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Elk Mound school board candidate: Holly Sweeney
ELK MOUND — Three candidates are on the ballot April 1 for two positions on the Elk Mound Board of Education. Incumbents Jen Plemon and Holly Sweeney are on the ballot along with candidate Jon Voight. The Colfax Messenger sent out questionnaires to the candidates. Here are the answers to the questionnaire from Holly Sweeney. …
Read MoreElk Mound school board candidate: Jon Voight
ELK MOUND — Three candidates are on the ballot April 1 for two positions on the Elk Mound Board of Education. Incumbents Jen Plemon and Holly Sweeney are on the ballot along with candidate Jon Voight. Here are the answers to the questionnaire from Jon Voight. • Tell us about your family: Age 43. Family:…
Read MoreColfax Board of Education tables proposed changes to music program until April meeting
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — In order to increase the number of students participating in band and choir, the Colfax school district is proposing changes for grades 5 to 8 and for high school band and choir. The changes would include making band and choir mandatory for 5th and 6th grade students, putting students…
Read MoreColfax school board approves student trip to Ecuador
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — The Colfax Board of Education has approved an educational trip to Ecuador and the Galápagos Islands in the summer of 2026. The 11-day international trip to Ecuador and the Galápagos Islands is planned for June of 2026, said Jesselyn Julson, Spanish teacher at Colfax High School and Colfax Middle…
Read MoreColfax FD responds to fire in Otter Creek
Editor’s note: LeAnn R. Ralph serves as chair of the Town of Otter Creek and as chair of the Colfax Community Fire District board. By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — The Colfax Community Fire Department, along with firefighters from Boyceville and Sand Creek, responded to a fire in the Town of Otter Creek the evening…
Read MoreJudge denies motion to prohibit law enforcement from attending court in Sokolowski court case
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — An Eau Claire County judge has denied a motion seeking to prohibit law enforcement officers from attending court hearings for a man charged with homicide in connection with a crash in Dunn County on December 24, 2024. Judge Jon M. Theisen issued the order March 13 in connection with…
Read MoreColfax parents demand answers from school board
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — About 50 people attended the Colfax Board of Education’s March 17 meeting to demand answers. Most of the people at the meeting appeared to be parents of students in the school district, but it was not at all clear what they wanted answers about. Prior to the public comments…
Read MoreWisconsin farmers attend National Farmers Union Convention
OKLAHOMA CITY – Wisconsin Farmers Union (WFU) members were in Oklahoma City this week for the National Farmers Union 123rd Anniversary Convention. Hundreds of farmers and ranchers from throughout the nation gathered March 9-11 to set the family farm organization’s 2025 policy. “This is a challenging moment for family farmers. Rising costs, corporate consolidation and…
Read MoreQuilt of Valor presented to Kenneth Holler in heartfelt ceremony
BLOOMER — In a touching ceremony held at Bloomer Baptist Church, Kenneth Holler was honored with a Quilt of Valor in recognition of his dedicated service to the United States. The March 2nd event brought together friends, family, and members of the community to express their appreciation for Holler’s commitment and sacrifices. Kathy Krug, a…
Read MoreElk Mound School Board Members visit the capitol to advocate for public education
Madison, WI – Elk Mound school board members Tim Sivertson and Holly Sweeney joined more than 200 public education advocates in Madison on March 12, for the Wisconsin Association of School Boards’ Day at the Capitol. The event, held at the Monona Terrace and Wisconsin State Capitol, provided an invaluable opportunity for local leaders to…
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