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The Black River Falls Municipal Utility (BRFMU) Commission met for its regular meeting Monday, Feb. 20.
The commission discussed a potential sewer rate adjustment again.
“You requested to come back with a raised fixed charge,” explained BRFMU general manager Casey Engebretson. “What...
The Black River Falls School District (BRFSD) Board met for its regular meeting Monday, Feb. 20.
Tony Boerger, a BRFSD instructional coach and PLC (Professional Learning Community) leader for the social studies department at the middle school, provided the board with a focus on purpose...
The Jackson County (JC) Forestry and Parks Department met for its regular meeting Tuesday, Feb. 14.
Forestry and Parks assistant administrator Dave Spaude provided the forestry and parks committee with the forestry report.
“In January, we had an uptick in harvest activity,” said...
During the Black River Falls High School (BRFHS) snowball dance, reports started to surface in regards to a threat. The dance was held at the school Feb. 11.
“It was reported that there was a student with a knife at the dance,” stated BRF School Districts superintendent Shelly Severson. “We...
After a video was shared over social media last week of a teacher’s aide that made inappropriate comments towards a student of the Black River Falls (BRF) High School, the school district released information in regards to the situation.
“Hello School District (SD) BRF community, I...
The Black River Falls (BRF) Common Council met for their monthly meeting Tuesday, Feb. 7.
During the meeting, council members were presented a resolution addressing continuous noise complaints regarding the Jackson County (JC) Animal Shelter.
Two citizens attended the meeting who...
Pictured are (l-r) Jackson County adult protective services social workers Rachael Burzynski and Amber Ducklow.
Jackson County (JC) has many resources available for community members that might need assistance in different ways. The JC Adult Protective Services (APS) is one of the services that is available to assist older adults that are 60 years of age and older. The services are also available for adults...
Jeanann M. Loendorf, 42, Black River Falls, was arrested Jan. 1 for operating a vehicle while intoxicated (third offense).
A Black River Falls (BRF) woman was charged with operating a motor vehicle while under the influence (OWI) (third offense).
According to a criminal complaint, Jeanann M. Loendorf, 42, was charged with OWI (third offense) after calling the Jackson County (JC) Sheriff’s Office stating she drove...
The Black River Falls High School (BRFHS) Alumni Association is currently accepting applications for its annual scholarships, which will be presented at the association’s annual banquet Saturday, May 27. Three $1,500 scholarships will be awarded.
The scholarships are open to any BRFHS...
The Jackson County District Attorneys (JC DA) office has filed a criminal complaint charging Bruce C. Redbird, 17, of Black River Falls (BRF) with felony burglary and felony criminal damage to property in connection with the August 2022 vandalism to the Forrest Street Elementary School, which...