Luck Cardinals become Lakers most recent victim
The Lakers held a 46-27 lead second half lead over the Luck Cardinals before the Cardinals put together an offensive charge that cut the deficit to 57-56 with less than three minutes to go before a Noah Torgerson putback off an offensive rebound, followed by a Blake Thill basket on their ensuing possession, sealed a…
Read MoreBarron Victim Was Unarmed When Shot; Suspect Charged With First Degree Intentional Homicide
A 20-year old Cumberland man charged with first degree intentional homicide following a shooting in Barron last week appeared for an initial appearance where a $75,000 cash bond was set. An adjourned initial appearance is scheduled for January 19, 2021. Clayton M. Lauritsen has been charged with first degree intentional homicide after allegedly shooting, and…
Read MoreArmstrong Sworn In as State Representative
State Rep. David B. Armstrong (R-Rice Lake) officially took office as Representative for the 75th Assembly District on Monday afternoon, when he joined his colleagues at a ceremony in the Wisconsin State Capitol’s Assembly chambers. The oath was administered by Chief Justice Patience Roggensack. SEE COMPLETE STORY IN THE TIMES OR READ ONLINE WITH PAID…
Read MoreBrenda Jean Downing
Brenda Jean (Hoff) Downing, 64, of Turtle Lake, passed peacefully, January 1, 2021, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She fought courageously for several years with pulmonary disease and cancer. The Downings feel blessed to have had her for one more Christmas. She was born July 26, 1956, to Lawrence and Goldie (Nottom)…
Read MoreMarie Josephine Pagel
Marie Josephine Pagel was born on May 23, 1945 at home near Cumberland, WI to Clarence and Florence Munchow. She attended country school in the Cumberland area and later attended and graduated from Cumberland High School. During high school, Marie worked at the A & W and the day after graduation she took a job…
Read MoreHerbert “Herbie” Lee
Herbert “Herbie” Lee, age 87 of Prairie Farm, WI passed away at the Pioneer Nursing Home in Prairie Farm on Wednesday, December 30, 2020. Herbert was born on July 10, 1933 to Helmer and Inga (Haugen) Lee in Prairie Farm and was baptized on October 5, 1933. He attended school in Barron County and was…
Read MoreMelvin Embert Nyhus
Melvin Embert Nyhus, 81, of Cumberland passed away at home on December 21, 2020. He was born October 16, 1939, to Embert and Bertha (Kern) Nyhus in Cumberland, where he would spend his entire life. Mel graduated from Cumberland High School in 1959. He married Janet Diesterhaft on June 17, 1961, and they raised their…
Read MoreMarjorie Evelyn Schaumburg
Marjorie Evelyn Schaumburg passed away peacefully at Willow Ridge Healthcare in Amery, Wis. on Friday, January 1, 2021. She was 99 years of age. Marjorie was born in Crookston, Minn. on February 6, 1921 to Clarence M. Stout and Hannah (Hulst) Stout. During her high school years in Crookston, Marge was an award-winning athlete, excelling…
Read MoreUrgency Setting In Regarding Industrial Wastewater User Agreements
While the Village is in the midst of multi-million dollar wastewater treatment plant upgrades, industrial user agreements have yet to be signed by any of the Village’s high flow, high strength industries. The Village is in the midst of a WWTP upgrade that could push an estimated $20-million plus mark. In order to finalize upgrade…
Read MoreLakers continue winning ways with win over Blackhawks
The Lakers stepped out of conference play for a non-conference matchup with the Baldwin-Woodville Blackhawks Tuesday, December 22 and came away with a 58-45 win. The Lakers stand at 4-1 overall through the early parts of the season. Scoring honors went to Brendan Strenke for the Lakers with 19. Joel Humphrey added 16 while Blake…
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