Bella Wright Crowned Regional Champion
The journey a pair of Turtle Lake High School girls started began in late November with sights set on whatever accomplishments could be achieved. Two-and-a-half months later the Turtle Lake/Clayton Titans had themselves a pair of female conference champions, and one week later, a Regional Wrestling Champion and Sectional qualifier. SEE COMPLETE STORY IN THE…
Read MoreHOWARD F. DAVIS
Howard Frank Davis, age 92, of Cumberland passed on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at Care and Rehab-Cumberland. He was born December 2, 1932 to Roy and Bernice (Lloyd) Davis. Howard was a proud Navy Veteran, having served four years. After his time in the service, he spent many years working at Jerome Turkey Store, and…
Read MoreGAYLE M. HUGHES
Gayle Marilyn Hughes, age 91, of Turtle Lake, WI passed away on Thursday, February 6, surrounded by her family in Menomonie, WI. She was born July 31, 1933 in Turtle Lake, WI to Frank and Mildred (Ritzaur) Peterson. She was married in Toledo, OR on February 9, 1952 to Neil Hughes, who preceded her in…
Read MoreAfter Loss To Tigers Lakers Take Care Of Business Against Eagles
With only a couple of weeks remaining in the regular girls basketball season, the Lakers traveled to Webster Tuesday night, February 11 for a matchup with the West Lakeland Conference leading Webster Tigers. Against the full court pressure of the Tigers, the Lakers were forced into a number of errors, leading to easy Tiger baskets.…
Read MoreIn Honor Of His 96th Birthday
In honor of Bob Carlson, Clayton, who turned 96 years old, some of the retired agriculture education teachers of Polk County got together at the St. Croix Casino, Turtle Lake, to congratulate him on this special occasion. Bob was also inducted into the Polk County Agriculture Hall of Fame in 2024 in the Agriculture Education…
Read MoreLakers Prevail Over Tigers In Back And Forth Contest
The Lakers fell behind 17-12 with 10:16 on the clock in the first half when Cam Davis sank a pair of freethrows, sparking a quick 8-0 run to grab the lead and then hung on for a hard-earned 67-62 road win over the Webster Tigers Tuesday night, February 11. The win kept the Lakers in…
Read MoreA Look Back At The Times
10 Years Ago February 12, 2015 A 34-year old Barron resident who was on probation for prior convictions, has been charged with hit and run resulting in death and homicide by negligent operation of a vehicle for the death of a 26-year old Almena man on Wednesday, January 28. “I would like to say thank you…
Read MoreBella Wright Becomes First Ever Titans’ Lady Wrestling Champ
With one match under their belts, the lady Titans wrestlers traveled to the Barron Invitational Saturday, December 14 to participate in their first ever invitational tournament. Bella Wright, wrestling in the 185-lb. bracket, came away as the first-ever female girls wrestling champion Turtle Lake/Clayton wrestling history. The Titans, with two wrestlers, Wright and Ella Moen,…
Read MoreAnderson, Wright With Podium Finishes
The Turtle Lake/Clayton Titans traveled to Barron Saturday, December 14 for the Barron Invitational Wrestling Tournament. The Titans wrestled well and came away with a 7th place finish out of the 18- teams participating. Teams included Glenwood City, Hayward/Northwood, Osceola, Shell Lake, Luck/Frderic/Grantsburg/Siren, Stanley-Boyd, Clear Lake, Phillips, Lakeland, Unity, Cameron, Barron, Ashland, Cornell/Gillman/ Lake Holcomb,…
Read MoreVeronica L. Middendorp
Veronica L. Middendorp, 92, of Cumberland died peacefully on Thursday, December 12, 2024 at home surrounded by her family. She was born January 28, 1932 in Clayton, WI to Charles and Agnes (Semanko) Stesniak. She married Calvin Middendorp on May 29, 1954 in Turtle Lake, WI. They dairy farmed together for about 40 years. She…
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