Good Samaritan
With the warmer temperatures and the melting of snow, one rural Turtle Lake resident begins his cleanup of the environment. Robert Liverseed, who resides on Upper Turtle Lake, displays his first garbage pickup of the new season. This load is an accumulation of garbage he picked up around his neighborhood, the roadways and the Cattail…
Read MoreLaker Season Ends At State
The Laker boys basketball team made their first-ever trip to the WIAA Boys High School Basketball State Tournament at the Kohl Center in Madison. The Lakers were a #4-seed in the Division 5 tournament and met the #1-seeded Cochran-Fountain City Pirates Friday morning, March 21. Known for their ability to come back from an opponent’s…
Read MoreA Look Back At The Times
10 Years Ago March 19, 2015 The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is inviting the public to provide input on the agencys most recent effort to assess the latest scientific, natural resource and socio-economic information relating to industrial sand mining and its infrastructure. Thanks to a partnership between the Barron County Sheriff’s Department and Lakeview…
Read MoreHonored For 50 Years Of Membership
Denise Zemke, Turtle Lake, was recently honored for his 50 years of being a member of the Donalds-Hylkema American Legion Post 137. Dennis served four years of active duty in the United State Army and 22 years in the Army Reserves. Presenting Dennis with a Plaque of Commemoration is current Turtle Lake Donalds-Hylkema American Legion…
Read MoreTurtle Lake School Researching Policy On Student Cell Phone Restriction During School Hours
In a move 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. “Our mission is to foster a culture of excellence where every person belongs, learns, and succeeds,” said Administrator Kent Kindschy. SEE COMPLETE STORY…
Read MoreANTHONY L. AWONOHOPAY, JR.
Anthony Lucas Awonohopay Jr., passed peacefully in his home on the Maple Plain Reservation, Wisconsin, on March 13, 2025. His Menominee name was “Kaywaska,” which means Thunder Turning Around. He was named after the great Thunderbirds, powerful and sacred spirits. He was the most optimistic person who held amazing strength and courage from his namesakes…
Read MoreGARY SOLUM
Gary Solum, 87, of Amery, formerly of Turtle Lake, passed away peacefully on February 25th, 2025 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He was surrounded by family at Amery Memory Care in Amery, WI. Gary was born in Amery, WI to Belmer and Delia Solum on April 27th, 1937. He graduated from Amery High…
Read MoreA Look Back At The Times
10 Years Ago March 12, 2015 One major item of concern for Turtle Lake school board member Shad Torgerson while he was campaigning was to improve the Tech Ed program at Turtle Lake schools. He felt therre was an opportunity for the school to partner up with local and area businesses and also to better-prepare…
Read MoreTitans Qualify For Team Sectionals As Moen, Wright And Casarez Become Individual Regional Champs
Turtle Lake/Clayton Titans are headed to the WIAA Division 3 Sectional tournament with their impressive showing Saturday, February 15 in the Regional tournament held in Cumberland. Luke Moen, Brandon Wright and Cain Casarez were crowned Regional Champions. Ryan Shortess wrestled to a runner-up finish. Brady Kobernick and Luke Popenhagen finished third and Owen Anderson and…
Read MoreEight Titans Qualify For WIAA Division 3 Sectional Tournament
The Turtle Lake/Clayton Titans wrestling team will have eight wrestlers qualified for the Sectional tournament Saturday, February 22 in Ladysmith. Qualifying were Luke Moen, Brady Kobernick, Luke Popenhagen, Owen Anderson, Carter Daugherty, Brandon Wright, Ryan Shortess and Cain Casarez. At 106-lbs., junior Luke Moen (37-11) will meet Sawyer Kundinger of Auburndale, a 36-15 freshman, in…
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