Two Arrests Made In Skeletal Remains Case
It was announced last Thursday that two arrests had been made regarding the death of 63-year old Gary Albert Herbst of Elka New Market, MN. Herbst was reported as a missing person to the Elko New Market Police Department in 2014. His remains were later found in Maple Grove Township in Barron County, WI in…
Read MoreTLCC To Present Christmas At The Village Park
The Turtle Lake Area Chamber of Commerce will present Christmas at the Village Park Saturday, December 5, from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. This is a free event and all are invited to attend. Kids attending will receive a free holiday photo and goodie bag. Hot chocolate and homemade cookies will be provided. A social distanced…
Read MoreSOS and Lions Club Begin Christmas Drive To Aid Local Families
The Turtle Lake Lions Club and the Turtle Lake SOS (Students Offering Support) organization have begun their annual Christmas Drive recently. The groups are seeking monetary donations, which are then used to purchase clothing, food and toys for these families; making Christmas a less stressful time. A huge advance “Thank You” to all the individuals…
Read MoreFood Pantry Nears Completion
“At this year’s Thanksgiving we are thankful to all the businesses, residents and churches of Turtle Lake and surrounding area who donated so generously to make our Food Pantry a reality,” said volunteer and project head Frank Maas. Through generous donations since the project’s infancy, $140,000 has been raised. SEE COMPLETE STORY IN THE TIMES…
Read MoreFour Selected To Dunn-St. Croix All-Conference Teams
Four Laker football players were selected to the Dunn-St. Croix All-Conference teams in their first year of participation in the new conference. Joel Humphrey, junior, was selected to First Team Defense as a defensive back and also as a second team offensive wide receiver. Kody Nitchey, senior, was selected to First Team Defense as a…
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Luke Moen, 12-year old son of Kristin Moen, was successful on a nice 8-pointer opening weekend of the 2020 Wisconsin deer season.
Read MoreCarole M. Reagle Heartman Gust
Carole M. (Reagle) Heartman, Gust, born February 8, 1940, to Donald and Katherine Reagle in Superior, WI. Carole passed away peacefully into heaven face to face with the Lord on Sunday morning November 15, at Marshfield Facilities in Rice Lake, WI due to Covid complications. Carole was raised in Superior and graduated from Superior Central…
Read MoreSchool To Go Online For Two Days During Thanksgiving
With Covid-19 positive cases rising at a rapid pace in Barron County, and across the state of Wisconsin, it was recently announced that the Turtle Lake Schools will go to online education for two days during the Thanksgiving holiday. Monday’s absent numbers totalled 114 students (Elementary 41, Middle School 35, High School 38) out of…
Read MoreSchool District of Turtle Lake Honors Local Supporters
The School District of Turtle Lake School Board recently recognized Halco Press and the Turtle Lake Lions Club for their support of the district. The supporters were honored as part of the Wisconsin Association of School Boards’ 2020 Business Honor Roll program. The program recognizes local school district business partners that support their local schools…
Read MoreFood Pantry Donation Has Turtle Lake Ties
Renee Madison, left, and Sheldon Fredrick, right, accept a donation to the new Turtle Lake Food Pantry building fund. The $4500.00 donation was made by Pastor Sam Jackson in honor of his step-son Tom McQuillan, a 1976 graduate of Turtle Lake High School, and his family. SEE COMPLETE STORY IN THE TIMES OR READ ONLINE…
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