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Make memories at the 2024 Barron County Fair
Come for the food, stay for the memories when the gates open Wednesday for the five-day run of the 148th annual Barron County Fair. Here is a sampling of events:The opening ceremony begins on Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. Harness racing is held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday with a $5 admission. Cookies & Crowns begins at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, with the pedal pull starting at 4:30 p.m. ...
Barron County Sheriff's Department Dispatch Center
7:11 a.m., A drug complaint was reported in the 2200 block of 10th Ave. in Chetek. A caller said a subject had narcotics at the residence. The reporting party later said the subject left the address on a recreational vehicle. Deputies located the subject and the two parties were told to remain separated.
Defendant in felony OWI case undergoing treatment
A court appearance for a Cameron man who is a defendant in a felony drunk driving arrest in late May 2024 has been delayed until Aug. 28 while he undergoes medical treatment, Barron County Circuit Court records said. Defendant Brian L Veitch, 61, was to have appeared at an initial...
Public can help shape health of Barron County via survey
A partnership of local organizations is seeking opinions from people who live and work in Barron County to help guide future community health improvements. The Barron County Community Coalition and its partners are conducting a Community Health Needs Assessment to understand the important health-related issues facing community members. The results will help the coalition understand what is going well and what might need improvement. All community residents are encouraged to...
Court Sentences Repeat Offender For Possession Of Child Pornography
BARRON COUNTY (DrydenWire) - The Court has sentenced Charles Lambert, age 57, of Almena, WI, on charges of possession of child pornography that were filed against him following an investigation by the Barron County Sheriff’s Office into Cyber Tips from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC).
Child porn conviction nets man prison sentence
An Almena man convicted of possessing child pornography was sentenced to a 13-year prison term on Tuesday in Barron County Circuit Court. Charles P. Lambert, 57, had faced 10 felony charges of possession of child porn when he pleaded guilty on March 29 to one while the other nine were dismissed but read into the record. Judge Maureen D. Boyle sentenced Lambert on Tuesday to 13 years in prison, with eight years of confinement and five years on extended supervision. Conditions include that he register as a sex offender, and he may not have unsupervised access to the internet or contact with any minors.
Harness horse racing to start fair's grandstand events
The first two nights of the Barron County Fair will again feature harness horse racing for grandstand events. Harness racing has a post time of 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 17, and Thursday, July 18. Harness horse racing history at the fairgrounds dates back to the 1800s. The fairgrounds has a pacing record of one minute, 56 and 2/5 seconds by PV Miracle Mary in 2017 and a trotting record of 1:59.1 by Bordogna in 2020. The Rice Lake races are the second of seven races during the Wisconsin Harness Horse Association schedule. Last year the races were reduced to one night after a storm dumped hail and rain on the track on the first day of the fair.
Donations, services sought for third multi-agency resource event
Community Connections to Prosperity will host the third multi-agency resource event (MARE) in Barron County in mid-August. These events help address the needs of county residents by bringing services together under one roof and meeting their needs onsite. Since the first event in September 2023, more than 200 people have been helped. Come together to help community members in need have been more than 25 agencies offering help with housing, food, clothing, mental health, heat and utilities, transportation, medical care, victim services, disability resources, employment,...
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