Area News
Colfax signs resolution to support elevator project
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — The Colfax Village Board has signed a resolution in support of the elevator project for the Colfax Municipal Building. The elevator commission is trying to get grants, and support from the community will help in the grant process, said Gary Stene, village trustee. The elevator project would include an…
Read MoreDHS urges Wisconsinites to continue to prevent mosquito bites First human case of West Nile Virus Confirmed
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) and Public Health Madison & Dane County have confirmed the first human case of West Nile virus in a Wisconsin resident this year (August 18). The individual is a resident of Dane County. Cases of West Nile virus have also been reported in three horses in Wisconsin and…
Read MoreDCAREA to meet September 11th
The Dunn County Area Retired Educators’ Assoc. (DCAREA) collected school supplies for area schools during its July meeting. DCAREA has been collecting supplies for area schools the past 15 plus years. At the July meeting, the guest speaker was Chris Larson, ConAgra Foods. All retired public school employees are invited to attend their Sept.11th meeting…
Read More2023 Rustic Lore Days Grand Marshals, John and Faye Steffen, to lead home-town festivities
John was born in Minneapolis, MN to George and Monica Steffen (Grand Marshals in 1980), but quickly found Glenwood City to be home as he moved here when he was 3-years old. John is a middle child, as he is the fourth of six children. John attended school in Glenwood City, graduating in the Class…
Read MoreRockin’ and Rollin’ — Rustic Lore Days runs Sept. 8 – 10
By LeAnn R. Ralph GLENWOOD CITY — Under the theme “Rockin’ and Rollin’,” Rustic Lore Days in Glenwood City begins this Friday, September 8, and runs through Sunday, September 10. The Golden Wheel Hunt begins today, September 6, and clues will be posted daily at Consumers Co-op, Hiawatha National Bank, Nilssen’s Foods, Glenwood City Hall,…
Read MoreSt. Croix County to hold Fall recycling events
Hudson — St. Croix County is sponsoring and holding recycling collection events September 21-23, 2023. These events give our communities an opportunity to safely recycle unwanted or unusable items. Clean Sweep Hazardous Waste Collection-September 21-22 Town of Hudson Highway Shop-666 E. Highway 12, Hudson, WI Thursday, September 21 Household Collection: 1-6 p.m. Farm Collection: 3-5…
Read MoreMotorcycle crash on I-94 claims life of Woodville man
BALDWIN — A Woodville man is dead following a single motorcycle crash on I-94 near the Baldwin exit Friday afternoon, August 25. The deceased has been identified as 24-year-old Trent Michael Brinker. The accident occurred shortly after 1:30 p.m. Friday, August 25 at Mile Post 16 near Baldwin along the westbound lanes of Interstate 94.…
Read MoreGet in your element this Fall with a Library Card
Glenwood City, WI – September is Library Card Sign-Up Month, a time when Glenwood City Public Library joins the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries nationwide to remind everyone about the valuable resources available with a library card. From borrowing books, ebooks, and audiobooks to getting homework help, learning new skills, or attending a book…
Read MoreAlzheimer’s Association invites you join the 2023 Walk to End Alzheimer’s
NEW RICHMOND – The Alzheimer’s Association is inviting Western WI residents to join the fight to end Alzheimer’s by participating in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s® on September 16, 2023 at New Richmond High School, 650 E. Richmond Way, New Richmond. The event opens at 8:30 a.m. with the Opening Ceremony at 9:40 a.m. immediately…
Read MoreFive candidates vie for Miss Glenwood City crown
GLENWOOD CITY — Five young ladies will be competing for the 2023-24 title of Miss Glenwood City. The candidates have had a busy summer preparing for this year’s Rustic Lore Celebration and queen’s coronation on Saturday, September 9 at 7:00 p.m. in the Glenwood City High School gymnasium. Everyone is welcome to attend. This year’s…
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