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updated: Sat Jul 19, 2008 04:00 am

Barron News

Local news for Barron, WI continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

1 hr ago | The Chetek Alert

Paint Barron County purple and fight cancer

Barron County might have an extra hint of a purple hue in the coming weeks with the second annual Paint Barron County Purple fundraiser.

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Related Topix: Barron County, WI, Charitable Organizations

Fri Jul 18, 2008

The Chetek Alert

State treasurer to stop in Barron County

State Treasurer Dawn Marie Sass will be in Barron, Douglas and Sawyer counties Thursday.

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Related Topix: Barron County, WI, Superior (University of Wisconsin System), University of Wisconsin System, Superior, WI, Douglas County, WI, Hayward, WI

The Chetek Alert

Barron County graying

Chetek Senior Center Members bow their heads in prayer before lunch Monday as Al Thompson, from the Eau Claire Office for the Blind and Visually Impaired, prepares to give an educational presentation.

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Related Topix: Eau Claire Metro, Eau Claire, WI, University of Wisconsin System, Eau Claire (University of Wisconsin System), Personal Finance, Retirement

The Chetek Alert

Barron County Courthouse Report--July 2

Devon Shattuck, 18, Rice Lake, charged with two counts of bail jumping , was released on a $1,000 cash bond June 27 on condition that he does not possess or consume alcohol, drugs or paraphernalia, enter any ...

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Related Topix: Barron County, WI, New Auburn, WI, Cameron, WI, Drugs, Rice Lake, WI

The Chetek Alert

Barron County Courthouse Report--July 16

Abdiaziz A. Mire, 19, Barron, was charged with underage drinking and possession July 3. Tyler J. Cunningham, 19, Chetek, was charged with underage drinking and possession July 7. Axel J. Smolen, 18, Cameron, ...

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Related Topix: Barron County, WI, New Auburn, WI, Prairie Farm, WI, Cameron, WI, Chetek, WI

Thu Jul 17, 2008

Barron News

Fawn gets second chance for survival in the wilderness

A spotted doe fawn named "Jolene" recently got a second chance at survival in the wilderness thanks to Billie and Jeff Church, their daughter Ema and Tender Touch Wildlife Rehabilitation, a licensed animal ...

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Related Topix: Rice Lake, WI

Mon Jul 14, 2008

Leader-Telegram

DOT wants input on project plans

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation has published its Six-Year Highway Improvement Program and is seeking public input on the plans for the northwest region's 20-county area.

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Related Topix: Bayfield, WI, Ashland, WI, Burnett, WI, Pepin, WI

Mon Jun 23, 2008

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11.JUN.08 Memorial Barrel Race

Tracy Alger Memorial Barrel Race Sunday morning in Chetek. Alger, an avid barrel racer and a 1995 graduate of Chetek High School, was killed Nov.

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Related Topix: Bloomer, WI, Chetek, WI, River Falls, WI, New Auburn, WI

Sat Jun 21, 2008

KARE-TV Minneapolis

At Back to the 50's weekend, nostalgia embraces more than old cars

Terri Rasmussen was 6 or 7 years old, living on his parent's farm in Barron, Wisconsin when the 1956 Chevy Bel Aire hit the market.

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Related Topix: Sports

Thu Jun 19, 2008

WEAU-TV Eau Claire

Potentially Deadly Fish Disease in Western Wisconsin

Biologists say conditions are set up for fish disease outbreaks on lakes in Polk, Barron, Washburn, and Burnett counties over the next few weeks.

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Tue Jun 17, 2008

Leader-Telegram

Help comes from down the street for woman in labor

Father's Day came early for Buddy Helms this year. His gift? A healthy baby girl who made a rather grand entrance into the world and gave him quite the surprise.

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Sun Jun 15, 2008

Barron News

Making the case for increasing the supply of oil

With gas prices nearly at $4 per gallon, it's almost impossible to not hear people venting about how fuel prices are putting the pinch on their pocketbooks.

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Related Topix: Science / Technology, Alternative Energy

Fri Jun 13, 2008

Green Bay Press-Gazette

West DePere baseball against Barron

West DePere High School's Andy Pichler slides safely into second base as Barron High School's Jordan Jensen can't hang on to the ball during the WIAA Division 2 semi-final game Wednesday, June 11, 2008, at Fox ...

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Tue Jun 10, 2008

Leader-Telegram

Barron County animal shelter expanding

From unwanted and neglected guinea pigs to large farm animals, the Barron County animal shelter now accepts them all from county residents - free of charge.

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Related Topix: Guinea Pigs, Pets, Barron County, WI

Sun Jun 08, 2008

Barron News

Charity golf outing here July 23

Area golfers, businesses, and the public are invited to participate in the 7th annual Barron Area Health Foundation Charity Golf Outing, scheduled for Wednesday, July 23, at Rolling Oaks Golf Course in Barron.

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Related Topix: Rap

Fri Jun 06, 2008

Leader-Telegram

Barron finding new way to cool school

You can't accuse Barron High School of not doing its part to recycle: By this time next year, wood chips will have replaced natural gas for cooling as well as heating.

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Wed Jun 04, 2008

The Chetek Alert

Native son says Barron County session 'best so far'

Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen, left, and Rep. Mary Hubler, right, listen to comments from Barron County Sheriff Tom Richie during a law enforcement round-table discussion Thursday in Barron.

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Related Topix: Chetek, WI, Wisconsin, Rice Lake, WI, Barron County, WI

Mon Jun 02, 2008

The Chetek Alert

Three area musicians take part in recital

Three senior music students from Chetek, Barron and Rice Lake high schools took part in a recital of classical music Sunday at Foursquare Gospel Church in Barron.

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Related Topix: Chetek, WI, Rice Lake, WI

Sat May 31, 2008

The Chetek Alert

A new approach to provide long-term care services

Barron County residents who require long-term care accommodations will soon have another option with the addition of Family Care.

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Related Topix: La Crosse, WI, Washburn, WI, Burnett, WI, Bayfield, WI, Ashland, WI

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