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    October 27, 2017
    The St. Croix Central Pathfinders, 28 juniors and seniors, are a new resource for Panther freshman and will be there for the ninth graders throughout the school year when they need advice or have a question to ask. Photo courtesy of St. Croix Central High School
    Pathfinders group helps SCC freshman transition to high school
    The transition from middle school to high school can be a tough one for any incoming freshman, especially with the recent renovations that have...
    news/educationOctober 27, 2017 - 5:00pm
    October 24, 2017
    Fall SCC HS academic letter winners announced
    The St. Croix Central High School recently announced its fall academic letter winners. Criteria for the academic letter includes: • Participating students must be in Grades 9-12. • A student must have a 3.33/ 4.0 GPA (B+) or better for each semester of an academic year. • Students...
    news/educationOctober 24, 2017 - 5:00am
    April 29, 2017
    Author, speaker and advocate for seniors Charles Schoenfeld will give a presentation at WITC-New Richmond at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 2. Submitted photos
    Seniors advocate, author Schoenfeld to give presentation
    Author, speaker and advocate for seniors Charles Schoenfeld will give a presentation at WITC-New Richmond at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 2. "I never...
    community/eventsApril 29, 2017 - 5:00am
    April 5, 2017
    Pictured are (front) Ryan Christensen, Courtney Carlson, Katheryn Holter, Alexis Withuski, Gabrielle Hanson, Jared Tilton; (middle) Brenden Ferkans, Ryan Knapton, Michael Sauer, Rachel Larson, Meghan Weatherly, Matthew Lindberg, Brady Williquett; (back) Matthew Brandeen, Trevor Nelson, Andrew Malecek, Devin Binkowski, Jason Pribnow, Tucker Mann and Owen Schwechler. Not pictured are Camille Budrow, Gavin Hessler, Carolyn Morris and Curtis Moss.
    Academic awards handed out to SCC seniors
    St. Croix Central A group of St. Croix Central seniors received an academic award in February 2017. Seniors receive this award after successfully...
    news/educationApril 5, 2017 - 5:00am
    February 19, 2015
    Nancy Abrahamson, dementia care specialist at the Aging & Disability Resource Center of St. Croix County, displays a window cling that local businesses can earn after completing dementia training. Abrahamson’s goal is to make St. Croix County communities more dementia friendly. (Photo by Micheal Foley)
    Dementia care specialist aims to foster a more patient public
    Until last fall, Nancy Abrahamson worked in caregiver support at St. Croix County’s Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC). In September,...
    lifestyle/healthFebruary 19, 2015 - 10:25am
    May 23, 2014
    The New Richmond High School Class of 2014 celebrates graduation by throwing their hats in the air following the 128th Commencement Exercises on Friday, May 23.
    The NRHS Class of 2014
    On Friday, May 23, the New Richmond High School graduated the Class of 2014, which was made up of 180 students, including 174 who participated...
    news/educationMay 23, 2014 - 9:22pm
    March 6, 2014
    St. Croix Health Center Nursing Home Activity Director Cindy Prokash (left) and Wisconsin Secretary of Health Services Kitty Rhoades (right) laugh along with nursing home resident Grace Bentley while she listens to her iPod during a visit Rhoades made to the New Richmond nursing home on Friday, Feb. 28. (Photo by Jordan Willi)
    Kitty Rhoades visits New Richmond nursing home
    Wisconsin Secretary of Health Services Kitty Rhoades was impressed by the progress Activities Director Cindy Prokash and her staff at St. Croix...
    newsMarch 6, 2014 - 11:00am
    September 20, 2013
    Click to read Sep. 2013 Senior Lifestyle e-Magazine
    lifestyle/familySeptember 20, 2013 - 4:27pm
    September 26, 2012
    Mary Sather (left), Anne Langford (center) and Marilyn McCarty can be found walking throughout their New Richmond, Wis. neighborhood four mornings a week. They've taken up Nordic walking and claim it is a great activity to keep fit. - Photo by Jeff Holmquist
    Nordic walkers take to the streets
    They've been walking their neighborhood for about 11 years, but these days three New Richmond, Wis. women are shaking up their routine just a...
    lifestyle/healthSeptember 26, 2012 - 6:34am
    September 25, 2012
    Vernice Evans has been playing golf most of her life and has led an active and connected lifestyle that she claims has helped her live 91 quality years so far. -Jeff Holmquist photo
    Active Life is Key for Nonogenarian
    At 91, Vernice Evans may be one of western Wisconsin's best examples of someone living a life of vitality. "I think staying active and having...
    lifestyle/healthSeptember 25, 2012 - 6:31am
    September 24, 2012
    Marilyn Hayes demonstrates a neck stretch to her arthritic exercise class at the Hudson YMCA. Hayes instructs the class three times a week. - Jace Frederick
    Ease the discomfort of arthritis
    Arthritis can make physical activity more difficult. In spite of that difficulty, exercise is an important part of staying healthy for men and...
    lifestyle/healthSeptember 24, 2012 - 7:05am
    September 22, 2012
    How to reduce prescription medication costs
    For the millions of people who rely on prescription medications every day, the day when a drug faces generic competition is one many circle on...
    lifestyle/healthSeptember 22, 2012 - 7:02am
    September 21, 2012
    A group of Minnesota drivers take part in a refresher driving course. Such classes help older drivers to become more aware of changing factors that influence their driving, from their own skills to highway and vehicle technology. - Scott Wente Photo
    Aging Drivers: Growing old doesn't mean surrendering the keys
    The significance of a driver's license never truly dissipates, which makes it difficult for aging men and women to address their abilities as...
    lifestyle/healthSeptember 21, 2012 - 6:57am
    September 20, 2012
    Precautionary measures older travelers must consider
    Whether retired or simply an empty nester, older men and women often love their increased opportunities to travel and see the world.
    lifestyle/healthSeptember 20, 2012 - 6:54am
    September 19, 2012
    Submitted photo River Falls Medical Clinic and Hospital dietician Debra Sanders demonstrates a blood-sugar test to some visiting youngsters who were raising money for the fight against diabetes.
    What you eat becomes more critical with age
    With age people are often less active and prone to gain weight while losing muscle mass. Their immune systems weaken, leaving them more susceptible...
    lifestyle/healthSeptember 19, 2012 - 6:50am
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