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Classes Thank Shirley Halyburton
The Turtle Lake High School Classes of 1964, 1965 and 1966 would like to take this time to thank Shirley (Gall) Halyburton for her immense assistance with the organization of their recent reunion. Shirley was an Honorary Guest and was instrumental in preparing many of the displays that were featured at the reunion, as well…
Read MoreJoshua’s Camp Receives Donation From Volkswagon Enthusiasts
Long-time Turtle Lake area resident and Volkswagon enthusiast, Ray Hansen, along with the Volkswagon Club, donated $5,500.00 to Joshua’s Camp at the recent Annual Chippewa Valley Volkswagon Show held Saturday, June 20 at Pioneer Park in Eau Claire. SEE COMPLETE STORY IN THE TIMES OR READ ONLINE WITH PAID SUBSCRIPTION.
Read MoreClass of 1958 Holds Reunion
The 1958 class of TLHS held its annual class reunion on July 16th, 2026 at the Village Pizzeria in Amery. Attending were, front row, left to right: Jim Leisz, Gary Steglich, Ron Neimann, Larry Henck. Back row: Ethel (Woolley) Leisz, Annamae (Schmitz) Gamache, Gurine (Olson) Gall, Kay (Barr) Harr, Karen (Gregor) Carlson, Rosemary (Peichel/Angelo) Nickell.…
Read MoreA Summer Book Drive for Young Readers
Hi! My name is Ella Koenig, and I am the 2026 Teen Intern at the Turtle Lake Public Library. This Summer, I have been assigned the task of organizing a connected learning/community service project. For this project, I have decided on a children’s book drive! SEE COMPLETE STORY IN THE TIMES OR READ ONLINE WITH…
Read MoreTurtle Lake Lions Club Inter-County Fair To Be Held This Weekend
The 71st Annual Turtle Lake Inter-County Fair will be held Friday through Sunday, July 10 – 12, in the Turtle Lake Village Park. Things will begin Friday morning with the Dairy Cattle Show and Sheep Show at 10:00 a.m. The Fun Health Day, sponsored by Cumberland Health Care will be set up in the pavilion…
Read MoreFirework Show Entertains Onlookers
A set of pontoons are visible in the night landscape as the Poskin Lake fireworks display entertains the hundreds of lake residents, families and friends who were on hand for the annual July 4th show. The event was originally set for Friday night, July 3 but a constant rainfall kept that from happening. The event…
Read MoreMark Stary Performs For Troops Overseas
For the past 22 years the Serving Our Troops organization has been sending a special message for soldiers and families in the form of a 12-ounce steak from home. Their message of “It’s a simple thing, dinner with the family” resounds loudly throughout the troops, and their families. With goals of providing a delicious meal…
Read MoreTwo Seeking Miss Turtle Lake Title With Two Seeking Little Miss Turtle Lake Title
Two young ladies are seeking the title of Miss Turtle Lake at this year’s Turtle Lake Inter-Co. Fair, Friday through Sunday, July 10 – 12, 2026. In addition, two young ladies are also seeking the title of Little Miss Turtle Lake. Senior royalty contestants must have been 16 years of age by January 1 following…
Read MoreOlivia Korish Attends Badger Girl State
Olivia Korish had the honor of attending the American Legion Auxiliary Badger Girl State at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh this past week. She learned about the legal process, voted in both city and state elections, and made countless memories with other student leaders from Wisconsin. Thank you to Pat and Pauline Merth and the entire…
Read MoreJoyce Hagen Named 2026 Turtle Lake Fair Parade Grand Marshal
The Turtle Lake Lions Club is proud to announce Joyce Hagen as the 2026 Grand Marshal of the Turtle Lake Fair Parade, which will be held on Sunday, July 12, at noon in downtown Turtle Lake. Joyce has been an integral part of the Turtle Lake community throughout her adult life. A 1963 graduate of…
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