All three of Buffalo County’s weekly newspapers—the Mondovi Herald-News, Buffalo County Journal and the Cochrane-Fountain City Recorder—will merge into one newspaper, the Buffalo County News, starting Aug. 6.

Trio of Buffalo County newspapers to merge

by Beth Kraft After a 130-year press run as the Mondovi Herald-News, the newspaper will be changing its masthead to the Buffalo County News starting next week to reflect a merger of the county’s...

A facility on N. Eau Claire St. in Mondovi is one of seven area group homes and CBRFs operated by Garlick’s. Owner Mary Jo LaBair says another round of rate cuts handed down by Inclusa on April 1 will make it difficult for the business to make ends meet.

‘It’s a significant hit’—Local care provider faces another rate cut from MCO

by Beth Kraft Frustrations with forced financial realities continue for many who own and operate group homes and community based residential facilities (CBRFs) for people with varying degrees and...

Members of a new group, Hope 4 U, founded in Sept. 2018, are working to raise awareness about suicide and mental health to better connect people to key resources and life-saving information. A Suicide Awareness Walk is set for Sept. 7 in Cochrane.

Hope 4 U represents grassroots effort for suicide prevention resources

by Beth Kraft Members of a Buffalo County group have had enough. They feel there are too many local people wrestling with thoughts of self-harm and mental health issues who can’t get the help or...

A huge feedlot shed just north of Hwy. Z off Hovey Valley Road owned by Scott Werlein was flattened by the storm.

Fourth of July storm downs trees, damages buildings in Bennett Valley

by Beth Kraft A brief, yet strong, storm on the Fourth of July swept down County Road Z in the area southeast of Mondovi known as Bennett Valley, leaving a haphazard path of destruction. Large...

Firefighters sprayed water on the wreckage to knock down dust and douse any hot spots as a backhoe exposed the interior of Leebo’s Bar & Grill in downtown Gilmanton. Due to the nature of the fire early Thursday, June 6, authorities said the building had to be torn down.

Leebo’s Bar torn down following fire

by Beth Kraft In less than 12 hours, Leebo’s Bar and Grill—one of the original buildings in downtown Gilmanton—was gone. An early-morning fire on Thursday, June 6, scrambled multiple fire...

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Semingson reflects on long career at E-S, various roles all yielded good memories

The E-S School District recently recognized its outgoing staff members with a retirement celebration. Pictured, left to right, Harold Ida, custodian (16 years); Diane Knudsen, special ed director and teacher (15 years); Craig Semingson, elementary and junior high teacher, elementary principal, superintendent (35 years); Ramona Hanson, bus driver (39 ½ years); Sandy Moore, special ed teacher (9 years); Kathy Thomas, school nurse (11 ½ years). NP—Becky Bundt, school aide, building custodian (26 years).

by Beth Kraft The Eleva-Strum Schools said good-bye to seven employees with a total of 152 years of experience with the district at the close of the 2014-15 school year, sending their retirees...

Summer Sizzler pulling local community together in effort to speed new playground equipment to Gilmanton park

Rainbow Lake Park in Gilmanton is on track to receive new playground equipment as the beneficiary of a fundraiser set for this Saturday, Aug. 22. Summer Sizzler will be held at the Gilmanton Fairgrounds from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. featuring food and fun activities.

by Beth Kraft A local resident’s dream of bringing new playground equipment to Gilmanton’s Rainbow Lake Park is about to receive a big boost. The inaugural Summer Sizzler featuring four bounce...

Water rate hike approved for City of Mondovi, sewer rate increase on the way

by Beth Kraft In an effort to keep the city’s water and sewer utilities out of the red, rate increases are coming for utility customers in the City of Mondovi. The Mondovi City Council at its...

Gilmanton club provides a taste of the outdoors for students

Many Gilmanton students wrote their name on the popular cave wall atop of Mount Tom of Gilmanton on May 13. Sitting: Julianna Beggs, Katie Lisowski, Lydia Evans, Katelynn Nelson; Standing: Wyatt Clouse, Morgan Guenther, Zachary Turner, Taylor Jesse, Carson Rieck, Devon Werlein.

by Dana Serum Having recently wrapped up a third year of the Gilmanton Outdoor Club, Gilmanton Schools athletic director Todd Pozarski said the club was set up for anyone in grades 5-12 to join...

Waumandee House Resort celebrates 20 years

Manager Gennafer Schmidtknecht and owner Dan Schmidtknecht run the Waumandee House Resort as a father/daughter team. Gennafer said the family-run business has become a “second home” to her; she was just 10 years old when her father purchased the resort in July 1995.

by Dana Serum Walking into the Waumandee House Resort on a typical Wednesday afternoon, you’ll most likely be welcomed by longtime employee Diane Holmen. In a few hours, the staff will be...

Remedies for pesky pigeon, goose problems in Mondovi discussed by City Council

The Mondovi City Council last week considered the city’s options for reducing the number of pigeons and geese in Mondovi. Large flocks of pigeons often congregate on downtown buildings, like this group roosting near the top of Porky’s Pub, leaving messes on storefronts and sidewalks.

by Beth Kraft Flocks of pigeons that continually make a mess of sidewalks and storefronts in downtown Mondovi and a goose population that is rapidly multiplying at Mirror Lake received attention...

Fixes needed for Mondovi Elementary playground

by Beth Kraft Various plastic components of Mondovi Elementary’s more than 20-year-old playground are beginning to show their age. At the Mondovi School Board’s monthly meeting held Monday, July...

Buffalo County Fairgrounds set for four-day event

Carnival rides, trailers and other vehicles arrived at the Buffalo County fairgrounds in Mondovi on Monday, July 27, in preparation for this week’s annual fair.

by Beth Kraft The 143rd annual Buffalo County Fair is set to take place this Thursday, July 30, through Sunday, August 2, on the Mondovi grounds. This year’s action-packed slate of events will...

Diller honored for years of service, safety as mail carrier

Mondovi postal carrier Wayne Diller was recently honored for his 35 years of service to the United States Postal Service and one million miles of accident-free driving. Pictured, Diller (right) accepted a plaque recognizing his achievements from Mondovi Postmaster Kim Haas (left) on Tuesday, July 21. Diller has delivered mail on a rural Mondovi route since 1990.

by Beth Kraft Wayne Diller has driven a rural route delivering mail for the Mondovi Post Office for the past 24 years, and he’s enjoyed every scenic mile. “It’s kind of been my ‘second life,’”...

Mondovi youth competes with elite Team Wisconsin hockey squad

Peyton Platter recently joined other top 11-year-old hockey players from Wisconsin to compete at the Northern Exposure Tournament in Duluth, Minn.

by Beth Kraft A Mondovi 11-year-old was recently chosen to compete with the best hockey players in Wisconsin. Peyton Platter traveled with a Team Wisconsin squad, consisting of the top 11-year-...

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