Area News
Area Healthcare Systems Urge Residents to Take Action
Barron County Public Health, Cumberland Healthcare, Marshfield Clinic Health System and Mayo Clinic Health System continue to be committed to providing high-quality health care right here in your community; today, we ask for your help. COVID-19 rates in our area are soaring to record highs. Though it is true that many people who get sick…
Read MoreEmily Kay Styles
Kuts-N-Kurls Salon welcomes Emily Kay Styles by Emily Buck, to the salon. Emily Buck has been styling hair since 2000 and been a self-employed hairstylist for 15 years. Over the last 20 years, she has worked in the Maplewood, MN area, Waupaca, WI, and now is in Turtle Lake, WI. SEE COMPLETE STORY IN…
Read MoreParkview To Host Pop Your Trunk
Parkview United Methodist Church will be having an event on Saturday, November 14 from 10:00 – Noon to benefit the Turtle Lake Food Pantry. Pop Your Trunk for the Pantry will help the pantry fill their shelves with specifically requested items. SEE COMPLETE STORY IN THE TIMES OR READ ONLINE WITH PAID SUBSCRIPTION.
Read MoreCovid Cases Continue To Rise
Both Barron and Polk County have seen a rise in Covid cases in the past week. Barron County has reported 12 more deaths since last week. All the individuals were all between the ages of 70-95 with underlying health conditions. Polk County also reported two more deaths within the last week, they did not release…
Read MoreFood Pantry Receives Donations
The Turtle Lake Food Pantry recently received multiple donations from Turtle Lake residents and business organizations through their new building fund raising efforts. A total of $5000 was received, including $1500 from the Knights of Columbus, $1500 from a Turtle Lake resident, $1000 from a Turtle Lake resident, and $500 from both Synergy Co-op and…
Read MoreBarron County Records Two More Covid Related Deaths
As positive tests continue to climb throughout Wisconsin, Barron County Health has reported two additional Covid-19 related deaths. Both individuals had underlying conditions and were in their 90s. This brings the total number of deaths to nine in Barron County. SEE COMPLETE STORY IN THE TIMES OR READ ONLINE WITH PAID SUBSCRIPTION.
Read MoreSuspect In Custody In Hit-And-Run Deaths
After nearly seven years a suspect has been taken into custody and charged in the hit-and-run deaths of Richard L. Cobenais and Benjamin R. Juarez on January 14, 2014. Polk County Sheriff, along with St. Croix Tribal Police Chief Frank Taylor and Polk County District Attorney Jeff Kemp made the announcement at a press conference…
Read MoreScarecrow Contest Winners Announced
The Turtle Lake Garden Club has announced the winner of the annual Scarecrow Contest. Cumberland Healthcare Turtle Lake Center was selected as the winner. A $25.00 donation to the Turtle Lake Food Pantry will be made in the name of Cumberland Healthcare Turtle Lake Center.
Read MoreRemember To Vote Tuesday, November 3
As a reminder to voters polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 3rd. All ballots must be received at the polls by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day. No late arriving ballots will be counted. The last day to request an absentee ballot by mail is Thursday, October 29. The…
Read MorePostal Employee Charged with Misappropriating Funds & False Entries in Official Records
Cammy J. Gillett, 44, Cameron, Wisconsin, is charged with misappropriating postal funds from March 2019 through July 2020. The indictment alleges that while an employee of the U.S. Postal Service, she converted to her own use more than $1,000 in U.S. Postal money orders. The indictment also charges her with making false entries in the…
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