Area News
Man Who Crashed Into Building Said He Wanted To Make A Statement
A Cumberland man, Nicholas F. Brannan, age 38, who was charged with OWI and felony criminal damage to property told a Cumberland police officer he crashed into the Cumberland City Hall to make a statement and he wanted to talk to someone about his son being charged by an officer at the Cumberland Police Department.…
Read MoreFood Pantry Donation
Jim Kuntz, from Lake Aire Insurance, presented a donation to the Turtle Lake Food Pantry. The donation was made by the Turtle Lake Chamber of Commerce on behalf of Lake Aire for winning the scarecrow contest. Pictured are, left to right, Food Pantry volunteer Sheldon Fredrick, Jim Kuntz, and Izzy Beanes, Turtle Lake Chamber of Commerce…
Read MoreA Look Back At The Times
10 YEARS AGO NOVEMBER 17, 2011 Guest speaker Sam Nelson delivered theVeterans Dau address at the annual Veterans Day program at the Turtle Lake school Friday, November 11. Nelson explained “a veteran is a man who signed a blank check to the United State of America for the amount of, and up to, his life.”…
Read MoreTurtle Lake FFA Students Attend Leadership Conference
On Friday, November 12, five Turtle Lake FFA members traveled to Stevens Point for a leadership conference. Four of the students, Lilly Findley, Kylee Christianson, Ella Moen and Kolton Bader attended the Misson Conference. The students explored what makes them unique and learned strategies to become a more confident and capable version of themselves. They…
Read MoreMan charged with using cell phone for video recording
A Turtle Lake man was arrested and charged with invasion of privacy – surveillance device after his cell phone was discovered in a bathroom cabinet with the video mode on at McDonald’s. The phone was discovered by another employee. Review of the video showed the subject placing the phone in the cabinet. SEE COMPLETE STORY…
Read MoreStill Looking For Vintage Photos
The Turtle Lake Museum recently received a vintage road grader from former Turtle Lake residents Jeff and Kerry Almen. The grader dates back to the 1920s and 1930s. It was originally pulled by horses and was used to level / grade the gravel roads and ditches in the spring and summer to keep roads passable. …
Read MoreStone Lake woman had to be revived in parking lot
A Stone Lake woman who had to be administered Narcon by a first responder after she was found unresponsive in a vehicle at the St. Croix Casino was charged with possession of narcotic drugs and felony bail jumping. 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 MoreStill Looking For Vintage Photos
The date is not known but pictured above is Herb Schmidt standing next to his car with the hardware store in the background. The GTLAA is still looking for old photos. Some have been received but more are needed, especially old Turtle Lake town and farming photos. If anyone has old photos or negatives and…
Read MoreDrop-off sites opening for Operation Christmas Child
As the Thanksgiving season approaches, many families and children are expressing gratitude by giving back to children in need around the world. For those who are including Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts as part of their holiday, more than 4,000 drop-off sites will soon be open. SEE COMPLETE STORY IN THE TIMES OR READ ONLINE…
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