Mason Quade Captures Conference Crown
Senior Mason Quade (132 lbs.) won his second conference championship on Saturday, February 4th in Shell Lake. Quade pinned his way through the tournament to earn his second title. He won his first title as a freshman at 120 lbs. Seniors Caleb Findley and Parker Lytle placed second, freshman Luke Popenhagen and Sophomore Ryan Shortess…
Read MorePerseverance Awards
The following Turtle Lake elementary students were acknowledged by their teachers for demonstrating Perseverance for the month of January. Perseverance is defined as, “pushing yourself to work through challenges and obstacles.” Front row, left to right: Phoenix Gilpin, Hugh Heaney, Rose Albano, Cameron Klingelhoets, Silas Madsen, Halie Lederhaus-Bates. Row two: Joshua Pippenger, Elliot Kahl, Declan…
Read MoreJOHN WARLAND
John L. Warland age 75 of Prairie Du Chein, WI formally of Turtle Lake, WI, passed away suddenly at his home on Sunday February 5, 2023. He was born in Turtle Lake, WI on January 10, 1948, the son of Buster Warland and Louise (Johnson) Warland. He grew up in Turtle Lake and graduated from…
Read MoreROSELLA ULLRICH
Rosella S. Ullrich, age 93 of Turtle Lake, WI passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 2, 2023 at the Shell Lake Health Care Center in Shell Lake, WI. She was born October 25,1929 in Fremont Center, IL to John and Laura (Tekampe) Hertel. Formerly from Johnsburg, IL, Fremont Center, and Mundelein. On June 18, 1949,…
Read MoreLakers Stay On Top After Busy Week
The Laker gals maintained their hold on the top spot in the West Lakeland with wins over Unity and Webster on the road and Clear Lake at home this past week. The Lakers sit at 13-1 in conference play, 15-4 overall, a game ahead of the Grantsburg Pirates who sit at 12-2 in the conference…
Read MoreDescendants of area pioneer “coming home” to celebrate 125 years of Turtle Lake
This year marks two special anniversaries for the Leisz family – 125 years since the founding of Turtle Lake in 1898, and 130 years since the Leisz’s left their home in Eastern Europe to come to America in 1893 and helped establish the village of Turtle Lake. A Homeward Bound Leisz Family Reunion is being…
Read MoreWARRIORS GET PAST LAKERS WITH LATE GAME SURGE
After splitting road games last Tuesday and Thursday the Lakers played host to the Clear Lake Warriors Friday night and dropped a 50-47 game that saw the lead trade hands numerous times throughout the contest. SEE COMPLETE STORY IN THE TIMES OR READ ONLINE WITH PAID SUBSCRIPTION.
Read MoreA LOOK BACK AT THE TIMES
10 YEARS AGO FEBRUARY 8, 2013 This year marked the 15th Mission Trip for VIM and the 2nd trip to do work in Mission, Texas. This group originally centered around a core group of people from the United Methodist Churches of Turtle Lake, Barron and Cumberland. Over the years this group has expanded to include…
Read MoreWinter Storm Blankets Area
Visibility looking north on Maple Street South was non-existent Tuesday afternoon when the area’s third major snowstorm blew through, dumping upwards of a half a foot of fresh snow. Snow continued to fall throughout the daytime and evening hours making travel difficult. Light snow continued to fall Wednesday moring, hampering clean up efforts on the…
Read MoreA Look Back At 2022
With the current five-year referendum about to expire at the end of the 2021-22 school year, discussions and projections have taken place in regards to the need of another 5-year referendum. Discussions began in October with a Community Survey regarding what district residents would like to see in the next five years as far as…
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