Area News
Red Cross: Donors vital in response to Hurricane Helene impact
EAU CLAIRE — The American Red Cross continues to work to restock critically needed blood products uncollected due to the ongoing impact of Hurricane Helene’s devastation in the Southeast. Donors outside of affected areas are encouraged to make an appointment to give now and help keep the blood supply stable in the weeks to come. …
Read MoreBoyceville fire district schedules another special meeting regarding board chair and fire chief
By LeAnn R. Ralph BOYCEVILLE — The Boyceville Community Fire District Board held a special meeting October 2 but took no action regarding the resignations of the fire chief and the chair of the fire board or complaints pertaining to fire district personnel. The fire board met in closed session for approximately 40 minutes. When…
Read MoreLeader of Eau Claire drug trafficking organization sentenced to 10 years
MADISON, WIS. – Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Hector A. Jimenez-Sosa, 40, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, was sentenced September 25, 2024 by U.S. District Judge William M. Conley to 10 years in federal prison for distributing 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. The prison term will be…
Read MoreColfax man convicted of child sex crimes, sentenced to 14 years in prison released
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — A former Colfax man sentenced in 2013 to 14 years in prison and 10 years of extended supervision for sex crimes related to minors was scheduled to be released in Menomonie on October 8. According to a release from the Menomonie Police Department, Michael L. Fodness, who will turn…
Read MoreColfax’s new administrator: Carrie Johnson
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — Carrie Johnson, the new administrator-clerk-treasurer in Colfax, has a vision for the village. Colfax, she says, should be a place where people want to live and work. The village also should be a destination to enjoy what the area has to offer, such as fishing, kayaking and canoeing on…
Read MoreDC Board adds judicial center geothermal to capital improvement plan for $11 million
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — The Dunn County Board has approved adding the geothermal project to heat and cool the judicial center to the capital improvement plan for 2025-2029 at a cost of $11 million dollars. Prior to the voice vote at the September 18 meeting approving the resolution to add the judicial center…
Read MoreDunn County Board appoints James McMenomy as new corporation counsel
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — The Dunn County Board has appointed James McMenomy as the new corporation counsel. Dunn County Corporation Counsel Nick Lange is planning to retire in early January of 2025, and the Dunn County Board, based on a recommendation from the executive committee, appointed McMenomy at the September 18 meeting. According…
Read MoreBail set at $50,000 cash for Colfax man facing domestic abuse charges
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — Bail has been set at $50,000 cash for a 27-year-old Colfax man charged with six felony counts related to strangulation, battery and disorderly conduct along with one misdemeanor count of mistreating an animal. Kedar J. Davis made an initial appearance in Dunn County Circuit Court before Judge Christina Mayer…
Read MoreAdoray announces Christa Walz as new executive director
Submitted by Amber Bettinger-Lytle, Director of Marketing & Development Baldwin, WI – The Adoray Home Health & Hospice Board of Directors is proud to announce the appointment of Christa Walz as the organization’s new Executive Director, effective September 15, 2024. Christa Walz succeeds Mary Aaby in the role, marking the start of a new chapter…
Read MoreGC school district residents disgusted with Board of Education regarding handling of fraud allegations
By LeAnn R. Ralph GLENWOOD CITY — Glenwood City school district residents who spoke during the public comments portion of a two-hour meeting to present forensic audit results regarding alleged fraud by the former superintendent expressed disappointment in the actions of the school board. All together, about 100 people attended the meeting held with the…
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