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Sixth Case Of COVID-19 Confirmed In Barron County; First Two Have Recovered
Another case of COVID-19 has been confirmed in Barron County. This is Barron County’s sixth positive test. The new case had been in close contact with a person who tested positive. The individual was contacted by Public Health to let them know they had been exposed. Since then, they have remained home and stayed away…
Read MoreTwo charged following search
Two Turtle Lake residents have been charged following the discovery of marijuana during the execution of a search warrant. Steven J. Miller, 41, and Tashena N. Dozois, 35, were both charged with possession with intent to deliver THC and two counts of drug paraphernalia as party to a crime following a March 13 search. According…
Read MoreKCs donate after fire
Dave Wozniak, left, recently presented Dale Hellstern with a $600 relief donation generated from the local and state Knights of Columbus organizations. On Thursday evening, March 5, fire completely destroyed the 120-year old Hellstern home on South Pine Street. Dale lost nearly everything in the blaze.
Read MoreTwo Confirmed Covid-19 Cases in Polk County
Polk County Health Department announced Thursday, April 9, 2020, that Polk County had its first confirmed case of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. This individual was exposed in a work-related setting and developed symptoms shortly afterwards. The individual and family remain under self-quarantine as requested by local, state, and federal recommendations. Public Health is identifying and…
Read MoreMan Arrested After Shots Fired During Welfare Check
Thomas Levasseur, age 55, of Woodville, WI, was arrested after shots were fired during a welfare check at an Upper Turtle Lake residence, three miles east of Turtle Lake. According to the Barron County Sheriff’s Department a call was received at 10:40 p.m. Friday, April 10 in regards to conducting a welfare check on a…
Read MoreLights on to Honor Seniors
More than 50 vehicle, containing 2020 Turtle Lake High School seniors, family, relatives, friends and community members were on hand at the Turtle Lake football field for a 20-minute #BeTheLightWI campaign, honoring high school seniors Friday evening. While the coronavirus pandemic has put a halt to the remainder of this year’s graduating class school year,…
Read MoreNew Recommendation on Cloth Face Coverings
With the spread of COVID-19 continuing to grow, new information on wearing cloth face covers/masks is being released. The State and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) now recommend wearing cloth face coverings in public places where it is difficult to keep 6 feet away from others. This includes grocery stores, pharmacies and places…
Read MoreHomicide Suspects Caught In Polk County
The Polk County Sheriff’s Department has two homicide suspects wanted out of Kentucky in custody. The two fugitives were arrested in Amery, Wisconsin on Monday, April 2, 2020 at around 6:00 p.m. Bruce Carr, age 48, and Melissa Gulley, age 35, had warrants issued from the State of Kentucky and were considered “Armed and Dangerous”.…
Read MoreCumberland man charged following search warrant execution
On Friday, March 6 Cumberland police officers executed a search warrant at a Western Avenue residence in Cumberland known to have an individual, Cameron D. Lynn, age 24, residing there. The residence is located less than 1000 feet from the Cumberland Elementary School. Upon entry to the residence officers made contact with an individual who…
Read MoreCommunity Scholarship Drive Underway
The Turtle Lake Lioness Club has announced the 55th annual Turtle Lake Community Scholarship Drive is now underway. These scholarships are awarded to graduating seniors of Turtle Lake High School who are continuing their education at a college or vocational school. With the cost of educational institutions rising and federal assistance programs being reduced, these…
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