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Threat closes Glenwood City schools, suspect in custody
GLENWOOD CITY — The Glenwood City School District was closed today, Friday, January 6, 2023, after an emailed threat was sent to staff and students the previous day. In a recorded message sent to parents and staff members, in the early morning of Friday, Superintendent Tim Johnson stated that the district would not be conducting…
Read MoreNo Injuries
NO INJURIES were reported in this two-vehicle accident that happened shortly after 9 a.m. along Railroad Avenue (State Road 170), just east of East Street (State Road 79) in the Village of Boyceville Wednesday, December 21. According to the crash report from the Boyceville Police Department, a 2010 Ford Escape being driven by Eugene Carlson, 76…
Read MoreAbandoned vehicle found near Downing
THIS VEHCILE WAS FOUND abandon early Tuesday morning in the ditch along the County Line Road north of Downing. No other information of the accident was available at press time. —photo by Carlton DeWitt
Read More“Christmas in the Village” Dec. 3 on Main Street instead of Kyle’s Market
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — There has been a change in plans for the Colfantastic Event “Christmas in the Village” on December 3. According to information that was available to the Colfax Village Board in October and as was reported by the Colfax Messenger, the parade route was planned to follow the route for…
Read MoreAttempted carjacking in Hudson
Town of Hudson – On Sunday, November 13, 2022, the St. Croix County Emergency Communication Center received a call at approximately 8:37 p.m. with a report of an attempted carjacking, with a firearm used, in the area of CTH N and USH 12, in Hudson Township. Deputies arrived on scene and located the victims of…
Read MoreFire Destroys Semi-Tractor
FIRE DESTROYS A SEMI-TRACTOR of Bob Tallman at 218 Limberg Court in Glenwood City. The local fire department was called out at 2 p.m. Thursday, October 20 for the fire. The tractor had less than 50 gallons of fuel and that was spilled from the trucks fuel tank and fuel flowed down the street. Quick…
Read MoreA FIRE DESTROYED A SHED
A FIRE DESTROYED A SHED and a large amount of hay on property on 1160 Avenue in Hay River Township last week. As of press time on Tuesday, information about the fire from the Boyceville Fire Department was not available. —photo by Carlton DeWitt
Read MoreLegion Honored at Highground
THE HIGHGROUND — Members of the American Legion Russell-Toycen Post 131 of Colfax, the American Legion Auxiliary and Gold Star Mothers of Colfax were honored during a stone-placing ceremony at The Highground in Neillsville on Saturday, September 17. Members of the Russell-Toycen Post 131 also acted as the Honor Guard for the day. —photo courtesy…
Read MoreBob and Patty Marlette named Boyceville Cucumber Festival Grand Marshals
By LeAnn R. Ralph BOYCEVILLE — Bob and Patty Marlette are this year’s Grand Marshals for the Boyceville Cucumber Festival from August 19 to August 21. The Grand Parade will begin at 1 p.m. Sunday. Their duties as Grand Marshals will include “welcoming everyone to the 2022 Pickle Fest and representing the great community…
Read MorePreliminary hearing scheduled for Apple River stabbing suspect
By LeAnn R. Ralph HUDSON — A preliminary hearing in St. Croix County Circuit Court has been scheduled September 2 for a Minnesota man charged in connection with an incident on the Apple River that left one dead and four injured. Nicolae Miu, age 52, of Prior Lake, Minnesota, appeared in court August 12 with…
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