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The fate of county sand mining is probably as volatile as the world energy market, but specific county mines are seeking financing, behind on taxes and still for sale.
One of the county’s largest mines, the Hi-Crush operation between Whitehall and Independence, has been for sale since last fall....
A proposed Tax Increment District (TID) in the Village of Trempealeau could create $16 million in added value to the village and “squeeze” an additional $4.8 million in revenue for improvements, according to a presentation from a financial expert last week.
Josh Low, a financial specialist with...
The Whitehall School District board of education got a look at pricing and agreed that they should target August for a referendum that could provide funds for a child care center and recreational space in the school.
District superintendent Mike Beighley presented the board with schematic drawings...
As always, the Rainbow Community Club is looking to help.
This time, the RCC’s goal is to make Independence’s City Hall Park more accessible and enjoyable for children of all abilities. The club has planned several fundraisers, including a Polish dinner held at the Independence School District...
Independence officials remained undecided about whether to back a garbage can pilot project, but did agree to increase the cost of city garbage bags.
Tri-City Sanitation’s Dave Pientok Monday continued to seek approval from the council to begin using garbage cans as opposed to bags at a few...
Ettrick Village President John Beirne is trying to make sure another holiday season doesn’t pass without decorations lighting up the village.
Up until 2019, the light poles in the village had been decorated, but a new policy from Xcel Energy ended the practice. While decorations and a tree were...
An Arcadia park could be the new home for a Verizon Wireless cell tower, according to city council discussions last week.
Verizon approached city administrator Chadwick Hawkins about a year ago regarding possible locations for another tower within city limits and has recently presented a proposal...
Anthony Meier
Anthony Meier won’t be released from prison when eligible on April 1, but he could still be out before the end of the year.
Meier, now 54 years old, is currently serving a life sentence for stabbing his estranged wife Jill (Wozney) Meier — who was 22 at the time — 18 times, including two wounds...
Whitehall’s Michael Spare split two defenders for a layup during their game against Elmwood/Plum City on Thursday. (Times photograph by Andrew Dannehy)
While Whitehall’s shots were rolling out of the basket, Elmwood/Plum City’s were going in as the Wolves built up a double-digit lead early on their way to upset the Norse in Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association regional semifinal play last Thursday.
The Norse were the fourth seed and...
Cain Fremstad of Blair-Taylor went in for a layup during their game against Independence last week Tuesday. (Times photograph by Andrew Dannehy)
The Blair-Taylor High School boys basketball team earned a regional championship last week, its 18th over the last three decades.
Blair-Taylor won all three of its regional playoff games, beating Independence in a first round matchup on Tuesday before handling Brookwood on Friday and winning the...
