Park Falls
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Poppy Day Proclamation
PARK FALLS — The city of Park Falls has officially declared Poppey Day for May 24. The proclamation, signed by Mayor Tara Tervort on May 6, states that millions have answered the call to arms and have died on the field of battle. A nation at peace must be reminded of the debt owed to those who have died in war, and so the red poppy was designated as the memorial flower as a symbol of sacrifice, of lives in all wars. The mayor asked...
Brylski goes pro se in libel suit
PHILLIPS — The defendant in a libel suit filed by Price County Sheriff Brian Schmidt has released his legal counsel and will represent himself, according to records filed at Price County Circuit Court. Appointed Circuit Court Judge Knox-Bauer granted an order on May 2 to allow attorney Paul Augustyn, of O’Melia, Schiek & McEldowney, S.C., to withdraw as counsel of record for Brylski. Brylski filed a motion on April 21 to inform the court that he no longer desired the services of his attorney and...
Community Calendar for May 9-19, 2024
Send community calendar events to tlaventure@pricecountyreview.com. Please include date, time, place and address for the event, along with a brief description and a contact. MAY 9 • Price County Photo Group, 6 p.m., Wisconsin Concrete Park Studio Building, N8236 State Highway 13, Phillips. MAY 10 ...
Migratory songbird migration underway in Price County
Migratory songbirds are now returning to Price County from their wintery grounds in Central and South America. This is a sign that spring has finally arrived and the air is filled with bird song once again after a long, unusually warm, mostly snowless winter. Many migratory birds have already arrived and more are expected to stop or continue on their way further north. The warblers, sparrows, kinglets, blue birds and grosbeaks have already arrived. It is now time to get out the oriole and hummingbird...
Butternut School awarded $22K fab lab grant
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) announced April 30 that Butternut School District was awarded a $22,000 state grant to fund a fabrication laboratory (fab lab), to teach essential skills for 21st century learning in a global economy. “Having been deeply involved with the implementation of a cutting-edge Fab Lab in a previous school district, I can attest to the fact that the opportunities provided through this grant program will be an absolute game-changer for our students, staff members, and community,” said Butternut School District...
Cancer support bicyclist to cross Price County in a 4,100 Mile cross-country ride
Al Reszel started riding his bike north from the Florida Keys on March 23, to kick off his seventh cross-country journey and solo bicycle ride in support of his wife Terry, a breast cancer survivor. The 65-year-old Reszel has so far traveled 20,100 miles and raised more than $60,000 for breast cancer research. His wife, Terry, follows Al on the route in a vehicle in the role of supporter, comforter, and cheerleader as they both talk to thousands of people they meet along the way. ...
Price County Land Transfers for May 3, 2024
PHILLIPS — The Price County Register of Deeds office released its real property sales reports for the week of May 3, 2024. CITY OF PHILLIPS• Flambeau Hospital, Inc. to Remark Properties, LLC. TOWN OF EISENSTEIN• Edward Westphal to John Miller. TOWN OF ELK• Donald Kellum to Wade and Patricia Wilson. ...
Phillips honors firefighters for service
PHILLIPS — The city of Phillips honored five members of the Phillips Fire Department for 30 or more years of service in a ceremony on April 18. The firefighters include Joe Perkins, Sam Johnson, Tony Vlach, John Kaliska and Steve Michalec. “This is a plaque from the city of Phillips to commemorate you for 30-plus years of dedicated service to the Phillips Volunteer Fire Department,” said Mayor Charles Peterson to each of the firefighters. “Thank you very much.” ...
Phillips School District hires new staff
The Phillips Public School Board meeting approved the recommended hires of three staff, according to the April 15 meeting minutes. Lydia Wissink was hired as a high school math teacher; Julieta Di Nallo was hired as a grade 6-12 campus custodian; and Tammy Holman was hired as the high school forensics advisor. The school board also accepted resignation letters from Mark Fuhr, the high school girls tennis coach for six...
New home construction increases
The Wisconsin Builders Association is reporting single-family construction has increased 36% in the first quarter of 2024. Price County has a 40% increase with 14 new home starts from January through March which compares to 10 new starts for the same period in 2023, according to an April 29 press release. Rural counties overall have the highest growth, whereas urban areas have the most starts. Evan Lund, the Price County...
Community Calendar for May 2-12, 2024
Send community calendar events to tlaventure@pricecountyreview.com. Please include date, time, place and address for the event, along with a brief description and a contact. MAY 2• Chequamegon Festival of the Arts, 5 p.m., Chequamegon North Campus Middle School, 370 Grant St., Glidden. 5 p.m. Art Show and Meal with Band Boosters selling $4 brats; 7 p.m. Middle School Band and Choir Fine Arts Festival Concert. • Northwoods Living Hope Women’s...
Butternut receives funding for fabrication laboratory
The Butternut School District has received a $22,000 grant to add a laboratory. The grant, from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, will fund a fabrication lab, or fab lab. “Fab labs provide students throughout Wisconsin with access to high-tech equipment for hands-on experience and training necessary to prepare them for the jobs of the future,” said Gov. Tony Evers in a news release from the WEDC. ...
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