Even Through Pandemic Stockings Got Sent To Soldiers
Despite the current pandemic and restricted social interaction, the 2020 Almena Post 8512 VFW Auxiliary Stockings for Soldiers project remained a great success. “We are so fortunate to live in a community that answers our calls for help, whenever there is a need,” project voluteers commented, “Because of the response of our supporters near and…
Read MoreQuade Places Third At Sectionals
Mason Quade, 126 lbs., finished his season the sectional wrestling tournament on Saturday, February 6th in St. Croix Falls. Quade finished in third place, just one spot shy of making it to the state tournament this year. If it hadn’t been for covid, Quade would be participating in the state tournament. Usually the top three…
Read MoreMardel Eileen Barnette
Mardel Eileen Barnette, the former Mardel Eileen Catlin passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at the age of 76 years, at the Golden Age Manor Nursing Home in Amery, Wisconsin. Which she called home for the past five years. She passed away from Pneumonia as a result of COVID-19. She was born January 16, 1945,…
Read MorePVMC To Host Valentine’s Sweetheart Drive-Through Date Night
Parkview United Methodist Church will be hosting a Valentine’s Sweetheart Drive-Through Date Night on Saturday, February 13. The event runs from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. and is free to the public with a freewill offering being accepted. Each vehicle will receive a free Valentine’s Goodie Bag with a Grand Prize winner being announced at…
Read MoreDistrict Input Sought Prior To Renewing School’s Five Year Strategic Plan
The Turtle Lake School Administration is asking District residents and staff for input in regards to the renewing of the District’s five-year strategic plan. “In the last year, we have learned how important school is to our students and our community,” Superintendent Kent Kindschy said is a survey sent out to District residents recently. “I…
Read MoreMan Who Kicked Officer Charged With 8th OWI
A Rice Lake man is facing upwards of a $25,000 fine, not more than 12 years and 6 months in prison, or both if convicted of his 8th operating while intoxicated charge. Records show Simon Kvezevic, 60, was released on a $250 cash bond after appearing at a January 25 initial appearance on a charge…
Read MoreDHS Announces Groups Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine Tentatively Beginning March 1
The Department of Health Services (DHS) announced future groups that will be eligible tentatively beginning March 1, 2021. Groups are being prioritized due to an increased risk of exposure or vulnerability to COVID-19 and are consistent with the recommendations from the State Disaster Medical Assistance Committee (SDMAC). The groups in priority order include education and…
Read MoreLakers go 2-2 in busy week of basketball
With post season play on the horizon the girls have been busy with rescheduled games recently, playing four games this past week, going 2 – 2 in those contests, losing to the Prairie Farm Panthers and Osceola Chieftains while defeating both Clayton and Luck. SEE COMPLETE STORY IN THE TIMES OR READ ONLINE WITH PAID…
Read MoreBrendan Strenke Reaches 1000 Point Plateau
Junior Brendan Strenke only needed 9 points to hit the 1000 point plateau Friday night, January 29 when the Lakers hosted the Glenwood City Hilltoppers. With a pair of threes under his belt to start the game it came down to a fast break layin in which Strenke was also fouled. Strenke calmly sank the…
Read MoreLakers drop two contests after defeating Bears
After defeating the Clayton Bears Tuesday night, January 26 at home the Lakers dropped a lopsided non-conference game to the Somerset Spartans before losing a heartbreaker with a second to go to the Glenwood City Hilltoppers last week. SEE COMPLETE STORY IN THE TIMES OR READ ONLINE WITH PAID SUBSCRIPTION.
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