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Hastings Man Charged In Pierce County

A Hastings man faces charges in Pierce County for an alleged incident of sexual misconduct with a minor that occurred in September of 2021 in Prescott. According to the Wisconsin Courts website, 20-year-old Hastings resident Dylan Vail McSorley was charged on July 28th with violation of Wisconsin Statute 948.02(2), 2nd degree sexual assault of a …

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Harklerode Promoted To Captain

The Hastings Fire and EMS Department has a new Captain in the Department. Fire Chief John Townsend introduced Captain Adam Harklerode at Monday’s City Council meeting. Click here for audio     The Fire Department still seeks individuals to apply for open positions in the Department. Learn more on the City website. Click here for audio …

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Linscheid Named HPD Commander

The Hastings Police Department opened the City Council meeting on Monday evening with the swearing in of HPD Sergeant Kyle Linscheid as a Commander on the Force. Police Chief David Wilske made the presentation. Click here for audio     Linscheid has been on the force since 2008, serving as a patrol officer, school resource officer, …

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Spiral Off Sale License Approved

At Monday evening’s Hastings City Council meeting, Assistant City Administrator Kelly Murtaugh presented an off-sale liquor license application from Spiral Brewery following the recent liquor ordinance amendment allowing small brewers to apply for an off-sale license. Click here for audio     As Council member Jen Fox is one of the owners of Spiral, she indicated …

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Council Takes Up THC Edibles Issue

The Hastings City Council took up the issue of the legalization of THC edibles that was recently passed at the State Level. City Administrator Dan Wietecha introduced the reason that this topic is on the agenda. Click here for audio     Council member Tina Folch indicated support for referring the matter to the Public Safety …

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HFD Weekly Review

The Hastings Fire and EMS Department responded to 16 calls for service for the week ending August 2nd. On July 29th crews were dispatched to the 17000 block of 200th Street East at 5 PM for a brush fire. Crews arrived at 5:10 and had the fire controlled by 6 PM. The report indicates no …

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ISD 200 Board Votes to Improve Cost Savings of Courtesy Bus Routes

The IDS 200 School Board voted on a proposed reorganization of the courtesy bus routes at the most recent Regular School Broad Meeting on July 27. Director of Business, Jennifer Seubert outlined details of the plan during the June Regular School Board meeting: Click here for audio     The board passed the proposal with no …

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ISD 200 Directors’ Request To Discuss Allegations Against Superintendent

During the ISD 200 Regular School Board meeting on Wednesday, July 27 Director Carrie Tate circled back on a pending agenda item during Requests for Future Topics: Click here for audio     The initial request for a closed session by former Director Mike Reis was during the April, 27 Regular School Board meeting. At that …

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Hastings Man Charged In Pierce County

A Hastings man faces charges in Pierce County for an alleged incident of sexual misconduct with a minor that occurred in September of 2021 in Prescott. According to the Wisconsin Courts website, 20-year-old Hastings resident Dylan Vail McSorley was charged on July 28th with violation of Wisconsin Statute 948.02(2), 2nd degree sexual assault of a …

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Joy Lutheran Celebrates 50th Anniversary

Joy Lutheran Church in Prescott recently celebrated the retirement of Pastor Steve Meyer, and another milestone is coming up in August. Hope Olson of Joy Congregation provides some background information. Click here for audio     The building even comes with its own urban legend, according to Tracy Bannit. Click here for audio     The congregation …

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