Pedestrian Struck While Attempting To Cross The Highway
LifeLink III was able to land at the Almena Holiday for an accident victim Monday, May 25. The victim, 31-year old LeeAnn Gharis, Almena, was airlifted to Regions Hospital for injuries suffered in the accident. SEE COMPLETE STORY IN THE TIMES OR READ ONLINE WITH PAID SUBSCRIPTION.
Read MoreFFA Alumni Donates To Food Pantry
The Turtle Lake FFA Alumni recently donated $500.00 to the Food Pantry. The Turtle Lake Food Pantry is continuing with fundraising for a new building. SEE COMPLETE STORY IN THE TIMES OR READ ONLINE WITH PAID SUBSCRIPTION.
Read MoreKnights of Columbus donate to Food Pantry
One of the vital institutions located within the Village of Turtle Lake is the Turtle Lake Area Food Pantry. During the Covid-19 pandemic the Food Pantry has had to put their fundraising efforts on hold. Fundraising events have been taking place since the Village of Turtle Lake approved the go-ahead for a permanent building. SEE…
Read MoreBarron Firefighter Charged With Arson
A volunteer firefighter with the Barron Fire Department has been arrested and charged with three counts of arson and three counts of reckless endangering safety. SEE COMPLETE STORY IN THE TIMES OR READ ONLINE WITH PAID SUBSCRIPTION.
Read MoreEnd-of-the-Year Check-out Schedule And Procedure Announced
While most businesses are beginning to open up for business in one fashion or another, schools are required to remain closed through June 30th. An end-of-the-year check-out schedule and procedure has been put in place to collect school items, including computers, chargers, hotspots, textbooks, library books, calculators, cameras and other school materials. The procedure for…
Read MorePolk County Resident With Covid-19 Passes Away
The Polk County Public Health is reporting the first county resident with confirmed Covid-19 has passed away. This individual also had multiple underlying conditions. SEE COMPLETE STORY IN THE TIMES OR READ ONLINE WITH PAID SUBSCRIPTION.
Read MoreHigh Speed Chase Travels Through Three Counties
A high speed car chase that traveled through three counties ended in Washburn County when spike strips were used and the vehicle ended up in the ditch. At 1:50 p.m., Friday, May 15, the Chippewa County Sheriff’s Department advised they were chasing a white car at a high rate of speed northbound on Hwy. 53.…
Read MoreLawrence “Larry” M. Raffesberger
Lawrence (Larry) M. Raffesberger, 80, of Almena died suddenly on Saturday May 16, 2020 at Mayo Hospital in Eau Claire, WI. Larry was born October 19, 1939 in Almena to William and Margaret Raffesberger. He married Mary Ann King on December 14, 1957. He farmed with his family in Almena for his entire life.…
Read MoreRussell “Buck” Swagger
Russell (Buck) Swagger, 76, of Cumberland passed away May 11, 2020, at Sacred Heart Hospital. He was born April 22, 1944, in Balsam Lake to Joseph Buck and Jesse Hart. Russell was married to Delores (Wolf) Swagger who preceded him in death. Russell was an Elder of the St. Croix Chippewa Tribe. He loved…
Read MoreStill Looking For Vintage Photos
This week’s photo was provided by Wayne Hagen. It is a photo of a group attending a Green Bay Packer game. We are unsure of the year or who all the Packer Backers are. If you know everyone please let us know. SEE COMPLETE STORY IN THE TIMES OR READ ONLINE WITH PAID SUBSCRIPTION.
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