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Glenhaven and Havenwood Happenings – 1-30-2013

By Melissa | January 25, 2013

Last week the activities included Catholic communion, baking club, church with United Methodist, book club, manicures, bingo, card club, and popcorn and a movie.

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Mayo Clinic-Red Cedar lists births

By Melissa | January 25, 2013

Menomonie The following babies were born at Family Birth Suites at Mayo Clinic Health System in Menomonie:

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A Year in Review: A reflection on local news events in 2012 — fourth quarter

By Melissa | January 25, 2013

COLFAX — During 2012, a variety of news and events were covered in the pages of the Colfax Messenger. The newspaper’s first edition was published on Friday, April 30, 1897. Here are some of the highlights from the fourth quarter of 2012:

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Kubas-Christianson to wed February 2013

By Melissa | January 25, 2013

Carl and Tina Kubas of Chippewa Falls are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Victoria Beth Kubas, to Adam Lawrence Christianson, son of Byron and Ginny Christianson and Linda and Ron Weiss of Clear Lake.

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Colfax Letter to the Editor – Meredith Ingram – 1-30-2012

By Melissa | January 25, 2013

I’ve been meaning to write this for a long time. I have not lived in this area more than a few years and this is the smallest community I’ve ever lived in. I’ve been treated and transported by various EMT units in these larger communities, and believe me, none of them can hold a candle…

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WILLIAM J. DONAGAN

By Melissa | January 25, 2013

William J. Donagan, died Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Durango, Colo., from complications of Alzheimer’s. He was 74.

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Wisconsin a leader in public high school graduation rate

By Melissa | January 25, 2013

MADISON — Wisconsin’s 91.1 percent public high school graduation rate continues to be one of the highest graduation rates in the nation, according to a recently released report, “Public School Graduates and Dropouts from the Common Core of Data: School Year 2009–10,” from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

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Healthy Habits

By Melissa | January 25, 2013

We know that not smoking, being active and making healthy food choices are good for our bodies. But what about our wallets? Research shows that healthy habits can save us money. Mary Lestrud, nutrition coordinator for UW-Extension in St. Croix and Pierce Counties, offers 10 tips for increasing your health and wealth in 2013.

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More than 8,500 bear permits available for the 2013 season

By Melissa | January 25, 2013

MADISON – The state Natural Resources Board today approved the Department of Natural Resources’ recommendation to offer just over 8,500 bear harvest permits for the 2013 Wisconsin black bear season.

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Glenwood City wins wrestling thriller in Boyceville, down ‘Dogs 43-36

By Melissa | January 22, 2013

Adam Holmquist scores 150th Match BOYCEVILLE – When Hunter Chouinard scored an overtime takedown at 145 pounds to defeat Jonathan Harnisch, 4-2, the win not only handed Glenwood City a much needed Dunn-St. Croix wrestling dual victory but an accomplishment that the program has not enjoyed in more than two decades. The Hilltoppers’ thrilling 43-36…

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