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Bridging the gap—Always There Home Care assists small-town residents, helps seniors remain independent

Deb Helgeson helped Dee Brugger of Mondovi get to her walker as they prepared to head to a physical therapy appointment. Helgeson recently launched a home care business, Always There Home Care of Western Wisconsin, LLC, with the goal of helping local seniors, even those who live in rural areas, remain in their homes. Helgeson offers non-medical home care services to clients in Buffalo, Pepin, Trempealeau and rural Eau Claire counties.

by Beth Kraft Deb Helgeson has a soft spot for local seniors, and the personalized home care services she offers through her new business, Always There Home Care of Western Wisconsin, LLC, are...

SPF donation boosts MYBA efforts to install additional baseball field

The Mondovi Youth Baseball Association recently accepted a $10,000 donation from SPF North America at the future home of its new youth baseball field, to be named Farrington Field, in Mondovi’s Memorial Park. Pictured, SPF Mondovi site manager Tim Stuber (back left) presented the donation to MYBA vice president Nate Ashwell (center back) and local youth baseball players on Sunday evening, Oct. 4. SPF has also promised an annual gift of $2,000 to the MYBA for maintenance at Farrington Field.

by Beth Kraft The Mondovi Youth Baseball Association’s current project to create a new baseball field is coming together, both physically and financially. Set to be located in Memorial Park just...

Man who tried to evade Buffalo County deputy crashes, faces drug charges

A car carrying two males crashed Friday evening on Hwy. 25 after an officer attempted to pull them over. The 20-year-old driver was ticketed for operating while under the influence of a restricted controlled substance and faces drug possession charges.

A 20-year-old Menomonie man was arrested Friday night, Oct. 2, after he crashed on State Highway 25 in western Buffalo County and police found drugs in his vehicle. According to the Buffalo County...

Schultz is newest officer with MPD

Kadie Schultz recently joined the Mondovi Police Department as a patrol officer. She comes to Mondovi having spent the last three-and-a-half years with the Chippewa County Sheriff’s Department.

by Beth Kraft Kadie Schultz went into law enforcement to pursue her interests in working with the community, families and children. Since starting on Sept. 1 as the Mondovi Police Department’s...

Computer software pioneer, clinical nurse and educator are 2015 MHS Alumni Hall of Fame inductees

by Beth Kraft Mondovi High School alumni Tom Erickson and Kathleen (Kathy) Pattison Roberg will be inducted into the school’s Alumni Hall of Fame this Friday, Oct. 9, during Mondovi’s Homecoming...

MHS alum Cole to be inducted as part of UW-EC 2015 Hall of Fame class

Jess Cole, a 1980 graduate of Mondovi High School, is set to be inducted into the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Blugold Hall of Fame this Friday, Oct. 9, during Homecoming weekend festivities...

Bus replacement schedule discussed by Mondovi Board

by Beth Kraft The Mondovi School Board and administrators tackled a fairly short business agenda at the Board’s regular monthly meeting on Monday, Sept. 28, and discussed the district’s current...

Arrests made in connection with Trempealeau County arson investigation

Three individuals are now in custody following an arson investigation in Trempealeau County. Authorities say Steven Langrick, 58, and Kimber Burkhardt, 41, both from Whitehall, and Heather Schmitz...

Red Thunder roars to win at Enderle Pull-Off

The Mondovi-based Red Thunder pulling team took first place in the Regional National circuit, notching a top distance at the Enderle Pull-Off. Pictured, left to right, NTPA executive director David Schreier, Enderle Pull-Off sponsor Kent Enderle, Red Thunder team members Greg Brantner, Bryce Pichler, Chris Pichler and Al Norby, family and friends Michelle Pichler, Andrew Norby, Lester Olson and Dave Urness, and other members of the Enderle family.

by Beth Kraft The Red Thunder pulling team made an appearance in the Tri-State Pull at this year’s Buffalo County Fair, blowing away the competition in its class, but the performance offered a...

Library needs outgrowing current budget, building

The Mondovi Public Library looks very much the same as it did 45 years ago—and it’s becoming a big problem in the eyes of MPL Director Arin Wilken. With just over 2,500 square feet of library space and a stalled budget, Wilken appealed to the Mondovi City Council for help last week.

by Beth Kraft The purposes and offerings of the Mondovi Public Library have grown with the times, but the trouble is, as library director Arin Wilken sees it, the library’s budget and building...

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