Area News
Downing Caucus results
The Village of Downing held their annual caucus on Monday, January 9th and the results indicate that two village offices do not have a candidate for those seats. Incumbent Village President Greg Holden and Village Treasure Laura Lee are not seeking another term as village officials. No one was nominated at the caucus to fill…
Read MoreBoyceville school board hears audit report, sets open enrollment numbers for next year
BOYCEVILLE — With just three of its five members in attendance, the Boyceville Community School District Board of Eduction met for its regular monthly session Wednesday, January 11 in the high school/middle school IMC. Board president Tim Sempf, treasurer Erik Evenson and member Amber Carlsrud were in attendance to hear the audit report from the…
Read MoreSt. Croix County records 1st traffic fatality of 2023
TOWN OF Cady – The St. Croix County Emergency Communication Center received a call at about 10:38 p.m. on January 15, 2023, of a vehicle that had crashed on STH 29, near the intersection of USH 128 in Cady Township. Deputies arrived on scene and located a 2013 Chevy Impala operated by Timothy S. Boardman,…
Read MoreCity Council has a short but interesting meeting
The Glenwood City Council had a very short but interesting meeting Monday evening when Glenwood City elementary student council members, opened the meeting by leading the Pledge of Allegiance. Those members were Nash Stahl, Macie Voeltz, McKinley Olson, Mallory Phillips, Sophia Giammattei and Riley Unruh. Council President Rob Unruh led the meeting and had praises…
Read MoreBoyceville ambulance district board approves purchase of new ambulance for $303,875
By LeAnn R. Ralph BOYCEVVILLE — The Boyceville Community Ambulance District Board has approved buying a new Demers Dodge ambulance for $303,875 from Pomasl Fire Equipment out of Antigo. The Boyceville ambulance service received a $106,000 EMS Flex Grant through the state of Wisconsin to put toward the purchase of a new ambulance, and…
Read MoreGraphic novelist and cartoonist Mark Leiknes speaks to Glenwood City Elementary students
by Anna Mewis GLENWOOD CITY — On a grey winter day last Thursday, January 12, the students at the Glenwood City Elementary were treated to an inspiring presentation. Children’s author and cartoonist Mark Leinknes, came to speak, and read a chapter from his new graphic novel, “Quest Kids and the Dragon Pants of Gold.” Leinknes…
Read MoreWisconsin families aeek to boost awareness of K-12 options during School Choice Week
Madison, WI– Schools, organizations, and individuals are planning 510 celebrations of educational opportunity this month as traditional public schools, public charter schools, public magnet schools, online learning options, private schools, and home educators highlight their unique choices. During the last two years, families and educators in Wisconsin have faced the academic consequences of the pandemic.…
Read MoreUW-Stout’s Zuerlein recognized with December University Staff Employee Appreciation award
Menomonie, Wis. — Ann Zuerlein has received the University Staff Employee Appreciation award for December at University of Wisconsin-Stout. Zuerlein, from Colfax, is a food service assistant and has worked in University Dining Services for 25 years, including currently in the Blue Devil Market in the Memorial Student Center. The person nominating Zuerlein stated: “Ann…
Read MoreGrief resource for community
“The New Year can be one of the most emotionally difficult times for people who have faced grief,” Rev. Joel Certa-Werner lead pastor of Trinity United Methodist Church, explains. “Not only are the holidays tough to get through emotionally, but then we face this long period of cold days and long nights. It can just…
Read MoreStafsholt end of first session wrap-up
Hello, I am State Senator Rob Stafsholt. I want to wish all my constituents in the 10th Senate District a Happy New Year! It has been an honor to represent some of the best people in the state this past year, and what a year it has been! The beginning of 2023 marks the end…
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