Butternut Fire and Rescue

06/08/2026

UPDATE: This individual has been Identified. Thank you so much for your assistance.

The Ashland County Sheriff's Office is requesting the public's assistance in identifying the individual pictured below. He was last seen in the Glidden area, traveling on foot. He will most likely not be wearing the Hi-Viz shirt and no longer is in possession of the bike or helmet pictured below.

If you recognize this person or have any information that may assist deputies, please contact the Ashland County Sheriff's Office at (715) 373-6120. Reference incident # 26A102830.

We appreciate your assistance.

06/01/2026

The Butternut Area Park Association is proud to announce a partnership with the Butternut Pioneer Days Committee and the Butternut Bulldogs baseball team. Together, we are launching a project to build a fully handicap-accessible bathroom and paved walkways near the ballfield.

With the Bulldogs returning to Upper 13 league play this year, our crowds are growing. We want to ensure that our elderly residents, those with disabilities, and families with strollers can enjoy Pioneer Days and baseball games without barriers.

Our Goal: $150,000

We are actively working on grants and donations and have already received some commitments, but we need your help to get there. We are inviting local businesses, community members, and alumni to join our "Lineup of Supporters" via our donor board:

Single - $100
Double - $500
Triple - $1,000
Home Run - $5,000
Grand Slam - $10,000 or more

If you would like to contribute, you can do so in the following ways:
-You can mail donations to:
Butternut Park Association
416 N. 4th St.
Butternut, WI 54514

-Venmo: -Smart-65 (Please comment that it is a donation for the park bathrooms)

-Donations can also be made at Forward Bank to the Butternut Park Association.

If you have any questions please contact Jenny Smart or Troy Scherwinski.

Thank you for your time and your support to our community and our project!

06/01/2026

Reminder to those who want their pools filled, we are only filling pools for 2 days and after that you'll be on your own.
Friday June 19th and Saturday June 27th.
Get ahold of Gretchen Treml for availability and pricing. (715) 661-1931

It's that time of year again to start thinking of getting those pools filled. We will only be filling pools on 2 set dates, NO EXCEPTIONS, if you want your pool filled please have it up and ready and easily accessible for our truck. You MUST be in the Butternut Fire jurisdiction, NO exceptions.
Please contact Gretchen Treml for pool filling and pricing. (715) 661-1931

DATES FOR FILLING:
Friday June 19th
Saturday June 27th

05/25/2026

Remembering those that gave the ultimate sacrifice today. 🙏🏼🇺🇲
Stop down to the Memorial Day program at the park by the Village Hall.

05/22/2026

Fire Danger is High today burning is allowed after 6PM with a burning permit

05/21/2026

Thank you to the Butternut Troop 7307 for their donation of girl scout cookies! Your hard work and dedication on selling cookies paid off! 🍪 Thanks again girls!

05/21/2026

There will be a controlled burn at the old Butternut Seed Orchard in the Chequamegon National Forest today.

05/18/2026

Thank you to our very own dedicated heroes who serve our local area! ❤️🤍🚑 A special thank you, Jamie Treml, our EMS director who keeps our department running smoothly!
Thank you to ALL EMS workers everywhere. Your dedication is greatly appreciated!

05/16/2026

Due too high fire danger burning permits are suspended again today.