Glenwood City
Four longtime staff members retire from Glenwood City School District
GLENWOOD CITY — Four longtime staff members of the Glenwood City School District have called it a career. Retiring at the end of this past school year were, Betsy Haltinner, elementary principal; Sherry Crosby, food service coordinator; Tammy Erickson, para educator; and Cindy Cuturia, custodian. The Tribune Press Reporter sent each retiree a questionnaire and…
Read MoreFormer Glenwood City Schools Superintendent being investigated by three different agencies
By Renee Bettendorf GLENWOOD CITY- During the open forum part of the Glenwood City school board meeting held on Monday evening district resident Amy Dopkins asked the board if St. Croix County was still handling the investigation involving former district administrator Tim Johnson or if the investigation had been moved up to the state level.…
Read MoreDeputy Kaitie Leising Memorial Highway dedicated
By Renee Bettendorf GLENWOOD CITY — More than 100 people attended the Deputy Kaitie Leising Memorial Highway and Leising Avenue dedication ceremony held at the St. Croix County Fairgrounds on Saturday afternoon. Deputy Leising’s family, various law enforcement and first responders, a number of St. Croix County and Glenwood City board members, two T.V. stations…
Read MoreSt. Croix County Board asks state for in-patient psychiatric facility in Western Wisconsin
By LeAnn R. Ralph HUDSON — With the closure of Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire in March, the closest in-patient psychiatric facility is 260 miles away at the Winnebago Mental Health Institute. At the June 4 meeting, the St. Croix Board unanimously passed a resolution asking the Wisconsin Legislature to prioritize and fast track…
Read MoreUpdate: Gracie Casper’s Prager U episode airs
As reported in the August 23, 2023 issue of the Tribune Press Reporter, young entrepreneur, Gracie Casper of rural Menomoine had flown out to California to film a segement of “The Hustle” for the Prager U website. “The Hustle” showcases young entrepreurs from around the country. The show gets it’s name from “side hustle”. After…
Read MoreDrinking water screening clinics scheduled for St. Croix county residents 7
The first, St. Croix County sponsored, free nitrate screening clinic of 2024 will be offered at the Agriculture Service and Education Center – 1960 8th Ave, Baldwin WI 54002 on Wednesday, June 12th from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. If you have a private well, you should test your water annually even if you do not…
Read MoreRecycling, birds and bees, hot topics at council meeting
GLENWOOD — The Glenwood City Common Council had a list of over thirty items on their agenda for the regular monthly meeting on May 20th. The range of items was from department head reports, liquor and operator’s licenses, ARPA funds and the normal things that come before the council. One of the items that was …
Read MoreCity gets new Council member, Police officer
At Monday nights City Council meeting the members filled the open seat on the City Council, and also and held the swearing in of the city’s new police officer. The city had received two letters of application for that open seat on the council. The two candidates were asked to read their letter of application…
Read MoreHonoring the Winterling Brothers this Memorial Day
In the annals of American military history, the names Joe Nelson Winterling and Frank Eugene Winterling stand as beacons of bravery, service, and sacrifice. Born into a close-knit family in the early 20th century, the Winterling brothers’ lives were marked by a deep sense of duty and a commitment to serving their country. Joe Nelson…
Read MoreMike’s Auto Body of Glenwood City, LLC files lawsuit against St. Croix County sheriff and St. Croix County
By LeAnn R. Ralph GLENWOOD CITY — Following the murder of St. Croix County Sheriff’s Deputy Kaitie Leising just outside Glenwood City on May 6, 2023, Mike’s Auto Body of Glenwood City, LLC was asked to tow one of the vehicles from the scene. Mike’s Auto Body, owned by Michael Barstad, is one of the…
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