Topper golfers win regional championship
DANBURY — On Thursday, May 23, the Glenwood City golf team ventured to Voyager Village to compete for the WIAA Division 3 Webster Regional championship against nine other teams to determine who would go on to the sectional round. The event had originally been rescheduled from Tuesday due to rain storms that day, so the…
Read MoreJerome D. Jacobs
Jerome D. Jacobs, Knapp, passed away peacefully at Comforts of Home in Menomonie, WI, on Tuesday, May 21st. Born June 9, 1937, in Menomonie to Kenneth and Dorothy (Gagnon) Jacobs, Jerome graduated from Menomonie High School in 1955. He served in the United States Air Force from 1956 to 1959 and was honorably discharged in…
Read MoreJohn H. “Jack” Schmitz
With great sadness the family of John H. (Jack) Schmitz announces his passing on Sunday, May 26th, 2024. Jack was born October 10, 1935 in St. Paul, MN, the third oldest child of Henry and Gertrude (Mielke) Schmitz. He attended St. Bernard’s Catholic school in St. Paul until second grade, when his family moved to…
Read MoreMarilyn Louise (Herrly) Schug
Marilyn Louise (Herrly) Schug, 78, of Glenwood City, Wisconsin passed away unexpectedly on May 21st, 2024, at home. She was born on July 23rd, 1945, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the daughter of Glen Orville Herrly and Clarice Bertha (Orton) Herrly. Marilyn is survived by her beloved husband of 57 years, Lawrence Schug; her four children–Mary Ohman…
Read MoreGlenwood City’s 2024 graduates awarded $95,850 in scholarships and grants
GLENWOOD CITY — Several members of this year’s graduating class at Glenwood City High School will be receiving just under $100,000 to continue their education and training at institutes of higher learning. In all, 24 of the 43 class members will be receiving monetary awards. Honor student Kenzie Price received the largest total, $17,000, much…
Read MoreBoyceville’s Class of 2024 garners astounding $791,400 in Scholarships and Academic Awards
By Karlene Berry BOYCEVILLE — Boyceville High School Class of 2024 had twenty-seven students receive recognition for their academic and volunteer efforts at the Awards and Scholarship Program this year. The program was started with a welcome address from Principal Mr. Patrick Gretzlock. Ms. Karlene Berry, Boyceville High School Counselor, acknowledged and also thanked the…
Read MoreSix Hilltoppers on their way to State track meet at UW-LaCrosse campus
by Renee Bettendorf CAMERON — At the WIAA Division 3 track and field sectional meet held in Cameron last Thursday, May 23, six Hilltopper athletes qualified for the state championship meet by placing fourth or higher in their events. In the pole vault, senior Haylie Hannah vaulted her way to state with a jump of…
Read MoreFive Bulldogs qualify for state track meet, Caden Wold wins long and triple jumps
By Renee Bettendorf CAMERON — Five Boyceville track and field athletes will be heading to the state championship in La Crosse this weekend after qualifying at the WIAA Division 3 track and field sectional meet held in Cameron last Thursday, May 23. Bulldog senior Caden Wold placed first in the long jump and triple jump…
Read MoreBuy your state park, trail passes online to save time
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public to plan ahead this Memorial Day weekend by purchasing their 2024 annual vehicle admission sticker and state trail passes online. Everyone can find their adventure in Wisconsin with 50 state parks, 15 state forests, 44 state trails, 15,000 lakes and hundreds of…
Read MoreEight Bulldog individuals, two relays earned berths to sectional meet
by Renee Bettendorf COLFAX — Eleven track and field teams competed at WIAA Division 3 Regional track meet held in Colfax Monday, May 20. The first four finishers in each event qualified for the sectional meet that took place at Cameron High School on May 23. Nine Hilltoppers advanced to sectionals in individual events as…
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