Beverly Jean Sorensen
Beverly Jean Sorensen, 58, of Cumberland died, on April 23, 2021, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 8, 1962, in Cumberland, WI to Clare and Clara (Kuntz) Gross. Bev was married at St. Ann Catholic Church in Turtle Lake on August 28, 1982, to Phillip Sorensen. Bev was a…
Read MoreMarilyn J. Wick
Marilyn J. Wick, of Turtle Lake passed peacefully at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire on April 27, 2021, after a short illness. She was born to Harold and Marion Benson on October 18, 1931, in Chicago, IL. She was married on November 11, 1950 to William Wick who preceded her in death in 2004.…
Read MoreTLHS Alum Patents Weather Sensing Device
Todd Pett, a graduate of Turtle Lake High School class of 1972, has designed a technologically advanced remote weather sensing device for Ball Aerospace. This instrument will be launched via a spacecraft in one of the upcoming years to measure weather patterns and climate change as it orbits the earth. Todd has worked for Ball…
Read MoreTC Girls Open Season With Win Over Webster/Siren
Sophia Ellis was a homerun shy of the cycle, going 4 for 4 with 3 runs batted in and 2 runs scored as the TC softball girls opened the 2021 season with a 9-5 road win over Webster/Siren Thursday, April 29. After opening the season with a win over Webster/Siren the TC girls were shell-shocked…
Read MoreTC Hurlers Open Season Up At Webster
The TC baseball team opened their 2021 baseball season with a road trip to Webster last Thursday. The Tigers are the reigning 2019 Division 4 State Champs. They also won the state championship in 2018 in Division 3. The Tigers sent Owen Washburn to the mound. Washburn pitched seven complete, giving up 4 hits while…
Read MoreCOVID Variants Confirmed in Barron County
On April 28, Barron County Public Health was alerted that cases of the COVID-19 variant, B.1.351 (South African variant) were confirmed in the county. Scientists are working to learn more about these variants to better understand how easily they are spread and the effectiveness of the currently authorized vaccines against them. “Even though our daily…
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 MoreChamber Announces Grand Parade Will Take Place
The Turtle Lake Area Chamber of Commerce (TLACC) is excited to announce they will be having a parade Sunday, July 11, 2021, 12-noon. Parade line up will begin at 10:00 a.m. SEE COMPLETE STORY IN THE TIMES OR READ ONLINE WITH PAID SUBSCRIPTION.
Read More17th Annual Laker Football Fundraiser Completed
The Turtle Lake Football Team completed four hours of community service Saturday, May 1st. This concluded their 17th Annual Community Service Fundraiser. The team did 35 jobs in and around the community of Turtle Lake. The jobs players performed ranged from raking yards, moving sticks and debris, moving rocks, tilling gardens, moving kayaks and other…
Read MoreCoaches Approved As Summer School Aides For Weight Room Supervision
The Turtle Lake School Board approved the summer school staff at their April board meeting. The list of teachers included 19 teachers and five aides. In addition, six coaches who supervise summer weight room activities were also approved. While the coaches do not qualify being paid through summer school they will receive compensation through the…
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