Ponder's quarterback sneak to Hudson was nothing new
“In 1893, 956 persons (478 couples) were married in the city of Hudson. Considering the place has less than a 3,000 population, it is doubtful that any village in the world of the same size can show so excellent a record.”Hudson Star-Observer, 12/26/2012
Haugen convicted in Hudson parent group theft
A former treasurer of a Willow River Elementary school parent group was convicted in a theft case Wednesday afternoon Dec. 19.Hudson Star-Observer, 12/21/2012
No insanity plea for Schaffhausen
A man accused in the murder of his three daughters last summer did not meet the court’s deadline for entering a not guilty by reason of insanity plea Friday.Hudson Star-Observer, 12/14/2012
Former Hudsonite rides out Superstorm Sandy in NYC
Marie Salzman Corcoran has been through a lot since moving to New York City 13 years ago, the recent superstorm events included. She still isn’t ready to leave Gotham and return home to Hudson, but admits she thought about it after the last series of events.Hudson Star-Observer, 11/15/2012
Anthony Velure convicted in shooting death of friend in River Falls
Anthony Palmer Velure, 27, pleaded no contest to homicide by handling a dangerous weapon Friday, Nov. 9, in St. Croix County Circuit Court. The felony charge carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison and $25,000 fine.Hudson Star-Observer, 11/09/2012
Hudson native takes command of Guard Unit
A Hudson native has moved up in the ranks of citizen soldier to company commander. Cpt. Jared Bollom, HHS 1996, was installed as commander of an Army National Guard company in North Dakota Oct. 21.Hudson Star-Observer, 11/09/2012
Somerset grad retires from U.S. Justice Department
Sometimes Steve T’Kach looks back on his life in Washington, D.C., and wonders if it was all a dream. It’s not usual for a small town boy to make it all the way to the environs of the U.S. Justice Department, but he did.Hudson Star-Observer, 11/06/2012
Lutovsky gets probation for theft from booster groups, business
The criminal complaint said Lutovsky took more than $37,000 including some $16,783 from the Hudson Middle School Parent Advisory Council; $9,039 from the Hudson Swim and Dive Boosters organization and $11,224 from Pace Appraisals.Hudson Star-Observer, 11/02/2012
Former deputy Mike Wakeling dies
Michael T. Wakeling Sr., a Houlton native and former St. Croix County Sheriff’s investigator, died Friday, Oct. 26. He was 66.Hudson Star-Observer, 11/01/2012
Investigation finds Eau Galle shooting was justified
The shooting of a town of Eau Galle man in a standoff with sheriff’s deputies last month was justified two separate investigations have determined.Hudson Star-Observer, 10/26/2012
