Colfax
Tuck pointing approved for municipal building and two well houses at $9,800
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — The Colfax Village Board has accepted a bid of $9,785 for tuck pointing in the municipal building basement and for two well houses, as opposed to another bid of $1,885 for the same work. The village has received two bids for tuck pointing the municipal building basement, the well…
Read MoreVillage of Colfax considering straight fee of $2,500 for street opening
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — Instead of charging homeowners the actual cost of restoring a street after a sewer repair, the Colfax Village Board is considering charging a straight fee of $2,500. The village previously charged a street opening fee of $1,000 if a sewer repair required digging up the street, said Rand Bates,…
Read MoreColfax public works director Rand Bates laments demise of GridBee float device
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — This could be the end of the line for the Colfax wastewater treatment lagoon’s GridBee. “The GridBee quit again,” announced Rand Bates, director of public works, at the Colfax Village Board’s September 12 meeting. The GridBee is a floating device that keeps water — and alum — circulating in…
Read MoreAmerican Legion Auxiliary needs help in solving mystery
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — The Auxiliary of Russell-Toycen American Legion Post 131 of Colfax needs your help in solving a mystery. Loretta Logslett, who served as the secretary of the Colfax American Legion Auxiliary for decades, died last December. Among the records Loretta Logslett kept was a hand-written list of Gold Star Mothers.…
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 MoreCost of developing Stuart Park campground estimated at $150,000
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — The cost of developing the Stuart Park campground is estimated at $150,000, which includes $30,000 for the land even though the Village of Colfax already owns the park. Jeff Prince, village trustee and chair of the parks committee, presented information about the start-up costs for the Stuart Park campground…
Read MoreColfax FFA hosting second Annual Colfax Tractor Fest
COLFAX – The Colfax FFA and FFA Alumni groups are planning the second annual Colfax Tractor Fest on Saturday, August 27 at the Colfax Fairgrounds. The event will feature new and restored tractors, Made in Colfax vendors and artisans, and a raffle. There will also be a pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.…
Read MoreColfax American Legion Auxiliary member honored for work with Civil War veteran recognition
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — Susan Hill, a member of the American Legion Auxiliary of Russell-Toycen Post 131 of Colfax, has been honored for her work in coordinating the recognition ceremony for Ebert Sorkness, the last Civil War veteran in Dunn County. Margaret Larson, Tenth District American Legion Auxiliary president, attended the Colfax American…
Read MoreColfax Municipal Building elevator project thrift sale coming up August 11 – 13
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — If you are doing some cleaning — the Colfax Elevator Commission would love it if you would consider donating suitable items for the third annual thrift sale August 11 to 13 at the Colfax Fairgrounds. “People around here love thrift sales. You never know what you’ll find!” said Lisa…
Read MoreVillage Board decides on Iverson Park for gaga ball pit
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — The gaga ball pit that will be donated by the Colfax Cub Scouts will be located in Iverson Park. The parks committee met July 14 and agreed the gaga ball pit should be in Iverson Park rather than at the Colfax Fairgrounds, said Jeff Prince, village trustee and chair…
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