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Every year, the Jackson County Fair Board recognizes an individual(s) that has been dedicated to the Jackson County Fair. This year, the fair book is dedicated to two deserving and hardworking sisters, Gloria Johnson and Joyce Grunlien.
Johnson’s first year involved with the fair was...
Hosts for this year’s Sundae on the Farm is the team at McNulty Family Farms. Sundae on the Farm is hosted by the Jackson County Dairy Promotion Committee and is being held Sunday, July 10. Some of the crew were on hand last week following breakfast at the farm. Pictured above are (kneeling) Ryan, (standing, l-r) Jared, Bill, Jesse, Cathy Hart and Sam.
The tradition of sitting down for breakfast every morning at 9 a.m. started years ago with Bill and Sam’s mom Margie. Today, it’s Cathy at the stove cooking up bacon, eggs and pancakes.
Sundae on the Farm begins at 9 a.m. with a church service lead by Pastor Bill from Pine Hill Church of Christ. Located at N4910 Matson Road, guests to McNulty Family Farms can enjoy ice cream sundaes, grilled cheese sandwiches, cheese curds and milk, along with a host of fun family activities.
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McNulty Family Farm, L.L.C. is the host of the 2022 Sundae on the Farm to be held Sunday, July 10. Family, friends and farming were important to the past generations of McNultys just as they are to the McNultys running the farms today.
Running McNulty farms today are brothers Bill III (...
The Jackson County (JC) Highway Committee met for its regular meeting Wednesday, June 22. JC Sheriff Duane Waldera attended to discuss area ATV/UTV routes.
“I reviewed a policy that was created back in 2015 on your discussion on trying to create connectivity with trails,” shared Waldera. “...
“We’re at that point where we’ve presented a lot of information at the committee level and I think we’ve taken it to the board twice,” Jackson County (JC) Sheriff Duane Waldera shared with JC Board members at their June 20 meeting. “The goal is for you and the public to know what we’re up...
For several months, Jackson County (JC) Board members have listened to details presented to them on the county’s current jail, both results of the most recent inspection and options for addressing concerns resulting from that inspection. Proposed costs of those options are high, and the county...
The Jackson County (JC) Forestry and Parks Department held its regular meeting Tuesday, June 14. Forestry and parks assistant administrator Jon Schweitzer provided the forestry and parks committee with the parks and trails report.
“As far as the parks go, we’re hoping to start on the new...
Alma Center–Humbird–Merrillan School District (ACHMSD) announced last week it has named its new superintendent.
The ACHM School District has selected Drew Semingson as the district’s new superintendent, effective July 1.
Semingson is currently completing his ninth year as the Osseo-...
It’s that time of year again when Jackson County’s leaders begin looking at next year’s budget planning. As it has for several of the past years, members of the executive and finance committee (EFC) agreed the county will go into next year with zero increases in operational costs. Those same...
Jeff Eide has been in education at some level for 34 years. Come June 30, he is retiring from his position as Blair-Taylor School District (BTSD) superintendent. Jeff’s journey to finding his seat in the superintendent’s office – as superintendent - has had several twists and turns through the...
The Wisconsin Department of Tourism (WDT) economic impact report shows a 23-percent growth in Jackson County’s tourism. The WDT released its 2021 economic impact data, showing Wisconsin tourism generated a $20.9 billion in total economic impact, with Jackson County contributing $59 million in...