-town love grew…
Read MoreMan who attempted to cash forged check at Peoples State Bank in Boyceville reaches plea deal
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — A 36 year-old-man charged in connection with allegedly attempting to cash a forged check for $3,500 at Peoples State Bank in Boyceville has reached a plea deal. Dylan J. Corrigan appeared in Dunn County Circuit Court July 1 with his attorney, Daniel James Chapman, before Judge Christina Mayer, for…
Read MoreMissionary speaking at Elk Mound Trinity United Methodist Luncheon
The public is welcome to hear missionary Rev. Eliad Dias do Santos at a potluck noon luncheon and presentation, on Thursday, July 25. Santos originates from Brazil and was sent to minister to and with the impoverished in Italy. As a child, she dreamed of becoming a radio announcer. She was ready to sign up…
Read MoreOff the Editor’s Desk 7-17-24
Trump has endured yet again! Donald Trump has endured many things during his run for the White House including being shot last Saturday while campaigning in Pennsylvania. We should have figured out that some deranged individual would try to take out Trump with all the negative campaigning he has endured. A group of Republican Lawmakers…
Read MoreRiver Falls man convicted of child sexual assault in Boyceville sentenced to 25 years in prison
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — A 40-year-old River Falls man convicted by a Dunn County jury has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for the first degree sexual assault of a child in Boyceville. Derek P. Johnson, along with his attorney Daniel P. Repka, appeared before Judge James Peterson in Dunn County Circuit…
Read MoreColfax accepts proposal for municipal building ADA door
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — Who knew that it would be so difficult to find a company to install a new door? Carrie Johnson, village administrator-clerk-treasurer, reported to the Colfax Village Board at the July 8 meeting that in spite of making numerous phone calls, she had received only one proposal for installing a…
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