Angela Barfknecht and Steve Harris wish to announce their engagement. Parents of the couple are Mike and Julie Barfknecht of Clear Lake, Greg and Peggy Olson of Downing and Jeff Harris. An August 25, 2012 wedding is being planned. .
Read MoreGLENWOOD CITY — The common council heard from several citizens about different items of city business. Their concerns ranged from the use of the city’s walking trail, the proposed sand mine and a dispute between a local bar owner and the city police.
Read MoreMerton and Marie Swanson recently enjoyed a 9-day trip to visit their daughter, Erin Browder and family in Bonny Lake, WA. While there, they enjoyed a special time with two-year-old grandson, Max, toured the Boeing Aviation Center at Everett, WA. and a visit with Merton’s Nephew, Ken Elwood, who lives in Puyallup, WA. On the…
Read MoreIT’S STATE FAIR TIME! I will make my annual pilgrimage to the Minnesota State Fair this week and will be there for ten of the 12 days of the event.
Read MoreJury selection Aug. 24 in Rusk County; trial begins Aug. 27 MENOMONIE — A Dunn County judge has refused to delay the trial scheduled for former Colfax resident Michael Fodness that is set to begin August 27 in Rusk County. The Honorable Judge William C. Stewart, Jr., denied a motion filed by Fodness’s attorney, Shirlene…
Read MoreStudents in 17 northwestern Wisconsin school districts will receive needed school supplies thanks to the generosity of guests and employees of the three St. Croix Casinos. From August 6 through 10, casino guests and employees donating at least two school supply items at any of the St. Croix Casinos—Danbury, Hertel or Turtle Lake—received $5 in…
Read MoreSue (Luepke) Berg recently wrote a family memoir entitled Solid Roots and Strong Wings which chronicles her growing up years in Glenwood City. Raised in a family of four brothers, she tells about life is a small Wisconsin town where main street thrived, the public school system produced successful graduates and a strong sense of…
Read MoreLast week at Glenhaven the activities included Catholic communion, church with Christ the King Lutheran, exercises, manicures, bible study, church with Holy Cross, book club, arts and crafts, bingo, music entertainment by Cowboy Jim, gardening, and Herb Nazer music entertainment.
Read MoreST. PAUL, MN, August 16, 2012 — One local resident has received a special thank you for her contributions to the community. Stephanie LeMire of Glenwood City, Wis., was selected to receive free fuel from Tanks of Thanks™, a new program that rewards people who do good deeds to help make their community just a…
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