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Local residents look for answers from the Glenwood City School Board but find none
By Renee Bettendorf GLENWOOD CITY- About 40 people attended the Glenwood City School Board meeting including a Fox 9 news photojournalist on Monday evening. The large turnout was in response to a news article published by Fox on January 17 that implicated former District Administrator, Tim Johnson of improperly billing the district for thousands of…
Read MoreGC school district resident still waiting for answers regarding $40,650 paid to former superintendent
By LeAnn R. Ralph GLENWOOD CITY — After three years, one resident of the Glenwood City school district is still waiting for answers about whether a former school superintendent actually took the classes for which he was reimbursed $40,650. Amy Dopkins of Glenwood City said she has presented the information she received from open records…
Read MoreKeyes Chevrolet Supporting Local First Responders
MENOMONIE – Keyes Chevrolet is honored to partner with Menomonie Police Department through the Chevy First Responder Appreciation program, a partnership program allowing Chevrolet to support the local heroes who serve and protect communities around the nation. The partnership features a one-time monetary contribution to Menomonie Police Department, aiming to bolster their vital work and…
Read MoreLocal Lions Clubs join forces to raise funds for two young Leukemia patients
GLENWOOD CITY — The Boyceville and Glen Hills Lions Clubs will be hosting a fundraiser for two local families who have toddlers recently diagnosed with leukemia. The event will take place during the Hilltopper versus Bulldog wrestling dual at Glenwood City High School on January 25 starting at 5pm. “We are thrilled to have both…
Read MoreFailing grades improving at BHS/MS thanks in part to new intervention program, COMPASS
By Renee Bettendorf BOYCEVILLE- At their regular meeting held on January 10, the Boyceville School Board heard from Middle/High School Principal, Patrick Gretzlock, about the volume of students in the middle and high schools who have or have had failing grades during the second quarter. “With less than two weeks remaining in the second semester,…
Read MoreGlenwood City Council to withhold pay from those members missing meetings
GLENWOOD CITY — Among several items on the agenda at Monday nights City Council meeting was withholding pay from members who missed regular meeting of the council. Council member Jess Olson brought up the subject by saying, “If you are not at the meeting, you should not get paid.” But council members Austin Sandow countered…
Read MoreElk Mound “Lit Up” Christmas Eve
Homes throughout the village of Elk Mound lit luminarias this past Christmas Eve, beginning at 4:00 p.m. and many kept them lit all through the night.! Lighting luminarias is a long-standing Christmas tradition that celebrates how Jesus Christ came on Christmas to bring light to the darkness of life. Each home received a packet from…
Read MoreBig changes in store for 2024 legislative maps
By WisPolitics.com The action by the new liberal majority on the Wisconsin Supreme Court was expected. But that didn’t diminish the impact of a late December 4-3 decision that GOP maps are unconstitutional. The likely result, barring U.S. Supreme Court intervention: new legislative lines for the 2024 elections. The ruling wasn’t a complete victory for…
Read MoreTainter Lake Rehabilitation District considering fees for launching boats
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — The Tainter Lake Rehabilitation District Board of Commissioners is considering whether to charge fees for launching boats from county parks on Tainter Lake. The boat landings are county property, and to charge boat launch fees, the lake district would have to work it out with Dunn County, said Jim…
Read MoreWinter fun day Feb. 3 at Colfax Red Cedar Preserve and Recreation Area
COLFAX — A winter fun day of snowshoeing will take place at the Colfax Red Cedar Preserve and Recreation Area on Saturday, February 3. Guided children’s and adult snowshoe hikes will be offered during the event from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. You can also explore the Preserve on your own, if you wish. Throughout…
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