Area News
Elk Mound Village Board appoints Abraham to fill unexpired term
By LeAnn R. Ralph ELK MOUND — The Elk Mound Village Board has appointed Cynthia Abraham to fill the unexpired term of her husband, Steve Abraham. Cynthia Abraham is willing to fill the position, said Greg Kipp, village president, at the Elk Mound Village Board’s April 18 meeting. Steve Abraham died unexpectedly February 27 and…
Read MoreMarshfield Mobile Clinic reps meet with Colfax business owners
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — Representatives for the Marshfield Clinic Mobile Primary Care Unit have met with Colfax business owners as part of an effort to provide healthcare to the area with the mobile clinic. Judy Kruse, director of business strategy and operations, and Tanya Sherf, manager of business health solutions, met with a…
Read MoreDaniel Benett Group to play at Glenwood City Library on April 30 as part of Municipal Center Grand Opening
New York saxophonist Daniel Bennett has been hailed as one of the most original and unpredictable musical voices of his generation. The Daniel Bennett Group plays a special CD release concert at the Glenwood City Library (217 W. Oak St, Glenwood City, WI) on April 30 at 7pm. The Daniel Bennett Group is celebrating the…
Read MoreNewspaper mailers not saved from postage increases by postal reform
By Tonda Rush, National Newspaper Association. WASHINGTON D.C.—The U.S. Postal Service recently announced it would hike Periodicals postage rates an average of 8.5 percent for Periodicals on July 10, 2022, disappointing publishers who expected passage of the Postal Service Reform Act to moderate price increases. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy said that the price increases from…
Read MoreSt. Croix Republican Party to host LT. Governor and State Attorney General debate May 1
NEW RICHMOND — The Republican Party of St. Croix County will be hosting a Western Wisconsin Debate of Republican candidates for the offices of Lieutenant Governor and State Attorney General on Sunday, May 1. The event will be held at Ready Randy’s Banquet Hall, 1492 131st Street in New Richmond. Doors will open at 11:30…
Read MoreFor the 6th year in a row Glenwood City’s Music Education has received national recognition
Glenwood City has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education. This is the 6th year in a row the district has received this recognition. Now in its 23rd year, the Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded to districts that…
Read MorePerformance evaluation: Boyceville Community Ambulance District Board gives positive review to EMS chief
By LeAnn R. Ralph BOYCEVILLE — Members of the Boyceville Community Ambulance District Board have completed a performance evaluation for the EMS chief and are satisfied with his work. The performance evaluation for Wayne Dow, director of the Boyceville ambulance service, was completed in open session during the Boyceville ambulance district board’s April 13 meeting.…
Read MoreNine-time convicted felon gets 12 months for possessing ammunition
MADISON, WI—A nine-time convicted felon who has been federally prohibited from possessing ammunition and firearms since 1997 was sentenced to 12 months in federal prison. The United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin Timothy M. O’Shea, announced that Timme Baker, 42, of Madison, Wisconsin was sentenced on April 7th to the 12 months…
Read MoreCourt-ordered HIV testing for Colfax man accused of sexual assault not yet completed
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — Court-ordered human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) testing for a 20-year-old Colfax man charged in connection with the sexual assault of a child has not yet been completed. Brady J. Agema, along with his attorney, Harry Hertel, appeared before Judge James Peterson in Dunn County Circuit Court April 8. Agema is…
Read MoreLane Berenschot American Family Agency honored with “Agency of the Year” Award
COLFAX — Lane Berenschot of the Berenschot American Family Insurance Agency located in Glenwood city and Colfax has earned a huge achievement. “Berenschot and his agency have been named the District 34 Agency of the Year for their tremendous high score achievement for customer care. Also, the Berenschot team helped clients choose American Family to…
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