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(2008/08/29)
The implications of a 2006 report naming West Salem as one of just two debt-free Wisconsin municipalities may come back to haunt the village, or at least its cash-strapped fire protection district.
(2008/08/29)
Questions about a proposed tax increment financing district in Bangor drew plenty of questions and some concern from a crowd of at least 100 citizens Thursday night.
(2008/08/29)
The ordinance that regulates West Salem’s liquor sales could be up for some changes, making it more difficult to establish new taverns or liquor stores.
(2008/08/29)
Although the West Salem summer baseball team lost its July 30 quarterfinal game in the WIAA state tournament, 6-5, both the team and its fans won a measure of respect that has even transcended the state’s borders.
(2008/08/29)
Tara Johnson, a Democrat from the town of Shelby, has the edge in campaign contributions for her run for the state Senate, collecting 80 percent more in the first six months of 2008 than incumbent Republican Sen. Dan Kapanke.
(2008/08/29)
The annual downtown West Salem street dance, a Labor Day weekend tradition, is back this year.
(2008/08/29)
Here are a selection of brief news items from this week's paper edition, and possibly a few news briefs that didn't make it in the paper.
(2008/08/29)
An upcoming duathlon will give kids a chance to put their running and biking skills to the test while raising money for Special Olympics.
(2008/08/29)
Small business owners and the general public can learn how to protect themselves from financial misconduct at an economic crimes summit from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sept. 18 at the Reinhart Center at Viterbo University. The university’s Dahl School of Business organized the event, which will feature national presenters, each discussing different aspects of fraud and tools for prevention.
(2008/08/29)
The Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Tomah is seeking nominations for its Hall of Heroes.
(2008/08/29)
Existing home sales in Wisconsin fell 22.2 percent during the second quarter from a year ago, a steeper decline than the Midwest region and the nation, according to a report issued Thursday by the Wisconsin Association of Realtors.
(2008/08/29)
MADISON — The Democratic Party of Wisconsin is seeking nominees for its annual Eleanor Roosevelt Tribute Awards.
(2008/08/26)
The West Salem Fire Protection District is taking its cash problem to the taxpayers.
(2008/08/26)
A group of West Salem area parents wants to make sure someone has a long-term plan to replace the village’s aging pool.
(2008/08/26)
The village of Bangor is interested in purchasing a lot next to the library.
(2008/08/26)
The only thing left to be decided regarding West Salem’s new water tower is whether to paint it white, Harvester blue or Panther orange and black.
(2008/08/26)
Randy Gyllin faces the possibility of muscle and nerve damage in his left leg, but he knows it could have been so much worse.
(2008/08/26)
Demand for digital TV conversion boxes and coupons for them are greater than anticipated. Problems with getting coupons from the government as well as a shortage of TV converter boxes means those with older TV sets need to take some action sooner rather than later if they want to keep getting television broadcasts without having to subscribe to cable or a satellite dish service.
(2008/08/26)
It’s not only TVs that are going digital, but radios, too. While there is no deadline for converting radio stations to digital, most existing analog radios will become obsolete and all radio transmissions will be in high definition only — requiring HD radios exclusively.
(2008/08/26)
Here are a selection of brief news items from this week's paper edition, and possibly a few news briefs that didn't make it in the paper.
(2008/08/26)
The Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Institute and the Department of Geriatrics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Medical School have partnered with Franciscan Skemp Healthcare Department of Geriatrics to broaden its Alzheimer’s disease research.
(2008/08/26)
The La Crosse County Health Department offers a number of clinics and screenings every month, including the following. For more information about any of the services or to make an appointment, call 785-9723:
(2008/08/26)
A new Web site is under construction to be a Wisconsin geologic Wikipedia of sorts, with user-generated content about rock exposures, fossils, sinkholes and more across the state.
(2008/08/26)
Existing home sales in Wisconsin fell 22.2 percent during the second quarter from a year ago, a steeper decline than the Midwest region and the nation, according to a report issued Thursday by the Wisconsin Association of Realtors.
(2008/08/26)
Rwandan genocide survivor and best selling author Immaculée Ilibagiza will share her story of strength and faith at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 22, in the Viterbo University Fine Arts Center Main Theatre in La Crosse.
(2008/08/26)
The Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection has opened investigations of companies and telemarketers allegedly using misrepresentation and deception to sell motor vehicle extended service contracts. According to law enforcement agencies around the country, scores of consumers have been misled into paying for unnecessary extended service contracts costing about $2,000.
(2008/08/19)
Anyone wishing to work for the West Salem, even on a volunteer basis, must now consent to a full background investigation.
(2008/08/19)
The old feedmill/brewery in Bangor has been reduced to a pile of rubble, but what will go up in its place is still unclear. It is hoped that an Aug. 21 public hearing before the Planning Commission on establishing a tax increment financing district for the site will bring the situation into much sharper focus.
(2008/08/19)
A series of presentations at the Aug. 11 West Salem School Board meeting brought board members up to speed on a number of upcoming and completed projects, as well as one reaching the half-way mark.
(2008/08/19)
Nearly picture perfect weather and well-behaved crowds made the 2008 version of Bangor’s Fun Daze stand out as one of the best in recent memory.
(2008/08/19)
Nancy Dotz has never put down a dog. She’s never surrendered a dog to the humane society. And she certainly wouldn’t want to start with Lucy. Lucy is special.
(2008/08/19)
The second annual Diggity Dog Dip will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, August 30 at the Onalaska Aquatic Center (across from the Omni Center).
(2008/08/19)
Here are a selection of brief news items from this week's paper edition, and possibly a few news briefs that didn't make it in the paper.
(2008/08/19)
Here’s a rundown of youth awards given at this year’s La Crosse Interstate Fair:
(2008/08/19)
A local Christian singer-songwriter is planning two concert appearances here to celebrate the release of his fourth CD.
(2008/08/13)
West Salem smokers and business owners once again face the possibility of a locally imposed ban.
(2008/08/13)
Mark J. Carlson won’t start his official duties as West Salem High School principal until later in August, but he got his first taste of his new duties Thursday when he cheered on the Panthers at their state tournament baseball game, which they lost in an extra-inning heartbreaker.
(2008/08/13)
Family fun will be a major focus of the 2008 version of the Bangor Lions Fun Daze. The annual event is scheduled for this Friday, Saturday and Sunday in Bangor’s Village Park.
(2008/08/13)
As far as the safety drawing contest sponsored by Xcel Energy is concerned, Bangor’s Kellen Kravik is in some pretty select company.
(2008/08/13)
When Hamilton resident Tina Wehrs arrived for a public hearing on the town’s comprehensive plan, she had no idea she would make up all the public.
(2008/08/13)
While passports are not required now for travel by land or sea to Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean, travel agents and cruise lines are “strongly urging” travelers to get them as quickly as possible.
(2008/08/13)
Here are a selection of brief news items pertaining to area church activities:
(2008/08/13)
Here are a selection of brief news items from this week's paper edition, and possibly a few news briefs that didn't make it in the paper.
(2008/08/06)
The Lake Neshonoc Protection and Rehabilitation District and residents got to tell the county how they really felt last week.
(2008/08/06)
The village of West Salem will be considering constructing a rain garden at the library as a means to control problems with stormwater runoff.
(2008/08/06)
At its July 16 meeting, the Bangor School Board approved $10,000 for a project to improve slow-to-drain school athletic fields. Those fields are in need of better grading and storm sewers.
(2008/08/06)
La Crosse County Public Safety Communications Supervisor Michael Thompson has been selected Line Supervisor of the Year by NICE Systems’ Public Safety Answering Point’s Finest Awards.
(2008/08/06)
An environmental group recently listed the entire Wisconsin Legislature and Assembly Speaker Mike Huebsch, R-West Salem, on its “dishonor roll.”
(2008/08/06)
The Coulee Region Humane Society will hold its seventh annual Bark in the Park on Saturday, Aug. 9, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at La Crosse's Copeland Park.
(2008/08/06)
At its Thursday, July 24 meeting, the Barre Park Planning Committee agreed to set a September date for the new park’s groundbreaking ceremony.
(2008/08/06)
More than 4,000 troops in the Army Reserve have been preparing in recent weeks at Fort McCoy for what they might encounter overseas.
(2008/08/06)
Keeping cool during the summer can be expensive. To reduce energy use so utility bills do not rise when summer temperatures do, the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) offers the following easy, low-cost steps:
(2008/08/06)
Here are a selection of brief news items from this week's paper edition, and possibly a few news briefs that didn't make it in the paper.
(2008/07/31)
The Coulee Region Humane Society will hold its seventh annual Bark in the Park on Saturday, Aug. 9, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Riverside Park in downtown La Crosse.
(2008/07/29)
Continuing problems with West Salem’s tree and brush disposal may cause the village to take the free service to the curb.
(2008/07/29)
You might be tempted to think that school administrators would use the summer months to kick back and catch their breath before students return in the fall. If so, you couldn’t be more wrong.
(2008/07/29)
Bangor schools Superintendent Roger Foegen outlined the upcoming year’s budget concerns at the July 16 meeting of the Bangor School Board. And, like virtually everyone else these days, fuel price increases have gotten his attention.
(2008/07/29)
It was a time of approval and renewal as the Hamilton Town Board met Tuesday, July 8 for its monthly meeting.
(2008/07/29)
The West Salem Sharks swim team had their final home meet of the season on July 12. It was attended by Tomah, Sparta, La Crescent and Galesville.
(2008/07/29)
“We came out of retirement for this — it’s that important to us,” said Kathleen Elmstrand last week on the first day of the La Crosse Interstate Fair.
(2008/07/29)
Here is a selection of brief news items from this week's paper edition.
(2008/07/22)
After years of delay, progress was seen this week on the fate of the old Sprehn Mill/Hussa Brewery site in Bangor.
(2008/07/22)
Acting upon the recommendation of the recreation committee, the Bangor Village Board approved the appointment of Scott Solberg as the village’s new recreation director.
(2008/07/22)
The West Salem School Board learned Monday night from district Superintendent Nancy Burns that the hiring process to find a replacement for Principal Troy Gunderson will kick into high gear during the rest of this month.
(2008/07/22)
The weather and gas prices have made a less-than-fortunate impact on tourism in Wisconsin and the Upper Mississippi River region, although the area is still attracting more people than a decade ago.
(2008/07/22)
When La Crosse County’s Special Waste Manager Jeff Gloyd was told he’d won the Lloyd D. Gladfelter Award and the $3,000 that goes with it, he couldn’t believe it.
(2008/07/22)
Whether he was on patrol, investigating a homicide or making sure a major county structure was being properly built, La Crosse County Sheriff’s Department’s Sgt. John Schmidt attacked the job in the same way — with all of the attention, tenacity and dedication he could muster.
(2008/07/22)
Here is a selection of brief news items from this week's paper edition.
(2008/07/16)
The village of West Salem has hired its next public works director and he will begin on Monday.
(2008/07/16)
Prepare to be thrilled, entertained, educated and well fed — the La Crosse Interstate Fair returns to West Salem next week.
(2008/07/16)
Barrel racing, pole bending, goat-tying, breakaway roping.
(2008/07/16)
The Melrose-Mindoro School District faces an approximate $250,000 budget deficit as it gets closer to the 2008-09 school year.
(2008/07/16)
A person needs a pretty good reason to walk 60 miles, and Mary Lynn Sinclair and her husband, Rich, have got it: They want to fight breast cancer, and for them it’s personal.
(2008/07/16)
State health officials have reactivated the statewide, toll-free Dead Bird Reporting Hotline at 1-800-433-1610. Hotline staff can answer questions about dead birds and provide information on safe handling and disposal. The bird may also be tested for West Nile virus.
(2008/07/16)
Here is a selection of brief news items from this week's paper edition.
(2008/07/09)
Authorities have apprehended the individuals believed to be behind the trashing of the old Bangor middle and high school building almost a year after the incident.
(2008/07/09)
West Salem High School Principal Troy Gunderson will be leaving to become the next superintendent of the Gale-Ettrick-Trempealeau School District.
(2008/07/09)
West Salem School District Superintendent Nancy Burns referred to three ex-board members as “contentious” in a personal e-mail sent from her school account that was also accidentally transmitted to others.
(2008/07/09)
A Bangor home may finally be razed after repairs and clean-up have failed to be completed.
(2008/07/09)
A grant application that would improve downtown West Salem was ranked last in a prioritization of local enhancement projects, although supporters are hopeful it will do better at the state level.
(2008/07/09)
This year’s annual Fourth of July celebration in Bangor’s Village Park will offer plenty for kids and adults to do before the big bangs light up the evening sky. It should provide an opportunity for an old-fashioned all-day picnic, topped off by a fireworks display
(2008/07/09)
The West Salem Police Department’s bike sale two weeks ago was so successful that many of the 150 to 200 people who showed up had to be turned away.
(2008/07/09)
Here is a selection of brief news items from this week's paper edition.
(2008/07/09)
With warmer summer weather comes both construction and more people wanting to gather together, so it was little surprise that when the Hamilton Town Board met on June 10 for its monthly meeting, its agenda mainly concerned construction and approving licenses for gatherings.
(2008/07/09)
In a special session June 26, the Bangor School Board approved a 3.99 percent total package increase (wages and benefits) for non-union staff and for four administrators, elementary Principal Lois Meinking, school psychologist Kathy Carson, high school Principal Don Addington and district Superintendent Roger Foegen.
(2008/07/01)
A Bangor man was found guilty last week of child enticement and sexual assault after reportedly luring a 10-year-old into his apartment last September.
(2008/07/01)
West Salem’s downtown warning siren will be moving out of the residential area to Industrial Drive.
(2008/07/01)
The village of West Salem has narrowed its search for a new public works director to four applicants, and the finance and personnel committee had interviews scheduled for this week.
(2008/07/01)
Here’s one good side effect of high gas prices: drivers are slowing down and getting involved in fewer fatal auto accidents.
(2008/07/01)
Charges were filed last week against a 53-year-old Bangor sex offender accused of photographing two teenage boys.
(2008/07/01)
West Salem High School Principal Troy Gunderson said his decision to apply for the Gale-Ettrick-Trempealeau School District superintendent job was “extremely difficult” but would be a good career move.
(2008/07/01)
Here is a selection of brief news items from this week's paper edition.
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