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Step Back Into Time At Old Time Farm Fest

The 36th annual Moon Lake Threshermen’s Association, renamed to the Old Time Farm Fest, will be held Saturday and Sunday, August 21 – 22, at the Sollman farm south of Turtle Lake on Cty. K. Saturday gates open at 8:00 a.m. with a Pancake Breakfast both days from 8:00 – 10:30 a.m. Some of the…

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One Dead, Three Injured In Two-Vehicle Crash

On Saturday, August 14th, 2021 at 6:26 p.m., the Polk County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call reporting a two-vehicle traffic crash near the intersection of Hwy. 46 and Vijobi Trail, north of Amery in the Town of Lincoln. It was reported that there were multiple occupants injured and entrapped in the accident. Law enforcement…

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CELEBRATION OF LIFE FOR CARL MOLLS

A Celebration of Life will be held in honor of Carl Henry Molls at Spare Time Bowl Party Room, Saturday, August 21, 2021, from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Spare Time Bowl is located at 440 Industrial Avenue, Turtle Lake, WI, behind the Holiday gas station

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RICHARD NELSON

Richard R. Nelson passed away on August 15, 2021 at the age of 85, in Turtle Lake, WI. He was surrounded by his loving family. Richard was born in Black River Falls, WI to his parents, Juel and Esther Nelson and raised in the Hixton, WI area. Richard worked for the BNSF Railway for 43…

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JULIA FREITAG

Julia Elaine Freitag, 84, of Cumberland died Tuesday, August 10, 2021, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 31, 1936, in Almena, WI to Michael and Agnes (Kolba) Wanzong. Julia graduated from Turtle Lake High School in 1954. She was married in Zion Lutheran Church in Turtle Lake on July…

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Football Kicks Off With Scrimmage

With school preparing to go back in session the Laker fall sports teams have begun their seasons. Last Friday the Laker football team knocked off the rust with scrimmages against Barron and Grantsburg. While there is work to be done the offense and defense are continuing to improve, leading up to the opener this Friday…

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Family Fun Day Held At Shooting Range

Youth and adults gathered at the Almena Shooting Range for the Almena Sportman’s Club Family Fun Day Sunday, August 15. Some of the events included a running deer target, trap shoot, bench shooting, mechanical targets amd pistol Bingo. The event began at 10:00 a.m. and concluded with the Summer Trap League awards presentation and raffle…

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A look back at The Times the last 50 years

40 YEARS AGO AUGUST 13, 1981 Dr. Craig A. Smith, DMV, has joined Dr. John Brunner on the staff of the Turtle Lake Veterinary Clinic. Dr. Smith began his duties here on Aug. 1. SEE COMPLETE STORY IN THE TIME OR READ ONLINE WITH PAID SUBSCRIPTION

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1954 Ford Mainline Captures Top Spot At GTLAA Car Show

A 1954 Ford Mainline was selected as this year’s Best of Show winner of the GTLAA Car and Craft Show held Sunday, August 8. Owners of the Mainline Shelley and Randy Hansen of Eau Claire. Due to the stormy weather in the morning, and no rain date, turnout was down this year. SEE COMPLETE STORY…

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Fundraiser To Benefit Clayton Park Projects

FM Robey Field in Clayton will be the site of the Field of Dreams Fundraiser Saturday, August 14. Proceeds of the fundraiser will go towards the Grace and MJ Memorial Basketball Court as well as the Village of Clayton playground project. The feature event of the fundraiser will be an 8-team kickball tournament, beginning at…

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