Colfax
“$22 for 22 Steps” raises nearly $5,200 so far
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — The “$22 for 22 Steps” fund raiser for the Colfax Municipal Building elevator project has raised nearly $5,200 so far. Lisa Bragg-Hurlburt, director of the Colfax Public Library, reported at a meeting of the Colfax Village Board’s elevator commission on January 14 that the total amount raised to date…
Read MoreSheriffs call for Calm across the State of Wisconsin
Over the past couple of weeks, many Wisconsin residents were disappointed, shocked, and angered by either the national election results or the rioting in Washington D.C. at the Capitol. As Sheriffs of the State of Wisconsin, our duties include maintaining peace and public order. We acknowledge many people in our communities feel frustrated and not…
Read MoreThree candidates file nomination papers for 2 Dunn County Circuit Court judge positions
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — Three candidates have filed nomination papers for two Dunn County Circuit Court judge positions in the April 6 election. Judge Rod W. Smeltzer, the judge serving in Dunn County Circuit Court Branch II, filed a notification of non-candidacy and plans to retire at the end of July. The second…
Read MoreRep. Summerfield sworn in for third Assembly term
MADISON – Rep. Rob Summerfield (R-Bloomer) was sworn in for his third term in the State Assembly on January 4. “Thank you to everyone who has put their faith and trust in me for another two years,” Rep. Summerfield said. “I am looking forward to the opportunity to continue being a strong voice for Northwestern…
Read MoreColfax man arrested for 4th OWI
Jammie Allen Cutting, 45 years of age, from Colfax, WI has been arrested by the Wisconsin State Patrol Eau Claire Post for operating a motor vehicle under the influence, 4th offense, with three children in the vehicle under the age of 16. On Wednesday, January 6, 2021, at approximately 6:55 p.m., a Wisconsin State Patrol…
Read MoreColfax graduate among 8 candidates on ballot for WI DPI Superintendent
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — All together, eight candidates have filed nomination papers for state Superintendent of Public Instruction, including one who grew up in Colfax and graduated from Colfax High School. A primary election will be held February 16, and the general election will be held April 6. Troy Gunderson of West Salem,…
Read More3 positions on Colfax Village Board will not have candidates in April election
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — Three of the four positions on the Colfax Village Board coming up for election in April will not have candidates on the ballot, including the position of village president. The village trustee positions currently held by Margaret Burcham, Logan Michels and Anne Jenson, as well as the position held…
Read MoreColfax Messenger 2020 — A Year in Review: A look back at the top news stories in January, February and March
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — Since March, the year 2020 was dominated by news of the SARS-CO-V2 novel coronavirus and COVID-19, the illness caused by the virus. But there were other items, in the news, too. Here is a look back at the top news stories in the Colfax Messenger from January, February and…
Read MoreColfax contracts with Bauman Associates for 2020 audit at $27,300
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — The Colfax Village Board has contracted with Bauman Associates, certified public accountants, for an audit of the village’s finances at a cost ranging from $26,150 to $27,300. The rates are the same as last year, said Lynn Niggemann, village administrator-clerk-treasurer, at the Colfax Village Board’s December 28 meeting.…
Read MoreColfax sets fees for ambulance services, public works and curbside recycling
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — The Colfax Village Board has increased fees slightly for ambulance services and curbside recycling and has established fees for tasks performed by public works employees. According to a chart included in the village board packet for the December 28 meeting, ambulance fees will increase by anywhere from 6 cents…
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