By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — True to his word, Colfax Police Chief Pete Gehring has met with the property owner at 606 Balsam regarding the complaint filed by Beth Noer Fierek. The Colfax Village Board discussed the police report at the March 10 meeting. As Police Chief Gehring reported at the Colfax Village Board’s…
Read MoreBy LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — Although the Colfax Village Board has not yet decided whether to do the Fourth Avenue project this year or next year, a public informational meeting about the project has been scheduled for April 8. The estimated cost of the Fourth Avenue project is $330,000 without sidewalk, said Lisa Fleming,…
Read MoreBy LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — Colfax experienced its first water main break this winter near the intersection of East Railroad Avenue and county Highway M by Sampson Funeral Home the morning of Friday, March 14. Rand Bates, director of public works, says he hopes it is only water main break for the season.
Read MoreBy LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — The Colfax Village Board has hired a new police chief. Following a closed session March 11, the village board agreed to offer the position to Charlie DeLorge, and Jackie Ponto, administrator-clerk-treasurer, confirmed on the afternoon of March 12 that DeLorge had accepted the position.
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Read MoreAllison Yingst, senior at Colfax High School, has been honored for her exemplary volunteer services with a President’s Volunteer Service Award. The award, which recognizes Americans of all ages who have volunteered significant amounts of their time to serve their communities and their country, was granted by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program on…
Read MoreFormer Sand Creek resident, Gerald Madison celebrated his 94th birthday at the Maplewood in Bloomer on Thursday, March 6th. In fact, he had several parties with children coming to celebrate his birthday.
Read MoreBy LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — Five candidates have filed nomination papers for three positions on the Colfax Village Board for the April 1 election: Mark Halpin (incumbent); Richard Johnson (incumbent); Carey Davis; George Richards; and Jeremy Klukas. The Colfax Messenger sent out candidate questionnaires to all of the candidates, and Davis returned the fifth…
Read MoreThe Dunn County Land Conservation Division held its annual Conservation & Environmental Awareness Speaking Contest on Tuesday, February 4th at the Government Center in Menomonie. While improving their public speaking skills, students learned about the importance of conservation, protection, and preservation of our natural resources and environmental quality. Topics included wetlands, nonpoint source pollution, deforestation,…
Read MoreBy LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — Although there are acres and acres of open land within the village limits, the Colfax Village Board does not control any of it. One of the recommendations in the economic development chapter of the Smart Growth Comprehensive Land Use Plan is that the village consider purchasing and developing land…
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