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From “Winding Up the Yarn” — Northern pike almost catches dog
COLFAX — Helen Reed, co-owner of the Colfax Messenger, wrote a weekly column 65 years ago. From Helen’s column, “Winding Up the Yarn,” in the September 4, 1958, edition of the Colfax Messenger: The Bremers’ dog, Hans, loves to swim, and many happy hours of his day are spent in the river. Sometimes he swims…
Read MoreMilitary funeral for Civil War veteran at Popple Creek cemetery on Sept. 10
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — Ezekiel Cutting died nearly 161 years ago. And now a stone has been placed in the St. John’s Lutheran Popple Creek Cemetery for him and a military funeral will be held Sunday, September 10, at 11 a.m. Ezekiel Chapin Cutting grew up on the Cutting farm in Popple Creek…
Read MoreColfax approves 4 of 5 patching bids
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — The Colfax Village Board has approved four of five patching bids submitted by Senn Blacktop out of Chippewa Falls and was waiting for clarification on the fifth bid. The total Senn bid reviewed by the village board at the August 28 meeting was for $32,676.85. Pavement Consulting Services, LLC…
Read More55th Colfax Firefighters’ Ball this Saturday
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — The 55th Annual Colfax Firefighters’ Ball kicks off this Saturday, September 9, with the parade on Main Street at noon. Lineup for the Colfax Firefighters’ Ball Parade begins at 9 a.m. in the Colfax High School parking lot on University Avenue in Colfax. Parade units may register the day…
Read MoreColfax Rescue Squad annual meeting: municipalities recommend $2 per hour raises for EMTs
By LeAnn R. Ralph Editor’s Note: LeAnn R. Ralph serves as chair of the Town of Otter Creek. COLFAX — Representatives for the municipalities served by the Colfax Rescue Squad have recommended that the EMTs receive raises of $2 an hour and that the ambulance service has four 40-hour per week EMTs. The $2 an…
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…
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