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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Gilmanton Board considers support staff options, discusses handbook

by Beth Kraft Following a recent resignation in the school’s food service department, the Gilmanton Schools may look to get a little creative to fill the vacancy. Restructuring the district’s...

Mondovi Council amends city ordinance for hiring police chief

by Beth Kraft Discussing and acting upon numerous changes on the horizon for the Mondovi Police Department was at the top of the City Council’s to-do list at its first regular meeting of the...

New teacher compensation model approved for E-S

by Beth Kraft Beginning next year, teachers at the Eleva-Strum schools will follow a new, performance-based compensation model as approved by the E-S School Board at its regular monthly meeting...

City, school board election filings complete

by Beth Kraft Local voters will soon have the opportunity to cast their ballot for city leaders and school board members. At least two new faces will be seated with the City Council following...

Local stylists return to ‘roots’ in Eleva

Three faces familiar to the area recently brought a new hair salon to downtown Eleva. At The Root Salon & Tanning features the talents of local hair stylists (pictured, left to right) Jaymee Olson, Tessa Emerson and Missy Toft.

by Beth Kraft Life’s events could have led Missy Toft, Tessa Emerson and Jaymee Olson in a variety of different directions, but the trio’s passion for cutting and styling hair helped spark a...

Gordy’s eying Mondovi for next grocery store location

This space at the corner of McKinley and Vine streets could one day host part of a new Gordy’s County Market grocery store and gas station complex. A variance granted by the city’s zoning board in November would allow the store to exceed the usual 50-foot setback from McKinley and Vine streets. Gordy’s County Market officially acquired the property last month.

by Beth Kraft Land purchased by Gordy’s County Market late last year could eventually bring another gas and grocery option to the city. The Chippewa Falls-based grocery chain recently bought an...

Lookout Auto expands, begins new chapter in Mondovi

Local resident Troy Marsolek recently added a second auto repair shop to expand his vehicle repair and mechanical service offerings to Mondovi. Marsolek has owned Lookout Auto Body just off Hwy. 121 since 2002.

by Beth Kraft Local mechanic Troy Marsolek has a long history with fixing up cars. From basic maintenance tasks to complete restorations, Marsolek holds over 25 years of experience in the auto...

Holiday hijinks—downtown Mondovi Christmas tree vandalized

The 20-foot Christmas tree that has graced downtown Mondovi since early December now resembles more of a holiday shrub since vandals snapped off the top of the tree and broke several decorations the weekend before Christmas.

by Beth Kraft Scrooge apparently made an unwelcome stop in Mondovi before Christmas, resulting in irreparable damage to the giant, 20-foot Christmas tree that made a festive debut in downtown...

Mondovi Board prepping for new superintendent selection process

by Beth Kraft With the new year fast approaching, the Mondovi School Board was hard at work drafting interview questions for superintendent candidates at its most recent meeting, held Monday, Dec...

Anderson named new MFD chief

by Beth Kraft To start off the new year, the Mondovi Fire Department will welcome a new fire chief. Following a recent vote by MFD members, longtime department member Steve Anderson was tabbed...

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