Area News
Gribble announces run for Florence County Sheriff
Florence County Chief Deputy David Gribble has announced he will be a candidate for the Office of Sheriff on the Republican ticket this fall. In making the announcement, Gribble urges the citizens of Florence County to consider his qualifications and experience when voting in this year’s primary and general elections. “Serving consecutively for 34 years…
Read MoreKrans sweeps, Burrows ‘King’
Florence’s Blake Drewa, right, won both the Hillclimb and Hillcross 120 Stock Kids Final at Keyes Peak. Harvey, Michigan’s, Rylan Rose, left, took second place. Aurora’s Tony Krans swept every class at Saturday’s Wisconsin State Championship Hillcross, and South Haven, Michigan’s, Cory Burrows edged out Menomonee, Michigan’s, Layne Stank to win the Mid America Championship…
Read MoreCommunity meeting scheduled to address potential sex offender placement
An informational meeting for the community will be held Monday, February 12 from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Blackwell Town Hall. A panel of experts will be on hand to present facts regarding the potential placement of registered sex offender Jeffrey LeVasseur in a residence near the town of Blackwell. For the full story…
Read MoreTwo arrested in connection with man’s death
Joseph Grisius Heather Bazille-Grisius Forest County Sheriff’s Office deputies responding to a 911 on Saturday, January 20 arrived on scene at a residence in the City…
Read MoreForest County Executive Committee continues courthouse campus renovation project discussions
Richard D Ackley Jr. The Forest County Executive Committee met Thursday February 1 to continue discussions on the proposed courthouse campus construction project. Members and citizens gathered in the county board room. Sara Guild, an outreach specialist from Congressman Sean Duffy’s Office, attended to gain a better understanding of the situation. “I’m here not to…
Read MoreNiagara students explore opportunities during Career Day
Logan Bath and Dominic Bjorkman build an index card tower as part of the hands-on demonstration by Systems Control at Career Day on Friday. Bobbie Samme’ Psychiatry, dentistry, engineering, military, automotive, veterinary science, and aviation were among the 19 professions represented at the second annual Career Day at Niagara Schools on Friday. Local presenters for…
Read MoreOlson claims Roberts Memorial trophy
Chancelor Olson won the Roberts Memorial trophy with the fastest run time of 19.07 seconds. Ninety-eight kids between ages 6 to 14 attended ski lessons with the Granite Peak Ski Team coaching staff from Wausau Jan. 27 at Keyes Peak Ski Hill. In the afternoon, 39 skiers took the opportunity to race on the official…
Read MoreSix confirmed cases of whooping cough in Florence County
The Florence County Health Department reports six laboratory confirmed cases of pertussis in the county. Pertussis, or whooping cough, is a contagious bacterial disease that starts with cold-like symptoms and a cough that gets worse over time. It is usually spread by direct face-to-face contact or direct contact with respiratory, oral or nasal secretions of…
Read MoreDuffy, Carson talk poverty solutions
US Congressman Sean Duffy, left, Tonette Walker and Dr. Ben Carson, Sec. US Dept. HUD address more than 300 attendees during the question-answer session at the 5th annual Hunger & Homeless Summit at the Central Wisconsin Convention & Expo Center on Wednesday Jan. 24. Richard D Ackley Jr. On January 24, Congressman Sean Duffy,…
Read MoreBear Lake Group fights to keep sex offender out
Jeffrey LeVasseur The local community is joining together to stop the state from housing violent sex offenders near the Bear Lake Campground in Blackwell. The Bear Lake Shores Association, Inc., has retained a Wisconsin law firm to intervene in court proceedings on its behalf. “The state seems to be ignoring both local law enforcement and…
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