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Charges dismissed against Colfax woman for possession of child pornography
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — A 33-year-old Colfax woman has had two felony counts related to possession of child pornography dismissed in Dunn County Circuit Court. Shelly Lynn Horn, as known as Shelly Lynn Nieman, made an initial appearance on February 13 in Dunn County Circuit Court on two Class D felony counts of…
Read MoreDunn County PR&D coming closer to final draft of ADU ordinance
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — With the latest discussion focusing on design standards, size and location, the Dunn County Planning, Resources and Development Committee is coming closer to a final draft of an Accessory Dwelling Unit ordinance. The PR&D committee determined at the February 7 meeting that the committee would hold a public hearing…
Read More“Other acts” hearing scheduled for Bloomer man accused of child sexual assault in Colfax
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — A motion hearing has been scheduled in May regarding “other acts” evidence for a 39-year-old Bloomer man charged with two counts of child sexual assault that allegedly occurred in Colfax. Timothy L. Klich, along with his attorney Christopher Wilhelm, appeared in Dunn County Circuit Court February 12 before Judge…
Read MoreHSHS and Prevea closures will have “ripple effect” on economic development
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — The closures of HSHS Sacred Heart and St. Joseph’s Hospitals, along with all the Prevea clinics in the Chippewa Valley, will have a “ripple effect” on economic development in the region. When 1,400 people lose their jobs because of the closures, that will have an impact on school districts…
Read MoreColfax approves agreement to keep Colfax Rescue Squad medical director
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — The Colfax Village Board has agreed to pay up to $470 this year to keep the medical director for the Colfax Rescue Squad after HSHS Sacred Heart closes. The village board considered the proposal from Chrystal Smith, interim director of the Colfax Rescue Squad, in what ultimately was a…
Read MoreMielzarek selected to fill GC school board vacancy
GLENWOOD CITY — The Glenwood City school board will soon have a new face. Following nearly four hours of interviews Monday evening, February 12, the Glenwood City Board of Education selected Anthony “Tony” Mielzarek from a field of seven interested applicants to fill the seat vacated by the recent resignation of Nicole Miller. It is…
Read MoreSpring Valley Stagehands announce theatre season opener Murder’s in the Heir
Submitted by Lori Peterson, Spring Valley Stagehands SPRING VALLEY, WI – The setting: the dark and gloomy living room of the Starkweather Mansion, a home nestled on an isolated country estate surrounded by woods, on a stormy night. Family and staff gather to hear why the family patriarch, billionaire Simon Starkweather (Michael Butts), has brought…
Read MoreVillage Board discusses wastewater improvements
by Renee Bettendorf BOYCEVILLE — At their meeting on Monday evening, the Boyceville Village Board approved a professional services agreement with the engineering firm MSA for long overdue wastewater treatment improvements estimated to cost several million dollars. “I think we started talking about this back in 2013 or 14,” said Board Trustee Jonathan Farrell of…
Read MoreUncommon Conversation: Water, Soil, and Farming
by Renee Bettendorf GLENWOOD CITY — About 30 people attended a presentation about how agriculture affects the local watershed last week at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Glenwood City. The event was part of the church’s Uncommon Conversation series where community members are invited to learn about and discuss local issues. Pastor Jonathan Zielske welcomed…
Read More13th annual Coaches vs. Cancer another success
by Renee Bettendorf BOYCEVILLE — The 13th Annual Coaches vs. Cancer event held on February 6 at the Bulldog/Hilltopper girls’ basketball game raised over $18,000 for The American Cancer Society. “These two communities are amazing! We are very lucky to have such great support for this event,” said Basketball Coach, Jolene Bird. Bird coaches middle…
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