First Female Postmaster Of Turtle Lake
Women’s History Month took place through the month of March. This year’s theme was Moving Forward Together! Women Educating & Inspiring Generations” The focus was to celebrate the collective strength and influence of women who have dedicated their lives to education, mentorship and leadership, inspiring all generations. In celebration of Women’s History Month a display…
Read MoreCommunity Scholarship Drive Underway
The 60th annual Turtle Lake Community Scholarship Fund Drive is now underway by the Turtle Lake Lioness Club. This year will mark the awarding of more than 1,000 scholarships to Turtle Lake graduates totaling over $250,000. The community scholarships are awarded to graduating seniors of Turtle Lake High School who are continuing their education at…
Read MoreWagner, Tarman And Davis Earn All-Conference Honors
Three members of the Laker boys basketball team were recognized with West Lakeland All-Confer- ence honors for the 2023- 24 season. Brandon Wagner earned First Team honors while Brody Tarman earned Second Team honors and Cam Davis earned Honorable Mention. In addition, Brandon Wagner was selected to the State All-Tournament Team in Division 5 and…
Read MoreBarron County Sheriff’s Department Introduces The Newest K9 – Creed
The Barron County Sheriff’s Department would like to introduce Barron County’s newest K-9. K9 Creed is a male Belgian Malinois / Shepherd mix born in Poland in 2023. K9 Creed and his handler, Deputy Raymond (Bo) Nelson, are currently in the Saint Paul K9 Academy. The academy is run by the Saint Paul Police Department. …
Read MoreA Look Back at THE TIMES
10 YEARS AGO March 26, 2014 With a projected opening of sometime in the Fall of 2015, work continues on the Turtle Lake Museum, located in the former Lamperts Lumber building in downtown Turtle Lake. Presently the museum is looking for items to be donated. A number of vintage items have already been received by…
Read MoreNine Earn Podium Finish At Eau Claire North
Nine Turtle Lake/Clayton middle school wrestlers traveled to the Northwest Middle School Conference Wrestling Tournament held at Eau Claire North High School Friday evening, March 14, and all nine earned a spot on the podium. SEE COMPLETE STORY IN THE TIMES OR READ ONLINE WITH PAID SUBSCRIPTION.
Read MoreTwo Candidates Vying For One School Board Spot
With one spot up for election on the Turtle Lake school board, two candidates have thrown their hats into the ring for voters to decide. Incumbent Trever Miller will be challenged by Jacob Becker for the lone spot this year. SEE COMPLETE STORY IN THE TIMES OR READ ONLINE WITH PAID SUBSCRIPTION.
Read MoreTHOMAS J. HELLSTERN
Thomas James Hellstern 64, of Turtle Lake died March 17, 2025, at Meadowbrook in Chetek. He was born December 24, 1960, in Cumberland, WI to Joe and Jean (Hughes) Hellstern. Tom was a social butterfly and loved being where the people were. One of his favorite things to do was people watch. He is survived…
Read MoreCAROL A. ASP
Carol Ardis Asp, 88, of Turtle Lake, WI, passed away peacefully at her home on March 8, 2025, surrounded by family, joining her loving husband Tony in heaven. Carol was born on August 1, 1936 near Rice Lake, WI to Albert and Laura (Matton) Nelson, and was the youngest of seven children. When Carol was…
Read MoreLioness Donates To Kinship
Jim Connell, Executive Director of Kinship of Cumberland and Turtle Lake, presented information on the organization at the Turtle Lake Lioness Lioness Club meeting. Kinship provides mentoring opportunities for students in the Cumberland and Turtle Lake school districts through a Community-Based program and a Power Lunch program. Kinship is funded through donations, grants, and fundraisers.…
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