Third Barron County COVID-19 Death
A third person in Barron County has passed away from complications caused by COVID-19. The individual was in their 70’s with underlying health conditions. “This is a sad day for Barron County but also an important reminder to our community to work together to slow the spread of COVID-19 and prevent further deaths,” said Health…
Read MoreFlow Chart Approved For Reopening Of School
For the past month Turtle Lake Superintendent Kent Kindschy, along with all Barron and Polk County superintendents, have met with the county public health department to determine how schools can continue to educate the children during the COVID pandemic. “The discussions have been healthy and it was great to see schools and county officials working…
Read MoreNew Pastor At Parkview United Methodist
Parkview United Methodist Church welcomed their new Pastor, Adam Woods, on Sunday, July 12th. Pastor Adam comes to Turtle Lake after serving for almost a year at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church in Crandon, WI and Argonne United Methodist Church in Argonne, WI. SEE COMPLETE STORY IN THE TIMES OR READ ONLINE WITH PAID SUBSCRIPTION.
Read MoreNational Night Out With Be A Virtual Event
The always popular Turtle Lake National Night Out will not be held in person this year due to the safe distancing guidelines during this Covid-19 pandemic, however, a virtual live Facebook event will be held, complete with music, drawings and trivia games.
Read MoreCharles Joseph Berchem
Charles Joseph Berchem, 87, of Amery, WI, passed away peacefully at home on March 16, 2020. The COVID pandemic did not permit a funeral service at that time. Full notice appeared March 19, 2020, on Legacy.com. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, August 7, 2020, at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Turtle Lake,…
Read MoreJuly Yard of the Month Winners
The winners of the Yard of the Month Award for July 2020 are Al and Roxanne Gurske who live on Silver Lake. SEE COMPLETE STORY IN THE TIMES OR READ ONLINE WITH PAID SUBSCRIPTION.
Read MoreRandall (Randy) Elmer Karkkanen
Randy passed away at his home in Turtle Lake, Wi on June 9th, 2020. Randy was born in Amery, Wisconsin to Elmer and Patricia Karkkanen (both deceased). He attended Turtle Lake High School, University of Wisconsin Eau Claire, and completed his Masters degree in Business Administration at American University. During his time in college,…
Read MoreDean Thomas Johnson
On August 25, 1961 in Milwaukee, WI Stanley and Nancy Johnson welcomed into this world a red-headed boy whom they named Dean Thomas Johnson. He was also known to his family by his nickname: Archie. (This was bestowed upon him by his older brother, because of his likeness to the red-haired and freckled comic…
Read MoreMary Ann (King) Raffesberger
Mary Ann (King) Raffesberger, 80, of Almena died peacefully at home on Sunday July 26, 2020 surrounded by her family. Mary Ann was born June 9, 1940 in Turtle Lake to Alex and Emma (Peterson) King. She married Lawrence Raffesberger on December 14, 1957. She farmed with her family in Almena from 1957 to…
Read MoreKindergarten Graduation Cancelled; Senior Send-Off And JK Open House Still A Go
While the traditional graduation event had to be cancelled this spring due to the Covid pandemic, the high school seniors have been able to be a part of a virtual graduation, were recognized with the football field lights ceremony and parade and were honored with yard signs and banners. And to close out their high…
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