Community Scholarship Drive
The Turtle Lake Lioness Club has announced that the 56th Annual Turtle Lake Community Scholarship Fund Drive is now underway. These scholarships are awarded to graduating seniors of Turtle Lake High School who are continuing their education at a university or technical college. With the cost of educational institutions rising and federal assistance programs being…
Read MoreThat Time Of Year For Bear Encounters
It’s that time of year again when black bears are out scavenging for food. This one was found at the Brent and Sue Thill residence Monday morning after being scared up the tree by a barking dog. According to the TLPD the bear came down out of the tree 10 minutes after everyone left. He…
Read MoreTwenty-two To Receive Diplomas In In-Person Graduation Ceremony
A year removed from no in-person Graduation due to the Covid-19 pandemic, 22 seniors will receive their diplomas from Turtle Lake School administration Friday evening, May 21. While seniors are only allowed ten seats for relatives or guests per graduate, an actual graduation ceremony will be held. Becca Peterson is the Valedicatorian and Kody Nitchey…
Read MoreStandoff Ends With Chetek Man Taken Into Custody
A nearly six-hour standoff ended with a Chetek man being taken into custody after falling through the ceiling during negotiations inside a Chetek residence. Kevin L. Swartz, age 35, Chetek, was charged with a bomb scare, terrorist threats, two counts of threat to a law enforcement officer, failure to comply with officer’s attempt to take…
Read MoreFree Covid-19 Vaccines Available In Barron And Polk Counties
In an effort to continue with Covid-19 vaccinations Barron and Polk County Health Departments have announced free vaccinations are now available. SEE COMPLETE STORY IN THE TIMES OR READ ONLINE WITH PAID SUBSCRIPTION.
Read MoreCommunity Scholarship Drive Underway
The Turtle Lake Lioness Club has announced that the 56th Annual Turtle Lake Community Scholarship Fund Drive is now underway. These scholarships are awarded to graduating seniors of Turtle Lake High School who are continuing their education at a university or technical college. With the cost of educational institutions rising and federal assistance programs being…
Read MoreChildren’s Business Fair To Be Held
The third annual Turtle Lake Children’s Business Fair will be held Saturday, June 5 in the Turtle Lake Village Park. This annual event showcases kids-run businesses in which kids must create, market, promote and then sell their homemade products or service. SEE COMPLETE STORY IN THE TIMES OR READ ONLINE WITH PAID SUBSCRIPTION.
Read MoreTC Blanks Unity; Comes From Behind For Win Over Warriors
TC baseball posted a pair of wins this past week by shutting out Unity on Tuesday, May 4 and then scoring three times in the seventh for a come-from-behind road win over the Clear Lake Warriors Friday afternoon. SEE COMPLETE STORY IN THE TIMES OR READ ONLINE WITH PAID SUBSCRIPTION.
Read MoreGerald D. “Jerry” Loken
Gerald D. “Jerry” Loken, Sr., age 85, of Chetek and formerly of Turtle Lake, WI died Monday, April 26th, 2021 at his home. He was born April 26th, 1936 to Arthur and Lucille (Doose) Loken at Minneapolis, MN where he was raised and attended school. After high school he served in the US Army from…
Read MoreKimberly Vik
Kimmy died April 24, 2021 at Amery Hospital with her daughter Ashly Vik and significant other Keith Johnson by her side. Kimberly was born June 27, 1957 in Minneapolis, MN. Kimmy fought the two biggest battles of her life, addiction, which she won in latter years and pancreatic cancer, which she fought with all her might…
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