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Colfax resident remaining survivor of World War II B-17 Black Jack
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — Think about it — 45 seconds is not very much time. When the B-17 bomber, Black Jack, went down in the ocean off New Guinea during World War II on July 11, 1943, that’s how much time all ten crew members had to get out of the plane before…
Read MoreNovotney sentenced to 25 years prison and 18 years probation for assaulting teenage boys
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — A 46-year-old Boyceville man found guilty on three of 13 counts related to the sexual assault of teenage boys has been sentenced to 25 years in prison and 18 years of probation. Christopher J. Novotney appeared in Dunn County Circuit Court November 2 with his attorney, Matthew Krische, for…
Read MoreBoyceville’s Riek named D-SC volleyball player of the year
By Cara L. Dempski WHEELER — Boyceville senior Madysn Riek seems like a quiet, shy, unassuming sort of girl. Riek likes working on her parents’ farm, is not terribly fond of her chemistry homework, and hopes to attend vet school after a few years as a pre-veterinary medicine student at UW – River Falls. In…
Read MoreBaldwin bowler hits 300 at Leaker’s
By Cara L. Dempski GLENWOOD CITY — Every bowler knows that 300 is a magic number. It can be elusive for many seasoned players, but it is something each player works toward because 300 is the score of a perfect game.
Read MoreThree vehicle accident occurs on I-94 in Hudson
HUDSON — On October 26, 2016, at approximately 1:43 p.m., the Wisconsin State Patrol responded to a three-vehicle crash on I-94 Westbound near STH 35 North in St. Croix County. Two passenger cars and a semi unit were involved in the property damage crash. The crash involved no fatalities or injuries.
Read MoreStephen S. Curry, a Glenwood City veteran
By Cara L. Dempski GLENWOOD CITY — The American Legion Curry-Ainsworth Post 168 in Glenwood City bears the name of two young people killed in action in two separate wars: Private Steve S. Curry, who died in World War I, and Second Lieutenant Ellen Ainsworth, who died in hostilities during World War II. While a…
Read MoreBe sure to vote next Tuesday!
Next Tuesday, November 8th is the general election in which voters will choose a new president of the United States, members of the United States Senate and all the members of the United States House of Representatives. Also up for election are state and county offices including State Senator, members of the state Assembly and…
Read MoreYacoub, Nieskes vying for St. Croix County DA’s seat
By Cara L. Dempski HUDSON — St. Croix County’s current District Attorney, Eric Johnson, is stepping down after 27 years in the office. Democratic candidate Sarah Yacoub, a Hudson defense attorney who worked for six years in California as a prosecutor, will take on Republican candidate and deputy district attorney Michael Nieskes in the November…
Read MoreGlenwood City Centennial Mural facelift complete
By Cara L. Dempski GLENWOOD CITY — Residents of Glenwood City chose a unique way to honor the city’s history and centennial in 1982: they commissioned a mural to be painted on the west side of what is now the Glen Hills Professional Building, at the corner of First and Oak Streets. As of this…
Read MoreTwo candidates for DC district attorney: DA and assistant DA
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — The Dunn County district attorney’s office will be well-represented on the November 8 ballot for the office of district attorney. Andrea Nodolf, the current Dunn County district attorney, is running as a Republican. Holly Wood-Webster, an assistant district attorney in Dunn County, is running on the Democratic ticket.
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