Area News
Twenty-two To Receive Diplomas In In-Person Graduation Ceremony
A year removed from no in-person Graduation due to the Covid-19 pandemic, 22 seniors will receive their diplomas from Turtle Lake School administration Friday evening, May 21. While seniors are only allowed ten seats for relatives or guests per graduate, an actual graduation ceremony will be held. Becca Peterson is the Valedicatorian and Kody Nitchey…
Read MoreFree Covid-19 Vaccines Available In Barron And Polk Counties
In an effort to continue with Covid-19 vaccinations Barron and Polk County Health Departments have announced free vaccinations are now available. SEE COMPLETE STORY IN THE TIMES OR READ ONLINE WITH PAID SUBSCRIPTION.
Read MoreCommunity Scholarship Drive Underway
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 MoreChildren’s Business Fair To Be Held
The third annual Turtle Lake Children’s Business Fair will be held Saturday, June 5 in the Turtle Lake Village Park. This annual event showcases kids-run businesses in which kids must create, market, promote and then sell their homemade products or service. SEE COMPLETE STORY IN THE TIMES OR READ ONLINE WITH PAID SUBSCRIPTION.
Read MoreCommunity Scholarship Drive Underway
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 MoreCoaches Approved As Summer School Aides For Weight Room Supervision
The Turtle Lake School Board approved the summer school staff at their April board meeting. The list of teachers included 19 teachers and five aides. In addition, six coaches who supervise summer weight room activities were also approved. While the coaches do not qualify being paid through summer school they will receive compensation through the…
Read MoreSpeeds Reached 100-mph During Pursuit
A Barron woman has been charged with attempting to flee or elude an officer following a car chase that reached speeds of 100 mph before the driver stopped, ending the chase. SEE COMPLETE STORY IN THE TIMES OR READ ONLINE WITH PAID SUBSCRIPTION.
Read MoreStudent Clean Up During Earth Day
Students and staff from Turtle Lake High School traveled to Horseshoe Lake last Thursday to assist with clean-up efforts at the Beaver Town Hall and Horseshoe Lake boat landing. “For their excellent efforts, all of those involved deserve an A+ grade,” said Horseshoe Lake District Director Steve Eichman. Turtle Lake third grade students participated in…
Read MoreCommunity Scholarship Drive Underway
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 MoreBoy Scouts Donate To Food Pantry
Boy Scout Troop 59 recently held a food drive and donated the results to the Turtle Lake Food Pantry. Gathering for a photo on Tuesday, April 20th were, left to right, Jackson Brown, Cordell Hiemstra, Food Pantry volunteer Les Wickboldt, Wyatt Todd, Food Pantry volunteer Sandy Scribner, Wesley Webster and Michael Eastland.
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