Balsam Lake News

Beginning Monday, July 14, WIS 46 from US 8 to just south of the Village of Balsam Lake will be resurfaced.

The Village Board recently amended the planned unit development for the Ashwaubenon Boardwalk for a new upscale hotel.

If animals could remove our garbage, they would. Until they're able to, you can help by joining the TD Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup at several locations around the Kawarthas.

Margaret Cleek, professor emeritus and former provost and interim chancellor for the UW Colleges, was the keynote speaker at the University of Wisconsin-Barron County commencement ceremony Thursday.

“It was cold. I only have a few nibbles to brag about - which is sad.”

A Wisconsin fishing tradition continued Saturday: The governor did not catch a fish on opening day. via The Minneapolis-St. Paul Pioneer Press

“I'm running because I know that we can get our state back on the right track and make Wisconsin a great place to live, raise a family, work and retire”

Dresser man to run for 28th Assembly seat A Dresser man announced that he will be running for the 28th Assembly seat currently held by Rep. via Rivertowns.net

A Balsam Lake man pleads no contest to battery to a law enforcement officer after an argument at a gas station. via WEAU-TV Eau Claire

“My colleagues In Wausau will make a decision very, very quickly”

GAM still in county hands: appeal not yet filed Gregg Westigard * BREAKING NEWS 26.MAR.08 AMERY/BALSAM LAKE - Golden Age Manor may still be in county hands Tuesday morning. via Inter-County Leader

New write-in candidates challenge Peterson, Larsen Gregg Westigard * BREAKING NEWS 26.MAR.08 BALSAM LAKE - Two new write-in candidates have joined the race for Polk County board seats in Tuesday's election. via Inter-County Leader

A Heavy Snow Warning has been issued for the Twin Cities metro area and much of the southern half of the state. via KARE-TV Minneapolis

First, the payment of close to $589,000 in 2007 to cover GAM losses for 2005 and 2006 has led to a county shortfall for 2007. via Inter-County Leader

Sex offender will reside in Apple River Township Polk County Sheriffs Department 27.FEB.08 Ryan Olson is a convicted sex offender who will be released from prison Tuesday, March 11, and will reside in rural ... via Inter-County Leader

“Complete annihilation this year, all of my colonies died, none of them survived”

A widespread die-off of bees in northwestern Wisconsin could mean serious problems for farmers this year. via Rivertowns.net

BALSAM LAKE - Beekeepers in northwestern Wisconsin say they're losing bees in great numbers. via WisInfo

Gregg Westigard 27.FEB.08 BALSAM LAKE - The suit to stop the sale of Golden Age Manor, the Polk County-owned nursing home in Amery, finally has a judge and a court date. via Inter-County Leader

“What [the bill] will do is force county and local boards to look at the necessity of psychological examinations and spend $300 on a very wise investment”

In the wake of the October shootings in Crandon, state lawmakers considered a bill Thursday that would require a psychiatric exam for prospective police officers. via The Badger Herald Online

“We are very proud of our students and staff for their efforts [in] increasing student achievement”

MAP?testing update given at Unity School Board meeting Marty Seeger 20.FEB.08 BALSAM LAKE - The Unity School Board held its regular meeting on Tuesday, Feb. via Inter-County Leader

Highway shop referendum defeated Gregg Westigard 20.FEB.08 BALSAM LAKE - The vote was not close. via Inter-County Leader

“There are lots of options and ways to cut expenses”

Polk residents to vote on highway facility Gregg Westigard 13.FEB.08 BALSAM LAKE - Polk County voters can express their opinion on building a new county highway facility when they go to the polls for the spring ... via Inter-County Leader

Gregg Westigard 13.FEB.08 BALSAM LAKE - The suit to stop the sale of Golden Age Manor is on hold while the court system is trying to find a judge to handle the case. via Inter-County Leader