Ricky LaVern Wuorenma
Ricky LaVern Wuorenma, 67, of Almena passed away on The Lord’s Day, Sunday, June 28, 2020 in the log home he built. After a long and courageous battle with cancer, he passed away peacefully surrounded by family. It was the perfect day. Rick was born May 14, 1953 in Rice Lake, WI to LaVern (Eric)…
Read MoreTwo Charged In Theft Of Rural Turtle Lake Residence
Two men were charged with theft, possession of burglarious tools and felony bail jumping following a traffic stop in Turtle Lake. SEE COMPLETE STORY IN THE TIMES OR READ ONLINE WITH PAID SUBSCRIPTION.
Read MoreSummer School Scheduled To Begin In August
The Turtle Lake school building and grounds will open July 1 with a number of restrictions and requirement which will allow for a summer school session in August. SEE COMPLETE STORY IN THE TIMES OR READ ONLINE WITH PAID SUBSCRIPTION.
Read MoreDNR Hunter Safety Classes Resume July 13
In-person hunter and recreational vehicle education classes will resume July 13 under a set of guidelines and safety protocols released Friday by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources’ Recreational Safety and Outdoor Skills Section under Phase II of the Wisconsin State Government Bounce Back Plan. SEE COMPLETE STORY IN THE TIMES OR READ ONLINE WITH…
Read MoreFood Pantry Needs Your Help
The Turtle Lake Food Pantry was recently awarded a $10,000 grant from the Amery Health and Wellness Foundation along with a $5,000 donation from Cumberland Federal Bank in conjunction with their new building fundraisers. The goal is $145,000.00 with approximately $30,000.00 collected to date. SEE COMPLETE STORY IN THE TIMES OR READ ONLINE WITH PAID…
Read MoreFirst Covid-19 Related Death Recorded In Barron County
Barron County has seen it’s first death from COVID-19. According to Barron County Public Health the individual was in their 70s and had underlying health conditions.
Read MoreA Step Back Into Time Of The Turtle Lake Fair
One of Turtle Lake’s biggest attractions, the Turtle Lake Inter-County Fair, would have been held next weekend, July 10 – 12, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic the fair was just another area event to fall victim to the disease. Looking back it was a different era and a different celebration. The fair changed it’s…
Read MoreRick Joseph Murray
It is with great sadness that we announce that Rick Murray, age 69, passed away in his own home in Sun Lakes, AZ on Thursday, January 16, 2020. He was the loving husband of Linda Murray for 44 years and will be forever missed by his family and many friends. Rick and Linda have…
Read MoreEdward Douglas Thompson
Edward (“Big Ed”) Douglas Thompson Sr. grew up in Minneapolis and graduated from Spring Lake Park High School in 1963. He served in the 101st Airborne Division of the US Army from 1964-1967, started working as a car mechanic and then went on to take further study at Dunwoody Institute in welding, putting his…
Read MoreWIAA releases collaborative guidelines to resume summertime activities
The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association has released guidance and recommendations for member high schools to resume summertime athletics programming and other activities beginning July 1, 2020. SEE COMPLETE STORY IN THE TIMES OR READ ONLINE WITH PAID SUBSCRIPTION.
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