Glenwood City
GC School Board – forensic audit is still ongoing
By Renee Bettendorf GLENWOOD CITY- At their work session and board meeting held on Monday evening, the Glenwood City School Board learned that work on the district’s forensic audit which was triggered by suspicious receipts submitted by former district administrator, Tim Johnson is on-going. “We’re still working through the whole process,” said District Administrator Patrick…
Read More$305,350 DNR grant would add bridge, improve trail at Glen Hills County Park
By LeAnn R. Ralph HUDSON — The St. Croix County Board has approved applying for a $305,350 Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources grant to install a boardwalk and snowmobile bridge to cross Beaver Creek and improve a walking trail at Glen Hills County Park. The county board unanimously approved the resolution at the May 7…
Read MoreSCC Deputy Sheriff Kaitie Leising remembered with a prayer gathering
GLENWOOD CITY – About 50 people gathered at the intersection of highway 128 and county road G on Monday evening to observe a moment of silence for Deputy Sheriff Kaitie Leising marking the one year anniversary of her death. Deputy Sheriff Leising, 29, was shot and killed in the line of duty on May 6,…
Read MoreGlenwood City’s Meijer to be part of next Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has announced the members of the next Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council. These students will be high school seniors during the 2024 – 2025 school year. The council members and their hometowns are: • Jordan Berg, Neillsville • Rylee Brattlie, Cambridge • Ashton…
Read MoreSt. Croix County hosts series of electronics recycling events
Hudson WI — St. Croix County is offering a series of free electronic collection events throughout 2024. By participating in these events, you’re not only decluttering your space but also actively contributing to the reduction of electronic waste. Join us at these free drop-off events and help us pave the way for a cleaner, greener…
Read MoreSt. Croix County Public Health Recognizes Kim Dupre with this Year’s Friend of Public Health Award
New Richmond, WI — St. Croix County Public Health has been selecting a “Friend of Public Health” since 1998 as a part of our National Public Health Week. This is to recognize someone who has been an exceptional partner within our community by positively impacting the health and well-being of St. Croix County residents. This…
Read MoreGLENWOOD CITY LIBRARY NEWS 4-24-24
The winds of change are blowing through the library as summer approaches! From May 20th, get ready for new summer hours: Monday 12-7:30, Tuesday – Wednesday 10-6, Thursday 10-7:30, Friday 10-5, and a snooze on Saturdays. Also, no more Monday Craft Nights from May 13 until September. But fear not, Summer Reading kicks off on…
Read MoreSt. Croix County Board re-elects Long and Feidler as chair and vice-chair
By LeAnn R. Ralph HUDSON — The St. Croix County Board has re-elected Bob Long as chair and Bob Feidler as vice-chair. The county board spent about three minutes of a nearly three and a half hour re-organizational meeting on April 16 to elect the chair and vice-chair. St. Croix County Corporation Counsel Heather Amos…
Read MoreRecycling Center cost topic at City Council meeting
GLENWOOD CITY — One of the agenda items at the City council meeting of April 16 was to discuss the recycling fees that are charged to local residents and business. The council had talked about this matter a month earlier and had banned businesses from bring recycling such as cardboard and newspapers to the center…
Read MoreGC School Board honors top students, updates info on forensic audit and budget
By Renee Bettendorf GLENWOOD CITY — At their meeting held on Monday evening which lasted nearly three hours the Glenwood City School Board covered a lot of ground. The board met with and congratulated the class of 2024 valedictorians, salutatorian and technical excellence recipient. All four of the students and their families were present at…
Read More