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BROADBAND INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM RECEIVES 124 APPLICATIONS REQUESTING $221 MILLION


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My Northern Wisconsin, 11-17-2023, 04:42 AM

The Wisconsin Broadband Office received 124 applications requesting $221.6 million for the Broadband Infrastructure Grant Program.

In the northwoods area that My Northern Wisconsin covers, there were eight applications, including Norvado in Ashland County; Frontier Communications in Lincoln County; Mosaic Technologies, Norvado (covering two areas), and Spectrum in Sawyer County; Bug Tussel in Taylor County; and SonicNet in Vilas County.  Grant recipients will be announced by Spring 2024.

"The Public Service Commission (PSC) is expected to award up to $42 million under the American Rescue Plan Act’s Capital Projects Fund (CPF) to administer Broadband Infrastructure Grants and invest in broadband construction and deployment that will provide high-quality Internet to locations that lack access to adequate, affordable service.  The ratio of requested funding to available funding is the highest for any grant round since the first in 2014," according to the office of Governor Tony Evers.

“The Broadband Infrastructure Grant Program will help build upon our progress to connect over 395,000 homes and businesses to new or improved high-speed internet by helping close the digital divide in communities that have long struggled with inadequate service,” Governor Evers stated.  “That said, clearly, the need far outweighs the resources available, and we must keep making meaningful state investments to prioritize and invest in the robust broadband infrastructure needed to meet our state’s 21st-century needs.”

   

   

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511 SERVICE OFFERS REAL-TIME TRAVEL INFORMATION


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My Northern Wisconsin, 11-17-2023, 04:24 AM

   

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) unveiled a new 511 Wisconsin logo for its free, easy-to-use traveler information service.  Entering its 15th winter season, the 511 Wisconsin platform reflects a handful of service enhancements all designed to help keep drivers safe.

“Safety is a top priority on Wisconsin highways as we continue to provide a high-quality 511 Wisconsin travel information system to readily share traffic information with Wisconsinites and visitors,” WisDOT Secretary Craig Thompson said.  “We’ve already seen snow in parts of the state so now is the time to get vehicles ready for winter driving, bookmark the 511 website and download our free 511 Wisconsin app.  We are committed to helping drivers make informed decisions about their travel plans.”

The 511 Wisconsin Traveler Information System is the state’s official source for trusted roadway conditions and traffic impacts across Wisconsin.  Under the new 511 Wisconsin logo online at 511wi.gov or via the mobile app, the public can access real-time travel information across the state including road conditions, traffic speeds, live video feeds from traffic cameras, message boards, and more.

Since it was first launched in 2009, 511 Wisconsin has continued to develop its web and smartphone capabilities to provide direct access to up-to-date traffic information throughout the state.  The 511 Wisconsin mobile app was first released in 2015 and there are more than 270,000 combined downloads for Android and Apple devices.  Within the last two years, 511 Wisconsin has been upgraded to include the state’s network of more than 500 traffic cameras to stream video.  In addition, WisDOT leveraged technology in January 2022 to share winter road conditions for more than 14,000 miles of roadway, which is updated at least twice hourly, 24 hours a day.

The WisDOT Traffic Management Center (TMC) oversees 511 Wisconsin to populate the website and mobile app with current information based on notifications from law enforcement and other first responders.  On average, the TMC handles more than 38,000 incidents each year.

“Our control room staff work diligently 24/7 year-round to ensure drivers are aware of upcoming conditions on Wisconsin roads,” WisDOT TMC Supervisor Randy Hoyt said.  “Each year, roughly half a million users go online to 511 Wisconsin to get the latest traffic information. It’s an invaluable resource with various features that can help drivers best plan their route to work, school or another destination.”

Users can still dial 511 to access travel information; however, as technology continues to evolve, the traveling public is encouraged to “know before you go” with 511 Wisconsin app or online at 511wi.gov.

No matter the time or season, WisDOT reminds motorists to buckle up and put their phone down – every trip, every time.  Plan ahead and know before you go with 511wi.gov for updates on road conditions, traffic cameras, incidents, and locations of construction work.

Visit wisconsindot.gov/staysafe to learn about safe driving tips and best practices for winter road safety.

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VILAS COUNTY: DRIVER PERISHES WHEN VEHICLE STRIKES TREE


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My Northern Wisconsin, 11-17-2023, 04:14 AM

At 8:03 p.m. on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, the Vilas County Sheriff’s Office received a wireless 911 call of a vehicle versus tree crash on Sundstein Road in Eagle River. 

Upon arrival, deputies observed a 2004 GMC Yukon had struck a tree and part of the tree was across Sundstein Road.

An initial investigation shows that the driver, a 34 year old man from Eagle River, was traveling at a high rate of speed southbound on Sundstein Road when he lost control and struck a tree.  The driver was pronounced deceased at the scene due to injuries sustained in the crash.  The name of the driver is being withheld at this time pending notification to family.

Eagle River Fire Department, Eagle River Aspirus Ambulance, the Town of Lincoln, Vilas County Sheriff’s Office and Vilas County Medical Examiner’s Office responded to the scene.

The cause of the crash is still under investigation by Vilas County Sheriff’s Office and the Vilas County Medical Examiner’s Office. 

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ASHLAND COUNTY: DNR ISSUES INCIDENTAL TAKE NOTICE FOR RARE TURTLE


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My Northern Wisconsin, 11-17-2023, 04:07 AM

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the "incidental taking" of a rare turtle in Ashland County, which may result from the Bad River Meander Stabilization Project.

Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss of individual endangered or threatened animals or plants that does not put the species' overall population at risk.

Enbridge Energy, Limited Partnership (Enbridge) plans to protect approximately 390 feet (approximately 0.24 acres) of the Bad River shoreline in Ashland County, Wisconsin. The shoreline to be protected is an area where erosion naturally occurs and is where the riverbank is closest to Line 5.

The primary transportation equipment will consist of a helicopter to transport and install trees at the site, and boat/pontoon and trucks/UTVs to transport personnel and tools. To minimize potential impacts associated with access, Enbridge will use pre-existing roads, the Line 5 corridor and an existing trail that are routinely traveled. Prior to installation of the tree revetment, Enbridge will use a small excavator operating within the Bad River to remove debris located along the shoreline. To isolate the excavator within the Bad River, Enbridge will install a temporary dam using an aqua-dam.

The presence of the state threatened wood turtle is confirmed in the vicinity of the project site. DNR staff determined that the proposed project may result in the incidental taking of some turtles.

The DNR concludes that the proposed project is not likely to appreciably reduce the likelihood of the survival or recovery of the species within the state, the whole plant-animal community of which it is a part of or the habitat that is critical to its existence.

Conservation measures to minimize the adverse effect on the endangered species will be incorporated into the proposed Incidental Take Permit. Copies of the jeopardy assessment and background information on the wood turtle are available upon request from DNR Conservation Biologist Stacy Rowe.

The public is encouraged to submit written comments regarding project-related impacts to the wood turtle by Dec. 15, 2023 to:

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
c/o Stacy Rowe, DNR Conservation Biologist
2514 Morse St. Janesville, WI 53545
Stacy.Rowe@wisconsin.gov or 608-228-9796

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PHILLIPS HIGH SCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER ARRESTED FOR POSSESSION OF DRUGS


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My Northern Wisconsin, 11-16-2023, 06:00 PM

   

A Phillips High School special education teacher was arrested on school grounds.  He was charged with possession of methamphetamine, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia, according to Superintendent Rachel Hoffman.

"To say that this is shocking is an understatement.  We are devastated by this news," the superintendent said.

The teacher has been placed on leave and will not be allowed on school property at this time.

Superintendent Hoffman added, "The district is fully cooperating with law enforcement officials as they conduct their investigation, which is ongoing.  We do not believe that any alleged criminal activities involved any Phillips students.  However, if you have any information that could be related to this case, please contact the City of Phillips Police Department at 715-339-3847."

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RAZE ORDER ISSUED FOR PHILLIPS LIONITE BUILDING


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My Northern Wisconsin, 11-16-2023, 04:59 PM

   

My Price County / My Northern Wisconsin asked City Attorney Bryce Schoenborn for a statement regarding the status of the building owned by Phillips Lionite Wood Products, LLC.  His statement constitutes the city's position pertaining to the litigation of the "Lionite Building" regarding the clean-up of the collapsed portion of the building.

According to Bryce, "A significant portion of the Lionite Building collapsed in the Spring of 2023.  In April of 2023, the City’s Building Inspector examined the building and determined that it was out of repair as to be dangerous, unsafe, unsanitary, or otherwise unfit for human occupation and is unreasonable to repair.  Accordingly, the City issued a Raze Order on May 4, 2023, ordering that the collapsed portion of the building be razed within thirty days.  That Raze Order was served upon the owner and notice was sent to all lienholders as required by law.  Nonetheless, the owner did not comply with the Raze Order.  At this point, the City had the legal right to raze the building itself and assess the cost against the building; however, this option was and is simply too expensive for the City.

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"Therefore, the City commenced Price County Case No. 23-CV-72 on August 10, 2023, seeking relief, including but not limited to:

1.  an order that the owner comply with the raze order
2.  a determination that the building constitutes a public nuisance
3.  an order that the owner remedy the defects within a reasonable amount of time, with the appointment of a receiver, (essentially a trustee), should they fail to comply
4.  an order that the owner is responsible for the costs associated with bringing the action.

"The owner was served, as were the lienholders, albeit with some difficulty.  None of the parties appeared in the action or filed any response.

"The City filed for default judgment, with a hearing being conducted on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 before the Honorable Anne Knox-Bauer.  The Court granted the requested relief and set the matter for a follow-up hearing on December 27, 2023, to consider the appointment of a receiver should the owner fail to comply with the Order of the Court to raze the property within thirty days.  The City is doing everything in its power to fix this problem and will continue to diligently and vigorously pursue this matter until the situation is remedied," Bryce concluded.

With many rumors around the area and on social media, My Price County reached out to Stephen D. Willett via e-mail and phone, as his business address is listed as the contact address for Phillips Lionite Wood Products, LLC.  We asked him who the members/managers (owners) of the LLC are so we can inform the public who is responsible for the clean-up.  We also asked for an update on the status of the building and its clean-up.  We set a reply deadline and gave an additional day for him to reply.  At this time, we have not received a reply.  If we do receive a reply, we will update this article and notify our readers.

In our research, the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions lists Stephen D. Willett, at 106 Beebe Street, as the contact person for Lionite Wood Products Co, LLC.  The effective date of registration was January 27, 2016 and the status was restored to "good standing" on April 25, 2022.  Ken Martin, at 115 Depot Road, is listed as the contact person for Phillips Lionite Wood Products Production Plant LLC, which was registered on September 30, 2021 but went "delinquent" on July 1, 2023.  The LLC listed in the court proceedings is Lionite Wood Products Co, LLC.

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POLICE REPORTS: OCTOBER 2023


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My Northern Wisconsin, 11-14-2023, 12:20 PM

   

Reports received by the police departments in Price County for the month have been condensed and summarized.

PRICE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

10-2-2023:  Staff from the Price County Clerk of Courts called to report a female subject was in the Sheriff's Office parking lot and was not wearing pants.  At the time of the call the female subject was near the recycle bins.  Staff reported that the female had been hanging around the courthouse all day.

10-3-2023:  A Phillips woman reported a gray vehicle parked in her driveway that she did not recognize.  Her husband was away.  She stated the vehicle was not there when she returned home the night prior at about 8:15 p.m.  She did not see anyone in the vehicle.

10-3-2023:  A Park Falls man stated that three days prior a man verbally threatened to physically assault him.  He was not sure what caused this reaction but thought it might be because he asked him not to point the lawnmower shoot at his vehicle while mowing.

10-4-2023:  A Prentice woman called to report a female was walking around the Village of Prentice and she appeared to be very confused.  The person received rides from people either to her residence or to the grocery store.  The person then went out walking again and stopped and asked people where she is at.

10-4-2023:  A Kennan man advised there was a blue truck that travels on County Road N with firewood on the trailers that he pulls, and wood chunks bounce off of the trailers.

10-4-2023:  A Park Falls man stated that at least two men entered their cabin and removed several items from the cabin.  He has cameras up around the cabin, and he had the subjects on camera.  His mother was at the cabin a week prior and everything was fine.  His mother went to the cabin today and noticed property missing.

10-5-2023:  A Phillips man said he received a scam call from a man that had an accent from India.  The number that showed up as the origin of the call was a local number for the tech school in Phillips.  The caller had indicated he was doing a survey and asked for the man's Social Security Number and other personal information, which he did not give.  He told the caller he knew it was a scam and hung up.  The man wanted the Sheriff's Office to be aware that callers are spoofing local numbers.

10-5-2023:  A Phillips man reported a scam.  He had received several calls from a person that wanted to fix his computer.  The man sent money in February for $9,000.  In September, he sent the subject another $9,000 in two checks.  The person wanted more money, but the victim said he did not want to work with the scammer, and the scammer stated he now owed him $52,000.  The scammer claimed he had not received the last two checks that were sent in September.

10-9-2023:  A man called to report being indirectly threatened by an inmate of the Price County Jail. He stated a woman told him that an inmate told her, over the phone, that he intended to kill several people when he was released from jail, including him and his family. He was unable to provide a specific date and time the woman had received the call.  He admitted the woman may have been lying about the whole thing.

10-9-2023:  A Phillips woman called to report she was at her daughter's residence letting the dogs out and a male came onto the property stating he was looking for a girlfriend and wanted sex.  He identified himself, appeared intoxicated, and made the statement, "I am so f***ing drunk right now," during their interaction.  He left in his vehicle when she went in the house.

10-9-2023:  A Butternut woman reported her aunt was scammed out of $6,000 when receiving a call from someone claiming to be Publisher's Clearing House.  They told her she won but needed to pay for the transport of her winnings.  Since she would not give her bank account information, she was instructed to buy gift cards and send them to an address in Connecticut.  When the woman stopped making payments, she was contacted by the "Publisher's Clearing House Police" and was told she would have to pay them for their work.  The niece, who balances the aunt's checkbook, was able to cancel some of the gift cards, totaling $1,500.

10-9-2023:  Two Ogema men reported cows in their yards and through a fence.

10-10-2023:  A Prentice woman reported she was at a garage sale with her son five days prior.  Her son was riding his bike outside in front of a truck and trailer that did not see him and ran him over.  She took her son to the hospital and his hand was the only thing that was injured.

10-10-2023:  A Phillips man stated another man threatened him with a knife when he asked him to leave.

10-11-2023:  An Ogema man reported his neighbor's 350-pound pig was again in his pasture with his cows and knocks his fences down when doing so.

10-11-2023:  A Phillips woman called stating that while driving on County Road D, she saw a man, near Worcester Road, who was waving his arms like he needed assistance and she felt an officer should check on him.  A man then called advising there was a vehicle in the ditch on Cross Cut Road.  There were no injuries or damage but there were "suspicious circumstances."

10-12-2023:  A Park Falls man reported that a man, whose name he knew, drove past his residence, slowed down, and appeared to point a gun at him.

10-13-2023:  A Prentice woman stated a man was in a store and asked if the vehicle was hers and then her income tax report went missing from her front seat.

10-14-2023:  An anonymous caller stated they saw a black truck and trailer on the side of the road.  The person saw three males and one female and that two of the males dragged the female into the woods.  An officer responded and found that the people own the property.  There was a mother and daughter there, and the daughter has disabilities.

10-17-2023:  A man reported his mother received a voice message that sounded threatening.  The individual who left the message stated they knew she was there and they were done playing games; that they were listening and watching her.  The individual also stated that if she wanted to play games they would play games back. They also mentioned the woman's husband, who had been deceased for ten years.  Dispatch called the woman who confirmed she had received such a voice message.

10-19-2023:  A Prentice woman stated her dog was shot the night prior or early morning.  She took the dog to the vet and it had to be euthanized.

10-19-2023:  A Phillips woman reported seeing a person walking down the road with a blue umbrella and blue jacket but they did not have pants on.  The caller did not know if the person was a man or a woman.

10-20-2023:  A conservation warden found a vehicle that had rolled over and was smoking.  The airbags were deployed but no one was in the vehicle.  A passerby said they saw a person walking down a trail.  The person was located.

10-20-2023:  A man reported he was walking his dog when someone in a tree stand threatened to shoot him and his dog with his crossbow.  An officer advised that since the individuals were separated, a deputy would not be responding immediately and a night shift deputy would respond.

10-20-2023:  A Phillips woman reported finding a trail camera on her property.

10-21-2023:  A Butternut woman stated a scammer called claiming to be a Price County deputy and stated she needed to pay $5,000 or she would be arrested.  The caller knew her career and where she was located.  The woman was not out any money.

10-21-2023:  A Phillips woman received a call from a scammer who claimed to be a Price County deputy.  They stated she needed to pay $5,000 or she would be arrested.  They also asked if she had money or prescription medication in her home.  The woman was not out any money.

10-21-2023:  A Phillips woman reported she received information that her adult son was putting holes in her walls with a hammer and trashing her house.  She later called back to say she found her son at a liquor store and was driving him home.

10-22-2023:  A woman reported finding a camera on her property in the Township of Prentice.

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PHILLIPS POLICE DEPARTMENT

10-2-2023:  A fire alarm that was going off at an apartment complex.  An officer arrived on scene and was advised an elderly female had burnt her food and set off the fire alarm.

10-3-2023:  A report was received that an adult male was driving past a residence and honking their vehicle horn.  The caller indicated that the male subject is doing this to annoy the occupants of the home.  An officer left two voice mail messages for the other party involved to contact the police department.  An investigation is pending.

10-3-2023:  A man stated that his neighbor's dog broke its leash and came after him on his property.  The man stated that the dog did not injure him but showed its teeth, and he believed that the dog would bite him.  The officer contacted the owner of the dog and issued a dog at large citation.

10-4-2023:  A man indicated that he had been a victim of a scam.  An officer documented the information.  An investigation is pending.

10-9-2023:  Police assisted the Price County Sheriff's Office with an intoxicated male who had an active DOC warrant and who had drove to the neighbor's residence and was asking for a girlfriend.  The male was taken into custody and transported to the Price County Sheriff's Department.

10-10-2023:  Police received information about a lost item that might be in possession of another person.  An officer obtained more information from the complainant.  The items had been lost the previous year at a local school.  The owner of the lost property believed it was now in the possession of another student.

10-10-2023:  Police received a report of an adult male pulling a knife on two male individuals.  The officer made contact with the suspect who stated that he was saying goodbye to his ex when a man held a bat.  The suspect stated he grabbed a knife in self-defense.  The officer interviewed all parties.  One adult male was arrested for disorderly conduct and failure to comply with an officer's attempt to take the person into custody.  Another man will be referred to the Price County District Attorney's office for obstructing an officer.

10-12-2023:  A local business advised of a male who occasionally came to the business property and went through their garbage looking for partial cigarettes.  The business representative did not know the subject's name but described him as a male in his 20s.  The business representative wanted the male to stay off their property.

10-20-2023:  Police received a trespassing complaint.  The officer met with the complainant who stated his surveillance cameras captured a man that came onto his porch and stood there for a while.  The complaint stated that he posted the pictures online and someone was able to identify the man.  The complainant wanted a report for record documented.  The officer attempted to contact the identified man but was unsuccessful.

10-23-2023:  A local gas station stated a male was was flailing his arms around yelling by his vehicle.  The male also had items from inside his vehicle on the ground outside his vehicle.  An officer arrived and spoke to the person who advised he lost his wallet and all of his money.

10-23-2023:  Police stopped at a city residence on South Argyle Avenue as the tenant was burning leaves which was emitting heavy smoke in the neighborhood.  An officer spoke with the male who stated he would put out the fire.

10-24-2023:  A local school stated a juvenile male threatened the school and the principal.  An officer obtained statements from witnesses.  The juvenile male was referred to the Price County Human Services Department for disorderly conduct.

10-27-2023:  Police responded to a local business for a report of a hit and run.  The owner of the vehicle that was hit witnessed the accident and attempted to get the driver's attention.  The driver then sped off after hitting the parked vehicle.  The owner of the vehicle observed his damage and drove his car away from the scene of the accident.

10-30-2023:  Police were asked to stand by with the Phillips DPW as they cleaned refuse from a residence on South Argyle Avenue.  An officer stood by while DPW worked on cleaning the residence.

10-31-2023:  Police responded to a residence for a fire.  An officer arrived on scene and observed the rear of the residence was on fire and there was smoke coming out of the residence.  An officer made sure nobody was in the residence and made sure the area was clear.  The Phillips Fire Department arrived on scene and worked on putting the fire out.  An officer stood by until Phillips Fire cleared the scene.

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PARK FALLS POLICE DEPARTMENT

10-3-2023:  An officer conducted a traffic stop on a speeding vehicle.  Upon investigation, an officer observed one juvenile violating the curfew ordinance.  The juvenile was warned about curfew, and his mother was contacted.

10-4-2023:  An officer assisted a Price County deputy out of the city, who located illegal substances and drug paraphernalia inside a suspect vehicle.  An officer assisted the deputy further with standardized field sobriety tests.  One male was arrested for OWI (1st).

10-10-2023:  A suspicious vehicle was seen around the trailer park throughout the day, which was possibly related to an ongoing eviction at a trailer.

10-11-2023:  Officers responded onto City Wells Road to assist with the report of a male subject hunting with a crossbow in the roadway.

10-12-2023:  An officer assisted red-transport with a courtesy stop while transporting a mental health patient to Winnebago from Ashland County.  The male needed to use the restroom.  The male wanted the officer's badge number and name claiming as he claimed he was being kidnapped.

10-22-2023:  While doing an extra patrol in the parking lot of Tuscobia Park, an officer observed a truck with its lights on parked in one of the stalls.  The officer made contact with the two juvenile occupants of the truck.  They explained that they were just looking for a place to talk.  They were warned about being in the park after hours and sent on their way.

10-24-2023: Police were requested to respond to Chequamegon Elementary School for a fight that occurred on the bus the night prior.  Both students were referred to Price County Human Services.

10-25-2023:  Officers responded to assist Park Falls Ambulance at the Chequamegon Elementary School for a female who fell in the gym and broke her wrists.  The school was placed on soft lockdown, which is the protocol for injuries.  EMS' body-worn carbon monoxide detectors activated, and the Park Falls Fire Department was called, responding with a carbon monoxide detector.  While in the gym area, the reading on the detector was at 15 PPM concentration level.  Various areas of the school were tested.  The kitchen area of the school cafeteria was at escalated levels.  After a time, the fire department and school staff were able to locate and control the carbon monoxide leak.  The student lockdown ended.

10-26-2023:  Police received a report of a male juvenile entering the girl's locker room after school hours.  The individual was identified as wearing a mask and entering lockers.

10-28-2023:  There was a disturbance at a bar.  Multiple people were involved.  There was also a minor hit and run (with non-reportable damage) where the driver of the striking vehicle was stopped by a Price County deputy on 9th Street South and arrested for OWI.  As for the disturbance, the bar management requested two people be banned permanently.  Only one of those people was identified at this time, and the bartender was instructed to call immediately should the second unidentified person return to the establishment.

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MY PRICE COUNTY HALLOWEEN CONTEST WINNERS ANNOUNCED


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My Northern Wisconsin, 11-04-2023, 03:38 AM

Patti Tyrrell won first place for her Halloween-decorated house just ahead of Katelyn Arquette & Dan Kleinhans who came in second place with only three fewer votes based on our Facebook and website poll results.  To see all eight houses that were in the competition, click this link.

   
Patti Tyrrell's house on Lake Avenue in Phillips

   
Katelyn Arquette's and Dan Kleinhans' house on County Road F in Phillips

   
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Dan Kleinhans & Katelyn Arquette, along with their two children, won best costumes.
   

We will showcase the annual winners on the Contests Page of our website.

   
If you decorate the outside of your house for Christmas, send the photo along with your name and address to contact@mypricecounty.com.  Put "Christmas House" on the subject line.

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PRENTICE BUCCANEERS VOLLEYBALL TEAM FINISHES SEASON AFTER FIRST MATCH AT STATE


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My Northern Wisconsin, 11-04-2023, 02:28 AM

   

The Prentice volleyball team traveled to Green Bay to participate in State competition on Friday, November 3, 2023.  Their first Division 4 State match was against Newman Catholic.

Prentice started out strong with Newman Catholic trailing for most of the first set, but Newman Catholic's offense soon stepped up their game, and the first set ended 25-21.  Newman picked up the remaining two sets with scores of 25-10 and 25-15 and will advance to the championship match on Saturday morning.

Coach Mike Murphy said that the hurt of this loss will subside, and they will remember the great season they had.  The team captured the most volleyball wins in the school's history.  "I'm so proud of these girls.  It's fantastic.  There has not been a practice where they haven't given me 100%," the coach said.

Even though the championship title wasn't meant to be this year, the Prentice Buccaneers volleyball team and coach had a successful season of which they and the community can be proud.

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STAROBA FAMILY LOSES EVERYTHING IN HOUSE FIRE ON HALLOWEEN


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My Northern Wisconsin, 11-03-2023, 06:28 PM

Written by:  Lynne Bohn

   

In the evening of Tuesday, October 31, 2023, the Staroba family's house on Argyle Avenue caught fire causing a total loss of the home and its contents.  The three children who lived there watched their home burn while still in their Halloween costumes.

Immediately, members of the community offered to help.  Many people sent clothing to the school with their children, and a family that was moving donated furniture.  According to Nikki Kalander, who is helping organize donations, "Things that could still be donated are consumables such as cleaning supplies, personal hygiene supplies, and even non-perishable food items.  Those items could go directly to the family if they [the donors] know them, or I can pick things up from local Phillips and Prentice people."

According to Mary Staroba Pliska, grandmother to the three children, two of the girls have enough clothing thanks to generous donations but one child could use some additional items.  She wears 16 to 18 plus sizes.  The children's father, Jason, and their grandfather, Wayne, could use shirts in size medium and large plus pants that are 34x30 and 31x30.  Mary stated, "Seeing the community pull together has lightened the load.  To see them [the three granddaughters] standing there in their Halloween costumes crying as they watched their home burn to the ground was heartbreaking, to say the least.  There are not enough ways to say thank you to everyone for their kindness and support."

Nikki added that monetary donations are the most helpful so the family can use the funds for what they know they need.  She shared, "Any monetary donations can be mailed to school.  The monetary donations we receive will be used to help with rent/securing a place to live, grocery cards, and store gift cards for the clothing."  Donations can be sent to the school at School District of Phillips, c/o Staroba Fire Fund, 365 Hwy. 100, Phillips, WI  54555.  Mark the donation for the "Staroba Fire Fund" but write the check out to the "PES Activity Account."

There will also be a benefit on Sunday, November 5, 2023 at Ape Hangers Saloon in Catawba starting at 1 p.m.  There will be gift baskets and meat raffled off to raise funds for the family.

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