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“A Thyme to Remember”: Colfax public library gathering recipes for new cookbook
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — If you’ve ever thought you might want to be memorialized on the shelves of the Colfax Public Library, now is your chance. The Colfax Public Library currently is gathering recipes from residents in and around Colfax in the public library’s circulation area for a new cookbook that will be…
Read MoreColfax library seeking donations for emergency supplies
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — The Colfax Public Library is seeking donations for a small amount of emergency supplies, such as non-perishable food items, bottled water and hygiene products. “Part of my job is to pay attention to the needs of the community when people come through the door,” said Lisa Bragg-Hurlburt, director of…
Read MoreDC judge consolidates child assault cases of former Colfax man
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — A Dunn County judge has consolidated two separate cases involving a former Colfax resident accused of child sexual assault. Elmer C. Shilts Jr., 66, formerly of Colfax and currently of Knapp, appeared in Dunn County Circuit Court with his attorney, Kerry Kelm, on July 12.
Read MoreConcludes business in 15 minutes
BOYCEVILLE — The Boyceville Village Board breezed through its normal monthly meeting in about 15 minutes, Monday evening, July 11th, before going into closed session on an employment matter.
Read MoreDestination Imagination “Money Maker” group presents accomplishments to Glenwood City School Board
by Laura Giammattei GLENWOOD CITY — The Elementary School’s Destination Imagination “Money Maker’s” service learning group, led by Coach Julie Anderson, shared a review of their recent performances at this year’s regional, state and global competitions with the Glenwood City School Board on Monday, July 11.
Read MorePSC gives another green light to Highland Wind Farm
By LeAnn R. Ralph MADISON — The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin has reportedly modified the decision granting a permit to Highland Wind Farm, allowing the company to move forward with building wind turbines in the Town of Forest. In response to a St. Croix County circuit court judge’s decision last summer to remand portions…
Read MoreMexican citizen sentenced for illegally reentering U.S.
MADISON — Madison, Wis. – John W. Vaudreuil, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Rolando Reyes-Cruz, 49, a citizen of Mexico found living in New Lisbon, Wis., was sentenced yesterday by U.S. District Judge James Peterson to 46 months in federal prison for illegally reentering the United States following deportation. …
Read MoreForest Voice releases opinion of WI PSC decision on Highland Wind project
FOREST — The members and supporters of the Forest Voice are very disappointed by the Wisconsin Public Service Commission’s (PSC) decision Thursday, which appears to give the Highland Wind project the green light. As the majority of the residents of the town of Forest have maintained since first learning of Emerging Energies’ Highland Wind project…
Read MoreGC man to be arraigned on 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 is scheduled to be arraigned in St. Croix County Circuit Court in August. Joseph R. Brabeck, along with his attorney, Michael Cohen, appeared in St. Croix County Circuit Court…
Read MoreCompanies fined $26,000 for frac sand boreholes in Town of Howard
By LeAnn R. Ralph TOWN OF HOWARD — Northern Sands LLC and Ahlgrimm Explosives Company, Inc. have been fined a total of $26,000 for failing to properly abandon 25 frac sand boreholes in the Town of Howard. Judge Rhonda L. Lanford in Dane County Circuit Court ordered the judgement against Northern Sands and Ahlgrimm in…
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