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Anniversary services at area churches
Christ Lutheran Church in Chetek and St. John's Lutheran Church in Cameron will honor the 25th anniversary of Pastor John Erickson's ordination on Sunday.
Sioux Creek fire destroys business, home
A business and residence owned by Sam Motzer in the Town of Sioux Creek was destroyed in a fire early Saturday morning.
Spotlighters to feature Chetek man's play
The Barron Spotlighters will hold a nontraditional, adult-themed production of "Final Intrusion," written by Chetek's Paul Kluge, as a preface to their fall season.
Speed limits lowered in Chetek
Decreases in speed limits on two Chetek roads will take effect soon, Barron County Highway Commissioner Mark Servi said Tuesday morning.
The Barron County Cruisers car club is hosting its first car show Saturday at Sunset View Golf Course and Caddy Shack Bar and Grill, three miles north of Chetek on Highway M. Registration is from 8:30 to 11 ...
Fly-in raises $10,000 for local charities
Ray Wintrone, of Chetek, was one of several visitors to Sunday's Chetek Fly-In admiring an Aero L-29 Delfin, a plane piloted by Chuck Datko, of Minneapolis, Minn./Chetek. With nothing but clear skies Sunday, ...
Youths raising funds to break down cancer
Rice Lake's Mother, May I will be one of seven bands performing at the Breakdown for Breast Cancer benefit Sunday at Chetek Bowling & Billiards.
Chetek senior commencement set for 2009
Upon the recommendation of Principal Larry Zeman, commencement exercises for the Chetek High School graduating class of 2009 will take place Friday, May 29, at 7 p.m. The board approved the date and time of the ...
Key animal issue in Chetek is negligence, not neglect
A Well-treated dog doesn't often strike out at people, but owners should be educated about the traits and requirements of each breed.
To meet record need, benefit must draw record crowds
Boxed-up foods are ready to go to area families, explains Anita Strickland, head volunteer at the Chetek Food Shelf.
The Chetek girls golf team is in need of players. According to coach Gene Schoenfuss, there are still plenty of spots open on the roster for girls who would like to take a swing at the sport.
Third annual Chetek Fly-In this Sunday
Aircraft enthusiasts will be sky-high with World War II displays, antique planes and ultra-modern planes at the third annual Chetek Fly-In. Festivities get under way at 10:30 a.m. and last until 2:30 p.m. There ...
Chetek Chain O' Lakes fishing report
The bluegills are starting to feed again in five to eight feet of water with some weeds or wood in the area.
Bill Campbell, Chetek High School alum and current resident of Lodi, Calif., sustained a severe hip injury while vacationing in Chetek last week.
The Chetek Lakes Protection Association installs cribs
The Chetek Lakes Protection Association installed 48 fish cribs in 15 feet of water along the east shore of Pokegama Lake opposite Meadows Island last Wednesday.
Chetek grad wins major scholarship
Kelsie Murchy, of Chetek, will receive a prestigious Swenson Scholarship when she attends the University of Wisconsin-Superior this fall.
The veterans of Howard-Campbell-Ganske American Legion Post #179 accorded a military funeral for one of their own, Harley Harriman, Saturday at Chetek Lutheran Church and Lake View Cemetery in Chetek.
Breast cancer poker run raises $2,500
Representatives from the Blue Hills Harley Owners Group donated $2,500 to the Barron County Pink Ribbon Advocacy Group last Wednesday.
Chetek getting its money's worth with police force
Investigator Ray Parr of the Chetek Police Department patrols Second Street Monday.
Former Chetek residents weather Hurricane Dolly
Hurricane Dolly did plenty of damage when it hit the coast of Texas last Wednesay, including ripping a large mesquite tree from the ground near the home of Mary and Dennis Mattson, of Alamo, Texas.