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Lions, Knights of Sight and so much more, Gross awarded Knight of Sight Fellowship
By Carole Schurtz GLENWOOD CITY — At its recent annual meeting, the Glen Hills Lions Club awarded Tryn Gross with the Knight of Sight Fellowship for her dedication to early preventative eye screening. Gross has been actively involved with the Glen Hills Lions since early 2018. The Lions Eye Bank of Wisconsin recognizes members that…
Read MoreDATCP recruiting students for next agriculture youth council
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting applications for the next Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council. High school students who will be seniors during the 2024 – 2025 school year should apply now for the council. The purpose of the Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council is to encourage young…
Read MoreEven with more competitive maps, Dems unlikely to win full control of state government in 2024, experts say. With one exception.
By Peter Cameron, The Badger Project Politically debilitated since 2011 by what many experts call some of the most flagrant gerrymandering in the country, Wisconsin Democrats are salivating over the prospect of more competitive political districts for the state legislature in 2024. But only one of the four sets of maps submitted by Democrats or…
Read MoreTwo charged with possessing fentanyl intended for distribution
MADISON, WIS. – Two Dane County men were charged February 13 with possessing more than 400 grams of fentanyl intended for distribution. Corvalis M. Stewart, 36, Madison and Larry D. Williamson Jr., 35, Waunakee will make their initial appearance in federal court February 14 at 1:45 pm before U.S. Magistrate Judge Stephen L. Crocker. The…
Read MoreColfax Public Library has free Covid-19 test kits available
COLFAX — With the recent uptick in Covid-19 cases, the Colfax Public Library’s acquisition of Covid-19 test kits could be beneficial to residents in the Colfax area. Lisa Bragg-Hurlburt, director of the Colfax Public Library, posted to the library’s Facebook page on February 14, “Don’t be shy about taking a few free Covid tests from…
Read MoreCharges dismissed against Colfax woman for possession of child pornography
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — A 33-year-old Colfax woman has had two felony counts related to possession of child pornography dismissed in Dunn County Circuit Court. Shelly Lynn Horn, as known as Shelly Lynn Nieman, made an initial appearance on February 13 in Dunn County Circuit Court on two Class D felony counts of…
Read MoreDunn County PR&D coming closer to final draft of ADU ordinance
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — With the latest discussion focusing on design standards, size and location, the Dunn County Planning, Resources and Development Committee is coming closer to a final draft of an Accessory Dwelling Unit ordinance. The PR&D committee determined at the February 7 meeting that the committee would hold a public hearing…
Read More“Other acts” hearing scheduled for Bloomer man accused of child sexual assault in Colfax
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — A motion hearing has been scheduled in May regarding “other acts” evidence for a 39-year-old Bloomer man charged with two counts of child sexual assault that allegedly occurred in Colfax. Timothy L. Klich, along with his attorney Christopher Wilhelm, appeared in Dunn County Circuit Court February 12 before Judge…
Read MoreHSHS and Prevea closures will have “ripple effect” on economic development
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — The closures of HSHS Sacred Heart and St. Joseph’s Hospitals, along with all the Prevea clinics in the Chippewa Valley, will have a “ripple effect” on economic development in the region. When 1,400 people lose their jobs because of the closures, that will have an impact on school districts…
Read MoreColfax approves agreement to keep Colfax Rescue Squad medical director
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — The Colfax Village Board has agreed to pay up to $470 this year to keep the medical director for the Colfax Rescue Squad after HSHS Sacred Heart closes. The village board considered the proposal from Chrystal Smith, interim director of the Colfax Rescue Squad, in what ultimately was a…
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