Town of Aurora Gravel Bids Wanted Notice is hereby given that the Town of Aurora is seeking sealed bids for 6,000 yards 3/4 inch crushed gravel. And bids on 1-1/4 inch crushed gravel and 3/4 inch granite delivered anywhere on township roads, minimum of 5 trucks when hauling. Material must meet gradation 3 state specs and completed by September 1st. Bid each material separately per yard on a contract. Any private sales to be handled by contractor. Certificate of insurance is required by the successful bidder. Sealed bids will be received by Brian Phelps, Town Chairperson, W16026 Miller Ave, Gilman, WI 54433 until 5:00 P.M. on April 6, 2026. Bids to be opened at 6:00 p.m. at the town hall on April 15th, 2026. The town board reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids and to choose the bid most advantageous to the Town. Any questions, contact Brian Phelps, at 715-202-0800 or brianphelps55@gmail.com By order of the Town Board Brian Phelps, Chairman (1st ins. March 16, 2026, 2nd ins. March 23, 2026) 181198 _2 WNAXLP Town of Aurora Gravel Bids Wanted Notice is hereby given that the Town of Aurora is seeking sealed bids for 6,000 yards 3/4 inch crushed gravel. And bids on 1-1/4 inch crushed gravel and 3/4 inch granite delivered anywhere on township roads, minimum of 5 trucks when hauling. Material must meet gradation 3 state specs and completed by September 1st. Bid each material separately per yard on a contract. Any private sales to be handled by contractor. Certificate of insurance is required by the successful bidder. Sealed bids will be received by Brian Phelps, Town Chairperson, W16026 Miller Ave, Gilman, WI 54433 until 5:00 P.M. on April 6, 2026. Bids to be opened at 6:00 p.m. at the town hall on April 15th, 2026. The town board reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids and to choose the bid most advantageous to the Town. Any questions, contact Brian Phelps, at 715-202-0800 or brianphelps55@gmail.com By order of the Town Board Brian Phelps, Chairman (1st ins. March 16, 2026, 2nd ins. March 23, 2026) 181198 _2 WNAXLP
The crowds were out for Gilman’s June Dairy Days celebration held June 19-21. While wet weather caused some activities to be postponed, there was high participation throughout the weekend, and a packed parade route on Sunday afternoon in downtown Gilman. See pages 8 and 9 for more pictures from the event. MANDEE ELLIS/THE STAR NEWS
Volunteer Dick Wesle took time on Saturday afternoon to put a fresh coat of paint on display boards used for static exhibits at the Taylor County Cooperative Youth Fair. Work is ongoing at the fairgrounds to prepare for the fair. The Taylor County Fair runs from July 23-26. ALEX WILSON/THE STAR NEWS
Former Price County sheriff Wallace “Wally” Krenzke, on May 30, 2026, reviews a search warrant affidavit naming Michael D. Raskie as a suspect in the 1987 disappearance of Shelly Hansen. Wisconsin Watch obtained the affidavit a day earlier at the Price County Courthouse. JOE TIMMERMAN / WISCONSIN WATCH
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