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Clear Lake woman charged with fifth drunken driving offense
CHIPPEWA FALLS — A Clear Lake woman has been charged with her fifth drunken driving offense after she was arrested for driving in the wrong direction on Highway 29 in the town of Wheaton on Sept. 26. Lea J. Anderson, 38, was charged in Chippewa County Court with OWI-5 and operating while revoked. Judge Benjamin Lane ordered she be held on a $500 cash bond, and Lane set a return court date for Nov. 12. The district attorney’s office requested a $2,000 cash bond. ...
UPDATE: Rice Lake Utilities offering lunch noon to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday
Rice Lake Utilities invites its customers to a Public Power Week Celebration on Tuesday, Oct. 8 and Thursday, Oct. 10, from noon to 3 p.m. both days. RLU customers are asked to stop by the front office with a bill to receive a ticket, then are invited to grab some grub and snag some swag. The food for the free lunches will be provided by Shank N Shig food truck. Limit of two tickets per household per day. Editor's Note: The press release from Rice Lake Utilities said the event started at 10 a.m., and this update reflects it actually starts at noon.
Superior Choice Credit Union welcomes former Rice Lake mayor Justin Fonfara to board of directors
Superior Choice Credit Union announces the addition of Justin Fonfara, former mayor of Rice Lake, to its board of directors. With a strong background in community development and marketing, as well as experience as a successful entrepreneur, Fonfara brings a wealth of knowledge and local insight that will help further the credit union’s commitment to serving its members and the broader community. As the former mayor of Rice Lake, Fonfara has a deep understanding of the city’s needs and the surrounding market. His leadership in...
Volito Bungee Fitness opens at Cedar Mall
Volito Bungee Fitness, powered by Sling, opened Monday in the former Radio Shack in the center aisle of the Rice Lake Cedar Mall. Owners are Mitch and Tia Tilley of Rice Lake and their 9-year-old daughter Nyla. Volito is Latin for fly, float or hover, and Tia Tilley chose that name to distinguish her bungee fitness center from others. Sling is the name of the bungee fitness business that was...
WESTconsin offers free document shredding services
As part of October Cooperative Month, this fall WESTconsin Credit Union is offering free, community shred events in the area. Prepare for the new season by taking steps to protect identity, and securely dispose of sensitive documents Tuesday, Oct. 15, at the Rice Lake office, 21 E. Burton St., from 10–11 a.m. or Thursday, Oct. 17, at the Eau Claire office, 1111 W. Clairemont Ave., also from 10–11 a.m. Services are free of charge and being performed by ShredAway. There is a limit of one cubic foot sized box/bag. Contact ShredAway at 715-835-0811 for additional shredding needs.
State announces $50M in low-interest home repair loans
Homeowners seeking low-interest loans for updates and repairs have options locally in Rice Lake and through state-based programs. Low- to moderate-income homeowners in Rice Lake may qualify for 0% interest CDBG deferred home improvement loans. Homeowners must qualify by income and have enough equity in the home to complete all the repairs. A typical project including roofing, siding and windows may cost between $25,000 and $30,000. The program does not...
Local National Heritage Area proposal makes community debut
The Red Cedar River watershed has a story to tell, says a Rice Lake man who is spearheading efforts to have it designated a National Heritage Area, which could engage the community in preserving and promoting the “gem” of a natural resource. Don Erickson, coordinator of a study group that has been pursuing the proposed designation under the name Glacial Legacy Heritage Area for four years, invited the community to a presentation by National Park Service Chief Christopher Stein, who is the program manager of...
Warrior wrap-up (10-7): Rice Lake tennis advances 4 flights to sectionals
The Rice Lake girls tennis team has advanced four flights to sectionals after competing in Monday's Division 2 subsectional at Baldwin-Woodville. Rice Lake had Verca Skorpikova, Karlee Seifert and Julia Thompson qualify in singles play, while the No. 1 doubles team of Hannah Yeager and Paisley Alton also advanced. To move on to sectionals the No. 1 singles and doubles flights have to reach the semifinals, while singles No. 2,...
Rice Lake, Lake Protection and Rehabilitation District annual meeting Oct. 16
The Rice Lake, Lake Protection and Rehabilitation District will hold its annual meeting Oct. 16 at 5:30 p.m. at the Elks Lodge, 36 E. Eau Claire St., Rice Lake. The meeting is open to the public to ask questions, acquire information on the lake district and make connections. Beverages and hot appetizers will be served. Anna DeMers will be the keynote speaker. DeMers is the owner and founder of Tamarack Wetland Services LCC and her presentation topic is how one can improve lake health in their own yard. DeMers started Tamarack Wetland Services LLC in 2022 and provides native plantings, rain gardens, shoreline restoration, wetland delineations and wetland permitting in northern Wisconsin. For questions email ldcoordinator@rllakedistrict.org or call 715-931-7434.
Broker, Hammann, Odden earn Wisconsin 4-H Key Award
Daniel Broker of Rice Lake, a member of the Doyle Juniors 4-H Club, Summer Hammann of Barron, a member of the Poskin Jets 4-H Club and Charlotte Odden of Barronett, a member of Section Ten 4-H Club, have been selected as Barron County’s Wisconsin 4-H Key Award winners for this year. The prestigious Key Award, one of the highest recognitions a 4-H member can receive, honors a select group of 4-H participants annually. The youth receiving this award are ones who have demonstrated consistent growth...
Soccer: Rice Lake gets hat-trick from Ash in blowout win over Unity/St. Croix Falls
After going through the toughest portion of its schedule, the Rice Lake boys soccer team welcomed the chance to play against a possible Division 3 postseason opponent. Rice Lake had its top scoring effort of the season in an 8-1 nonconference victory over Unity/St. Croix Falls on Saturday on Pug Lund Field. The Warriors got a hat-trick from Cale Ash and two goals from Pierce Hastreiter. Also scoring for Rice Lake were Brandon Mincoff, Finn Grenier and Bailey MacDonald. ...
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