Wheeler man found guilty of misdemeanor battery in child abuse case
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — A 37-year-old Wheeler man pleaded no contest and was found guilty of an amended charge of misdemeanor battery in connection with the abuse of a child at Pafko Park in Boyceville. Wayne A. Englin appeared in Dunn County Circuit Court with his attorney, Daniel Chapman, before Judge James Peterson…
Read MoreColfax Health and Rehab News – 8-16-2017
News for the week of August 6th to the 12th: Monday morning’s talk around the big yellow House was about the success of our 4th annual Pig Roast. Despite the threatening clouds and rain, the event drew a good crowd and all enjoyed the great food, music and camaraderie.
Read MoreRUTH E. JOHNSON
Ruth E. Johnson, age 98 formerly of Baldwin, passed away at the Augustana Care in Hopkins, MN on August 9, 2017.
Read MoreWheeler man charged in connection with running over pedestrian with his truck
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — A 29-year-old Wheeler man is facing felony charges for an incident at the Wheeler Inn July 11 when he struck another man with his truck and then ran over the man’s right ankle. Joseph D. Tireman made an initial appearance in Dunn County Circuit Court August 8 on two…
Read MoreLate blight devastating local tomatoes
by Diana Alfuth, Horticulture Educator, UW-Extension Late blight is a destructive disease of tomatoes and potatoes, and it has recently been confirmed in Pierce County. The disease is caused by a fungus-like water mold called Phytophthora infestans, which is the same organism that caused the great Irish potato famine in the mid 1800s. It starts…
Read MoreBoyceville Class of 1955 High School Reunion
The Boyceville Class of 1955 will hold their 62nd Annual Class Reunion at the Loyal Order of Moose, 720 19th Ave. East, Menomonie, WI on Monday, August 21st, starting at 11:00 a.m. followed by a noon meal.
Read MoreBoyceville woman receives 13 charges after police execute search warrant on her home
By Cara L. Dempski BOYCEVILLE — A 32-year-old Boyceville woman appeared in Dunn County Circuit Court last week on multiple charges of drug possession, recklessly endangering safety, and child neglect. Aleisha L. Downey was arrested June 27, 2017, after officers from the Boyceville Police Department and Dunn County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant on…
Read MoreLTE – Tod Richardson – 8-9-2017
To The Editor: Some people are such slobs! I walk my dog almost every day and I never get home without a handful or bag of garbage that I pick up when we walk.
Read MorePast Potentate brings special guest Ted Bissell to annual picnic
By Milt Helmer Past Potentate Vern Engebretson of Clear Lake introduced Noble Ted Bissell of Boyceville, WI at the St. Croix Valley Shrine Club’s annual summer picnic on Saturday, August 6th at Freedom Park in Prescott.
Read MoreMayo Clinic-Red Cedar lists births – 8-9-2017
Menomonie The following babies were born at Mayo Clinic Health System in Menomonie:
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