By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — Imagine the surprise of people living on the north side of Colfax the afternoon of Tuesday, August 27, when they saw a hog wandering around the neighborhood. Yes, a hog — swine, pig, porker — one of the kinds of four-legged animals youngsters in this neck of the woods…
Read More
By Missy Klatt Sports Correspondent MENOMONIE — The Glenwood City Hilltoppers’ volleyball team played at the Menomonie invite on Tuesday, August 27th to start off their 2019 season. First-year head coach Nicole Miller said that her team was a bit nervous knowing they would be going up against bigger schools and the competition would be…
Read MoreMADISON — The Boyceville Bulldogs have one more reason to cheer on graduated senior Jaden Reisimer as he was selected for one of six spots for the UW-Madison drum line. Reisimer attended a camp for the UW band over the summer and came back with the realization he needed more practice before try-outs. He worked…
Read MoreWestern District of Wisconsin MADISON, WIS.— Scott C. Blader, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Henry Berg, 42, formerly of Arcadia, Wisconsin, and currently of Geneva, Illinois, was sentenced August 29 by U.S. District Judge James D. Peterson to one year and one day in federal prison for lying on…
Read MoreGLENWOOD CITY — Topline Equine Veterinary care alone with Dr. Howard Ketover will be working together for a large animal emergency rescue clinic on Saturday, September 14 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dr. Ketover’s areas of interest include emergency response, preventative care, and lameness and sports performance. Ketover has facilitated the development of the…
Read MoreBy LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — A 39-year-old Wheeler man originally charged with 30 felonies related to child sexual assault and possession of child pornography has been sentenced to 50 years in prison and 15 years of extended supervision. Wayne A. Englin appeared in Dunn County Circuit Court for a sentencing hearing before Judge James…
Read MoreBy Amber Hayden GLENWOOD CITY — Rustic Lore will return to Glenwood City this Friday through Sunday, September 6 – 8, welcoming back friends and family with events kicking off at 8 a.m. on Friday with the city-wide garage sales. The garage sales will run on Friday and Saturday until 4 p.m. This year’s Rustic…
Read MoreCLEAR LAKE — A two-vehicle crash near Clear Lake in Polk County resulted in serious injury for one of the drivers involved in the early morning, August 31 accident. Jacob Ostroski, 30 (address not given), suffered life-threatening injuries in the crash while the driver of the other vehicle, Adam Weiler, 35 (address not given) was…
Read MoreBy LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — Since the Village of Colfax has had limited success in giving away lots in the East View Residential Community, the Colfax Plan Commission is recommending several changes to the requirements to make the lots more attractive. The issues discussed at a meeting of the Colfax Plan Commission August 27…
Read More