The Clark County Press

Over STH 10 going into Neillsville now hangs a banner commemorating the 250th birthday of the United States of America, hung on the same poles as two banners the city of Neillsville uses to honor those who served.

The Clark County Emergency Management Committee voted May 20 to place revenue from the Country Wireless tower agreement into the Clark County Emergency Management budget, resolving questions about how the funds should be recorded and distributed. According to the discussion, the payment tied to the Greenwood tower totals about $3,000. Under the existing arrangement, 30% of that amount, or roughly $900, is to be paid to Greenwood.

Tribune-Phonograph

Two long-simmering issues involving Abbotsford’s fire hall were put to rest—for now, at least—at last Thursday’s monthly meeting of the Central Fire and EMS Board. First, the seven-member board voted to accept an offer from the city of Abbotsford to pay for a three-inch water meter, instead of a four-inch meter, at the fire hall. This will reduce the monthly meter charge from nearly $500 to about $300, saving the district roughly $2,400 per year. Another lingering issue was solved last Thursday when the Board voted to pay the city of Abbotsford roughly $4,000 to insure the fire hall portion of the Public Safety Building.

The Thorp Courier

The Thorp Catholic School picked up arms, well, in this case, pennies in a battle against poverty. During the season of Lent, students from the Thorp Catholic School’s 4K-8th grade classes held a Penny War to raise funds for Father Joe’s Mission Casa Hogar. The whole school raised $456.95.

Stanley Republican

Two Stanley police officers are being applauded after saving a man’s life on North Franklin Street Sunday night. The two officers, Tyler Lewien and Christian Cortes, responded to a fire called in by a neighbor who noticed flames in the kitchen area.

Chippewa County announced the permanent closure of the beach at the Day Use Park at Otter Lake last week, following consultation with the DNR, Chippewa County Public Health, Otter Lake Booster Club, Chippewa County Parks Manager, and Chippewa County Parks and Facilities Director. The beach has suffered in recent years from blue green algae and other problems.

Former Stanley resident Paul Reith, was recently elected Chairman of the Wisconsin Conservation Congress at its annual convention held in Green Bay, May 14-16.