Man charged after attempted get-together
A 27-year old Rice Lake man was taken into custody on a number of child sex charges following an undercover sting in which an officer pretended to be a 15 year old girl. On Wednesday, February 17 the defendant, Kevin J. Blomberg, Rice Lake, was added as a social media friend by the officer. Blomberg…
Read MoreTwo Sustain Injuries When Truck Hits Buggy
Two teenagers were injured when the buggy they were riding in was struck by a truck Thursday, February 18. The Barron County Sheriff’s Department received a 911 call at 6:44 p.m. regarding a truck and horse and buggy accident on Hw. M near 30th Avenue, north of Rice Lake. SEE COMPLETE STORY IN THE TIMES…
Read MoreKuula Found Not Guilty Of 2nd Degree Homicide
An Almena woman charged with 2nd degree intentional homicide for a stabbing incidient in Almena was found not guilty Friday, February 19 following a five-day trial in Barron County court. SEE COMPLETE STORY IN THE TIMES OR READ ONLINE WITH PAID SUBSCRIPTION.
Read MoreFormer Polk County Resident Reaches Milestone
Elsie Johnson turned 100 years in January, 2021. Elsie was born in 1921 in Polk County, Wisconsin. She graduated in 1939 from Amery High School. In October of 1943, she and Donald Johnson were married. They farmed in Rice Lake and then moved to Illinois. Later, in March of 1957, they bought a farm in…
Read MoreLakers Heading To Sectionals For First Time In 21 Years
In the Regional Final game the Lakers and Dragons played to a 21-21 halftime score before the Laker defense held the Dragons to 9 second half points while the offense dumped in 23 enroute to the win. The Lakers hit the scoreboard first when Joel Humphrey sank a deep three. Brendan Strenke hit one of…
Read MoreDelores Marjorie Potvin
Delores Marjorie Potvin, 90, of Cumberland died, February 16, 2021 at Care and Rehab-Cumberland. She was born September 25, 1930 in River Falls, WI to John and Theresa (Johnson) Barr. While Ed Levy may not have been her biological father, he was ‘Pa’ to her. She was married to Douglas Potvin on September 9, 1950…
Read MoreVillage Board Looking For Interested Resident To Fill Vacancy
Looking to better your community? Want to get more involved in the development and growth within the Village? The Village is seeking an individual to fill the remainder of an unexpired Village of Trustee term of office. The term would run through April of 2022. Trustees must reside within the Village limits. Trustees must attend…
Read MoreAfter More Than A Year Homeowner Is Told No Tax Rebates Are Available
It’s been more than a year now since a housing tax rebate incentive program had been officially approved by the Turtle Lake Village Board, and one resident who was looking to qualify for the rebates has now found out he will lose out on more than $3,000 in tax rebates over the next three years.…
Read MoreSex Offender To Be Released
The Barron County Sheriff’s Department is releasing the following information pursuant to Wisconsin State Statute 301.46 which authorizes law enforcement agencies to inform the public of a sex offender’s release when, in the discretion of the agency, the release of information will enhance public safety, awareness, and protection. The individual who appears on this notification,…
Read MoreLaker Gals Close Out Season In Regional Finals Game
The Laker girls 2020-21 basketball season came to an end Saturday night in Prairie Farm as the Panthers (#1) claimed the Division 5 Regional Championship with a 72-42 win over the Lakers (#3) on the Panther home floor. This was the first ever Regional Championship for the Lady Panthers in school history. It was also…
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