by Chief Pete Gehring Are you ready for Halloween? It is very soon upon us. Wednesday, October 31st is Halloween. I look forward to all the princesses, witches, goblins and ghouls. The Village of Colfax recognizes the hours of 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. as the official Trick-or-Treat time.
Read MoreBy LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — Tom Larson (R-Colfax) has decided to run again for the position of representative for the state’s 67th Assembly district. Larson — who recently sold his business, Bear Valley Electric, to his sons — will be running against Democratic challenger Deb Bieging of Chippewa Falls in the November 6 election.
Read MoreThere are five weeks in October and we are half way through the month. It is a busy month and a fun-filled week.
Read MoreTyrone is a handsome 15-year-old African American male with large brown eyes and black hair. He has an infectious smile that will light up the room, is very friendly and has a good sense of humor.
Read MoreGo hunting and fishing in Wisconsin on the cheap MADISON – College students who are outdoors fan and who miss their favorite hunting and fishing haunts from their home state while in Wisconsin attending school are being offered a deal from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
Read MoreBy LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — Marking a change in the way ordinances are passed, the Dunn County Board has accepted the proposed nonmetallic mining overlay district for a first reading. County ordinances will now be approved through a first and second reading procedure, said Scott Cox, Dunn County corporation counsel, at the Dunn County…
Read MoreBy LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — The Colfax Fire Board has good news to report. The budget and the tax levy for the Colfax Community Fire Department will be slightly less for 2013. The Colfax Fire Board held their annual budget meeting October 15 and approved a tax levy of $94,700, which is $200 less…
Read MoreDescendents of the the Jacob and William Buchner family held their bi-annual family reunion at the home of Dave and Stitch Olson on beautiful Tainter Lake Oct. 13. 50 people from four different states made an appearance and spent the afternoon catching up on family news while having a wonderful meal.
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Read MoreA new state law that prohibits drivers with an instruction permit or probationary license—which includes many teenagers—from “using a cellular or other wireless telephone except to report an emergency” while driving takes effect on Nov. 1. A driver violating this restriction on cell phone use is subject to a forfeiture of $20 to $40 for…
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