Two Confirmed Covid-19 Cases in Polk County
Polk County Health Department announced Thursday, April 9, 2020, that Polk County had its first confirmed case of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. This individual was exposed in a work-related setting and developed symptoms shortly afterwards. The individual and family remain under self-quarantine as requested by local, state, and federal recommendations. Public Health is identifying and…
Read MoreMan Arrested After Shots Fired During Welfare Check
Thomas Levasseur, age 55, of Woodville, WI, was arrested after shots were fired during a welfare check at an Upper Turtle Lake residence, three miles east of Turtle Lake. According to the Barron County Sheriff’s Department a call was received at 10:40 p.m. Friday, April 10 in regards to conducting a welfare check on a…
Read MoreLights on to Honor Seniors
More than 50 vehicle, containing 2020 Turtle Lake High School seniors, family, relatives, friends and community members were on hand at the Turtle Lake football field for a 20-minute #BeTheLightWI campaign, honoring high school seniors Friday evening. While the coronavirus pandemic has put a halt to the remainder of this year’s graduating class school year,…
Read MoreNew Recommendation on Cloth Face Coverings
With the spread of COVID-19 continuing to grow, new information on wearing cloth face covers/masks is being released. The State and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) now recommend wearing cloth face coverings in public places where it is difficult to keep 6 feet away from others. This includes grocery stores, pharmacies and places…
Read MoreHomicide Suspects Caught In Polk County
The Polk County Sheriff’s Department has two homicide suspects wanted out of Kentucky in custody. The two fugitives were arrested in Amery, Wisconsin on Monday, April 2, 2020 at around 6:00 p.m. Bruce Carr, age 48, and Melissa Gulley, age 35, had warrants issued from the State of Kentucky and were considered “Armed and Dangerous”.…
Read MoreCumberland man charged following search warrant execution
On Friday, March 6 Cumberland police officers executed a search warrant at a Western Avenue residence in Cumberland known to have an individual, Cameron D. Lynn, age 24, residing there. The residence is located less than 1000 feet from the Cumberland Elementary School. Upon entry to the residence officers made contact with an individual who…
Read MoreCommunity Scholarship Drive Underway
The Turtle Lake Lioness Club has announced the 55th annual Turtle Lake Community Scholarship Drive is now underway. These scholarships are awarded to graduating seniors of Turtle Lake High School who are continuing their education at a college or vocational school. With the cost of educational institutions rising and federal assistance programs being reduced, these…
Read MoreTwo injured in Polk County UTV accident
Two people were injured in a Polk County UTV accident south of Osceola Monday, April 2. According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Department officers responded at 5:14 p.m. to the crash in the area of 250th Street, north of 30th Avenue. Michael Demulling, age 63, of New Richmond, was southbound on 250th Street when he…
Read MoreSchool Continues Pick-up or Delivery Meals Program
With so much still up in the air as far as school goes – spring sports, Prom, graduation, etc., one constant has been the school’s dedication towards it students. Meals are an important part of a student’s day, and with the closure of school, those meals are continuing through the efforts of staff volunteers and…
Read MoreFour Confirmed Cases Of COVID-19 In Barron County
While Barron County saw its first cofirmed case of COVID-19 Sunday, April 1, three more confirmed cases have since been identified. On Tuesday, April 3 Barron County Public Health Specialist Sarah Turner released the information that the newly positive cases had been in close contact with the first individual who had tested positive on April…
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