Robert “Bob” “Calhoun” Galvin Sr., 80, of Birchwood, passed away on June 9. He is survived by his wife, Mary Galvin; sons, Robert Galvin and Eric Galvin; and sisters, Arlene Lakken, Gail Edwardson and Linda Williams. The celebration of life for Robert Galvin Sr. will be held at Appleyard’s Home for Funerals on Tuesday from…
This afternoon’s top stories from the Northwest Wisconsin News Center — Construction starts at the intersection of County Highway O and Decker Drive, in Rice Lake; — Gov. Tony Evers proposes budget increases for the UW System; — And a budget airline begins flights between central Wisconsin and Florida. These stories and more on today’s…
Edward “Butch” Grant Jr., 68, of Cumberland, passed away on June 5. He is survived by his brother, Fred Grant; and sisters, Rochelle Erickson and Laura Grant. The celebration of life for Edward Grant Jr. will be held at Northern Lakes Community Church, in Cumberland, on Wednesday at 11 a.m. Visitation is 10 until 11…
Caitlin Walton, 30, of Rice Lake passed away on June 5 Caitlin Walton is survived by her husband, Kevin A. Walton; her children Adalin Walton, Asher Walton and Rylee Foss; her parents Stephen Mitchell, and Buffi Mitchell; and her brothers Connor and Collin Mitchell The celebration of life for Caitlin Walton will be held at…
Robert Stam, 83, of Amery passed away on May 3. The memorial service for Robert Stam will be held at Williamson-White Funeral Home, in Amery, on Wednesday, at 3 p.m. Visitation is from 2 until 3 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home.
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FAST BREAK SPORTS REPORT DETROIT (AP) — Jake Rogers hit a three-run homer to cap an eight-run fifth inning, Tarik Skubal earned his eighth win of the season and the Detroit Tigers rolled to a 10-2 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers. The eight-run inning was a season high for the Tigers, who snapped a three-game…
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — Construction to change the intersection at County Highway O (South Access Road), and Decker Drive, in Rice Lake, begins today. Left hand turns from Decker Drive will be eliminated, as will left hand turns from westbound traffic turning south. In Washburn County, County Highway B, east of Grob Road, on…
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The largest budget increase ever proposed for the Universities of Wisconsin System. Governor Tony Evers announced that Friday to the Board of Regents. “In my next biennial budget, I will ask the legislature to provide an increase of over $400 million in each year of the biennium for the UW system,”…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos has challenged signatures on petitions filed seeking an election to recall him from office. He said Friday that there were not enough valid signatures. The bipartisan Wisconsin Elections Commission has until June 28 to determine whether there are enough to trigger a recall election. The panel…