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Harsdorf identifies jobs, tax relief for pocketbook issue campaign
State Senator Sheila Harsdorf announced the kickoff to her re-election campaign April 21 while traveling across the 10th Senate District. Citing her focus on kitchen table issues affecting working families, Senator Harsdorf expressed her eagerness to continue supporting job growth, economic development, and tax relief.
Read MoreBurke, Libertarian, announces candidacy for 7th District
HUDSON – 2014 Libertarian Candidate for Governor Robert Burke announced on Wednesday, April 20th at 4:20 PM, that he will be running in the fall for the 7th Congressional Seat of Wisconsin against Republican Sean Duffy. Burke, a former Financial Services Executive from Hudson, plans to center his campaign for Congress around ending the wars…
Read MoreBloomer man killed, 5 injured in head-on collision on Hwy. 64
BLOOMER — A 32-year-old Bloomer man was killed in a head-on collision on state Highway 64 Saturday night. According to a news release from the Chippewa County sheriff’s department, Derek J. Thompson of Bloomer was killed when the 2014 Chrysler Town & Country van he was driving collided with a 2007 Chevy Suburban driven by…
Read MoreElk Mound water main ‘loop’ for housing development could cost $300,000
By LeAnn R. Ralph ELK MOUND — Installing a loop in Elk Mound’s water main system to increase firefighting capabilities for a proposed housing development along University Street could cost $300,000. The Elk Mound Village Board received information about the cost of the loop at the April 20 meeting.
Read MoreRasmussen, Stene elected chair and vice-chair of Dunn County Board
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — Steve Rasmussen of Boyceville and Gary Stene of Colfax have been elected as chair and vice-chair of the Dunn County Board. The Dunn County Board held its organizational meeting April 19.
Read MoreStreets committee recommends moving forward with $400,000 Third Ave. project
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — The Colfax Village Board’s streets committee is recommending that the village complete the Third Avenue street project this year at an estimated cost of $400,000. The streets committee met April 18 at the Colfax Rescue Squad conference room to review the videotape of the televised sewer lines on Third…
Read MoreColfax High School biology students observe Earth Week
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — Students in Mark Mosey’s biology classes at Colfax High School observed Earth Week with a variety of activities leading up to Earth Day on April 22. Members of the Global Science class presented their Earth Week projects on the banks of Eighteen Mile Creek April 20.
Read MoreCouncil hears about crumbling walls on First Street
GLENWOOD CITY — The city’s Public Works Director Dave Caress reported to the city council on Monday evening that he had a conversation with a DOT representative about retaining walls on First Street and also the walls on Maple Street. He indicated that the First Street wall was installed by the State of Wisconsin during…
Read MoreCity moves ahead with grant for new municipal well
GLENWOOD CITY — The city council took steps to apply for a grant to help fund a new well and well house to replace well number two which is located near the Community Center on the City’s west side.
Read MoreBoyceville School Board recognizes April as Autism Awareness Month
By Laura Giammattei BOYCEVILLE —The Boyceville School Board recognized April as Autism Awareness Month during the April 18, 2016 board meeting. Director of Special Education/School Psychologist, Bonnie Barker presented a “puzzle cube” as part of this year’s celebration. The puzzle cube consists of four key “pieces” which represent the ways we can reach out to…
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