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County Departments And Organizations Band Together To Offer Help To Residents Effected By Covid Pandemic
Due to the effects of COVID-19 many Barron County residents have lost lost loved ones, lost wages, have been through multiple quarantines, and have experienced more everyday stress. Barron County is a community that cares. Together we can to help each other through these difficult times. The United Way Barron County COVID-19 Community Fund, the…
Read MoreLighting of Lights in the Park to be held Saturday night at 6:00 p.m.
Santa, the reindeer and elves invite everyone to the Turtle Lake Village Park Saturday evening, December 5, at 6:00 p.m. for the official lighting of the Turtle Lake Lion’s Club Lights in the Park. From 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. the Turtle Lake Area Chamber of Commerce will be holding their Christmas at the Village Park.…
Read MoreChris Kroeze Makes Billboard Country Radio Chart
Barron native country singer Chris Kroeze’s latest single “Same Ole” debuted on the Billboard Country Indicator Chart this past week at #56. This is Kroeze’s first national charting radio single and a big step for the young singer’s career. “Country radio has very few slots, especially for new music, so to hear from stations across…
Read MoreTwo Arrests Made In Skeletal Remains Case
It was announced last Thursday that two arrests had been made regarding the death of 63-year old Gary Albert Herbst of Elka New Market, MN. Herbst was reported as a missing person to the Elko New Market Police Department in 2014. His remains were later found in Maple Grove Township in Barron County, WI in…
Read MoreTLCC To Present Christmas At The Village Park
The Turtle Lake Area Chamber of Commerce will present Christmas at the Village Park Saturday, December 5, from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. This is a free event and all are invited to attend. Kids attending will receive a free holiday photo and goodie bag. Hot chocolate and homemade cookies will be provided. A social distanced…
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 MoreFood Pantry Nears Completion
“At this year’s Thanksgiving we are thankful to all the businesses, residents and churches of Turtle Lake and surrounding area who donated so generously to make our Food Pantry a reality,” said volunteer and project head Frank Maas. Through generous donations since the project’s infancy, $140,000 has been raised. SEE COMPLETE STORY IN THE TIMES…
Read MoreSchool To Go Online For Two Days During Thanksgiving
With Covid-19 positive cases rising at a rapid pace in Barron County, and across the state of Wisconsin, it was recently announced that the Turtle Lake Schools will go to online education for two days during the Thanksgiving holiday. Monday’s absent numbers totalled 114 students (Elementary 41, Middle School 35, High School 38) out of…
Read MoreSchool District of Turtle Lake Honors Local Supporters
The School District of Turtle Lake School Board recently recognized Halco Press and the Turtle Lake Lions Club for their support of the district. The supporters were honored as part of the Wisconsin Association of School Boards’ 2020 Business Honor Roll program. The program recognizes local school district business partners that support their local schools…
Read MoreFood Pantry Donation Has Turtle Lake Ties
Renee Madison, left, and Sheldon Fredrick, right, accept a donation to the new Turtle Lake Food Pantry building fund. The $4500.00 donation was made by Pastor Sam Jackson in honor of his step-son Tom McQuillan, a 1976 graduate of Turtle Lake High School, and his family. SEE COMPLETE STORY IN THE TIMES OR READ ONLINE…
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