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Man accused of attacking elderly man enters not guilty plea
A Rice Lake man who allegedly attacked and bit off a fingertip of a 73-year-old man on a city trail has pleaded not guilty to charges filed against him. Robert L. Morrison, 59, was charged on March 21 with two felonies: physical abuse of elder person — intentionally causing great bodily harm, and aggravated battery — intending great bodily harm, which is carrying an increased penalty because the victim was elderly. ...
Hunt Hill events
SARONA — Hunt Hill Audubon Sanctuary in Sarona has a number of events coming up this month. The pine barrens is a unique ecosystem that once covered a large part of Wisconsin. Now, only 1-2% of the original ecosystem remains. Join Hunt Hill on an Adult Field Trip Tuesday, May 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to learn about the history of the Namekagon Barrens and what makes this globally rare habitat so special. ...
Student art reception in Spooner
SPOONER — Every year, the Wisconsin Northwest Heritage Passage (WNHP) hosts student art exhibitions and public receptions at the Arts In Hand Gallery in Spooner. This program aims to provide young artists with the opportunity to showcase their work in a gallery setting. Not only does it align with WNHP’s mission, but it also introduces visitors to the gallery who may not have been aware of its presence. The inaugural student exhibit will feature three talented seniors from Spooner High School. Their reception is scheduled...
Man sentenced for area burglaries
During an April 16 hearing in Sawyer County Circuit Court, a Turtle Lake man was sentenced to four years probation and assessed restitution for cabin break-ins in the towns of Meteor, Weirgor and Winter during early 2021. Kevin Gregory Johnson, 49, who is currently incarcerated in the Stanley Correctional Institution, had been sentenced earlier to prison in Barron, Rusk and Washburn counties. Johnson was charged with a string of more...
Spring Spectacular coming up next at Rice Lake Speedway
A morning filled with sometimes heavy rain, on top of a racing surface already wet from a full week's worth of rain, was more than the Rice Lake Speedway could handle Saturday night, and the track owners were forced to cancel racing action. It was to have been Red Cedar Speedway night at the track and that event will be rescheduled. The Best Appearing Car awards, also scheduled to be handed out, will take place this Saturday. The first special event of the racing season...
Woman accused of intending to deliver meth
A Stone Lake woman, who was arrested on April 25 after police say they recovered approximately $2,300 worth of methamphetamine during a traffic stop, has been charged with intending to deliver drugs and possession of cocaine. Felony charges of possession of meth with intent to deliver, second or subsequent offense, and possession of cocaine were filed on Wednesday against Tomi J. Quagon, 42, in Barron County Circuit Court. A signature...
Plea deal reached in bar brawl case
A Rice Lake man accused with three others of beating a man in a bar fight in June reached a plea deal in Barron County Circuit Court. Tyler J. Ulrich, 25, was charged on June 13 with felony substantial battery-intend bodily harm as a party to a crime and misdemeanor resisting or obstructing an officer. The felony charge was reduced to battery as a repeater but not as a party...
Woman pleads not guilty to drug charges
One of two people from Hayward accused of drug-related offenses after police say they found methamphetamine and fentanyl in their possession after a traffic stop in Rice Lake has pleaded not guilty. Chelsea N. Pringle, 29, was charged on Feb. 16 in Barron County Circuit Court with two felonies: possession with intent to deliver meth and possession with intent to deliver narcotics. At her arraignment on Friday, the defendant pleaded...
Finishing work on US 53 project in Washburn County set to start
SARONA — Finishing work on a multi-year, $17.59 million pavement replacement project on Highway 53 from Pine Grove Road in the Town of Sarona to Wildcat Road in the Town of Beaver Brook in Washburn County is set to resume Monday, May 6. Hoffman Construction Co. of Black River Falls is the prime contractor for the project, which began in 2022. Originally placed in the mid-1980s, this 6.5-mile segment of...
Northwoods aviation club shares the joy of flying as it enters its 45th year
Members of the Blue Hills Flyers, also known as Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 631 are flying high as it wings into its 45th year and celebrates the 32nd season of its Young Eagles program, which offers free airplane rides to youths. Chapter President Jeff Potocnik of Trego said the chapter originally was formed at the Rusk County Airport in 1979 and is unique in that it does not have one home airport — it has several. ...
Seeds, soil, rain, livestock, garden tools and machinery are blessed
Rain that fell throughout the morning let up with cloudy skies and 50 degrees for the hourlong Celebration of Rural Life attended by about 40 people on Saturday afternoon at the Barron County Fairgrounds chapel, put on for the first time by the Fairtime Chapel Board. The Rev. John Bergson, pastor of the rural Stanfold Lutheran Church and a member of the chapel board, gave individual blessings of seeds, soil, rain, garden tools, livestock and machinery with the blessings interspersed by scripture readings and hymns. ...
World famous fly fisherman moved from trout mecca for friends, fishing
HAYWARD — After people realize just who he is, the first question they ask Jeff Currier is “Why did you move to Hayward?” People ask not because there is anything objectionable about Hayward. The “why Hayward” is because Currier is a world-famous fly fishermen who has lived in the heart of trout mecca, eastern Idaho. He was known as an expert operating out of Jackson Hole, Wyoming and he was even on a team of fly fishermen who won an international gold medal, the first...
Earth Day combines school, Lions Club efforts
SHELL LAKE — The Shell Lake school staff and students, combined with the Shell Lake Lions Club and other community organizations, celebrated Earth Day by joining forces to do some needed volunteer work around the city. Lions Club member Deb Nebel, who’s also a member of the Shell Lake City Council, organized the effort after Shell Lake Community Education Director Keri Jensen reached out to her asking if she knew of any needs in the city. ...
Anglers get ready to hit Wisconsin's lakes for fishing opener
SIREN, Wis. — Anglers will head to Wisconsin this weekend for the state's fishing opener, where they'll get a good idea of how the mild winter will also impact the fish bite during next week's opener in Minnesota.It's a beautiful, picturesque Friday on Clam Lake near Siren, where all the talk is about the weather and the fishing opener.Big Mike's Outdoor Sports Shop in Siren has been selling bait for more than 30 years. While the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources says fishing license sales are a little bit down after they peaked during the COVID-19 pandemic, Big Mike's Greg...
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