New Faces Will Greet Students As New School Year Is Almost Upon Us
Four new faces will greet the Turtle Lake students Wednesday, August 27 as the 2025-26 school year begins. New teachers filling open positions this year are Becky Johnson, Dillon Turnipseed, Amy Hoffman and Katie Stellon. SEE COMPLETE STORY IN THE TIMES OR READ ONLINE WITH PAID SUBSCRIPTION.
Read MoreLakers Measure Up Against Spooner And Grantsburg In Scrimmage
The Lakers got their 2025 football season going with a three-team scrimmage Friday, August 15. The scrimmage, originally scheduled to be held in Turtle Lake, was moved to Barron due to the work being done on the new Turtle Lake track project. Including the Lakers, the Spooner Rails and the Grantsburg Pirages were also competing.…
Read MoreCell Phones and Personal Communication Devices Policy Approved At TLHS
New in this year’s Parent/Student Handbook will be the proposed cell phone policy announced back in March. It was announced back then that, “aimed at promoting a more focused and productive learning environment, the School District of Turtle Lake is exploring a new policy restricting cell phone use during the school day.” At the most…
Read MoreA Look Back At The Times
10 YEARS AGO July 30, 2015 The Turtle Lake Museum opened its doors to the public for the first time on July 11th during the Turtle Lake Inter-County Fair. A steady flow of visitors came in to check out the progress and view the exhibits. Visitors were from as far away as Arizona and Virginia.…
Read MoreWeather Cooperates For Annual GTLAA Cars In The Park Event
It was a gorgeous day for the annual Greater Turtle Lake Area Association’s annual Cars In The Park and Craft Show Sunday, August 10. The 28th annual show featured nearly 200 vehicles for car enthusiasts. The 2025 Best of Show award went to Mike and Kelsey Johnson, of Glenwood City, for their 1973 Chevrolet Camaro. …
Read MoreStep Back Into Time At The Annual Moon Lake Threshermen’s Farm Fest
The 41st annual Moon Lake Threshermen’s Association Old Time Farm Fest will be held Saturday and Sunday, August 16-17, at the Sollman farm three miles south of Turtle Lake on Cty. K. Saturday gates open at 8:00 a.m. with a Pancake Breakfast both days from 8:00 – 10:30 a.m. SEE COMPLETE STORY IN THE TIMES…
Read MorePhilip J. LaMere
Philip James LaMere, 91, of Amery passed away peacefully on August 5, 2025 at his daughter’s home. He was born November 1, 1933, in Apple River Township, WI, to Napoleon and Marion (Pearson) LaMere. He grew up in the Range area, where he spent much of his life. He attended Amery High but left prior…
Read MoreGary D. Dueholm
Gary Dean Dueholm, 72, of Turtle Lake died on August 5, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire. He was born October 11,1952, in Amery, WI to Raymond Cecil and Erlice Alma (Nelson) Dueholm. Gary grew up on the family farm along with his two brothers and four sisters. He was married at…
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It’s that time of the year again. Twenty-eight Turtle Lake high school football athletes hit the practice field this week for the start of the 2025 Laker football season. Head coach Troy Wagner said this is one of the largest returning lettermen groups in quite some time, with 17 returners making up the nucleus for…
Read MoreCanine Inspired Change Camp
The annual (CIC) camp was held recently at the Turtle Lake schools. This is the fifth year this camp has been offered to interested area students. CIC, based in St Paul, MN, supports our community by offering trauma informed, group therapy dog sessions that support our participants in dealing with social struggles and isolation by…
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