Barron News-Shield

09/24/2025

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Headlines from the Barron News-Shield September 24, 2025 edition, plus some extra, newsy recommendations from the editor.

09/24/2025

The Dallas-Sioux Creek Fire Department was called out to this trailer house fire Tuesday night, Sept. 23. The structure is located at 388 State Hwy. 25, west of Dallas and north of Ridgeland. At least one call went out for mutual support. Local fire…

The Dallas-Sioux Creek Fire Department was called out to this trailer house fire Tuesday night, Sept. 23. The structure is located at 388 State Hwy. 25, west of Dallas and

09/24/2025

A 71-year-old man is the subject of a bench warrant issued after he skipped a motion hearing on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, in Barron County Circuit Court, in connection with a felony drunk driving charge.

A 71-year-old man is the subject of a bench warrant issued after he skipped a motion hearing on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, in Barron County Circuit Court, in connection with

09/24/2025

A Chetek woman has been issued a court injunction banning her from having any contact with the Rice Lake-based Community Cat Rescue & Adoption Center of Barron County, Inc., for the next four years.

A Chetek woman has been issued a court injunction banning her from having any contact with the Rice Lake-based Community Cat Rescue & Adoption Center of Barron County, Inc., for

09/24/2025

A 26-year-old Rice Lake man is facing penalties that could amount to more than a dozen years behind bars in connection with a felony elder abuse charge filed Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, in Barron County Circuit Court.

A 26-year-old Rice Lake man is facing penalties that could amount to more than a dozen years behind bars in connection with a felony elder abuse charge filed Wednesday, Sept.

09/24/2025

A hearing is scheduled Monday, Nov. 24, 2025, for a Chetek man facing felony charges that date back to December of 2023, following a hearing last Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, in Barron County Circuit Court.

A hearing is scheduled Monday, Nov. 24, 2025, for a Chetek man facing felony charges that date back to December of 2023, following a hearing last Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025,

09/24/2025

Band members will lead music during the 9 a.m. worship service at First Lutheran Church in Barron on Sunday, Oct, 5. Group members love to share bluegrass gospel music whenever they can, and they are looking forward to coming back to First Lutheran!…

Band members will lead music during the 9 a.m. worship service at First Lutheran Church in Barron on Sunday, Oct, 5. Group members love to share bluegrass gospel music whenever

09/24/2025

Scott McLeod completed his 16th gallon donation of life-saving blood at the Barron Bloodmobile on Sept. 22. Other noteworthy milestones reached were Cathy Amdall, Michelle Hyllested and Diane Bazewicz, all with 9 gallons; Dawn Newville, 7 gallons; R…

Scott McLeod completed his 16th gallon donation of life-saving blood at the Barron Bloodmobile on Sept. 22. Other noteworthy milestones reached were Cathy Amdall, Michelle Hyllested and Diane Bazewicz, all

09/24/2025

A Fall Variety Show will be presented at 7 p.m. at the Česká Opera House in Haugen on Friday, Oct. 3. Tickets are $12 per person. Reservations for seating are available, but not required, and may be obtained by calling 715-234-7458.

A Fall Variety Show will be presented at 7 p.m. at the Česká Opera House in Haugen on Friday, Oct. 3. Tickets are $12 per person. Reservations for seating are

09/24/2025

Yahtzee Reading Challenge has started! Come on in and try this fun reading challenge. Awesome prizes could be won!

09/24/2025

The Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) of Barron and Rusk Counties is proud to honor community members born in 1925 or earlier at its Annual Centenarian Celebration.

09/24/2025

Four finalists have been selected for the 2025 Wisconsin Leopold Conservation Award, including Barron County resident Andy Bensend who operates AB Farms in Dallas.