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Despite mixed messages, rumors and confusion over the last decade, the Gale-Ettrick-Trempealeau School District does not have access to permanent operating dollars as part of the 2010 referendum and has not had the option to increase taxes for operating help since 2015-16.
A spokesperson with the...
County board members sparred over two issues, the initial approval for road borrowing and restructuring some aspects of the county’s personnel structure, before approving one but setting a special meeting for the second.
The board is scheduled to reconvene Jan. 4 to act on recommendations that...
The Whitehall city council made quick work of their agenda at their most recent meeting as most of it was spent behind closed doors.
Two closed sessions were on the schedule, one regarding purchases with public funds and one regarding employment. The first closed session lasted eight minutes, and...
The Whitehall Area Chamber of Commerce is attempting to secure a grant that would provide $25,000 to help revitalize the area surrounding the city’s bandstand downtown. (Times photograph by Andrew Dannehy)
The Whitehall Bandstand has been restored to its original state, but the Whitehall Area Chamber of Commerce isn’t done trying to make the downtown area a vibrant space for community members.
The Bandstand itself was funded largely by a donation made by Dave and Ruth Wood, along with other community...
Junior Maverick Drazkowski fought through a crowd of Westby defenders in the lane during last Friday’s Coulee Conference game at Westby High School. (Times photograph by Benjamin Pierce)
The Arcadia High School boys basketball team was in control in the final minutes of last Friday’s Coulee Conference game at Westby. The Raiders had just battled back from a 10-point deficit to tie the game, and the ball was in their possession with a chance to take the lead as time dwindled....
Wednesday, Dec. 7
04:30 — Arcadia: Caller reported loud music coming from a vehicle for the last 45 minutes.
09:43 — Trempealeau: Caller reporting a suspicious incident that happened Saturday night. She was tailgated and then followed again through town and out toward her residence.
10:47 —...
Galesville businesses that are not traditional places to purchase alcohol – as opposed to gas stations or grocery stores – should not be granted licenses allowing them to sell alcohol.
That was the message from some of the Galesville city council at its meeting last Thursday as they did not approve...
The Arcadia council suspended a city bar’s liquor license after hearing of a string of problems at the tavern some of which the attorney for the owners argued actually showed the license holder responding responsibly.
The two-week suspension came after a two and a half hour public hearing that...
After being presented with information that contradicted an earlier report based on public perception, the Blair city council chose not to act on complaints regarding the Wisconsin State Patrol’s activity within the city limits.
Blair Police Department Chief Kent Johnson spoke for approximately 25...
Three Independence residents and a man from Galesville have all been sentenced to federal prison for their roles in receiving cocaine from Puerto Rico and selling it at an Arcadia barbershop and bars.
Cristian Andre Vasquez Velez, 23, of 23765 Adams St., was sentenced to 96 months; Mark Ian Castro...
