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Fire danger very high across most of Wisconsin Wind gusts and dry conditions create increase wildfire risk DNR states
MADISON WIS.—After a busy weekend of fire activity across the state, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking the public to again remain vigilant and avoid burning as fire danger remains very high across most of Wisconsin. According to news release from the DNR “continuing dry conditions and high winds, the department is…
Read MoreDunn County Board approves pay increases for county clerk, treasurer and register of deeds
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — Candidates elected to the positions of Dunn County clerk, treasurer and register of deeds in the November election will receive a pay increase of $18,000 when they are sworn into office in January of 2025. The three elected positions currently pay $72,422 per year, but based on a resolution…
Read MoreNicolae Miu pre-trial hearing: Judge discusses procedures for Apple River stabbing case
By LeAnn R. Ralph HUDSON — A St. Croix County judge has discussed procedures for the jury trial involving a 54-year-old man accused in connection with a stabbing incident on the Apple River in July of 2022 that left four people injured and one dead. Judge Michael Waterman held a pre-trial hearing March 1 for…
Read MoreNomination period open for Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin board of directors election
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting nominations for eight seats on the Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin (DFW) Board of Directors. Nominations will be accepted from March 1 through March 30, 2024. The eight districts up for election are: District 2 – Forest, Florence, Langlade, Marinette, Oconto,…
Read MoreGlenwood City Public Library News
Swing by this March for a thrilling lineup of events! Get ready for the legendary Dr. Seuss Birthday Bash, a sophisticated Book Tasting for grown-ups, crafty Monday Night fun, and an artsy Adult/Teen Craft. Plus, our spiffy new online Newsletter is on the scene – sign up to have it zapped straight to your inbox!…
Read MoreBoyceville Village Board gets more info on library project
While meeting as a committee of the whole, the village board received more information about the proposed new library project. A couple of weeks ago, the village board had members of the library board at their regular monthly meeting who had drawings of what a new facility would look like constructed along the village’s Main…
Read MoreGlenwood City school board moves forward with repairs
By Renee Bettendorf GLENWOOD CITY — At their committee and board meeting held on Monday evening, the Glenwood City School Board welcomed new board member Anthony Mielzarek. Mielzarek was selected by the board to take over former board member Nicole Miller’s seat in the wake of her recent resignation. “We’re very glad to have you,”…
Read MoreSt. Croix County public safety referendum on ballot
Hudson, WI — St. Croix County continues to be one of the fastest growing counties in Wisconsin. As we continue to grow, the demand for public safety services rises with it – creating a need for additional personnel that current funding levels cannot support. On April 2, 2024, voters in St. Croix County will see…
Read MoreBoyceville Community School Board discusses annual audit and upcoming referendum
By Renee Bettendorf BOYCEVILLE – At their regular monthly meeting held on February 21, the Boyceville School Board heard from Sheanne Hediger of the accounting firm Baker Tilly about the district’s annual audit report, discussed the upcoming referendum and heard several reports. Hediger’s firm started their field work last July and completed the audit report…
Read MoreEvers signs a GOP bill containing his legislative maps
By WisPolitics.com Most analysts a month ago considered it a longshot that Democratic Gov. Tony Evers would sign a GOP bill containing his legislative maps. But that’s what happened on Feb. 19, after majority GOP lawmakers decided the Evers maps might not be so bad considering what might come from the newly liberal Wisconsin Supreme…
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