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Public Library Programs To Resume For The Summer

Join us for an astounding kickoff to Tails and Tales, the 2021 Library Summer Reading Challenge. Turtle Lake Public Library is kicking off its Summer Reading Program on Monday, June 28 at 3:00 pm. with the program, “Sustainable Safari,” with Safari Bob from the Sustainable Safari in Minnesota. We will be at the Ritsche Pavillion…

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Man charged in burglary investigation

A warrant has been issued for a rural Turtle Lake man facing burglary, theft and criminal damage to property charges in connection with three thefts investigated by the Barron County Sheriff’s office. Kevin G. Johnson, age 46, has been charged with two counts of burglary to a building or dwelling, burglary to cargo portion of…

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After opening round win TC girls’ season ends in Grantsburg

Grace King went two for three at the plate with a walk, scored three runs and drove in two as the #7-seeded TC girls opened tournament play with a 17-2 four-inning victory over #10-seeded South Shore Wednesday afternoon, June 9 in Clayton. Abbie Schradle picked up the complete game win, pitching four innings, giving up…

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TC gets revenge on Pirates with opening round win

A six-run second inning propelled the #5 TC baseball squad to a 9-6 win over the #4 Grantsburg Pirates in opening round of playoff action Thursday, June 10 in Grantsburg. TC had dropped both contests against the Pirates this season, 5-2 on May 18 and a 16-4 decision on Monday, June 7. SEE COMPLETE STORY…

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Four Members Make All-Conference Golf Team

     The Turtle Lake Golf Team was recently named East Lakeland Conference Champions for the 2021 Golf Season.      The East Lakeland Conference also recently named the all-conference teams. Turtle Lake had four members make the All-Conference Team. Flambeau and Birchwood followed with three golfers apiece. Winter added two more players. SEE COMPLETE STORY IN THE TIMES…

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Joseph (Joe) James Franzen

     Joseph (Joe) James Franzen, 87, of rural Barron, formerly of Johnstown Township, passed away Sunday, June 13, 2021. He was born October 19, 1933 in Joel WI to Peter and Eline (Hanson) Franzen. He married Carol Pederson on April 24, 1971 in Clear Lake, WI and they made their home in the country until…

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Girls Track Excels at Conference Meet

     The Turtle Lake/Clayton track team excelled at the Conference Track Meet held in Grantsburg on Tuesday, June 8th. Several members of the girls track team brought home hardware and made the all-conference track team. SEE COMPLETE STORY IN THE TIMES OR READ ONLINE WITH PAID SUBSCRIPTION.

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Record Breaking Week

     Last week was a big week for the Turtle Lake/Clayton track team as two members of the girls track team broke four different school records.      Mariah Thill broke the Turtle Lake school and the Turtle Lake/Clayton track team record in the 300 meter Hurdles on Tuesday at Grantsburg with a time of 48.89 seconds.      Alexandra…

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Viola “Vi” R. Kirk

     Viola “Vi” R. Kirk, age 92 of Clear Lake, WI who died on October 23, 2020 will have a Celebration of Her Life at 2:00 pm on Thursday, June 17, 2021 at the Clear Lake United Methodist Church with a visitation an hour before.      Strawberry Shortcake/ Coffee will be served after the service.      Interment will…

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Carl Molls

     A Celebration of Life will be held in honor of Carl Henry Molls, March 3, 1935 – May 24, 2020 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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