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Cornell City Council - ATVs/UTVs a step closer to entering Cornell from west
By Ginna Young Local ATV clubs are working to get more roads open throughout Chippewa County, to increase access to municipalities and thereby, tourism. To help with that, the Cornell City Council approved an amendment May 2, to Ordinance 24-3, allowing for ATV/UTV travel from Park Road to County Hwy. CC.
Chippewa County hires another courthouse security officer
CHIPPEWA FALLS — Instead of remodeling the Chippewa County Courthouse to create a single point of entry, the Chippewa County Board unanimously approved hiring a second security officer to patrol the courthouse. The new position will be listed as a Jailer II, allowing the person to be a sworn officer and carry a gun, and would cost about $110,000 between wages, benefits and other costs. The county’s Executive Committee already unanimously approved hiring the additional officer. ...
Man who led police on high-speed chase sentenced to two months jail
CHIPPEWA FALLS — An Eau Claire man convicted of drunk driving and fleeing from authorities in May 2023 will serve a two-month jail sentence. Paul W. Smith, 62, 3006 W. Cameron St., pleaded no contest Tuesday in Chippewa County Court to OWI-3 and fleeing or eluding an officer. A more serious charge of second-degree recklessly endangering safety was read-in and dismissed. Judge Benjamin Lane ordered the jail sentence, effective immediately,...
Man pleads guilty to obstruction
A Ladysmith man accused of resisting or obstructing an officer after his brother allegedly led a Rice Lake police officer on a high-speed chase through the city pleaded guilty to the charge on Thursday in Barron County Circuit Court. Jacob J. Shimko, 38, appeared before Judge J.M. Bitney and pleaded guilty to misdemeanor resisting or obstructing an officer. Two felony counts of bail jumping were dismissed but read into the record. Bitney ordered Shimko to pay court costs and he was given 60 days to pay or set up a payment plan. An arrest warrant had been ordered for Shimko as he had not appeared on May 8 as scheduled. It was never issued as the defendant appeared in court the next day.
Cadott Village Board - Grant could fully fund library, but site is still in contention
By Ginna Young There could be an avenue to fully fund a new library for the Cadott community, through the Flexible Facilities Grant, which is geared toward community centers and libraries. The grant opportunity was discussed during a regular Cadott Village Board meeting May 6. As part of grant requirements,...
– Time For A Tiara: Column by Ginna Young – - That’s what we’re here for
A few weeks ago, I spoke to varying ages of Lake Holcombe After-School students, about what my job entails. I told them about the meetings I attend and photos I take, and they, in turn, had some great questions for me. What I most wanted them to understand, however, is...
– - Courier-Sentinel Lookback –
10 Years Ago – 2014 Cadott Girl Scouts Troop 3443 earns the Wisconsin Lions District 27-E1 Youth Service Award, for their work in the community. The girls beat out other organizations for their work in taking care of flowers that line Main Street and helping with brat stands. 20...
Lions cheese curd sale kicks off busy summer
The Stanley Lions Club, at their May 13 meeting, planned a summer of activities. Kicking off a busy summer will be the Lions Annual Cheese Curd Sale, which will take place on May 30, May 31 and June 1. The sale will coincide with the Stanley City Wide Thrift Sales and will be held at Soo Park, across from the Post Office.
Changing up some events didn’t slow down Knights
By Ginna Young The Cornell-Lake Holcombe track team was in action May 10, on the road at New Auburn, with a few personal bests. “We had a lot of great performances, but also a few downers,” said coach Sean Schmidt. Senior Trent Nitek took top honors for the boys,...
Stanley-Boyd School presents the Class of 2036
Stanley-Boyd School was a busy place on May 10th. The day’s festivities started off with the Senior and Kindergarten Graduate Parade where 2024 Senior Graduates walked the halls of Stanley-Boyd for one final time as students alongside graduating Kindergarteners whose school career was just beginning. Strolling through to the cheers of teachers, staff and fellow students, the graduates of all ages were beaming with smiles, and made memories that they will remember for years to come.
Britton elected to Conservation Congress' District Leadership Council
Mike Britton was elected to the District Leadership Council of the Wisconsin Conservation Congress at its ninth annual convention held in Appleton on May 9-11. Britton is one of two representatives serving Barron, Burnett, Chippewa, Polk, Rusk and St. Croix counties. Across Wisconsin there are 11 districts with two delegates representing each district. In 1934, lead UW professor Aldo Leopold, Chief Warden Harley MacKenzie, Superintendent of Game William Grimmer and...
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