Margaret M. Poeschel of Boyceville died Sunday, January 2, 2022, a few weeks short of turning 100 years old at The Neighbors of Dunn County in Menomonie. Margaret was born on the family farm in Maxville Township, Buffalo County. She was the daughter of August and Mary (Schlosser) Prissel. Margaret had a love of education. …
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Gary L. Hokenson, age 78, of rural Boyceville, WI died Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at his home. He was born March 2, 1943 to Alfred & Anna (Lee) Hokenson at Prairie Farm where he was raised and attended school. He graduated from Prairie Farm High School in 1961. Gary worked at Midwest Ducts for…
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Charles “Charlie” Myron Roen, age 81, of Glenwood City, WI died December 28, 2021 at the Western Wisconsin Hospital in Baldwin, WI. From complications of covid. Charlie was born April 15, 1940 in Glenwood City, WI to Clarence and Myrtle (Siem) Roen. He attended and graduated high school in Glenwood City. Charlie married Donna Marie…
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Robert Charles Quinn, age 76 passed away Friday December 31, 2021 in his home with his devoted wife Dixie Quinn of 59 years. He was born on January 29, 1945 to parents William Sr. and Golden Quinn. Robert was one of eight children. He grew up in “Quinn Valley” in Knapp, Wisconsin. Robert began his…
Read MoreWisconsin property taxpayers should see one of the smallest increases in years on their December tax bills, with levies for school districts barely rising, technical college levies declining for only the second time in at least two decades, and a state tax credit rising sharply. Each December, the Wisconsin Policy Forum examines preliminary state data…
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RIVER FALLS — The Northern Badger Wrestling Classic made a triumphant return last week following a one-year absence due to COVID-19. As usual, the event provided spectators with some of the finest wrestling in this part of the state as it featured several ranked teams and wrestlers from all three divisions. Boyceville was once again…
Read MoreSunday Nite League December 19, 2021 Petrified Wood City 94.5 52.5 Splits n Giggles 82.5 64.5 Split Happens 75.5 71.5 No “F” in Stikes 73 74 Saphire Reality 72.5 74.5 Living on a Spare 67.5 79.5 Up-4-Anything 64.5 82.5 Bi-Polar Rollers 58 89 HIGH IND. GAMES: Brian Casey 235, Chris Turner 219, Chris Lawson 200,…
Read MoreThe Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) asks the public to report any black bear den locations they find across Wisconsin to support a new research study. Conducted by the department’s Office of Applied Science, the study will analyze the reported dens and generate estimates of reproductive rates within each bear management zone. These estimates…
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RIVER FALLS — After a one-year hiatus due to COVID-19, the Northern Badger Wrestling Classic made its return to River Falls High School last Wednesday and Thursday, December 29 and 30 much to the pleasure of wrestlers, coaches and fans. None may have been happier for the return of the area’s premier Christmastime wrestling tournament…
Read MoreJANUARY January 6: FIRE DAMAGED CORN TRUCK: A Semi Truck carrying a load of shelled corn caught on fire Monday forenoon on Rustic Road Three just south of Highway 128 in Glenwood Township. With the help of people that stopped to help the tractor was separated from the trailer and Glenwood City firefighters were able…
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