VALERIE ATKINSON
Valerie Louise Atkinson, born February 4, 1945, in Chicago, Illinois, to Thomas Harry McGuine and Freda (Ostermann) McGuine, passed away peacefully on February 21st at home after a two-year struggle with ALS. She was surrounded by her husband and children. Valerie married David Joseph Atkinson on October 21, 1972, and together they built a home…
Read MoreLakers Tame Tigers; Cool Down Dragons
The Lakers added two more wins to their stat sheet when they defeated the Northwood Evergreens, 75-45, in Northwood, Tuesday, February 17. Then on Friday, February 20 the Lakers headed to Siren where they took down the Dragons 83-42 on the Siren court. SEE COMPLETE STORY IN THE TIMES OR READ ONLINE WITH PAID SUBSCRIPTION.
Read MoreLakers Close Out Season With 2-1 Finish
The Laker gals went 2-1 to complete regular season play, with wins over the Washburn Castle Guards Monday night, February 16 and the Siren Dragons Friday night, February 20. Their lone loss was to the Northwood Evergreens on Thursday, February 19. SEE COMPLETE STORY IN THE TIMES OR READ ONLINE WITH PAID SUBSCRIPTION.
Read MoreLack Of Snow Doesn’t Detour Annual Kids Barnebirkie Ski Race
Despite the chilly temperatures and brisk wind, 3rd and 4th grade students from Almena and Ridgeland got together Friday, February 20 for the annual Monessori School Barnebirkie Ski Race. Due to the lack of snow the ski race turned into a foot race on the streets surrounding Shady Side Park in Almena. The students were…
Read MoreA Look Back At The Times
10 YEARS AGO February 11, 2016 With the final year of a five-year school referendum fast approaching (20-16-17_ talk of an immediate referendum has begun. Many residents will question whether or not this is the wave of the future for school districts, and the answer may be yes. The Turtle Lake Technology Education Department held…
Read MoreExchange Students Experience The Olympic Sport Of Curling
The 2025-2026 Academic Year in America (AYA) Exchange Students and Host Families from our area schools get to experience the Winter Olympic Sport of Curling thanks again to the Rice Lake Curling Club. SEE COMPLETE STORY IN THE TIMES OR READ ONLINE WITH PAID SUBSCRIPTION.
Read MoreLuke Moen And Brandon Wright Win Sectional Championships To Advance To State
Luke Moen (120-lb.) and Brandon Wright (175-lb.) wrestled their way to the WIAA Division 3 Sectional Individual Wrestling championships Saturday, February 14 in Ladysmith. Both will participate in the State Tournament Thursday through Saturday, February 26-28 at the Kohl Center in Madison. SEE COMPLETE STORY IN THE TIMES OR READ ONLINE WITH PAID SUBSCRIPTION.
Read MoreBella Wright Crowned Regional Champ
Bella Wright was crowned Regional Champion in the 235-lb. bracket Friday evening at the WIAA Division 3 Girls Regional Wrestling Tournament held in St. Croix Falls. She will now advance to the Sectionals Friday, February 20 in Ladysmith. She will be competing in a four girls bracket and will meet Sawyer Olson, a 23-7 freshman from…
Read MoreRAYMOND “BUD” STEGLICH
Raymond “Bud” Steglich, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Eleanor Steglich of Turtle Lake, Wisconsin; and in-laws, Arthur and Lillian Bielenberg of St. Paul, Minnesota. Bud is survived by his wife of 57 years, Bette; and children, Dayna (Jeff), Heather (Rolando), and Brian (Michele).…
Read MoreRICHARD “JUDD” JOHNSON
Richard David “Jud”, “Goodwrench”, “Rick”, or “Dick”, Johnson, 71, of Turtle Lake passed away unexpectedly while riding on the ATV trail East of Turtle Lake on February 14, 2026. He was born July 28, 1954, in Amery, WI to Alfred Andrew and Olive Louise (Hansen) Johnson. He was raised on the farm and attended Clear…
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