All three of Buffalo County’s weekly newspapers—the Mondovi Herald-News, Buffalo County Journal and the Cochrane-Fountain City Recorder—will merge into one newspaper, the Buffalo County News, starting Aug. 6.

Trio of Buffalo County newspapers to merge

by Beth Kraft After a 130-year press run as the Mondovi Herald-News, the newspaper will be changing its masthead to the Buffalo County News starting next week to reflect a merger of the county’s...

A facility on N. Eau Claire St. in Mondovi is one of seven area group homes and CBRFs operated by Garlick’s. Owner Mary Jo LaBair says another round of rate cuts handed down by Inclusa on April 1 will make it difficult for the business to make ends meet.

‘It’s a significant hit’—Local care provider faces another rate cut from MCO

by Beth Kraft Frustrations with forced financial realities continue for many who own and operate group homes and community based residential facilities (CBRFs) for people with varying degrees and...

Members of a new group, Hope 4 U, founded in Sept. 2018, are working to raise awareness about suicide and mental health to better connect people to key resources and life-saving information. A Suicide Awareness Walk is set for Sept. 7 in Cochrane.

Hope 4 U represents grassroots effort for suicide prevention resources

by Beth Kraft Members of a Buffalo County group have had enough. They feel there are too many local people wrestling with thoughts of self-harm and mental health issues who can’t get the help or...

A huge feedlot shed just north of Hwy. Z off Hovey Valley Road owned by Scott Werlein was flattened by the storm.

Fourth of July storm downs trees, damages buildings in Bennett Valley

by Beth Kraft A brief, yet strong, storm on the Fourth of July swept down County Road Z in the area southeast of Mondovi known as Bennett Valley, leaving a haphazard path of destruction. Large...

Firefighters sprayed water on the wreckage to knock down dust and douse any hot spots as a backhoe exposed the interior of Leebo’s Bar & Grill in downtown Gilmanton. Due to the nature of the fire early Thursday, June 6, authorities said the building had to be torn down.

Leebo’s Bar torn down following fire

by Beth Kraft In less than 12 hours, Leebo’s Bar and Grill—one of the original buildings in downtown Gilmanton—was gone. An early-morning fire on Thursday, June 6, scrambled multiple fire...

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Student-run catering program holds last event of season, high hopes for next year

Members of the first year of the Cardinal Catering program in 2014-15 were, left to right, Jada Biederman, Camryn Felton, Alexis McDonald, Grace Toft, Jordan Ellifson, Grace Anderson, teacher Stephenie Ebsen.

by Dana Serum A group of five Eleva-Strum students were busy prepping, serving and presenting their meals during a workshop event at the Eleva-Strum High School on June 24. This particular event...

Funding for K-12 education ‘broken,’ school leaders say

Mondovi Schools District Administrator Cheryl Gullicksrud spoke during a press conference held Thursday afternoon, June 25, at the CESA 10 office in Chippewa Falls. Superintendents from Abbotsford, Altoona, Bruce, Cadott, Colby, Eau Claire, Loyal and Neillsville all gathered to speak out against pending state budget provisions they say will negatively impact local public schools in terms of funding and quality.

by Beth Kraft At a press conference held on Thursday, June 25, at the CESA 10 office, the message from local district administrators regarding public school funding was clear—enough is enough....

Little League field recommended to City Council, all members vote ‘yes’

by Dana Serum A meeting was held on Sunday, June 28, in which the five members of the Parks Commission met to vote for or against a recommendation by the Mondovi Youth Baseball Association (...

City Council hears individual cases; financing for ambulance facility approved

by Beth Kraft A packed business agenda for the Mondovi City Council at its second regular meeting of the month on Tuesday, June 23, was accompanied by separate requests from two individuals who...

Mondovi receives Partnership Award from CVTC for participation in dual credit program

Mondovi School District Administrator Cheryl Gullicksrud (left) accepted the Partnership Award on behalf of the high school from Amy Mangin (right), coordinator of the transcripted credit program at CVTC, on May 14. Mondovi received the honor for its outstanding participation in CVTC’s dual credit program, which recently wrapped up its third year.

by Beth Kraft For Mondovi students looking to get a head-start on a college degree while still in high school, a dual credit program is growing in popularity. This year 149 students were enrolled...

Wolfe Family Farm ready to host 30th annual Buffalo County Dairy Breakfast this Saturday

Located near Waumandee, the annual Buffalo County Dairy Breakfast will be hosted by Justin and Jennifer Wolfe and their children, Jenelle, Janson, Joette and Jorja, this Saturday, June 27, on the family’s certified organic dairy farm.

by Beth Kraft The 2015 Buffalo County Dairy Breakfast will take place this Saturday, June 27, at the Justin and Jennifer Wolfe Family Farm, a certified organic operation located just north of...

Nelson presented with Carnegie Medal for bravery

Dean Nelson of Mondovi (center) received his Carnegie Medal on May 19 at the Mondovi Fire Department for saving the daughter of girlfriend Gretchen Anderson (center left) from a rapidly-spreading fire in Feb. 2014. Nelson was presented the medal by La Crosse County Sheriff’s Department deputy John Williams (center right) in the presence of Mondovi firefighters and EMTs.

by Beth Kraft Dean Nelson doesn’t feel that his actions on the night of Feb. 8, 2014, were particularly exceptional, but a 111-year-old hero fund commission disagreed. Nelson, a Mondovi resident...

Hollister named new MPD officer

by Beth Kraft The Mondovi Police Department welcomed a familiar face to its ranks last week, moving longtime reserve officer Tim Hollister to a full-time patrolman. Hollister’s first day on duty...

Village of Strum water levels ‘up and running’ after valve malfunction

by Dana Serum The Village of Strum had a bit of a surprise issue with their water levels late last week. A water pump malfunction caused levels to get dangerously low, causing school to let out...

Mondovi Council approves pair of ordinance changes; outcome of Parks Commission meeting discussed

by Beth Kraft Ordinances pertaining to open burning and keeping chickens in Mondovi’s city limits discussed at previous meetings were approved by the City Council at its second regular meeting of...

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