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Baldwin, Murkowski introduce bill to modernize, expand apprenticeships programs to meet workforce needs
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) are leading legislation to modernize, streamline, and expand apprenticeship programs to connect more Americans with good-paying jobs, meet businesses’ need for more skilled workers, and grow the economy. The National Apprenticeship Act of 2023 would remove barriers and expand opportunities for employers and apprentices…
Read MoreDonors needed in July to prevent a blood shortage
EAU CLAIRE — The American Red Cross continues to see a concerning trend – blood donations are being sent to hospitals faster than they are coming in. The Red Cross has collected about 50,000 fewer blood donations than needed over the last two months. Donors are asked to make an appointment to give blood or…
Read MoreBARN IN THE U.S.A. at the St. Croix County Fair
GLENWOOD CITY — The St. Croix County Fair is held annually in Glenwood City and has been a summer tradition in our county for over 100 years. This great community event will take place July 19-23 this year and offers something for everyone. The St. Croix County Fair offers animal, agricultural, and domestic exhibits; free…
Read MoreVillage Board continues with updating ordinances and rules
BOYCEVILLE—Over the past several months the village board has wrestled with updating and making changes to the Village’s rulebook. At their last meeting on Monday evening, July 10, the board was looking at two of the updated regulations including one on parks and the other is for rules regulating large gatherings. According to the more…
Read MoreGCHS: No cell phones allowed in classrooms
GLENWOOD CITY — When Glenwood City High School students return to the classroom later next month, they will have to do so without their cell phones. At its Monday, July 10 regular session, the Glenwood City Board of Education adopted and approved a revision to the high school student handbook that will not permit students…
Read MoreLocal ADRCs participate in Independent Living Supports pilot program
MENOMONIE, Wis. — The Aging and Disability Resource Centers of Dunn, Chippewa and Eau Claire counties, partnering with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), will participate in the state’s new Independent Living Supports pilot program, officials have announced. This pilot program, funded by the American Rescue Plan Act, is intended to help people to…
Read MoreColfax resident and CHRC residents respond to call for birthday cards for special needs man
by LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — When Colfax resident Michelle van Vulpen saw the Facebook post asking for birthday cards for a special needs man who would be turning 40 in July, she knew what she had to do. After all, Michelle understood how much receiving birthday cards in the mail would have meant to…
Read MoreColfax Red Cedar Preserve and Recreation Area receives $26,000 DNR grant for accessible fishing pier
by LeAnn R. Ralph Editor’s note: LeAnn R. Ralph serves on the Colfax Red Cedar Preserve and Recreation Area Management Committee COLFAX — By this time next year, people with mobility challenges may be able to go fishing on Ferry Pond. The Colfax Red Cedar Preserve and Recreation Area has been awarded a $25,900 grant…
Read MoreJudge’s decision on new trial for McCandless expected in November
by LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — Following a six-hour hearing, a Dunn County judge is expected to make an oral ruling on November 10 whether to grant a new trial for convicted murderer Ezra J. McCandless. McCandless, age 26, appeared in Dunn County Circuit Court July 3 with attorneys Kelsey Loshaw and Colleen Marie Marion…
Read MoreElk Mound approves buying Getac police computers for $9,000
by LeAnn R. Ralph ELK MOUND — The Elk Mound Village Board has approved buying three Getac police computers for $9,069. The computers will be paid for by a $7,000 COVID grant and $2,069 from the patrol wages account, said Elk Mound Police Chief Chad Weinberger at the Elk Mound Village Board’s July 3 meeting.…
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