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Caught near Cameron
A long-distance chase that started in Ladysmith early Saturday morning, July 27, 2024, later ended at the corner of Barron County Hwy. W and Airport Road (19th Street), just west of Cameron, after Barron County Sheriff’s deputies used “stop sticks” to deflate the tires of this pickup truck. A 19-year-old Ladysmith man was arrested after the chase. Photo contributed.
Fairest of them all: Barron resident named Fairest of the Fair
Isabella Lyste of Barron, was crowned the 2024 Barron County Fairest of the Fair on Sunday, July 21, as one of the concluding events of the five-day fair. Named first runner-up was Alexus Olson of Rice Lake, and Cadence Holten of Hillsdale was crowned the first-ever Junior Fairest of the Fair. Lyste’s responsibilities will include being an ambassador and spokesperson for the Barron County Fair over the next year.
Barron County Courthouse News
Nathan W. Rickards, 42, of Hayward, was charged July 24 with possession with intent-amphetamine/methamphetamine (10-50 grams) (second or subsequent offense) and misdemeanors two counts of possession of drug paraphernalia [July 22] and one count of operating while revoked [July 23]. A signature bond was set at $10,000 with conditions to not drive without a valid driver’s license and to avoid controlled substances and drug paraphernalia.
New judge assigned in child porn case
A Chetek man is scheduled to be arraigned Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, in connection with 10 charges of possession of child pornography in Barron County Circuit Court. Defendant Duane D. Hodgson Jr., 54, was charged with the offenses on May 13 after an investigation that dated back a year, according to the criminal complaint.
Defendant requests another judge in child porn case
A Chetek man is scheduled to be arraigned Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, in connection with 10 charges of possession of child pornography in Barron County Circuit Court. Defendant Duane D. Hodgson Jr., 54, was charged with the offenses on May 13 after an investigation that dated back a year, according to the criminal complaint.
Barron County Sheriff's Dept. Dispatch Center
6:13 p.m., An incident of indecency was reported in the 1200 block of 21 3/4 St. in Cameron. The reporting party said a male subject had taken off his clothing and was swimming in a lake during a scheduled event at the address. A deputy cited the subject and was trespassed from the property.
Down the Decades
140 years ago In 1894: The wet weather has interfered with ball playing and chicken shooting. — Henry Ewer has sold both his trotting horses to Cameron parties. — The Cameron depot is being moved to the junction. — H.M. Hilliker, O.E. Wangunild and W.P. Swift are the delegates from Stanfold to the Republican county convention next week. 120 years ago ...
Act of kindness during lamb sale multiplies as top bidders donate to cause
All in attendance at the 59th annual Junior Livestock Sale at the Barron County Fairgrounds saw the ripple effect that a simple act of kindness can make. Holly Hargrave of the Columbia Livewires 4-H Club had the auctioneer announce as she entered her 154-pound lamb into the show ring that she would be donating all proceeds of the sale to her friend 11-year-old Lexi Anderson of Cumberland, who is in need of a heart transplant. ...
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