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Senator Ron Johnson and Representative Sean Duffy to attend Glenwood City Post Office renaming
By Cara L. Dempski GLENWOOD CITY — A representative of congressman Sean Duffy has confirmed that Representative Duffy will be joined by U.S. Senator Ron Johnson at the August 31 renaming ceremony for the post office in Glenwood City. Cassie Smedile, communications director for Representative Duffy, stated the congressman’s office received communication from Senator Johnson’s…
Read MoreInitial hearing for Boyceville woman charged with forgery
By Cara Dempski MENOMONIE — Lori N. Klund, a resident of Boyceville, was seen in Dunn County Circuit Court on August 9 for an initial appearance. Klund was arrested at her Boyceville home on August 4 on suspicion of forgery, a class H felony which carries a maximum penalty of six years in prison and…
Read MoreWheeler man dies in motorcycle accident in Otter Creek
By LeAnn R. Ralph TOWN OF OTTER CREEK — A 25-year-old Wheeler man died Sunday afternoon when his motorcycle collided with a car on county Highway S in the Town of Otter Creek.
Read MorePrimary election results: Summerfield Republican candidate for 67th Assembly
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — Rob Summerfield of Bloomer will be the Republican candidate on the ballot for representative of the state’s 67th Assembly District in the November general election. Summerfield, a small business owner from Bloomer, received 1,228 votes, representing 40 percent of the vote total in the August 9 partisan primary.
Read MoreDeadline for library cookbook recipes is Aug. 25
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — If you have not yet submitted recipes, stories or pictures for the Colfax Public Library’s commemorative cookbook, “A Thyme to Remember,” it is not too late. The deadline for submitting recipes and other material is August 25.
Read MoreGlenwood City man pleads not guilty to child pornography charges
By LeAnn R. Ralph HUDSON — A 64-year-old Glenwood City man charged with possessing child pornography and using a computer to commit a child sex crime has pleaded not guilty in St. Croix County. Joseph R. Brabeck, along with his attorney, Michael Cohen, appeared in St. Croix County Circuit Court August 10 to enter a…
Read MoreColfax woman pleads guilty to embezzling $41,000 from her employer
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — A 43-year-old Colfax woman pleaded guilty to embezzling $41,000 from her employer, RB Scott Company, in Eau Claire County Circuit Court last month. Judge William M. Gabler accepted the guilty plea from Jodi L. Larson July 15, ordered her to pay $41,621.57 in restitution, withheld sentencing, placed Larson on…
Read MoreColfax PD responds to 51 incidents, 12 traffic stops in July
COLFAX — The Colfax Police Department responded to the following incidents, along with 12 traffic stops, for the month of July.
Read MoreColfax health care survey: respondents prefer mornings, want routine care
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — Since July 1, Colfax has been without a health care provider. The absence of a clinic means area residents must travel to Menomonie, Eau Claire or Bloomer to find a doctor, a physician assistant or a nurse practitioner. As the first step in the process of trying to find…
Read More3rd Avenue reconstruction project to begin after Labor Day
VILLAGE OF COLFAX – Construction on the 3rd Avenue reconstruction project from Park Street to Dunn Street is scheduled to begin immediately after Labor Day. Utility companies currently are relocating underground and overhead lines to prepare for the work. Tree removal also begins this week to make way for new curb and gutter.
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