Dixie A. Becker
Dixie Ann (McGough) Becker, 79, of Clayton passed away at home, on December 10, 2024. She was born June 7, 1945, in Eau Claire, WI to Alfonso and Jean (Olson) McGough. She was baptized and confirmed catholic. Dixie graduated from Rice Lake High School in 1963; then attended Barron County Teachers College in Rice Lake.…
Read MoreLaker Struggles Continue
After defeating the Prairie Farm Panthers, 45-10, a week ago the Laker gals struggled against conference foes Shell Lake and Clear Lake, dropping both contests this past week. SEE COMPLETE STORY IN THE TIMES OR READ ONLINE WITH PAID SUBSCRIPTION.
Read MoreLakers Suffer Two-Game Skid
After starting the season with wins over Solon Springs and New Auburn, the Lakers have entered conference play and dropped two in a row to the Shell Lake Lakers Monday night, December 9 in Shell Lake and Friday night, Deccember 13 to the Clear Lake Warriors on the home floor. SEE COMPLETE STORY IN THE TIMES…
Read MoreA Look Back At The Times
10 YEARS AGO December 11, 2014 “You guys are like 8-year olds on your first squirrel hunt,” Billy Molls, The Modern Day Mountain Man, says to his father Joe and family friend Greg Quade at the onset of a much antici- pated Alaskan hunt. “They’re just a couple of old boys I grew up with”…
Read MoreA Look Back At The Times
10 YEARS AGO November 20, 2014 At the most recent Turtle Lake school board meeting a lengthy discussion regarding the food program took place between Taher and the board. A representative from Taher explained he had been in the food service business for the past 25 years, and not until about three years ago did…
Read MoreDavid O. Elfers
David Otto Elfers, 55, of Bloomer passed peacefully surrounded by his family on November 22, 2024. He was born December 15, 1968, in Barron, WI to Myron and Barbara (Balog) Elfers. David had a wonderful ability to make those around him laugh and smile. He was always willing to lend a hand to those in…
Read MoreSuccessful Deer Hunter
Bella Wright, Turtle Lake, was successful this season when she harvested two does at the same time on Sunday, November 24. Bella is no stranger to the woods as she also harvested a doe during this season’s youth hunt.
Read MoreSuccessful Deer Hunters
Luke Moen, Almena, was successful on his 2024 deer hunt when he harvested this nice 8-pointer on Saturday, November 23. Additional photos throughout this issue.
Read MoreLinda Flottum Re-elected to WASB Board of Directors
“It’s a privilege to represent Region 1,” Flottum says. “I appreciate the opportunity to continue to serve all school districts—large and small—in northwestern Wisconsin. It is my belief that by working together through education, we can provide a brighter, successful future for our children, our communities and our country.” SEE COMPLETE STORY IN THE TIMES…
Read MoreMiddle School Student Council Helps With Stockings For Soldiers Campaign
The Turtle Lake middle school Student Council was on hand recently to help the Almena VFW Auxiliary with the Stockings for Soldiers program. “With all the donations received this year we were able to send 21 total boxes carrying a total of 103 stockings. These stockings went to three different deployment locations! I am so proud…
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