While Covid Cases Continue To Rise, Potential Exposure Notices Continue To Be Issued
As Wisconsin reaches record numbers of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, numbers in Barron County continue to climb as well. Over the weekend, 56 new confirmed cases came in. This brings the total number of COVID-19 cases in Barron County to 631 as of Monday, October 12. “We need everyone’s help to slow the spread of…
Read MoreFood Pantry Pushing To Meet Goal As Construction Continues
Construction is underway for the new Turtle Lake Food Pantry, located on Elm Street, behind the Village Hall. With the walls and roof up it is expected inside work will commence by the end of the month. “There is a major problem, however,” explained Food Pantry volunteer Frank Maas. “Fund raising efforts have fallen short…
Read MoreOne dead in UTV rollover
A UTV accident Saturday evening, October 10, at 6:48 p.m. claimed the life of an adult passenger, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Department. The report says a UTV was being operated on 30th Avenue, south of Clayton, near Polk-Barron Street, when the operator lost control. SEE COMPLETE STORY IN THE TIMES OR READ ONLINE…
Read MoreRecommendation Is Not To Cancel Halloween
With Halloween just around the corner questions on whether trick-or-treating should be restricted have surfaced recently. Village Administrator Scott Hildebrand indicated in an email that he has not received many questions regarding trick-or-treating within the Village. SEE COMPLETE STORY IN THE TIMES OR READ ONLINE WITH PAID SUBSCRIPTION.
Read MoreYouth Hunt
10-year old Wyatt Klingelhoets, hunting with his father Dave, harvested his first buck, an 8-pointer, on Sunday afternoon during the Wisconsin Youth Deer Hunt weekend. CHECK OUT ALL THE SUCCESSFUL YOUTH HUNTERS IN THIS WEEK’S EDITION OF THE TIMES
Read More50th Class Reunion
Turtle Lake’s graduating Class of 1970 held a 50 year reunion Saturday, October 10th at Spare Time Bowl Bar and Grill. Classmates attending were, front row, left to right: Cindy Peterson Moe, Bev Donaker Lodermeier, Wayne Shortess. Middle row: Donel Kolba, Warren Carter, Gary Nottom. Back row: Pete Waldo, Jim Gore’s, Roy Wickman, Jerry Henning,…
Read MoreLakers Stay Perfect With Win Over Colfax
Drew Torgerson hauled in three touchdown passes from quarterback Toby Kahl and Joel Humphrey picked off four Colfax pass attempts as the Lakers rallied from a 6-0 first quarter deficit to win the contest going away, 48-6 last Friday night in Colfax. The win kept the Lakers perfect at 3-0 in their first year in…
Read MoreTwo Dead Following Polk County Accident
Two Clayton residents were killed in a two-vehicle accident Thursday, October 8. At 11:36 a.m. the Polk County Sheriff’s Department was notified of a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of Mains Crossing Avenue and 70th Street in the Town of Apple River. The caller said at least two occupants were injured in the accident. SEE…
Read MoreVictim Stopped To Pick Up Metal In The Roadway
A 69-year old male is dead following a motor vehicle versus pedestrian crash Saturday, October 3rd. At 11:03 a.m. the Polk County Sheriff’s Dispatch Center received a call of a motor vehicle versus pedestian crash on Hwy. 8, just east of the Hwy. 46 North intersection. SEE COMPLETE STORY IN THE TIMES OR READ ONLINE…
Read MoreThree Wins Keep Lakers Within Striking Distance Of Conference Lead
After dropping back to back non-conference matches to Webster and Grantsburg, the Laker volleyball squad has put together a three-game winning streak with wins over Clayton (twice) aand Prairie Farm.
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