Merrlyn Gudim Seefeldt was born on August 21, 1938 in Maquoketa, Iowa to Victor and Edna Gudim. Merrlyn went to be with Jesus on June 5, 2024 at her home in Monticello, Minnesota surrounded by the family she loved. Merrlyn moved several times during her childhood across the Upper Midwest with her ending up in Fifield, Wisconsin, where she graduated from high school in 1956. Merrlyn attended Valparaiso University (Indiana) and graduated from their Deaconess program in 1960. It was at Valpo that Merrlyn met the editor of the yearbook, William (Bill) Seefeldt, who was looking for an assistant. Thus started the dynamic duo team that we have all known and loved for over 62 years.
Bill and Merrlyn were married in Park Falls, Wisconsin, on June 30, 1962. They have four children: Brenda, Krista, John, and Mark. In 1974, the Seefeldt family moved to Monticello, where they have lived since.
Merrlyn lived a life full of faith and family. Merrlyn loved her family with all her heart and shared her love in a variety of family activities including the annual Christmas hearts tournament, fantasy football league, and NCAA bracket challenge. There is nothing Bill and Merrlyn did without the other. They have had a lifelong passion for ministries at the local, national, and international levels. Some of the many ministries that Merrlyn led and contributed to include Bible studies, prayer meetings, Alpha, congregational care, and most recently global missions with an emphasis on Tanzania. Her example of steadfast prayer and a caring heart will be her legacy.
Bill and Merrlyn formed Electro Industries Inc. in Monticello in 1974 with a focus on manufacturing for the electric heat management market.
Merrlyn is notoriously known around Monticello for riding behind Bill on their white trike, a three-wheeled motorcycle. Bill and Merrlyn have traveled with their trike across the country visiting countless states, national parks, canyons, and mountain passes.
Merrlyn is preceded in death by her parents, Victor and Edna Gudim; and son-in-law, Jon Smith. She is survived by her husband, William (Bill) Seefeldt; their four children, Brenda Seefeldt Amodea (John), Krista Smith-Larson (Loren), John Seefeldt (Karin), and Mark Seefeldt; their grandchildren, Brittany Lindahl (Stefan), Tyler Zillmer (Amy), Ella Wilkes (Brian), Isaac Smith (Beth), Nathan Seefeldt (Anna) Megan Seefeldt, Loren Dale Larson (T’Sheal), Alex Larson (Stefani), Morgan Ritter (Jake), Jamon Brown, Curt Johnson (Rachel), Terrill Weathers, and Kenneth Wilson; siblings, Betty Gudim, William Gudim (Annette), and Jerry Gudim (Karen) along with special nieces, nephews, and numerous great-grandchildren, whom she loved dearly and brought so much joy into her life during her later years.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that any donations go to Merrlyn's passion, the Bridgeview Church's Global Mission Fund. Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m., with sharing of memories at 7 p.m. on Monday, June 17, 2024 at the Peterson-Grimsmo Funeral Chapel, 250 E. Broadway Street, Monticello, MN. Her funeral service will take place at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 with visitation from 2-4 p.m. at Bridgeview Church, 20500 County Road 11, Big Lake, MN. Interment to follow at Riverside Cemetery, Monticello, MN. The family will return to church after the interment to share a meal and fellowship. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Peterson-Grimsmo Funeral Chapel ~ Monticello.
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You can access the list from your computer or smart phone at the above link. If you want a list you can print, you will find two options in the second paragraph at the link. The first option is a pdf with all the information, including sale number, address, dates & times, and items for each sale. It is four pages. The second option is a pdf that omits the "items" and puts the listings in two columns to make it two pages for those who want to print less.
There is also a link for the interactive Google map.
Have a fun time thrift shopping with your friends and family.
The Phillips Community-wide Garage Sale Event will be back in June 2025. My Price County is considering having a county-wide sale later in the summer, so stay tuned to see if that materializes this year. Otherwise, it is something we will highly consider for next summer.
So many people ask, "What is there to do in this town? about the various towns in our county. Making people aware of the many things to do in Price County is what will bring in more people and keep people here. Therefore, My Price County is compiling a resource to answer that question at this link. That's just a sample list, so if you are a member of a group that is not listed and that group is either free or meets for only a small price to cover costs, please send the details (activity, location, days & times, cost and/or needed equipment) to contact@mypricecounty.com. Put "Price County Activity" in the subject line. We are looking for sports groups, book clubs, genealogy groups, biking or hiking groups, chess clubs, etc. Any group that meets to do something enjoyable is welcome to submit their information. We appreciate your help with compiling this list.
If you are an instructor who gets paid and wants your group activity added, we can do so for a small fee, so please inquire with My Price County.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the awarding of $8.5 million in brownfield grants through the Investing in America Agenda. Notice was received on Monday, May 20, 2024.
According to the EPA, they "selected three communities in Wisconsin to receive grants totaling $4,139,394 in competitive EPA brownfields funding through the multipurpose, assessment, and clean-up grant program." Those communities include Brillion Iron Works Redevelopment in Brillion, Wisconsin; Community Development Authority of the City of Manitowoc; and Price County United Limited in Phillips, Wisconsin. "In addition, the agency is announcing $4.5 million in supplemental funding to two existing, high-performing brownfields revolving loan fund grant programs to help expedite their continued work at sites in Wisconsin." Receiving those funds are Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee and West Allis, Wisconsin.
Price County United Limited (PCUL) applied for a grant for the clean-up of the Lionite building at 115 Depot Street in Phillips. From 1883 to 2015, and for a short time in 2017, the property has been industrial. PCUL is slated to receive $1,677,894 to clean up the site, which is contaminated with hazardous substances, which include heavy metals and inorganic contaminants. The clean-up grant will be put toward 9.2-acres of the 26-acre Lionite property. Grant funds will also be used to conduct community engagement activities. Lynda Ludwig, president of PCUL stated, "PCUL is committed to bringing the site back to productive use, serving the community's resiliency and sustainability goals."
Regarding the funding, the EPA added they "selected these organizations to receive funding to address and support the reuse of brownfield sites to address the health, economic, social, and environmental challenges caused by brownfields. EPA anticipates making all the awards announced today once all legal and administrative requirements are satisfied."
For more information about this topic, read our previous article at this link. We reached out to Lynda Ludwig and Blake Pluemer of PCUL on May 13, 2024 and May 21, 2024 asking them again to answer our remaining questions that community members have posed. We will update the article if we get a response.
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On Monday, May 13, 2024, Scott Link, 61, from the Chetek area in Rusk County was reported missing by his family.
It was believed he left his home late on Friday, May 10, 2024 or early Saturday, May 11, 2024. His attire, direction, and mode of transportation were unknown.
The Rusk County Sheriff's Office, Chetek Fire Department & Dive Team, Weyerhaeuser Fire Department, New Auburn Fire Department, Bruce Fire Department, Cameron Fire Department, WI DNR, WI State Patrol, and Sawyer County Search & Rescue worked diligently to locate the man.
A kayaker called authorities on Thursday, May 16, 2024, after spotting a body in the water, which he believed to be Scott Link. The body was recovered, and Scott was pronounced deceased at the scene. Foul play is not suspected.
"It is that time of year in which we veterans start thinking about Memorial Day," Duane Harper, Commander, American Legion Post 452, said in April when he submitted the schedule to My Price County / My Northern Wisconsin. The Spirit American Legion Post 452 will be rendering honors at the following cemeteries.
Monday, May 27, 2024:
8:15 a.m. Finlander Cemetery
8:35 a.m. Clifford Cemetery
8:55 a.m. St Mary's Cemetery
9:15 a.m. Knox Cemetery
10:00 a.m. Garden of Memories
10:30 a.m. Levitt Creek Cemetery
11:00 a.m. Ogema Hillside Cemetery
After program (mentioned below): Hillcrest Cemetery
Duane shared, "After visiting these cemeteries, we will return to the Spirit Town Hall where lunch will be served to the community. After lunch, a program, which is sponsored by American Legion Post 452, will be conducted. Lunch will be served from 11:00 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
"The Memorial Day Program will begin at 1300 (1 p.m.). There will be a simple program featuring the Prentice High School Band. During the program, I will also have a virtual interview with Vice Admiral Brendan McLane. He is Commander, Naval Surface Force U.S. Pacific Fleet.
"After the program the community will transit to Hillcrest Cemetery in Spirit to render honors."
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Jean Gottwald, county clerk, and Lynn Neeck, county treasurer, have filed for noncandidacy for the November 5, 2024 election.
Jean filed on April 30, 2024. Jean sent My Price County a notice stating, "After 20 years in the elected position of Price County Clerk, I have decided not to run for re-election this November. I appreciate the amazing support I’ve received over the years, and I am so very thankful for the opportunity I’ve had to serve the citizens of Price County. Thank you to all the wonderful people I’ve had the pleasure of working with."
Lynn filed on May 13, 2024.
This means neither of these ladies will be running for re-election. The filing deadline to run for either of these offices is June 3, 2024.
A group of parents with students in the Phillips School District are reaching out to other parents with concerns they have presented to administration and other staff members. They are inviting other parents who may have similar concerns to attend the May 20, 2024 school board meeting to bring light to their concerns.
The main issue for these parents is that they feel some members of the school are not properly implementing and over-looking the details of the Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for their children. Two of those parents gave us more details regarding their concerns.
Carol Noftz has been a foster parent for a number of years, fostering 26 children, the majority of who had IEPs over the last twelve years. Carol stated she noticed changes in the 2022-23 school year. Carol has a son that was at the third-grade level last year. She stated they pulled him out of his special education class and put him in a mainstream sixth grade class. "He was so lost and causing behaviors and problems," Carol shared, "not only for himself, but for all the kids in his class. It's not right to throw a child three grades ahead and expect them to be able to do it." Carol said it took her about six weeks to get that situation resolved, which included going all the way up the ladder, from case manager to pupil services to the superintendent, which was the position held by Rick Morgan last year. She felt she got nowhere and had to demand an IEP meeting and that her son be pulled out of sixth grade math.
Carol stated that she feels this year her other son, who is in first grade, is not getting the education program he needs. She feels they don't write what is discussed in his IEP, and she feels they do whatever they want instead of following the program. "The principal and his teacher have been trying to work with me, but his case manager just does what she wants and does not follow what I am asking them to do," Carol shared.
"My son's first grade teacher and the principal have been phenomenal through this whole experience. They are now trying to help my son without using the special education teacher because she refuses to follow the IEP, and they are doing great. I have talked to the superintendent [a position now held by Rachel Hoffman] about trying to correct this, and she says she is working on it, but I just don't see it," Carol stated. "I loved this school five years ago when I moved here. Just the last two years have been a major struggle for me with a few people who don't believe they have to follow the rules. I have been fighting with them for the last two years, trying to get justice."
Carol said she has talked with the superintendent and members of the school board but added, "Most of the school board did not have any idea that any of this was going on." Carol understands that the superintendent wants the issues to be brought up to her so she can handle it. Carol added, "But, in my case, she is not handling much of anything. She does try a little bit but probably 3/4 of the time does not even respond to the issues. I have gone in front of her and brought many things to her attention and have not always gotten answers."
Carol stated that the Director of Pupil Services, Kate Peterson, is working to get students back in mainstream classrooms. She said, "Putting kids all back in mainstream classes, that are years behind, is just not going to work." Carol feels the school is not meeting the state's requirements.
Carol is asking other parents with concerns to attend the May 20th school board meeting. "Three years ago, this school district cared about all of the children and helped all of the children,...but with this management, we will never have it. We need to stand up for our kids and bring our caring school back," Carol advised.
"I would like to encourage all parents to go and tell the board what problems they are having with their child's education....Everybody needs to look into their children and see exactly what is going on with their kids so that their children can get the education that they deserve, not what the state thinks they need," Carol stated. "Unfortunately, I know that so many of the community are tied to the school in some way, shape, or form." Carol feels people may be scared about losing their jobs or how their children will be impacted if they speak up. She added, "I am one of them that are dealing with that right now. I am a paraprofessional at school....Thank God for me that my children are much more important than my job, and I can go anywhere and get a job, but my kids cannot go anywhere and get a different education."
Another parent, Wendy Marie Watkins, has a son in 4th grade with autism, sensory disorder, and dyspraxia. Given her son's medical needs, it was recommended that he take his schooling virtually. Wendy said, "We tried so many different ways to get my son the schooling he needed, but, in that process, the school fought me on every single angle all the way from kindergarten to now. We’ve battled and battled and no change.
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"Last year, as a third grader, my son was virtual but still enrolled through Phillips School with a specific IEP and direction of instruction. My son's teacher was to log in for 45 minutes to an hour daily at exact, specific timing. That teacher never logged in and many times I had reached out to Kate Peterson who kept telling me she would be sure things changed and his IEP could be followed. Days went by to weeks to months and still no change. With many ignored e-mails and phone calls, I had enough. I finished out the year teaching my son on my own. Fast forward to this year for 4th grade, we had yet another IEP meeting to set ground expectations of what my child’s schooling would look like." However, Wendy feels his IEP was again not followed and she feels excuses were made when she reached out to the director of pupil services and the superintendent. She also said she recently found out her son was never tested with the Woodcock-Johnson Test for him to have an IEP to determine his cognitive needs, so he was given that test recently. With the difficulties she has felt in getting her son the education he needs and deserves, she said they decided to fully pull their son out of the district due to lack of communication and results.
Wendy explained that they needed a final IEP meeting with the school to determine what her son's school day would look like if he was re-enrolled into the district in 2024-25. Due to Wendy's work schedule, she e-mailed the school stating the meeting would need to be rescheduled, but she says she never heard back with a new meeting date. She stated she asked Superintendent Rachel Hoffman about the meeting and was told they had the IEP meeting without her and finalized it on their own, but Wendy says a parent is supposed to be present for IEP finalization.
"We did get some relief when Nicki Kaufman, [special education teacher], got involved, and my son was doing very well working with her daily for 45 minutes, and then he would come home," Wendy said. "Rachel Hoffman then stepped in and stated my son would have to be in the district in regular classrooms for eight hours a day, but that’s not possible with everything he’s got going on, and so here we are home schooling our son due to the district not making efforts to fix the problem or correct their wrongdoings."
Last year, a school board member told Wendy to write a letter to explain her concerns, so Wendy wrote a letter, but she said she never heard back from the school board.
She further said, "I feel our district doesn’t have enough professional teachers to do the job for all the students who have IEPs in our district. I feel all paraprofessionals and teachers should be aware of every child that’s in the school and their conditions. There should be someone else other than one person to reach out to when things aren’t being followed. I could go on for days about many things we’ve struggled with, but it would be like writing a book."
Wendy added, "My advice for other parents who are attending [the school board meeting] or who happen to read this article, please step up and come forward if you're going through any of these same struggles. So many parents have spoken up and something has to change. Our children deserve a good education where they are safe, and they have their direct IEPs followed."
In an attempt to have all viewpoints represented, we reached out to Superintendent Rachel Hoffman and Phillips School Board President Jon Pesko, letting them know, "Some parents have reached out to us feeling that their children's IEPs are not getting followed. They stated they plan to attend the upcoming school board meeting to voice their concerns, though they state they have made attempts to talk with two superintendents, a principal, the director of pupil services, some teachers, and some school board members. They stated that the principal and two teachers are trying to help them. They feel they are not getting much help beyond that. While we realize you cannot comment on any one child specifically, please let me know if you want to provide any information about how the school handles IEPs or parent concerns or anything you would like to state about these situations in general." We did not hear back from Rachel or Jon before the deadline we gave them. If either of them shares information, we will update this article. (Read the response from Superintendent Hoffman updated on 5-22-24, which can be found at the end of this article.)
The school board meeting will be held on May 20, 2024 at 6 p.m. in the Phillips High School Performing Arts Center (auditorium). Any parents with concerns or community members who would like to support either these parents or the school are encouraged to attend the meeting for public comment.
UPDATED 5-20-24: Four people spoke during public comment regarding this issue. Since the topic was not on the agenda, no action was taken at this time, but the school board has been informed about the concerns.
SUPERINTENDENT RACHEL HOFFMAN REPLIES ABOUT IEPS AND PARENTS' CONCERNS
UPDATED 5-22-24: On May 22, 2024, Superintendent Rachel Hoffman replied to our request for comments about IEPs and the concerns of parents. She stated she was out of the office early in the week and appreciated our patience with her response time.
Regarding IEPs, she stated, "As you noted, I can't speak to any particular student or individual case, but I can share about the process that the district uses when working with students who need IEPs. We follow state guidelines and timelines in regards to the procedural aspects of completing the IEP process. This includes creating and convening an IEP team that includes many people including the parents, school staff, and others that may provide information that's helpful in creating a program for each student. This is a team process."
As for concerns of parents or students, the superintendent shared, "They can share those concerns with any of the following people for initial help: case manager or special education teacher, regular education teacher, building principal, Director of Pupil Services, or myself. If parents or students believe their concerns aren't being adequately addressed, then they can reach out to DPI for additional support. I have met with families this year and provided that information to them which includes contact information at the DPI where they can request mediation, IEP facilitation, file a complaint, or request a due process hearing."
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Reports received by the police departments in Price County for the month have been condensed and summarized.
PRICE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
The reports from the end of March were not received at the time of publication last month, so an overview has been included with this month's summary
3-25-24: A man and woman reported their vehicle was off the roadway and into the ditch. They did not believe there was damage, and there were no injuries.
3-26-24: An anonymous caller reported a child screaming for the past few days and a female that seemed to be screaming at the child. The caller found the screaming to be disturbing.
3-28-24: A Catawba man reported his Google business listing was listed as being "closed." Also, someone created a Facebook profile that spoofed his own profile. A woman in Rhinelander accused him of cheating and was posting about the alleged cheating. There were comments made on the post about making the man leave the area. He stated his girlfriend was also being harassed with fake Snapchat accounts.
3-29-24: Possible child abuse was reported in Prentice.
3-30-24: A Brantwood man reported a downed power line in the Township of Knox that was snapped by a semi-truck.
3-30-24: A Brantwood man reported he and his wife had a fight and the woman left, taking their child with her. The man was angry and swearing at dispatch. He stated that dispatch better find his wife instead of him finding her because it would not end well. Dispatch made contact with the wife.
3-31-24: A Phillips woman stated her neighbor put a paw trap on her property to intentionally harm or kill her cat, and she was taking the cat to the vet. She stated her neighbor has been trespassing on her property.
4-1-24: A Fifield woman called stating a renter had been taking photographs of private parts and sending the photos to other renters. The caller was informed she had 30 complaints filed with the sheriff's office accusing her of doing things, but she said she was only contacted about three of the complaints.
4-1-24: A store in Prentice reported two thefts that occurred, one on March 15th and one on March 31, 2024.
4-2-24: A Catawba woman reported she and her passenger were in a roll-over accident, and they were in their seatbelts and unable to get out of the vehicle.
4-5-24: A Phillips woman said she received a scam call where a man named "Frank" said he was from Medicare and she owed $36,000 for a procedure. Then "Frank" changed that to a doctor's appointment. The woman could hear kids and traffic in the background and told the man she knew it was a scam.
4-6-24: A man and woman found a six-year-old child walking near Bobcat Road. The child knew his name and where he lived. They brought the child to his home and a woman was walking down the driveway with a toddler. She and the child looked dirty. The couple felt the female did not seem concerned that the child was found on a highway.
4-6-24: A Park Falls woman stated a woman was outside an apartment yelling and creating a disturbance.
4-7-24: A man reported a male removed skirting from around his trailer.
4-8-24: The Eau Claire Police Department advised they received a call from a male, who spoke in Broken English, stating, "I just killed my wife" and then hung up the phone. The Eau Claire Police Department tried to call the number back, but it was no longer in service. The sheriff, a lieutenant, and three deputies responded. Central Price County Ambulance Service was paged to be on standby due to Prentice Ambulance Service being on another call.
4-9-24: A FedEx driver was bitten by a dog in Price County and was at the medical center in Woodruff.
4-11-24: A tenant at an apartment complex on Eyder Avenue reported a tenant slamming her door, yelling at the kids in the complex, and making a bunch of noise.
4-11-24: A Phillips man reported vandalism at his property.
4-13-24: A Brantwood man called to report someone broke into his home and stole a loaf of bread from his refrigerator.
4-13-24: A Phillips woman called to report her son had a seizure and was not responsive. Dispatch advised the woman to lay the child on a blanket or carpet; not put anything in his mouth; place a cold, wet washcloth under his neck; and to tilt the child on his side if he appeared to be choking. The Central Price County Ambulance responded.
4-13-24: A Park Falls man called 911 to report his male neighbor had shot his female neighbor in their front yard, and the female was not moving. Police covered the area looking for the suspect. See related story.
4-15-24: A man turned himself in on a Price County warrant.
4-15-24: A woman called stating she could hear a man and woman yelling at each other and possibly arguing about dogs and the female not grabbing the dog leash fast enough. She also heard the woman crying and hitting the side of the camper while the man was inside.
4-15-24: An Ogema man reported having issues with a farm in the Town of Ogema.
4-15-24: A Park Falls woman reported her brother brought his horse onto her property when she was not home. The horse defecated on the property, but her brother refused to clean it up.
4-16-24: A man reported a tree that appeared to be cut 3/4 of the way through which was leaning over Shady Knoll Road.
4-16-24: A Park Falls woman advised of a large package that was taken from her yard after being delivered that day.
4-18-24: A man reported a two-vehicle accident in Park Falls.
4-21-24: An Ogema woman reported her house was on fire. Everyone appeared to be out of the house. The woman believe it caught fire from a cigarette that was placed on a piece of cardboard up against the house.
4-22-24: A Phillips woman reported a scam call where someone said he was her grandson and was in an accident and needed $16,000. She said the information he had was incorrect about her grandson, and she did not give him any money.
4-23-24: A Phillips man reported a vehicle rollover in Fifield. He stated a logging truck rear-ended a vehicle and rolled over. No injuries were reported.
4-24-24: A Phillips business reported a chainsaw as being stolen.
4-25-24: A student became very upset, started flipping out, and created a disturbance in the Prentice School District. The student then left the school.
4-27-24: An Ogema man reported cows on his property.
4-28-24: A woman called reporting that her adult daughter was involved in a domestic incident, and the mother believed her daughter was being harmed. She felt her daughter had been pinned down and drugged by a man.
4-28-24: A woman reported several bags of used cat litter and a bottle of needles on her property line in Ogema.
4-28-24: A woman reported her daughter was missing from a residence in Prentice. The woman was going to pick up the daughter from a residence. The girl allegedly went to say "good-bye" to the dog and never came back. The woman stated they were in the woods looking for the girl, but she was not responding. The daughter was located about 26 minutes later.
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PHILLIPS POLICE DEPARTMENT
4-1-24: Spoke with an owner of a building in the alley behind the 100-block of Avon Avenue that was a safety concern due to the structure. An officer set up a time for an inspection.
4-3-24: Advised of two individuals yelling at each other in an apartment complex in the City of Phillips. An officer arrived on scene and spoke with both individuals who stated they were arguing over an animal. The officer was advised nothing physical occurred.
4-8-24: Advised by Price County Animal Control of warning letters that were sent to address the violation of failure to register animals.
4-10-24: Advised by a local school that a juvenile male student had damaged school property. The property was able to be repaired.
4-11-24: Received a report of an individual screaming and slamming doors at an apartment complex on Eyder Avenue. A woman was issued a citation for disorderly conduct.
4-11-24: Police were advised of people on the Elk Lake Park stage messing with property on the stage. The individuals stated a Frisbee landed on the stage, and they were trying to locate it amongst the chairs.
4-11-24: Police noticed people on South Lake Avenue at a retail store after hours. The individuals said they were dumpster diving. Police told them to leave the property, and this matter is under investigation.
4-13-24: A 15-month-old child reportedly had a seizure and was breathing in a shallow manner on Flemings Rapids Road. Police determined the child was breathing but not conscious. An ambulance transported the child to the medical center.
4-14-24: Police received information that a man who had an extraditable Illinois warrant was on Fairway Drive. An officer arrested the man and transported him to the Price County Jail.
Please note: For the third week of April 2024, reports from April 2023 were sent to My Price County / My Northern Wisconsin. We requested the April 2024 file. If it is received, we will add the summarized and condensed reports to this article.
4-23-24: Police observed a vehicle drive off when the officer pulled up, leaving an adult male in the roadway. The adult male, who appeared very intoxicated, stated that the driver asked if he needed a ride home. The officer was able to make a traffic stop on the vehicle. The two parties stated that they had a disagreement, and the adult male requested space. The officer was able to determine that the two parties were having a family dispute. The adult male was given a citation for open intoxicants in a motor vehicle.
4-24-24: Police spoke with an individual that wanted to report an ongoing theft complaint on Depot Street. The individual took matters into his own hands and created a disturbance. Phillips Police issued a city ordinance citation for disorderly conduct.
4-24-24: A woman on Flambeau Avenue was given citations for disorderly conduct and trespassing due to an altercation at a residence.
4-24-24: A juvenile female student sent harassing electronic messages to an 18-year-old male. An officer issued a verbal warning to the juvenile female.
4-24-24: A juvenile female created a disturbance on the playground and was referred to Price County Human Services Department for disorderly conduct.
4-25-24: A man reported his ex-significant other messaged him and tried calling him, which is against a domestic abuse order. An officer arrested an adult female for violating a domestic abuse order and misdemeanor bail jumping.
4-26-24: A domestic situation occurred on Minnow Lake Road. Police responded and arrested a man for domestic disorderly conduct and battery. Contraband was recovered and individuals were cited.
4-26-24: A dump truck took down a power line while working on Fifield Street. An officer discovered the line was not live. The power company was contacted to repair the downed power line.
4-26-24: Police were advised of a child abuse incident that occurred at a local restaurant on Lake Avenue. An officer spoke with the child's father who advised the officer of incidents where the child's mother had abused the child. An investigation is ongoing.
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PARK FALLS POLICE DEPARTMENT
4-4-24: An officer requested a defendant be located and picked up for a warrant. Additionally, the subject was supposed to report for jail but did not. The defendant was located and turned over to a deputy.
4-5-24: An officer received information regarding four intoxicated juveniles driving in a vehicle. The vehicle was unable to be located.
4-5-24: Officers responded for the report of a male suspect looking into a residential window. An officer located two males running down street, one matching the suspect's description. Two juveniles were warned for curfew, trespassing, and obstruction.
4-6-24: An officer was dispatched for a domestic incident. One male suspect was later arrested upon criminal charges.
4-7-24: Officers assisted the Price County Sheriff's Office with the execution of a search warrant in the City of Park Falls. One female was taken into custody upon drug charges.
4-7-24: Received a report of a male individual removing trailer skirting from the victim's trailer. A suspect was identified and arrested for theft and criminal damage to property.
4-9-24: Received a request for a welfare check. The caller was concerned about their cat, which has a chronic illness. There were not enough pressing circumstances to enter the residence.
4-10-24: A husband and wife reported being victims of a scam for the past three weeks. Initially, they purchased a computer cleaning service from an online company for $30. The company had remote access to their computer. Then they received e-mails and mail for credit cards opened in their names. Two withdrawals occurred for about $600.78. The couple deactivated their computer, and it was being cleaned by a reputable company.
4-12-24: Police responded to a store due to a complaint of a female attempting to use a stolen credit card. An investigation is ongoing.
4-13-24: Police conducted a traffic stop where a driver was operating with an expired driver's license. The K9 unit alerted on vehicle. A search of the vehicle produced methamphetamine, Fentanyl, and drug paraphernalia. One suspect was arrested and taken to the Price County Jail.
4-21-24: A concerned citizen notified police of two intoxicated males walking in the middle of traffic down South Hwy. 13. The males were both located urinating in the middle of 1st Street North. The subjects were identified and cited for public urination and then released.
4-24-24: A squad car hit a mailbox. There was no damage to the squad car and minimal damage to the mailbox. The owner was not concerned.
4-27-24: Juveniles were seen throwing dirt at passing vehicles. A parent was contacted.
4-27-24: There was an incident of illegal dumping of trash and other refuse at Nola Cemetery.
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The Phillips Middle School has announced the Students of the Month for May 2024.
Austin East, sixth grade, is the son of Terri East. In his free time, Austin likes to draw, read, make things, and learn other languages. He thinks he was chosen for this honor because he is always nice to people and never treats people wrong. Austin loves seeing his friends at school and participating in all of the activities middle school has to offer.
Andrew Meyer, seventh grade, is the son of Stacy and Jim Meyer. Andrew participates in E-Sports at school and enjoys playing “sandbox” games. He also likes woodworking, flying RC airplanes, and fishing in his spare time. Andrew’s favorite part of middle school is the warm lunches, hands-on social studies projects, and playing with friends at recess.
Clara Weiler, eighth grade, is the daughter of Kelly and William Weiler. Clara’s extracurricular activities include any kind of art. She loves to read books, play softball, and play all sorts of games. When asked why she thinks she was chosen as a Student of the Month, Clara said, “I think I was chosen because I try to be nice to people. I also like to smile at people when I can and try to help my fellow classmates and teachers.” Clara’s favorite thing about middle school is all the freedom they get in picking classes and the friendships she gains from fellow classmates.
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