By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — Tom Larson (R-Colfax) has decided to run again for the position of representative for the state’s 67th Assembly district. Larson — who recently sold his business, Bear Valley Electric, to his sons — will be running against Democratic challenger Deb Bieging of Chippewa Falls in the November 6 election.
Read MoreTyrone is a handsome 15-year-old African American male with large brown eyes and black hair. He has an infectious smile that will light up the room, is very friendly and has a good sense of humor.
Read MoreGo hunting and fishing in Wisconsin on the cheap MADISON – College students who are outdoors fan and who miss their favorite hunting and fishing haunts from their home state while in Wisconsin attending school are being offered a deal from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
Read MoreBy LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — Marking a change in the way ordinances are passed, the Dunn County Board has accepted the proposed nonmetallic mining overlay district for a first reading. County ordinances will now be approved through a first and second reading procedure, said Scott Cox, Dunn County corporation counsel, at the Dunn County…
Read MoreIn memory of Leslie Walton, who passed away October 23, 2010.
Read MoreWest CAP is celebrating its 21st year hosting the Holiday Gift Program for local children. When the program first started, it only served the Glenwood City school district. Today the program is also able to help children in the Boyceville and Spring Valley school districts. West CAP served over 225 kids in 2011.
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Read MoreA new state law that prohibits drivers with an instruction permit or probationary license—which includes many teenagers—from “using a cellular or other wireless telephone except to report an emergency” while driving takes effect on Nov. 1. A driver violating this restriction on cell phone use is subject to a forfeiture of $20 to $40 for…
Read MoreBy LeAnn R. Ralph BOYCEVILLE — The proposed $8.2 million budget for the Boyceville Community School District will carry a tax levy of $3.1 million, representing a 4.23 percent decrease in the levy over last year. Boyceville Board of Education members and electors in the school district reviewed the 2012-2013 budget at the budget hearing…
Read MoreBy LeAnn R. Ralph BOYCEVILLE — The Boyceville Community School District has locked in the interest rate of 0.58 percent for short-term temporary borrowing of $1 million. The Boyceville Board of Education approved the short-term borrowing at the monthly school board meeting October 15.
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