LTE – Merwin Moen – 8-23-2017
I would like to introduce myself as Merwin Moen, teacher and coach at Boyceville 1958-1967. We started the wrestling program at Boyceville. We were one of the only programs in the whole area. The team won 85% of their matches, taking on all comers.
Read MoreGlenhaven-Havenwood Happenings – 8-23-2017
For the week of August 13-19 This week started out with Church with Christ the King. On Monday, the baking club was busy making zucchini bread. We have been blessed with many donations of produce as well as items from our own garden-what the deer have left alone, that is. The kitchen fried up some…
Read MoreCourt trial set for New Haven treasurer accused of ethics violation
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — An October court trial on an alleged ethics violation has been set in Dunn County Circuit Court for the treasurer in the Town of New Haven. Judge Rod Smeltzer scheduled the court trial for Laura L. Ulrich at a status hearing August 15. Dunn County Assistant District Attorney Andrew…
Read MoreNorthern Sands sued for $1.875 million plus interest
By LeAnn R. Ralph CHIPPEWA FALLS — A company working to develop a frac sand mine in the Town of Howard southeast of Colfax has been sued by an investor for $1.875 million plus interest. Northern Oak Proppants LLC filed the lawsuit against Northern Sands LLC in Chippewa County August 15 for breach of contract.…
Read MoreNew report shows tobacco still a deadly problem in St. Croix County
NEW RICHMOND – A report released by the UW-Milwaukee Center for Urban Population Health provides new details on the number of Wisconsin lives taken by tobacco use—including right here in St. Croix County. The report shows that an average of 74 people in St. Croix County died annually from tobacco use during 2011-2015. The report…
Read MoreArchitect: $1 million will build apparatus bay for Boyceville’s existing fire department equipment
By LeAnn R. Ralph BOYCEVILLE — Spending $1 million on a new fire station will build an apparatus bay big enough to house the Boyceville Community Fire Department’s existing equipment, according to the architect hired by the fire board. Dave Cihasky of Five Bugles Design spoke to the Boyceville Community Fire District Board concerning the…
Read MoreBoyceville’s new EMS software has many benefits for EMTs and patients
By LeAnn R. Ralph BOYCEVILLE — The Boyceville Community Ambulance District’s new report-writing software recently went “live” and features many benefits for Emergency Medical Technicians and patients. The ESO Solutions software is tailored to the Boyceville ambulance service and now all of the reports are paperless, reported Matt Feeney, ambulance director, at the Boyceville…
Read MoreGlenwood City-Boyceville Church Directory – 8-23-2017
Glenwood City-Boyceville Church Directory – 8-23-2017
Read MoreHigh school activities bring communities together
By Bob Gardner, Executive Director of the National Federation of State High School Associations and Dave Anderson, Executive Director of the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association. Tailgates. Pep rallies. Friday night lights. The new school year is here! And that’s exciting news for student-athletes and high school sports fans alike. Research shows that being a student-athlete…
Read MoreViking girls’ golf swings into season with eye on improvement
By Cara L. Dempski COLFAX — The Viking girls’ golf team has the unique position of being talented, but unable to earn conference-level honors. Colfax plays matches as part of the Middle Border Conference, and stacked up relatively well against schools like Amery, St. Croix Central and Baldwin-Woodville in 2016. The Lady Vikings finished in…
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