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Colfax Messenger 2018: A year in review … July, August and September
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — Week in and week out, since April of 1897, the Colfax Messenger has delivered local news, local features and local sports. And, as an added benefit, the newspaper archives will be around one hundred years from now when your future family members are working on their genealogy projects. Here…
Read MoreFormer Colfax man makes initial court appearance for first degree intentional homicide
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — A former Colfax man has made an initial appearance in Dunn County Circuit Court on a single charge of first degree intentional homicide in the death of another former Colfax man at his home in Menomonie. Richard W. Seehaver, 52, appeared before Judge Rod Smeltzer January 8. Seehaver is…
Read MorePotentially suicidal man cause for Dunn County and Eau Claire County vehicle pursuit
COLFAX — What started out as a welfare check for a potentially suicidal man on Tuesday afternoon ended in a vehicle pursuit through Colfax and Elk Mound, into Eau Claire County and back into Dunn County. The Dunn County Communications Center received “an attempt to locate” request January 8 from the Altoona Police Department regarding…
Read MoreColfax Messenger 2018 – A Year in Review: A look back the top news stories in April, May, and June
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — Week in and week out, since April of 1897, the Colfax Messenger has delivered local news, local features and local sports. And, as an added benefit, the newspaper archives will be around one hundred years from now when your future family members are working on their genealogy projects. Here…
Read MoreOttinger wins Colfax Messenger Bowl Bash Contest
The winners of the Colfax Messenger’s 11th annual College Bowl Bash contest have been announced. Scott Ottinger of Colfax took first place after winning the tie breaker against runner-up Kathy Halpin, also of Colfax. Both correctly picked 13 of the 22 bowl winners. Scott will receive $25 for first and Kathy was awarded $15 for…
Read MoreMayo Clinic Health System lists births
The following babies were born at Mayo Clinic Health System: Eau Claire • Afton and Daniel Sarauer, Elk Mound, son, Ethan Randall Sarauer, Dec. 15 • Rebecca Smith, Menomonie, daughter, Arabella Joy Smith, Dec. 12 Menomonie • Jeannette and Dan Garrity, Elk Mound, daughter, Scarlett Dawn Garrity, Dec. 18 • Taryn and Adam Carryl, Colfax,…
Read MoreWausau man found guilty of bail jumping in Town of Elk Mound incident, theft and trespass charges dismissed
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — A 27-year-old Wausau man has been found guilty of misdemeanor bail jumping while charges of theft and criminal trespass to a dwelling were dismissed but read into the court record for sentencing. Brandon D. Hervey appeared in Dunn County Circuit Court for a plea and sentencing hearing before Judge…
Read MoreWatch for your 2019 Dunn County Solid Waste Permit
The 2019 Dunn County Solid Waste Permits are in the process of being mailed to residents of participating municipalities over the next two weeks and should be received by December 31, 2018. Landlords/renters will need to contact the division at 715-232-4017 or swr@co.dunn.wi.us to request a permit for rentals. The Solid Waste & Recycling Division…
Read MoreElk Mound approves 2019 budget of $707,860
By LeAnn R. Ralph ELK MOUND — The Elk Mound Village Board has approved a budget of $707,860 for 2019 along with a local property tax levy of $301,203. The local property levy represents a 2.7 percent increase over the 2018 levy of $293,280, or about an $8,000 increase in the levy, according to the…
Read MoreMembers of Dunn Energy Co-op form advocacy group
A group of Dunn Energy Cooperative member-owners have announced the formation of Move Dunn Energy Forward. MDEF is an advocacy group whose mission is to support the Dunn Energy Cooperative in strengthening its commitment to member-driven, cooperative principles and practices. The advocacy group was formed following the passage of three controversial bylaw amendments and a…
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