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The Jackson County (JC) Law Enforcement Committee (LEC) met for its regular meeting Tuesday, Sept. 20. Kurt Berner of Samuels Group and Cory Beyer of Venture Architects discussed the various options with the LEC.
“The intent is, we’re actually going to get away from colored boxes and we’...
The Jackson County (JC) Forestry and Parks Department met for its regular meeting Tuesday, Sept. 13. Parks manager Jeremy Breheim discussed potential park fee increases for 2023 with the forestry and parks committee.
“From 2019, electric went up from $34,000 to $49,000 in 2021,” Breheim...
The Black River Falls Municipal Utility (BRFMU) Commission met for its regular meeting Monday, Aug. 29. Kevin LaValley, BRFMU electric superintendent, discussed with the commission an increase in demand for chargers for electric vehicles.
“We were approached last week or the week before...
The Black River Falls School District (BRFSD) announced plans, Aug. 23, for alternate classroom settings for the students and staff that would have started at Forrest Street Elementary.
The early childhood, four-year-old kindergarten and kindergarten students will attend the Gebhardt...
The Jackson County (JC) Law Enforcement Committee (LEC) met for its regular meeting Tuesday, Aug. 16.
“We had another female correctional officer put in her resignation,” shared Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) Chief Deputy Adam Olson. “That puts us down around three. We’re required...
The Black River Falls School District (BRFSD) board met for its regular meeting Monday, Aug. 15. BRFSD Superintendent Shelly Severson updated the board on Forrest Street Elementary after the building was vandalized the previous week.
“When we were able to walk through the site on Thursday...
Pictured is the 2022 Black River Falls Fire Department and Emergency Rescuse team. Their response area covers over 1,000 square miles, which includes most of JC and two townships in Clark County. It serves over 20,000 residents living in the city of BRF and the villages and/or townships of Melrose, Franklin, Irving, Manchester, Millston, Springfield, Albion, Brockway, Curran, Hixton, Alma, Alma Center, Adams, Komensky, City Point, Garden Valley, Merrillan, Hatfield, Dewhurst and Mentor. The department is hosting a celebration Aug. 20, celebrating its 150th anniversary.
On a Sunday morning in March of 1860, a disastrous fire occurred in Black River Falls (BRF). The entire business district burned down with the exception of three buildings. A total of 40 buildings were destroyed by the fire.
Fast forward to July of 1870, when the Spaulding house burned....
During the Melrose Corn Broil, someone had to test out an ear of corn herself to make sure it was cooked to perfection.
Melrose Rod and Gun Club held the Melrose Corn Broil Saturday, Aug. 13.
During the broil, you could watch and enjoy many events. One event, many watched was shooting in the range during the 100-bird shoot on the grounds.
Another event was the 2022 AMVETS Post 1776 corn hole...
The Black River Falls Municipal Utility (BRFMU) Commission met for its regular meeting Monday, July 25. BRFMU general manager Casey Engebretson provided the commission with the water report, regarding PFAS (Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances) testing.
“The EPA (U.S....
Andrea Kyser had been hired as a reporter for the Banner Journal. Kyser is no stranger to the area. A Jackson County native, she is a Black River Falls High School graduate and has served on both the Miss Jackson County and Miss Black River Falls courts.
This year, she was named the new...