24th Annual Durand Youth Fishing Contest

The 24th Annual Youth Fishing Contest comes to a close. Here, Ryann Raiche caught this Bluegill which captured first place for the 5-8 year olds. Ryann said she had a great time in the fishing...

Durand's 24th Annual Youth Fishing Contest is now happening

24th Annual Durand Youth Fishing Contest

24th Annual Durand Area Youth Fishing Contest Begins Early anglers caught on camera were the Jeff Davidson family (Maddie, Lillie and Conner) geared up and ready to fish. Good Luck to all of the kids...

Bauer Built celebrates 75 years in business

By Steve Carlson Editor On a warm and sun-shiny Wednesday, July 17th from 4pm until 10pm, Bauer Built, Inc. threw a 75th Anniversary party that was well attended by company employees, business...

The Durand Smokehouse recently earned two awards at the American Cured Meat Championships in Lexington, Kentucky. Above, from left to right in the front row, are Matt Juliet, Cabrina Grundseth, Mitch Auld, and Kay Sievwright. In the second row are Roy Elsenpeter, Ronda Elsenpeter, and Brenda Jiskra. Laura Berndt photo

The Durand Smokehouse earns two awards at national competition

By Laura Berndt The Durand Smokehouse recently attended the American Cured Meat Championships in Lexington, Kentucky. Although they were up against many strong competitors, the local business...

The Mark Cameron Band performs during the 2016 Blues on the Chippewa event, held in Durand’s Memorial Park. Laura Berndt file photo

10th annual Blues on the Chippewa is August 4-6

By Laura Berndt Each year, Blues fans and community members pay a visit to Durand’s Memorial Park for the annual Blues on the Chippewa music festival. This year marks the tenth year of the event....

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Pepin-Alma softball team dominates Colfax 19-5

Hannah Bellerive is up to bat. Heidi Stewart photo

By Laura Berndt The Pepin-Alma (P-A) Eagles took on Colfax during an away match-up on Thursday, April 27, and earned a solid win. That afternoon, P-A dominated the home team 19-5. The Eagles had 19...

Plum City School District moving ahead with referendum-approved projects

The Plum City School District has been working diligently since November 8, 2016, when district taxpayers approved two referendum questions. Courier-Wedge file photo

Submitted article The Plum City School District has been working diligently since November 8, 2016, when district taxpayers approved two referendum questions. One question approved increasing the...

Durand-Arkansaw School District’s Board of Education swears in newly elected Board members, enters contract with Pape School Bus, Inc.

Durand-Arkansaw School District's Board of Education Board members Tammy Hoyt and Bill Yingst, who have each been re-elected for a new three-year term on the Board, recite the oath last Wednesday evening. Pictured on the right is Board Clerk Becky Richardson. Laura Berndt photo

By Laura Berndt Last Wednesday, April 19, the Durand-Arkansaw School District’s Board of Education met. During the meeting, recently elected Board members took their oath, and the Board later agreed...

Perkz Café offers family dining atmosphere in Durand

Perkz Café LLC owners Josette and Travis Perkovich look forward to serving guests home-style meals in a family-friendly setting. Laura Berndt photo

By Laura Berndt Perkz Café LLC owners Josette and Travis Perkovich are looking forward to offering a welcoming and family-friendly dining atmosphere at their new restaurant in Durand. Perkz Café...

DHS students chosen as Wisconsin Ambassadors of Music

Durand High School students Hannah Prissel and Emily Annis were selected as Wisconsin Ambassadors of Music, a prestigious honor through Voyageurs International, Ltd. Laura Berndt photo

By Laura Berndt Durand High School students Hannah Prissel and Emily Annis were selected as Wisconsin Ambassadors of Music, a prestigious honor through Voyageurs International, Ltd. As Music...

Durand baseball team goes 2-3 on the week

Josh Biesterveld watches a high-flying ball during the game against Mondovi. Beth Kraft, Mondovi Herald Editor, photo

The Durand baseball team had a busy week. On Tuesday after Easter Monday, Durand traveled to Elk Mound to visit Conference co-favorite Elk Mound. The Panthers lost a 2-1 heartbreaker, as Elk Mound...

Pepin-Alma baseball team falls to Boyceville, beats Plum City

Ben Mueller keeps an eye on the Boyceville runner last week. Heidi Stewart photo

By Laura Berndt The Pepin-Alma (P-A) Eagles have earned another win against Plum City, but also endured a loss to Boyceville last week. First, the Eagles took on Boyceville on Tuesday, April 18, at...

Plum City baseball falls to Spring Valley, Pepin-Alma

McCormick Kannel pitches for the Blue Devils last week. Laura Berndt photo

By Laura Berndt The Plum City baseball team recently lost two games, and is hoping to earn another win during a busy week. Last Thursday, April 20, the Blue Devils took on the Spring Valley...

The Durand Smokehouse earns state awards

Above, from left to right in the front row, are Kay Sievwright, Matt Juliet, and Mitch Auld. In the second row are Brenda Jiskra, and Roy and Ronda Elsenpeter. Cabrina Grundseth is not pictured. Laura Berndt photo

By Laura Berndt During the 78th annual Wisconsin Association of Meat Processors (WAMP) convention, The Durand Smokehouse, LLC, earned multiple awards. The Durand Smokehouse received the 2017 WAMP...

Panther Drive-In celebrates decades of family business

Above are Scott Stori, employee Jacky Chilson, and Pam Stori at the Panther Drive In in Durand. Laura Berndt photo

By Laura Berndt This year, the Panther Drive-In has reached another milestone, and is celebrating decades of business. The local business opened for the season on April 7. Pam and Scott Stori (...

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