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Broadband to expand in five Barron County towns
Broadband expansion is coming to the towns of Barron, Maple Grove, Prairie Lake, Rice Lake and Doyle, it was announced at Tuesday's meeting of the Barron County Board of Supervisors by Mosaic Technologies public relations manager De Anna Westphal. "Thank you for your partnership with Mosaic Technologies to allow the company to expand its fiber broadband network across your county," Westphal said. "This mutually beneficial opportunity will provide economic growth and development to the residents and businesses." ...
Man accused of driving under influence with child in vehicle
A 37-year-old man is accused of third-offense driving under the influence with a child in the car after he crashed into a parked vehicle and a tree near the intersection of Marshall and Cornell streets last May in Rice Lake. Lucas M. Usselman, of Rice Lake, was charged on Monday with felony operating a motor vehicle while under the influence - third offense, with a minor child in the vehicle. ...
Barron County man sentenced in stabbing incident.
BARRON COUNTY, Wis. (WEAU) - A Barron County man is sentenced in a stabbing incident. Court records show 31-year-old Michael Townsend of Chetek is sentenced to 10 years in prison. According to court records, Townsend plead guilty to 1st-degree recklessly endangering safety. According to the criminal complaint, a deputy reports...
Man sentenced for injuring passenger while driving drunk
A Cameron man will serve time in jail and on probation for causing injury to his passenger while driving intoxicated and eluding a police officer. Roger P. McGee, 53, was accused in June of leading police on a high-speed chase, and rolling his vehicle and injuring his passenger, who needed to be airlifted to a hospital. McGee pleaded no contest on Feb. 2 to a felony charge of fleeing an...
No substantiative threats at SMS
SPOONER - No substantiated evidence was found at Spooner Middle School after staff was informed of a possible threat on Monday, April 15. According to the SMS principal, shortly after the end of the school day, a student reported to an SMS staff member that they may have heard a comment regarding potential school violence at the school this week. The staff member notified administration immediately, and an interview was conducted with the student who made the report, along with other students in the area...
Sookiayak elected Rice Lake City Council president
Newly seated Mayor Harlan Dodge already has cast two tie-breaking votes after a pair of City Council members vied for the position of council president. Council president election When the City Council met at its reorganizational meeting on Tuesday evening, the election of a council president sat atop the agenda. Council Member Todd Larson, who...
Volunteer Training Event at Nature's Edge Therapy Center
RICE LAKE — Nature’s Edge Therapy Center announces a Volunteer Training Event scheduled for Wednesday, April 24, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at our facility, located at Nature’s Edge Therapy Center, 2523 14-¾ Ave., Rice Lake. Are you passionate about animals and interested in making a positive impact on your community? Join us for this opportunity to become a volunteer at Nature’s Edge Therapy Center. We welcome individuals aged 12 and older to join our team and learn how to assist in various aspects of...
Warrior wrap-up (4-18): Rice Lake softball slugs 5 home runs in doubleheader sweep of Eau Claire Memorial
Behind five home runs, the Rice Lake softball team powered its way past Eau Claire Memorial in both games of a Big Rivers Conference doubleheader in Rice Lake on Thursday. Ava Anderson homered twice, while Aubrey Musil, Emily Saffert and Madi Rowe each hit one over the fence. Rice Lake 4, Eau Claire Memorial 2 ...
Spooner Junior Prom moments
SPOONER — For some, it was young love. For others, it was a great night out with their best friends. For the many proud parents in the Spooner High School auditorium, it was a bittersweet moment watching their children grow up. And for everybody, it was the spring tradition of the Spooner Junior Prom.
Closure of Highway A at Highway 53
SPOONER — Due to safety concerns with the temporary intersection of County Highway A and Highway 53 for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation project on Highway 53, County Highway A will be closed from Highway 53 to County Highway H. County Highway A will be detoured via County Highway H. There will be no access to County Highway A from Highway 53. The closure will remain in effect until the completion of the project this fall.
Supervisors sworn in; four new faces join the Barron County Board
Barron County Circuit Court Judge James Babler swore in all 29 members of the Barron County Board of Supervisors at its Tuesday morning reorganizational meeting. They included four new supervisors, who were asked to introduce themselves. New representing District 4 residents of the Chetek/Prairie Lake area is Amanda Kohnen of Chetek, who said it was her first time running for an elected office. She replaces Supervisor Stacey Neuman, who did not seek reelection. Kohnen said she is a registered nurse who specializes in foot care,...
Poetry and Pie event upcoming at Cumberland library
The Thomas St. Angelo Public Library of Cumberland invites the public to celebrate National Poetry Month at a Poetry and Pie event on Thursday, April 25, at 6 p.m. "Enjoy a piece of pie while listened to local community members read their favorite poems," invites Karen Couch of the library staff. "You may come and be one of the readers, or just listen and enjoy. Pies provided by the Friends of the Library." Register for this program by calling 715-822-2767 or email cupl@cumberlandplo.org.
Rails softball girls blank Bulldogs
SPOONER — Behind the solid winning pitching of Annalie Lindgren, who threw all 7 innings and recorded 12 strikeouts, the Spooner Rails softball team earned a 6-0 shutout win against Chetek/Weyerhaeuser on April 9. Peyton Steines went 2/2 at the plate and drew a walk and 1 RBI. Lindgren went 2/3 at the plate with 1 RBI, helping her own pitching effort. Lily Bauer had 2 RBIs, and Isabella Ripley had 1 RBI for the Rails. ...
Recycling Control Commission to open new Midtown Road site April 23
MEENON — The Recycling Control Commission (RCC) that provides Washburn and Burnett counties with recycling services is set to open a new Midtown Road Recycling location in the Town of Meenon. In 2023, the RCC was no longer able to accept recyclable materials at the Midtown transfer station as a result of a provider change. The RCC has been working in cooperation with the local units of government and other community organizations over the last year to create a new site for residents to recycle...
National Park Service to conduct prescribed fires
St. Croix National Scenic Riverway plans to conduct prescribed fires on approximately 391 acres in the Riverway corridor during the months of April and May when weather and fuel conditions allow. The National Park Service (NPS) is conducting these prescribed fires to improve prairie, savanna, and mixed hardwood habitat along the St. Croix and Namekagon rivers. The areas where prescribed fire is to occur are as follows: ...
Rice Lake Municipal Court
Beaulieu, Xandrhi, 51, Rice Lake, Junked Vehicles-Appliance-1st, $124. Doiron, Christopher D., 26, Rice Lake, Retail Theft-Intentionally Take (<=$500), $293.47. Elmi, Abdiaziz A., 64, Barron, Operator Violate Red Traffic Light, $98.80. Fleming, Neil C., 37, Couderay, Operate Motor Vehicle w/o Insurance, $124. ...
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