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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Lady Panthers fall to Augusta Beavers at Dairyland playoff

Junior Johanna Wulff knocked down a jumper in the second half.

by Rachel Hovey, student writer On Saturday, Feb. 20, the Lady Panthers played in the fifth place game at the Dairyland Crossover against Augusta for their lone game of the week. Augusta came out...

LaDuke, Avery moving on to April 5 general election

by Beth Kraft Voters in the City of Mondovi’s Third Ward have determined that City Council candidates Todd R. LaDuke and Jacob T. Avery will be the two that will face off for the open Ward 3...

Man found dead near Urne identified; alcohol involved

by Beth Kraft The Buffalo County Sheriff’s Department has identified a man who was found deceased in a field near Urne last week as 20-year-old Jesus Crisobal Sanchez Quiahua of rural Nelson....

Evans makes commitment to UW-Whitewater official

Mondovi’s Collin Evans held up the black and purple jersey of UW-Whitewater during a signing ceremony held Wednesday, Feb. 10. Evans chose coach Jeremy Lade (left) and the national-champion Warhawks men’s wheelchair basketball program over several other schools around the U.S. that also recruited him.

by Beth Kraft Mondovi’s Collin Evans will be sticking close to home next year, bringing the college search to an end for one of the nation’s top wheelchair basketball recruits. Evans, a senior at...

Hovey, Reinhardt named Wisconsin 4-H Key Award winners for Buffalo County

Buffalo County 4-H standouts Rachel Hovey (right) of Gilmanton and Megan Reinhardt (left) of Alma each received the 2015 Wisconsin 4-H Key Award, presented by Annie Lisowski, 4-H Youth Development Educator, at the 4-H Leaders Association Meeting on Jan. 24 in Alma. The Key Award is one of the highest honors a 4-H member can receive.

by Beth Kraft Two Buffalo County 4-H youths were recently awarded with one of the highest honors 4-Hers can receive. Rachel Hovey, a senior at Gilmanton High School, and Megan Reinhardt, a senor...

Names released in latest Mondovi meth bust

by Beth Kraft Charges have now been filed against two men who were arrested by local law enforcement on Jan. 30 for methamphetamine. Todd A. Doverspike, 38, and Justin M. Watts, 33, both of 660...

Mondovi wrestlers compete at Regionals, two advance to Sectionals

The Mondovi wrestling team participated in the Division 3 Regional tournament held at Blair-Taylor High School on Saturday, Feb. 13. The Buffaloes placed fourth as a team. 138-pound Ricardo Aguilar...

Mondovi Board denies petition to alter district boundaries; new programs discussed

by Beth Kraft Responding to a recent request from a family that resides within the School District of Mondovi, but would like to see their property become part of the Eau Claire School District,...

Council approves MBA plans for ‘Shamrock Shuffle’ event

by Beth Kraft A local business group’s idea for a fun event in downtown Mondovi on St. Patrick’s Day received a unanimous stamp of approval from the Mondovi City Council at its first regular...

E-S District considering options for adjusting 4K schedule to comply with DPI

by Beth Kraft The Eleva-Strum School District will soon need to make a decision regarding 4K program scheduling for 2016-17. E-S Superintendent Dr. Kellie Manning revealed at the school board’s...

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