Richard D Ackley, Jr Mark your calendar now for the 24th Annual Fire Keeper Meno Keno Ma Ge Wen Traditional Powwow, Saturday and Sunday August 26-27. The traditional celebration of life will take place at the Carter, Wis. powwow grounds on Hwy 32, south of Wabeno. Attendees will experience two full days of powwow dancing,…

Jill Zagar The county board has been exploring options for some time for a remodel of the Forest County’s Sheriff’s Department to allow a separation between dispatchers and the jail. This plan has expanded to include investigations into modifications to the entire complex and structure, including some demolition work to the historical courthouse. Appearing on…

Sarah Giddings The School District of Florence County will be asking voters to approve an operating referendum on the November 7 ballot. Residents may be scratching their heads wondering why another referendum so soon after passing the $14.5 million building and renovation vote last year. Last year’s vote was to improve the facility; this fall…

If you haven’t been at the Florence County Fair in recent years, you just may be surprised at what the fair has to offer. The 2017 Florence County Fair marks the 114th annual anniversary celebration of our family-friendly tradition. While many items and activities have changed throughout the last 114 years, one very important item…

Karen Wertanen of the Historical Society shared her knowledge of Florence historical buildings during the walking tours Aug. 14. Here walkers stop learn the history of Peterson Place, which now houses Seibold Law, Kastyl Insurance, The Florence Mining News and apartments.       The Wisconsin Historical Society and Wisconsin Council for Local History are pleased to…

Parking lot safety improvements now in progress Bobbie Samme’ The Florence High School building is about to get a $14.5 million facelift. Additionally, upgrades for the safety of students, staff and the community have progressed through a separate renovation of the parking lot. According to Brandon Jerue, Florence High School principal, renovations to the school’s…

Reigning World Overall Champ David Small of England getting ready to take on Kyle Rau of Indiana. It’s been almost two years since Peter Fleck held the WBC National Figure Eight Open Championship Trophy. August 20, he hopes to do it for a record tenth time, a mark that may never be eclipsed. According to…

Thirty local veterans took the tour of The Highground Veterans Memorial Park. Jill Zagar      Larry Alsteen and Dan Papapetru were two of several veterans that took a trip the Highground Memorial Park in Neillsville on August 4. Sheriff John Dennee also made the trip. He said, “The trip to the Highground was totally awesome. I…

Sarah Giddings Governor Scott Walker and the Public Service Commission (PSC) announced last week $1,500,000 in Broadband Expansion Grants, awarded to 13 projects in underserved areas throughout the state. Matching funds for these projects amounted to $2,310,475.60 for a total of $3,810,475.60 in broadband infrastructure investment. Florence County was awarded the full $66,712 requested in…