Area News
Beatles Submarine
Twenty-two summer school students at Turtle Lake Schools have been hard at work preparing for this year’s theater class play. This year’s production is “Beatles Submarine”. It will be presented Thursday, June 24 at 11:15 a.m. in the high school auditorium. This is the 18th year of summer school productions and the public is invited…
Read MorePublic Library Programs To Resume For The Summer
Join us for an astounding kickoff to Tails and Tales, the 2021 Library Summer Reading Challenge. Turtle Lake Public Library is kicking off its Summer Reading Program on Monday, June 28 at 3:00 pm. with the program, “Sustainable Safari,” with Safari Bob from the Sustainable Safari in Minnesota. We will be at the Ritsche Pavillion…
Read MoreMan charged in burglary investigation
A warrant has been issued for a rural Turtle Lake man facing burglary, theft and criminal damage to property charges in connection with three thefts investigated by the Barron County Sheriff’s office. Kevin G. Johnson, age 46, has been charged with two counts of burglary to a building or dwelling, burglary to cargo portion of…
Read MoreThree Retire From Turtle Lake Schools
Turtle Lake staff gathered Wednesday, May 26 to honor their 2021 retirees. The District would like to thank these individuals for their dedication and service to Turtle Lake School and students. Pictured, left to right, are paraprofessionals Gary Piasecki (3 years); Stacy Webert (6 years) and Carol Fogarty (27) years. Best wishes on your retirement!
Read MoreTurtle Lake Garden Club To Host Plant Sale
The Turtle Lake Garden Club will be having its annual (except for last year) Spring Plant Sale in the Lion’s Pavilion in the Village Park June 5th Saturday, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This is the only fund raising event the TLGC holds every year. SEE COMPLETE STORY IN THE TIMES OR READ ONLINE…
Read MoreMemorial Day Services
Memorial Day events were held world-wide Monday to honor and pay respect for all the service men and woman, past and present, who have bravely defended their nation. In Turtle Lake the local Donalds-Hyklema Post 7848 American Legion members traveled to a number of area cemeteries to pay their respects with a gun salute, a…
Read MoreFree Meals Offered Through Summer School At Turtle Lake
Stressing the importance of offering nutritious meals to children during the summer months, the School District of Turtle Lake announces the sponsorship of the Summer Food Service Program. The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), which is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and is administered by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, provides…
Read MoreChamber to present Something In The Park
The Turtle Lake Area Chamber of Commerce will present the first annual Something In The Park Sunday, June 6, from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. This event is for the entire family and is sponsored by Lake Country Dairy, US Air Force, Puris and The Swan Beach Vendor Events. Events during the day include a…
Read MoreCommunity Scholarship Drive
The Turtle Lake Lioness Club has announced that the 56th Annual Turtle Lake Community Scholarship Fund Drive is now underway. These scholarships are awarded to graduating seniors of Turtle Lake High School who are continuing their education at a university or technical college. With the cost of educational institutions rising and federal assistance programs being…
Read MoreThat Time Of Year For Bear Encounters
It’s that time of year again when black bears are out scavenging for food. This one was found at the Brent and Sue Thill residence Monday morning after being scared up the tree by a barking dog. According to the TLPD the bear came down out of the tree 10 minutes after everyone left. He…
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