Boyceville
Boyceville board of education approves hirings and calendar, accepts grant monies
BOYCEVILLE — During its regular monthly meeting held February 17, the Boyceville Board of Education approved hirings to fill a pair of vacant positions and accepted a nearly $3,000 donation from Merlyn and Shirley Jones. The Board also gave its approval of the proposed 2021-22 school calendar during last Wednesday’s meeting. Members unanimously approved the…
Read MoreJoles hits trifecta, brings home third straight state wrestling title
WAUSAU — Pound for pound, Trett Joles may well be the best high school wrestler in Wisconsin this season! And arguably, maybe he has been just that the past few years as well. The Boyceville senior did nothing to dispel that belief, one that many of his contemporaries are in agreement with, as he dominated…
Read MoreFormer Boyceville man sentenced to prison on meth and election fraud charges
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — A former Boyceville man charged with delivering methamphetamine and with election fraud has been sentenced to one year in prison and three years of extended supervision. Anthony P. Lippert, age 40, appeared with his attorney, Francis Rivard, February 4 before Judge Rod Smeltzer in Dunn County Circuit Court for…
Read MoreDC PR&D to include density management by ratio in unzoned townships as part of land division ordinance
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — The Dunn County Planning, Resources and Development Committee has decided on density management by ratio as a proposed revision to the draft land division ordinance, which would apply to both zoned and unzoned townships. Parcel density is currently being managed in zoned townships, and two options are available if…
Read MoreTrial for former Boyceville woman charged in connection with emaciated dog rescheduled due to COVID-19
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — Although a trial was scheduled to start February 15 for a former Boyceville woman charged in connection with an emaciated dog, the trial has been rescheduled to May because one of the witnesses has been diagnosed with COVID-19. Anne M. Iehl appeared in Dunn County Circuit Court by telephone…
Read MoreBaby wipes create problems in Boyceville’s sewer main and pumps
BOYCEVILLE — During his report to the Village Board Monday evening, Don Rose, head of the Village’s Public Works Department informed the board about the problems they are having with baby wipes and other sanitary material being flushed down the sewer system. Rose told the board that those products do not break down like toilet…
Read MoreCVTC class allows RN’s to work as first responders
EAU CLAIRE, WI – Cheryl Bergmann, a registered nurse who lives in Pepin, knows there is a great need for help at the local ambulance service. As a medical professional herself, she wanted to help, but didn’t have the training necessary. But Bergmann will soon finish a class at Chippewa Valley Technical College in Eau…
Read MoreTown of Hay River Caucus Results
In the Town of Hay River, all incumbents were nominated for another term on the town board. Those nominated are Russell W. Hitz, for town chairman; Cindy Hoff for Supervisor number one and Ned Hahn for supervisor number two. For town clerk, Michelle Drury and Susan Hitz as town treasurer.
Read MoreBoyceville man found guilty of poaching, fined $10,000 and sentenced to 30 days in jail over 15 months
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — A 43-year-old Boyceville man has pleaded “no contest” and has been found guilty on four misdemeanor counts related to poaching Whitetail deer. Judge James Peterson fined Ray C. Stuart $9,932 in Dunn County Circuit Court January 27, placed Stuart on two years of probation, and as a condition of…
Read MoreTribune Press Reporter: A review of the top news headlines for October, November, and December 2020
OCTOBER October 7: FIRST DUNN COUNTY DEATH DUE TO COVID-19: The Dunn County Health Department (DCHD) confirmed on September 30 that a Dunn County resident has died due to the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The individual was elderly. AREA AUTHOR PUBLISHES BOOK: Andrea Talmage of rural Boyceville recently published a children’s book called “Pocket Dog…
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