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Village gets good financial report, approves private alarm ordinance
BOYCEVILLE — The Village Board listened to a report from a representative of Clifton Larson Allen about the Village’s Financial Statements. Jonathan Sherwood, a CPA told the board that the village’s finances were in “really good shape” and called last year an “uneventful year” for the financial doings.
Read MoreSkeeter the Clown coming to Colfax July 8
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — Skeeter the Clown, who is making her away across the country ahead of the Culpepper & Merriweather Circus, will be in Colfax Friday, July 8. Skeeter will be visiting first at Kyle’s Market at 9 a.m. July 8.
Read MorePlea deal possibly in the works for Novotney
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — A plea deal may possibly be in the works for a 46-year-old Boyceville man charged with 11 felonies and two misdemeanors related to the sexual assault of teenaged boys. Christopher J. Novotney appeared in Dunn County Circuit Court June 6 before Judge James Peterson, while Novotney’s attorney, Matthew Krische,…
Read MoreGrambo retires from Colfax school district after 28 years
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — After teaching history and serving as the athletic director in Colfax for 28 years, Wes Grambo has decided to retire. Grambo has taught American History, Modern American History, Wisconsin History and Driver’s Education at Colfax.
Read MoreColfax steering committee recommends $7+ million referendum
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — The Colfax Schools Community Steering Committee has recommended that the Colfax Board of Education approve a $7 million referendum with additional amounts for unfunded pension liabilities and energy efficiency projects already completed. The steering committee met for the second time at the Colfax High School library June 8.
Read MoreColfax library board: “And now we wait”
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — With the Tower Park drainage project almost completed, now the waiting begins to see if the municipal building basement will dry out enough so it could possibly be used for library services. Lynn Niggemann, village administrator-clerk-treasurer, spoke to the Colfax Public Library Board about the Colfax Municipal Building drainage…
Read MoreHistory lesson: Colfax school district referendum in 1976
By LeAnn R. Ralph Editor’s note: The author of this article graduated from Colfax High School in 1976. COLFAX — As the residents of the Colfax school district face the possibility of a referendum in 2016, it is interesting to look back at the history of the referendum in 1976 that resulted in building a…
Read MoreMotorcycle accident kills one in Pierce County
On June 5, 2016, at approximately 1:01 p.m., the Wisconsin State Patrol received a report of a one vehicle crash involving a 2016 Harley Davidson motorcycle on STH-35 near 480th Avenue in Pierce County.
Read MoreOne killed in Star Prairie crash
STAR PRAIRIE — On Friday, June 3, 2016 at 6:13am, the St. Croix County Sheriff’s Office responded to a single vehicle crash in the 1800 block of 110th St, in Star Prairie Township.
Read MoreColfax man sentenced to 4 years in prison for burglary
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — A 23-year-old Colfax man has been sentenced to four years in prison and four years of extended supervision related to three different cases of felony burglary and misdemeanor theft. Travis D. Westaby appeared in Dunn County Circuit Court before Judge James Peterson June 3 for a sentencing hearing. Westaby…
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