Boyceville
St. Croix County crash claims life of Boyceville woman
TOWN OF SPRINGFIELD — A two-vehicle accident that occurred on State Highway 128 in Springfield Township last Friday evening has claimed the life of a Boyceville woman. 39-year-old Jessica L. Peterson died in the crash. According to a news release from the St. Croix Country Sheriff’s Office, the St. Croix County Emergency Communication Center received…
Read MoreSeeking $18 million improvement project Boyceville School Board planning for April referendum
BOYCEVILLE — The Boyceville School Board met last Wednesday evening and were updated on how preparations for the upcoming April referendum are coming along by Luke Schultz, Associate Director of Facilities Management Services for CESA 10. Schultz said they’ve been working with a consulting firm and they’ve done a walk through to determine the district’s…
Read MoreGive blood or platelets with Red Cross this season
EAU CLAIRE — As people make travel plans to celebrate with family and friends this year, the American Red Cross asks donors to set aside time to give blood or platelets for patients waiting for care over the holidays. From a record number of people expected to travel to seasonal illnesses and the potential for…
Read MoreBoyceville Village Board approves budget for 2024
By Renee Bettendorf BOYCEVILLE- The Boyceville Village Board met on Monday evening with board members Jonathan Farrell and Brad Stevens absent and approved a budget, levy limit and a fine and fee schedule for the upcoming year. The 2024 budget predicts a little over $1.5 million in total expenses and revenues. On the expenditure side…
Read More22nd annual “Spirit of Christmas” set for this Saturday in Boyceville
By LeAnn R. Ralph BOYCEVILLE — The 22nd Annual Boyceville “Spirit of Christmas” celebration takes place this Saturday, December 9. The “Best Decorated House” and the “Best Decorated Business” will be judged on Friday, December 8, at 7 p.m. The Golden Ornament Treasure Hunt, sponsored by the Boyceville Community Action Club, will have clues posted…
Read MoreBoyceville School District hires consulting firm
BOYCEVILLE — The Boyceville Community School Board approved the hiring of an engineering consulting firm during its November 15 regular meeting held in the high school/middle school Instructional Materials Center. The board unanimously approved the recommendation of superintendent Nick Kaiser to hire Auth Consulting of Menomonie for a cost of $7,000. The district also interviewed…
Read MoreRockets launched at the Boyceville Airport
By Renee Bettendorf BOYCEVILLE- High Road Aviation, an airport restoration business located at the Boyceville airport and the Boyceville Airport Booster Club (BABC) hosted a model rocket build and launch program for area youth last week. About 16 kids ranging in age from first graders to seniors in high school participated in the two session…
Read MoreBoyceville Village Board voted to vacate alley
By Renee Bettendorf BOYCEVILLE – During their monthly board meeting on Monday evening the Boyceville Village Board voted to vacate an alley. They also opted to table discussions about winter parking, village employee vacation time and how to create a new lot. On a four to zero vote with Trustee Jonathan Farrell abstaining and Trustees…
Read MoreBoyceville school board approves property tax levy of $3.34 million
By LeAnn R. Ralph BOYCEVILLE — The Boyceville Board of Education has approved a total property tax levy of $3,342,879 for the 2023-2024 school year. The property tax levy approved at the October 25 meeting compares to a total property tax levy of $3,541,686 presented at the school district’s annual meeting on October 11. Last…
Read MoreBoyceville School District ranks third from the bottom in spending
By LeAnn R. Ralph BOYCEVILLE — The Boyceville school district ranks third from the bottom for school spending — 418th out of 421 school districts in the state. But just because the Boyceville school district does not spend as much money as other districts does not mean Boyceville does not have the same kind of…
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