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City liquor, cigarette licenses to increase
It will cost more for businesses to renew their alcohol and tobacco products licenses next year as the city agrees to pass along the actual cost of doing background checks. At Tuesday’s Medford city council meeting, aldermen approved changes to the fee schedule for the beer/liquor/wine licenses as well as the fee schedule for cigarette/tobacco/vape licenses. These licenses are required for retailers to sell the products in the city.
Park Falls YMCA project to begin with groundbreaking ceremony
PARK FALLS, Wis. - A project to build the Flambeau River YMCA in Park Falls will begin with a groundbreaking ceremony. The Flambeau River YMCA will go where the previous City Hall was in Park Falls. A childcare center, gymnasium, wellness center and a space for seniors and families is...
Westboro Firefighters Rescue Two From Roof of Burning Building, No Injuries Reported
In an early morning blaze, fire crews in Westboro were met with towering flames as they worked to save two individuals from the roof of a burning building. The incident took place at 22-26 South Street, where firefighters had to escalate their response to a second alarm to tackle the rapidly spreading fire, according to WHDH.
WIAA DIV. 4 BASEBALL SECTIONAL - Rib Lake tops Edgar, but gets knocked out in sectional final
The Rib Lake Redmen ended Edgar’s hopes of a return trip to state during Tuesday’s WIAA Division 4 Bruce baseball sectional, but they weren’t able to complete the second step which would’ve put them in this year’s state tournament. Northwood-Solon Springs got through its sectional...
Law enforcement calls for May 20-26, 2024
PARK FALLS POLICE DEPARTMENTThe Park Falls Police Department reported public calls from May 20-26, 2024. MAY 20• 4:23 p.m., issued warning citations for speeding, operate motor vehicle without insurance, and not having a license in possession after a complaint of “extreme speeding” on Ninth Avenue South. • citation for animal violation with possible further charges after responding to a neighbor dispute over a dog-at-large complaint. ...
BACK TO BACK
The Medford track and field record book shows the program has never had a female runner that can match Meredith Richter. Her final meet as a Raider was one to remember. The University of Nebraska-Omaha recruit didn’t just re-set three of her school records, she obliterated two of them and, with the third new record, she repeated as the 800-meter champion at the WIAA Division 2 state championships at UWLa Crosse. With that title and her fourthplace finishes in the 1,600- and 3,200-meter runs, Richter earned three medals, giving her six state medals for her career, which is a program record, breaking Barb Kloth’s previous record of five.
City of Park Falls opens new city hall location
PARK FALLS, Wis. - The city of Park Falls unveiled a new city hall location on Thursday, May 30 with a ribbon cutting. The new location used to house the city hall, police station, fire station and the library. In a Facebook post, the city of Park Falls says "it...
WIAA DIV. 4 BASEBALL REGIONAL - Redmen edge Jays for title, make amends against Toppers
The top goal and bottom line in WIAA tournament baseball is to advance and earn plaques by winning the game in front of you. Rib Lake’s WIAA Division 4 regional championship last week had the added ingredient of redemption, which made it just a little bit sweeter. First, the...
Prentice High School graduates class of 2024
PRENTICE — The Prentice High School class of 2024 held its commencement on May 25. The 22 graduating seniors enjoyed a program that included slide shows, songs and a lot of kind words for teachers, parents and each other. Randy Bergman oversaw his final commencement as Prentice School District Superintendent. He is due to retire at the conclusion of the academic year. He read the names as Prentice Public School Board members Nick Adams and Emily Blomberg presented the diplomas to the graduates. ...
Park Falls animal rescue organization receives donation from grocery store
PARK FALLS, Wis. - On Friday, May 31 Catkins Animal Rescue in Park Falls received a $2,650.73 donation from Super One Foods grocery store in Park Falls. The donations came from store customers who donated while checking out during a pin pad promotion event. According to a Facebook post from...
Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program
Price County seniors can participate in the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition program. The program offers older citizens an opportunity to purchase fresh, locally grown fruits, vegetables, and herbs from certified farmers. Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program checks can be used from June 1 through Oct. 31 at any participating farmers market or roadside stand in Wisconsin. In addition to offering nutritious food, the program supports local economies by increasing the use of farmers markets. ...
Work starts on Old Abe Memorial Park
PARK FALLS — After years of work the ground was finally broken to start work on Old Abe Memorial Park in Park Falls. The park promises to be a town square, an event venue and a top of the line children’s playground. City officials and community took part in a ceremonial groundbreaking on May 30, before the real construction started on June 3 at the park located between Division Street and State Highway 182/First Street South, and Third Avenue South just north of Forward Bank....
Phillips track and field sends 9 to state
Phillips High School sent nine student athletes to the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association Division 3 State Track and Field Championships on May 31 and June 1 at Veterans Memorial Stadium Complex in La Crosse. The Phillips men’s team was in a two-way tie for 16th place out of 31 teams. Overall, the Logger coaches feel they had a very successful 2024 track and field season, said head coach Erick Olson....
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