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3 train crashes in 5 years has state considering lighted and gated railroad crossing at Stardust Drive in Elk Mound
By LeAnn R. Ralph ELK MOUND — After three train crashes in five years at Stardust Drive in Elk Mound, the latest of which this past December resulted in the death of the driver, the state Commissioner of Railroads is considering a lighted and gated railroad crossing. Dan Vruwink, state railroad commissioner at the Office…
Read MoreMenomonie sells 29 acres for $1.16 million to develop distribution facility
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — The Menomonie City Council has approved selling 29 acres in the North Industrial Park to SPA Properties, LLC, for $1.16 million to construct a distribution facility. The sale agreement is for $40,000 per acre, or a total of $1,160,000, said David Schofield, director of public works, at the Menomonie…
Read MoreBail set at $25,000 for suspect in Shooters Showgirls arson
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — Bail has been set at $25,000 cash for a 25-year-old Comstock man who is charged in connection with arson in the January 18 fire that destroyed Shooters Showgirls in the Town of Elk Mound. Colton Wayne Jansen appeared in Dunn County Circuit Court by video from the Dunn County…
Read MoreKonder obtains another grant for Glenwood City FFA
By Renee Bettendorf GLENWOOD CITY — The Glenwood City FFA was one of ten Wisconsin FFA chapters that were recently awarded $500 grants from the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Foundation and the Wisconsin Agriculture in the Classroom program. “As an educator, I am always looking for grants to not only improve my classroom, but to also…
Read MoreHelp prevent blood shortages this year by donating blood and platelets now
EAU CLAIRE — The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give lifesaving blood or platelets in the new year to help keep the blood supply strong this winter. Type O negative blood donors and those giving platelets are especially urged to give now to keep critical blood products on the shelves…
Read MoreState Supreme Court extends deadline for briefs concerning conviction of Colfax man
By LeAnn R. Ralph MADISON — The state Supreme Court has extended the deadline to January 13 for briefs to be filed concerning the conviction of a Colfax man sentenced to 25 years in prison for child sexual assault. A three-judge panel in the District 3 Court of Appeals released a 30-page decision dated May…
Read MoreTainter Lake Rehabilitation District planning carp bounty program for this spring, muskie stocking next fall
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — The Tainter Lake Rehabilitation District is planning to run a carp bounty program in May or June and to stock the lake with muskies in September. Kasey Yallaly, a fisheries biologist with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, has made a suggestion regarding an individual to help set up…
Read MoreEau Claire man charged with death of DC correctional officer waives time limits, posts $75,000 cash bail
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — A 40-year-old Eau Claire man charged with homicide following a crash that killed a Dunn County correctional officer on December 24 has waived his right to a speedy preliminary hearing and has posted a cash bail of $75,000. Mark Allen Sokolowski was scheduled for a preliminary hearing in Dunn…
Read MoreBV School Board hears reports about athletic programs, area property values increase
By Renee Bettendorf BOYCEVILLE-At their meeting held on December 18 the Boyceville school board heard a fall sports report from athletic director Brian Roemhild. “We had another amazing fall season across the board,” said Roemhild. According to Roemhild, the number of high school athletes participating in fall sports this year was down a bit from…
Read MoreColfax High school dropout finds support, path to success at CVTC
By Alyssa Van Duyse Chippewa Valley Technical College At a young age, Jeremiah Coey’s mental health sent him down a path of self-destruction. In middle school, he was diagnosed with ADHD, and by his senior year, he had been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, admitted to the hospital twice and attempted suicide. Today, at age 38,…
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