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Bethany Ullom crowned new Miss Glenwood City
Manure spill in Town of Rush River prompts consideration of testing well water
St. Croix County Public Health and Community Development have learned of a manure spill reported in the Town of Rush River on September 11, 2018. The reported spill occurred at 2061 30th Avenue, Baldwin, Wisconsin, which is a half mile from the Rush River.
Read More“Welcome Home”: Vietnam veterans memorial dedicated Aug. 30
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — The theme for the day was “Welcome Home” and “Thank you for your service.” Another theme for the dedication of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial at Tom Prince Memorial Park in Colfax on August 30 was, “It is never too late to right a wrong.” In February of 1983, the…
Read MorePaul Kling hired as new Elk Mound High School principal
By LeAnn R. Ralph ELK MOUND — The Elk Mound Board of Education has hired a new Elk Mound High School principal. The school board held a special meeting at 6:30 a.m. September 5, and during a closed session, agreed to contract with Paul Kling for the position of high school principal. Kling has taught…
Read MoreTom and Judy Wink selected as 2018 Rustic Lore Grand Marshals
By Amber Hayden GLENWOOD CITY – This year’s grand marshals for Rustic Lore are Tom and Judy Wink. “We are excited and really honored! We were like oh? Are you kidding us,” said Judy. Tom and Judy’s families both moved to the Emerald township around 1940 and since the beginning farming has been their way…
Read MoreNolan Stodola is GC’s Latest Eagle Scout
By Missy Klatt GLENWOOD CITY – On August 5th, 2018 Nolan Stodola received his Eagle Scout award and badge during a ceremony held at the St. Croix Fairgrounds. A fitting place since this is where his project is located. Nolan has been a part of scouting for almost as long as he can remember but…
Read More“1,000 Books Before Kindergarten”: Colfax Public Library receives $5,000 grant from 3M
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — The Colfax Public Library has received a $5,000 grant from the 3M Company to fund the “1,000 Books Before Kindergarten” program. Beverly Bernier, representing 3M in Menomonie, presented a “big check” to Lisa Bragg-Hurlburt, director of the Colfax Public Library, and Jolene Albricht, youth services librarian, on Friday, August…
Read MoreFire Destroys Forest Triplex
Motorcyclist escapes serious injury
GLENWOOD CITY — An Eau Claire man escaped serious injury when the motorcycle he was driving collided with the side of a car last Thursday afternoon in the City of Glenwood City. The driver of the motorcycle, Robert Nyland, 26, received minor injuries when he struck the left side of a vehicle driven by Junalee…
Read MoreBob and Lynda Bird selected as the 2018 Cucumber Festival grand marshals
By Amber Hayden BOYCEVILLE – This year’s Cucumber Festival Grand Marshals Bob and Lynda Bird both agree that it is an honor to represent the village of Boyceville. “We look forward to seeing everyone in town as well as those who come home for the event that we may only get to see once a…
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