JOSEPH R. SOLTAU
Joseph R. Soltau, 79, of Amery died peacefully at the Golden Age Manor on Monday, November 10, 2025. He was born November 3, 1946 to Arden and Marie (Klingelhoets) Soltau. Joe was raised in the Turtle Lake area and graduated from Turtle Lake High School in 1964. Shortly after he graduated, he enlisted in the…
Read MoreJOHN H. FISCHER
John Henry Fischer, 70, of Clayton passed away Saturday, November 8, 2025, at his home. He was born November 12, 1954, in Cumberland, WI to Ted and Fern (Pichelman) Fischer. He entered the Army in 1972, where he was honorably discharged in 1980. John was a carpenter working at LandoLakes and later retired from Bishop…
Read MoreAlena Louise Willma (Olson) Stauner
Alena was born on February 23, 1929 in Northome, Minnesota to William and Anna Olson and moved to Wisconsin around the age of 5. She had 4 brothers and 4 sisters. Alena graduated from Barron High School in 1948 and married Lawrence Stauner of Almena on September 28, 1953. Alena and Lawrence raised their 10…
Read MoreSecond Half Comeback Falls Short As Panthers Edge Lakers
After the Lakers grabbed an early 4-2 lead against the Ellsworth Panthers, the Panthers reeled off a 20-0 run in the next six-and-a-half minutes for a 22-4 advantage. The Lakers responded with a 12-4 run the rest of the half, trailing 26-16 at the intermission. Second half action saw the Lakers outscore the Panthers 23-19…
Read MoreBoyle Seeks Third Term
Branch 3 Circuit Court Judge Maureen D. Boyle announced today that she is seeking a third six- year term. Judge Boyle was first appointed to Branch 3 by Governor Walker in 2013, was elected in 2014 and re-elected in 2020. The spring election is slated for April 7, 2026. “I am proud and humbled to…
Read MoreA Look Back At The Times
10 YEARS AGO November 12, 2015 The Cumberland, Turtle Lake, Rice Lake and Chetek Police Departments along with the Barron County Sheriff’s Department an- nounce an award of a $25,000 Traf- fic Safety Grant for the next 11 months. Due to an increase in OWI’s in 2015, these agencies were awarded a traffic safety grant…
Read MoreRegional Champions
Not since 2022, when the Lakers entered the Division 4 volleyball playoffs as a #6-seed, have they qualified for Sectional play. This year the ladies entered tournament play as a #1-seed and didn’t disappoint. After receiving a first-round bye the girls defeated the Siren Dragons 3-0 on Thursday night, October 23 in round two play.…
Read MoreMARVIN E. DIETRICH
Marvin Edward Dietrich, 94, of Turtle Lake died Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at Amery Memory Care. He was born August 22, 1931, in Spring Valley, WI to Edward and Lucille (Schnitker) Dietrich. The family lived in Rice Lake and Birchwood before moving to Turtle Lake, where Marvin graduated high school in 1949, having spent most…
Read MoreKAY F. WINGER
Kay Frances Winger, 83, of Turtle Lake died, October 23, 2025, surrounded by her family in Rochester, MN. She was born November 4, 1941, in Crookston, MN to Myron and Frances (Urness) Chapman. She was married in Crookston, MN on April 18, 1957, at the Chapman Farm to Richard Winger who preceded her in death…
Read MoreEagles Soar In Second Half To End Laker Season
The #6-seeded Turtle Lake Lakers traveled to #3-seeded Pepin-Alma Friday night, October 24 for Level 1 WIAA Division 7 football playoff action. The Lakers got off to a great first half start, trailing 21-14 at the half. But a second half surge by the Eagles soon found the Lakers chasing the lead as the Eagles…
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