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Days of Old – 12-26-12

By Melissa | December 20, 2012

Days of Old – 12-26-12

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Colfax resident pleads not guilty to drug charges

By Melissa | December 20, 2012

By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — A 21-year-old Colfax man has pleaded not guilty to the first set of three felony drug charges and two misdemeanors. Jacob H. Foslid entered a not guilty plea in Dunn County Circuit Court on December 17. Foslid is charged with felony counts of possessing marijuana and methamphetamine with intent…

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EM students earn rewards for VFW essay contest

By Melissa | December 20, 2012

ELK MOUND — Eighth grade students in Dave Lew’s civics class at Elk Mound Middle School recently used a class assignment to participate in an essay contest sponsored by the Post 7232 Veterans of Foreign Wars and Ladies Auxiliary based out of the Town of Union in Eau Claire. The topic for the essay was…

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Days of Old – 12-26-12

By Melissa | December 20, 2012

Days of Old – 12-26-12

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Keep Them Rolling: World War II letters from Louis Solberg

By Melissa | December 20, 2012

COLFAX — Louis Solberg, who passed away in 2008, grew up in Albertville, owned a farm north of Colfax and later on farmed on the Rusk Prairie. He and his wife, Alda, who passed away in 2006, operated the farm in the Town of Otter Creek during the 1940s and 1950s. Here is Part 8…

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An Outdoorsman’s Journal – 12-26-12

By Melissa | December 19, 2012

Hello friends, As an outdoor adventures columnist the time of the year to write about deer hunting has about passed, and the following column almost was not written. Several people close to me told me that I should tell my readers about my daughter Selina’s success. The dark cloud started back in September of 2011…

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How to Prevent Ice Dams This Winter – Tips from the Professional Insurance Agents of Wisconsin

By Melissa | December 19, 2012

MADISON – During the winter, sun shines on your roof or warmth from the attic melts the snow…and as the water runs down, it often meets the cold edge of the roof and re-freezes. This is when ice dams occur. Ice dams can create a lot of damage to ceilings, walls, floors, insulation and other…

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GC resident Matthew Schouten admitted to Concordia University

By Melissa | December 19, 2012

ST. PAUL, MN — Matthew Schouten, a resident of Glenwood City, Wis., and a student at Glenwood City High School has been admitted to Concordia University, St. Paul for the fall 2013 semester. Schouten was awarded the Presidents scholarship. Concordia is committed to providing an outstanding value investment at an affordable cost to all students.

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Mayo Clinic Health Systems lists births – 12-26-12

By Melissa | December 19, 2012

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

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Winter weather brings reminder about burning used oil in space heaters

By Melissa | December 19, 2012

MADISON — Now that the cold and wintry weather has finally reached Wisconsin, commercial and industrial facilities are being reminded about the necessary steps to properly burn used oil in space heaters.

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