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Russell-Toycen American Legion Post 131 working toward veterans’ memorial
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — Members of the Russell-Toycen American Legion Post 131 in Colfax are working on raising funds for the Colfax Veterans Memorial at Evergreen Cemetery. The location of the veterans’ memorial will be near the entrance of Evergreen Cemetery located on county Highway M in Colfax The plan for the memorial…
Read MoreAsh trees infected by emerald ash borer present looming problem for Village of Elk Mound
By LeAnn R. Ralph ELK MOUND — All of the ash trees in Elk Mound that could be infested by the emerald ash borer are either already dead or are dying, creating another looming problem for the village. Several village residents have expressed concerns about trees that are dead or dying, said Terry Stamm, Elk…
Read MoreElk Mound seeking approval for pilot project to reduce phosphorus in wastewater
By LeAnn R. Ralph ELK MOUND — The Village of Elk Mound is hoping to receive approval from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to try a pilot project at the wastewater treatment plant to reduce phosphorus from the discharge. Mark Levra, director of public works, reminded the Elk Mound Village Board at the August…
Read MoreColfax school district annual meeting reviews $10.4 million budget
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — At the Colfax school district’s annual meeting, electors in the school district reviewed a $10.4 million budget for 2024-2025 and a projected mill rate of $5.71 per $1,000 of property value. The Colfax school district’s annual meeting on August 19 was, for all intents and purposes, completely routine. In…
Read MoreMarvelous Marvel still showing at the St. Croix County Fair at 100 years young
By Missy Klatt BALDWIN — Marvel Gregerson, 100, of Bladwin has had great success showing at the St. Croix County Fair for many years. Marvel who grew up in the Baldwin-Woodville area and in fact has lived in the area all her life, first showed at the fair when she was ten years old. At…
Read MoreRiek’s Black Angus enjoying success with brick and motar store in Boyceville
By Renee Bettendorf BOYCEVILLE- As of March 1 Boyceville has been home to Riek’s Black Angus (RBA) a family owned store specializing in locally raised meat. The Riek family opened their meat shop at 1104 Railroad Avenue in the former Cenex building after years of people asking them if they would sell their beef by…
Read MoreGC school district releases statement regarding Intellex forensic audit, setting public meeting for Sept. 25
By LeAnn R. Ralph GLENWOOD CITY — The Glenwood City school district has released a statement outlining steps taken to prevent the kind of fraud perpetrated by former employees, scheduling a meeting September 25 to talk about the forensic audit, and apologizing for the conduct that occurred. The statement notes that the School District of…
Read MoreTCE enrollment up for coming school year
By Renee Bettendorf BOYCEVILLE — At their meeting held on August 21 the Boyceville School Board learned from Elementary Principal Jerim DesJarlais that 20 new students enrolled at TCE over the summer. During that same time seven students moved fromTCE to different districts. “It was nice to have a positive (number),” said DesJarlais. He said…
Read MoreVillage talks about Anderson Hill Covenants
BOYCEVILLE — One of the agenda items at the work session of the Boyceville Village board Monday evening was to discuss the development planned for Anderson Hill sub-division. Village President Luke Montgomery had invited property owners now at Anderson Hill to discuss the Covenants and Restrictions that are part of the rules for that sub-division.…
Read MoreThree young ladies to vie for Miss GC crown
GLENWOOD CITY — Three young ladies will be competing for the 2024-25 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 7 at 7:00 p.m. in the Glenwood City High School gymnasium. Everyone is welcome to attend. This year’s…
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