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Fatal crash on WIS 25 in Dunn County
DUNN COUNTY — On February 25, 2024, at approximately 12:49 pm, a 2-vehicle crash occurred on Highway 25 near Northline Road in Dunn County. The crash involved one fatality and one injury. Preliminary investigation shows a pickup truck traveling southbound pulled into the northbound lane to pass a vehicle and drove head-on into a passenger…
Read MoreLions, Knights of Sight and so much more, Gross awarded Knight of Sight Fellowship
By Carole Schurtz GLENWOOD CITY — At its recent annual meeting, the Glen Hills Lions Club awarded Tryn Gross with the Knight of Sight Fellowship for her dedication to early preventative eye screening. Gross has been actively involved with the Glen Hills Lions since early 2018. The Lions Eye Bank of Wisconsin recognizes members that…
Read MoreNicole Miller resigns from GC school board with questions still not answered
Correction: Regarding an article published in the February 7 edition of the Tribune Press Reporter about Nicole Miller’s resignation, the meeting of the Glenwood City Board of Education in which Nicole Miller and Amy Dopkins said they were told they were “as bad as cop killers” occurred May 22, after the murder of St. Croix County Deputy…
Read MoreMiller resigns from Glenwood City Board of Education
By LeAnn R. Ralph GLENWOOD CITY — Nicole Miller has submitted a letter of resignation for her position on the Glenwood City Board of Education. Miller’s resignation followed a news story by Fox 9 KSMP on former Glenwood City school superintendent Tim Johnson concerning alleged irregularities pertaining to reimbursement for classes taken at Viterbo University…
Read MoreFormer GC school superintendent resigns from Chippewa Falls school district
By LeAnn R. Ralph GLENWOOD CITY — Tim Johnson, the former superintendent of the Glenwood City school district, has resigned from his job in the Chippewa Falls school district as the executive director of human resources and public relations. The Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District (CFAUSD) placed Johnson on administrative leave last week on…
Read MoreFormer GC school superintendent placed on administrative leave from Chippewa Falls school district
By LeAnn R. Ralph GLENWOOD CITY — Several news organization are reporting that Tim Johnson, the former superintendent of the Glenwood City school district, has been placed on administrative leave from his job in the Chippewa Falls school district. After resigning as superintendent of schools in Glenwood City in May of 2023, Johnson was hired…
Read MoreFormer director of freestyle wrestling sentenced to 26 years in prison for child sexual assault
Editors note: Freestyle wrestling in Glenwood City was not a public school program. By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — A Menomonie man formerly associated with a freestyle wrestling program in Glenwood City has been sentenced to 26 years in prison after being convicted of five felony counts related to the sexual assault of a child. …
Read More15th traffic fatality recorded in St. Croix County
TOWN of Baldwin – The St. Croix County Emergency Communication Center received a call at about 8:28 p.m. on December 23, 2023, reporting a single vehicle crash in the 2300 Block of 90th Ave, Baldwin Township. Deputies arrived on scene and located a 2006 Dodge Ram pickup, which had been traveling west on 90th Ave.…
Read MoreDear Santa – By Mrs. Kinblom’s 2nd Grade Class
Dear Santa, My name is Ainsley Arlene Carey. I am 7 years old. I am a really good writter are you related to God and how did you get magic? The three things I want for christmas is squishmallow a blanket with my name on it and my family all together. I know its hard…
Read MoreThird generation of tree growers continue at Conklin Tree Farm
By Renee Bettendorf WHEELER- “We’re well connected with the soil,” said third generation Christmas Tree Farmer, Cathy Bauer as she and her crew bustled around the farm getting ready for their busiest month. Cathy owns and operates Conklin Tree Farms along with her husband Adam Bauer and their five children who range in age from…
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