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A Siren man perished on Monday, April 5, after a two-vehicle crash on Easter Sunday in the Town of Meenon.
According to a press release sent out by the Burnett County Sheriff’s Office, on March 29 at 1:47 p.m., there was a report of a shooting at Jed’s Laker Lounge on Clam Lake in Siren. Burnett County deputies along with Siren and St. Croix Tribal Police officers were dispatched to respond to th…
Several April 6 election results were not available at press time last week. And several of the election results are still not technically final, as final canvassing may still be required at several municipalities, finalizing the results.
FREDERIC–– Imagine wondering how you will get to the medical center for a COVID-19 vaccination when you can no longer drive. Imagine losing your job and wondering how in the world you will pay the rent or the mortgage; or pay the heating bill; or put healthy food on the table. Imagine what…
Beginning April 23 after 4 p.m., masks will be optional at the Grantsburg School District. This decision came after much discussion both from public comments and from between the board members themselves at the Monday, April 12 board meeting.
National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD) happens every year on April 16. NHDD is a nationwide initiative that encourages adults of all ages to plan before a health crisis. The day of observance exists to educate and empower the public and providers about the importance of advance care planning.
Sports
Bonus harvest authorizations still available for several periods and zones
MADISON–– The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) confirms that a white-tail deer herd at a Burnett County breeding farm that tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD) in 2020 was depopulated on March 3, 2021. None of the remaining 14 deer teste…
The contest was postponed twice due to extreme cold weather. The temperature difference was almost 80 degrees from the first date back in February. The Men’s club reported record turn out and thanked everyone who attended the contest and gave to the Webb Lake Men’s Club.
Obituaries
Robert “Bob” Baker of Webster passed away Saturday, April 3, 2…
Lenore Pauline Oberg, age 77, a resident of Amery passed away …
Robert “Bob” Baker of Webster, passed away Saturday, April 3, …
Rose M. Devine, age 67, a resident of Grantsburg passed away s…
March 27, 1958 – March 23, 2021
Opinion
Saturday marks the tenth anniversary of the premiere of the Home Box Office (HBO) series “Game of Thrones.” The series ran for eight seasons over the next eight years. Based on a series of fantasy novels by George R.R. Martin, the show became a pop culture phenomena and money maker for HBO.
As winter wanes and spring rolls out of bed, the rituals of summer begin: Boats of all flavors and sizes are prepped, polished and christened, preparing for skiers, anglers, swimmers and pickled pink people playing ‘Instant Weekend.’
I am disappointed in the Sentinel’s decision to print Mr. Hess’ letter the week before the election and leaving me no time to respond before the election. His letter to the editor is full of misstatements and it seems to be aimed at causing confusion and division.
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