Task force split on consolidation plan recommendation

The Granton Area School Board will have some tough decisions to make after the operational referendum asking district taxpayers for an additional $1.25 million per year for five years failed on a 543-148 vote earlier this month. The school board met Monday for the first time since the election to review the results and engage in some preliminary discussion with community members. There were approx...

The Greenwood City Council revisited a new policy manual for its police department during its meeting on April 15. Last month, the council had decided to table discussion of hiring Custom Service Information (CSI) of Wisconsin Rapids for a new policy until they were able to talk to Tim Kriz, the owner and operator of the business. During the meeting held last week Wednesday, Kriz spoke with the co...