WCAHS To Be RebuiltThe donations continue to come in to the Washburn County Area Humane Society since the March fire through on-line donations on the shelter website, collections taken at the Spooner Veterinary Office, checks sent directly to the WCAHS address, and through the many offers of fundraisers by individuals and businesses. The donations will help supplement the insurance settlement and have now totaled over $27,000. The Washburn County Area Humane Society want to thank those who have helped since the fire and rest assured that the animal shelter will definitely be rebuilt.
Posted Jun 21, 2017, 5:09 AM by Ryan Quinn
Ketz BenefitA special benefit is being held this weekend to help a Clayton man who was hurt in a hunting accident last November. Barry Ketz fell from his deer stand while hunting on his land and suffered a severe spinal cord injury . On Sunday, friends and family are inviting the public to join them for the Benefit for BK at the Mumm Barn near Clayton. Food and a cash bar will be available plus those attending can use the free shuttle to and from the Clayton School. The event on Sunday is from 11am to 6pm, and you can find out more when you search Facebook for the Benefit for Barry Ketz.
Posted by Jenny Polzin
Chetek Chamber and Local Business Host Community CelebrationChetek Area Chamber of Commerce businesses and Old Southern BBQ have teamed up to host a Celebration of Community in Chetek on this Sunday from 1pm to 4 p.m. The event will be held at the Chetek City Beach and Phillips Park Pavilion. Old Southern BBQ will be providing pulled pork sandwiches and area restaurants are contributing sides as well. Food will be provided free of charge while supplies last but guests are welcome to bring a picnic lunch as well. There will be music throughout the event including a performance by Chris Kroeze. Free will donations will be accepted during the event to support tornado victims, the Owen Knutson Memorial Fund as well as the families of Hunter ...
Posted Jun 21, 2017, 5:07 AM by Ryan Quinn
Foul Play Not Ruled Out In Death of 21 Year OldPolice are trying to determine what led to the death of a man found dead over the weekend on a road in Sawyer County. According to the Sawyer County Sheriff's Department, 21-year old Ryan A. Gedhart was found lying on Tag Alder Road in the town of Lenroot just after 630am Sunday morning. Although no cause of death has yet been determined, police have not ruled out foul play. The Sawyer County sheriff's department is investigating the death.
Posted Jun 21, 2017, 5:05 AM by Ryan Quinn
Barron County Waste To EnergyNearly 100 people showed up for last night's meeting of the Barron County Board of Supervisors to listen to discussion about the future of the County's Waste to Energy incinerator and recycling plant.Although the agenda included a scheduled vote to close the money-losing facility, the board voted unanimously to delay that vote to allow for further discussion among board members about the consequences of shutting down the incinerator, with the understanding that another vote on the future of the plant could be brought up at anytime in the future.
Posted Jun 20, 2017, 5:26 AM by Ryan Quinn
Camerama 37, June 2nd-4th, 2017Events held at Sportsman's Park (North 6th Street)More info on the Cameron Civic Club Facebook Page
Posted May 26, 2017, 2:32 PM by Jenny Polzin
