The sixth-grade band wraps up their set with “December Snow,” arranged by Frank Ticheli, initiating the transition to the seventh- and eighth-grade performances. - Photo by Sophie Horgan ST. …

  Burnett County Circuit Court criminal and traffic dispositions recorded the following charges for the report date of Dec. 23: Richard W. Butler , 29, Phoenix, Ariz., issue worthless check, …

WEBSTER - Santa's helper, aka Kathy Eckstrom, recently dropped by the Larsen Family Library and delivered an awesome donation of books. The books were handed out during Santa Day at the library held …

  Polk County Sheriff’s Department booked the following people the week of Dec. 23: Daniel C. Goerges , possession of methamphetamine. Darrell L. Fierro Jr. , warrant on failure to appear. …

ST. PAUL – The Friends of the 261’s North Pole Express train, which draws hundreds of visitors every year from Northwest Wisconsin, rolled on for its 10th year of operation. The train, which …

  Burnett County Sheriff’s Department booked the following people the week of Dec. 23: Gail M. Bearhart , 40, probation hold. David R. Hubbell , 61, OWI, operating without valid license. …

TOWN OF EUREKA – The Town of Eureka held its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, Dec. 12. Eureka Town Clerk David Anderson reports that he and his election team have successfully …

On Saturday, Dec. 14, the Zhashagiins Event Center hosted three dozen vendors from throughout Northwest Wisconsin and Minnesota, selling handcrafted holiday gifts, sweet treats and housewares. The …

The Chamber Singers step out of the main group to perform higher level arrangements at the St. Croix Falls High School winter concert. – Photo by Sophie Horgan  ST. CROIX FALLS – Performing in …

-Bri McCurdy - Photo courtesy of Above The Fold Media Above The Fold Media | For the Leader WHITEWATER – Bri McCurdy (St. Croix Falls) and the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater women’s …

-File photo SIREN – With a motion, a second and a unanimous vote, the Siren Village Board quickly rescinded an earlier decision made by the street and utilities committee to eliminate the on-street …

  BONE LAKE Zion Lutheran Church of Bone Lake will have a candlelight Christmas Eve service and children’s program on Tuesday Dec. 24 at 4 p.m. Bone Lake Lutheran Church, Luck will have a …

Guests enjoy a pancake breakfast with their families. - Photo by Sophie Horgan DRESSER – In a morning organized to spread some Christmas cheer, the Dresser Lions Club hosted a breakfast with Santa …

WEBSTER – On Friday, Dec. 13, the students of the Webster Elementary School performed their Christmas at the O.K. Corral Holiday Special. As advertised, the program was a rootin’ tootin’ …

Balsam Lake Main Street is lit up with Christmas spirit for the fourth-annual Christmas Stroll. - Photo by Sophie Horgan BALSAM LAKE – Taking off from its home base of the Balsam Lake Cafe, the …

CENTURIA – On Friday, Dec. 13, a blood drive was held at Joy Lutheran Church in Centuria. Several dozen people showed up to make donations. Staff say the blood is collected here and then set to a …

Guests flood the Milltown Fire Hall for a festive time at Santa Day. – Photo by Sarah Beth Radomsky MILLTOWN – Gathering together on the cold evening of Saturday, Dec. 14, the Milltown Community …

The one-and-only Ebenezer Scrooge as played by Karl Wicklund, who perfectly portrayed all the ups and downs of Scrooge’s complicated persona. - Photos by Sophie Horgan ST. CROIX FALLS – After …