Hunters challenged to donate venison
The venison donation program is up and running in Barron County. For each deer a hunter donates, the hunter's name will be placed in a drawing. The prizes in the drawing are listed below. The drawing will occur in early January
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Comprehensive Plan meeting Dec. 3
The Public Advisory Group for the Barron County Comprehensive Plan will meet Wednesday, Dec. 3, at 7 p.m. in Veterans Memorial Auditorium, room
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County animal control plan takes a different direction
After funding for a county-owned animal control facility had been approved-but before any construction had actually taken place-plans for Barron County to partner with the Humane Society and combat animal welfare issues
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City anticipates public works stimulus
With a new presidential administration preparing to take office at the federal level in January, officials in the City of Barron are anticipating that a stimulus package may be on its way to aid public works projects.
Mayor Dave Vruwink said during Tuesday's city council meeting that
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Barron man charged in stabbing incident
Authorities arrested and charged a Barron man last week with aggravated battery and disorderly conduct after a stabbing incident was reported on La Salle Ave.
George Edward Haynes, 45, had his initial court appearance Nov. 5 before
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Gun incident leads to suspension of Rice Lake student
Police placed a 17-year-old male student in jail Monday after he was reported to be in possession of a gun at an off-site Rice Lake School District classroom.
Authorities were alerted about the firearm at approximately 10:16 Monday morning. Upon arrival, school personnel helped officers isolate the suspect
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Wood pellets may fuel school boilers
Rather than continuing to use wood chips to fuel wood boilers that heat buildings in the Barron Area School District, school officials are researching the possibility of using wood pellets as a preferred fuel source.
Superintendent Monti Hallberg said that wood pellets tend to be more
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Cycle hit speeds of 132 mph; nationwide warrant is issued
A 25-year-old Escanaba, Mich., man was charged with attempting to flee or elude a traffic officer after police radar indicated that his motorcycle had been traveling at speeds of at least 132 mph.
The defendant, James David Lanaville, did not appear in court Nov. 5, so a
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Table set for one
Dave Vruwink explains the significance of the "Table Set for One" ritual during Tuesday's Veterans Day program at Barron High School. The table is meant to recognize MIAs and POWs who haven't returned home after military conflict. Veteran's Day programs were also held at the Woodland and Riverview Schools and at the Almena Elementary School. A ceremony was held at the courthouse lawn at 11:30 a.m.
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Anderson lawsuit delivered to county, Hebert
Barron County and its administrator, Duane Hebert, face another civil suit in connection with last year's shakeup and investigations at the highway department.
Gene Anderson, the county's former patrol superintendent in the highway department, filed a civil case Nov. 5 against Hebert and the county, alleging
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Fundraiser planned for former Rice Lake resident
Friends of Sarah Engle, a former Rice Lake resident, have organized a baked potato bar fundraiser to take place Dec. 6 from 2-6 p.m. at the Rice Lake Mason Hall. Proceeds from the event will help defray hospital bills Engle is
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'Plunge' event deals with the problems facing youth and alcohol |  | | | | | | Barron County Sheriff Chris Fitzgerald | |
Like it or not, Wisconsinites are known for loving beer about as much as their passion for cheese. Some studies, though, are showing that this alcohol-enamored mentality isn't exclusive to the Dairy State's adults. As a result, some groups are organizing efforts to curb underage drinking among
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Incinerator project full speed ahead
The first of two hurdles has been cleared for expanding electrical generation capabilities at Barron County's incinerator in Almena.
The Barron County Board of Supervisors voted its approval Monday evening of soliciting funding for the estimated $2.6 million project from the State Trust
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Authorities continue hunt for grave robbers
While the Barron County Sheriff's Department and the state crime lab continue their probe as to who was responsible for excavating a grave at the Pioneer Rest Cemetery just north of Canton, relatives of "Baby Locke", the infant whose remains were disturbed by a ghoulish pre-Halloween act of
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Dream vehicle stolen from Dallas man | | | | | | | Nick Suckow's restored 1968 Dodge Charger | |
Nick Suckow of Dallas had pursued his dream of restoring his 1968 Dodge Charger for more than a decade. After investing a lot of time, effort and several thousands of dollars in the project, he had come away with a showroom beauty of an automobile-a set of wheels that routinely won car
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