FOLEY – The Foley Area Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations until 5 p.m. April 28 for the chamber’s annual citizen of the year award. Foley resident Bill Kalton was the 2021 …

FOLEY – The Foley City Council and its administrator – Mayor Jack Brosh, council members Gary Swanson and Jeff Gondeck, and city administrator Sarah Brunn – had seven million …

Benton County’s recently appointed emergency management director takes disaster planning a step beyond consideration of “what if” events. “Communication is the …

FOLEY – After 103 years of life, especially with the way Lillian Jilk lived, her family has much to remember as they mourn the passing of their matriarch.   Jilk, born in Gilmanton …

Another Benton County township may be moving to an appointed clerk and treasurer following the March 14 election.   Minden Township residents will not only vote on whether to reelect …

Bruce DeGrote did not receive a gold watch after 37 years of distinguished service to Benton County. Instead, board chair Scott Johnson presented DeGrote with a uniquely engraved retirement …

FOLEY – After a career spanning nearly three decades, Larry Nadeau, Foley’s assistant fire chief, is retiring from the Foley Fire Department. In his wake will be a lasting impact on the …

Benton County wants state bonding assistance for two high-priority road projects. Commissioners approved a request resolution for the Mayhew Lake Road Northeast corridor and County Highway 29 …

FOLEY – The trauma experienced by survivors of human trafficking can be difficult for many to understand, and the breadth of communities impacted by human trafficking, even in small towns like …

Benton County park rental and overnight camping fees will increase in 2023.   New pistol permit to carry applications and renewals will also cost more, according to recent fee schedule …

FOLEY – A Wisconsin-based nonprofit organization called Ruby’s Pantry has a mission to feed communities and alert people to the needs of others, and that organization recently found a …

FOLEY – With a focus on restoring public trust in the office, Christine Scherbing, the newly elected Benton County Auditor-Treasurer, is looking forward to starting her new role this …