The Broadsheet:
Headlines from the Barron News-Shield Nov. 26, 2024 edition, plus some extra, newsy recommendations from the editor.
Headlines
Names of those involved in a tragic incident on Hwy. 8 near Turtle Lake last week have been released. A 75-year-old man was pronounced deceased at the scene after being struck by two vehicles.
A prominent leader in the Somali community is resigning from his positions in the Barron city government and school district. Isaak Mohamed submitted his resignation, effective immediately, on Friday, Nov. 22. “I have got an opportunity globally where I could make more impact. But I love Barron and the community here and I will return in the future,” said Mohamed in response to an inquiry from the News-Shield.
It’s time to start thinking about the next election. Well, at least for some.
Those planning to run for office for local positions can start circulating nomination papers on Dec. 1 for the 2025 Spring Election. Nomination papers are due Jan. 7. Various seats in city, village and town governments as well as school boards will be up for election on April 1. Statewide contests on the ballot will include a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court and an election for Superintendent of Public Instruction of Wisconsin.
If you received a letter in the mail last week from Barron Light & Water about your water pipes and lead, don’t panic. Many Barron residents are getting these notices as a result of new federal regulations. The Environmental Protection Agency has recently revised its regulations on lead and copper pipes. The good news is that no lead pipes have been found in Barron, according to Barron Light & Water general manager Jeremy Boe.
Editor’s Picks
IN THE NEWS: High food prices? What high food prices? The American Farm Bureau Federation is reporting that the cost of a typical Thanksgiving dinner this year is actually down 5% from last year. Of course, the holiday meal was much cheaper 5 years ago. Axios has the story.
GIVE IT A LISTEN: Before you prepare your own feast, you might want to check out this episode of Milk Street Radio. Turkey hotline calls are always good for providing inspiration and avoiding common Thanksgiving meal pitfalls.
That’s all I’ve got for this week. Thanks for reading. If you need to catch up on local news or are looking for more Editor’s Picks, check out the archives at newsshield.substack.com.
Happy Thanksgiving.
—Ryan Urban