Area News
Driver charged after routine registration check
A traffic stop after a routine check showed registration of a vehicle had expired in August turned into the operator of the vehicle being charged with possession of methamphetamine and felony bail jumping. SEE COMPLETE STORY IN THE TIMES OR READ ONLINE WITH PAID SUBSCRIPTION.
Read MoreDNR Seeking Public Comment On ATV and UTV Trail Guidelines
MADISON, Wis. – The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public input on the draft ATV and UTV trail guidelines that are intended to promote statewide consistency in how trails are planned, designed and constructed. SEE COMPLETE STORY IN THE TIMES OR READ ONLINE WITH PAID SUBSCRIPTION.
Read MoreCommunity Health Survey
Area clinics, hospitals, and Public Health are asking Barron County community members to complete a Community Health Needs Assessment survey as a part of the ongoing Community Health Improvement processes. This short survey serves as a mid-plan update to make sure that the top three concerns identified in the full assessment of 2018 continue to…
Read MoreAccelerated Reading winners
The Turtle Lake Cenex has volunteered to sponsor a reading incentive program for students at the Turtle Lake elementary and middle schools. Each month Cenex donates a personal pizza to the top two readers at each grade level on a program called accelerated reader or AR. AR is a program where students use the classroom…
Read More2022 Public Access Lands Atlas Now Available
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources today announced the 2022 Public Access Lands Atlas is now available for sale. From state natural areas to state trails, lakeshores to rivers, Wisconsin has a wealth of public lands for everyone to enjoy. Updated every two years, the Public Access Lands Atlas is available for…
Read MoreA Look Back At The Times
10 YEARS AGO DECEMBER 15, 2011 Taylor Schneider, an eighth grader at Turtle Lake Middle School, competed at the state punt, pass and kick this past weekend in Green Bay and took 1st in the 14 – 15 year old girls’ group. Schneider out-distanced the field by 50-feet overall and currently stands in 6th place…
Read MoreWoman who lit house on fire charged with arson of a building
A Chippewa Falls woman who was renting a house on a month-to-month basis was arrested and charged with arson after she allegedly started the house she was renting on fire. SEE COMPLETE STORY IN THE TIMES OR READ ONLINE WITH PAID SUBSCRIPTION.
Read MoreVehicle chase ends when driver crashes into a lake
An 18-year old Rice Lake man is facing fleeing an officer and operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated after a mile long chase in Cumberland that ended when he hit a curb and ended up in Library Lake Wednesday, November 24. SEE COMPLETE STORY IN THE TIMES OR READ ONLINE WITH PAID SUBSCRIPTION.
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 MorePreliminary totals show deer harvest down
Preliminary deer harvest numbers have been released for the 2021 Wisconsin gun deer hunt. This year marked the 170th gun deer season. In total, 85,860 deer were harvested by gun and registered statewide during the opening weekend of the 2021 nine-day gun deer hunt, compared to the 99,832 registered for the same period in 2020.…
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