Abbotsford News

Jennifer Nicole Helfert and Adam Rodney Umlauft were united in marriage on August 8, 2009, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford with Father Gerard Willger officiating.

Police have identified the suspect and victim involved in a stabbing Thursday in Colby.

A 39-year-old Abbotsford woman who was injured Wednesday morning when her Jeep hit a Colby School District bus is in good condition, according to a Saint Joseph's Hospital spokesperson.

A 24-year-old Colby man was arrested late last night after allegedly stabbing a 23-year-old Medford man during an argument, according to Colby-Abbotsford Police Chief Ron Gosse.

ABBOTSFORD -- Elsie Bertha Bremer, 98, of Abbotsford, died Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009, at the Golden LivingCenter in Abbotsford.

A $235,000 Community Development Block Grant from the Wisconsin Department of Commerce will help the city move forward on plans to upgrade its water systems, according to information from state Sen.

A Medford Social Studies teacher is taking his passion for learning and teaching to a whole new level.

The following area Nursing Homes are canceling any Trick or Treating activities due to the area flu outbreak: Bethel Center in Arpin , Colonial Center in Colby, Golden LivingCenter - Continental Manor in Abbotsford, Marshfield Care Center and Golden LivingCenter - Three Oaks.

* Tanya R. Kremer, 18, of M114 Highway T, Marshfield; guilty plea; possession of controlled substance; ordered to pay $551; charge to dismissed if fine paid.

This is will be my final column promoting the Building an Inclusive, Diverse Community essay contest.

Contributed photos University of Wisconsin-Marshfield/Wood County students in the engineering fundamentals course built a truss bridge out of Culver's straws and masking tape.

WESTON -- AbbyBank will accept donations for the Pink Heart of Wisconsin from Oct.

Security Health Plan of Wisconsin Inc. will hold informational meetings about its Medicare Advantage plan, Advocare.

In honor of fallen Firefighters, the Colby, Abbotsford and Dorchester Fire Departments will hold a "silent night" parade, Wednesday.

DRIPPING SPRINGS, Texas -- Willard E. Hoeft, 87, of Dripping Springs, Texas, formerly of Winter, died Wednesday, Sept.

Water has become a precious commodity in some Marshfield area communities, according to government officials during a presentation Tuesday in Colby about the feasibility of alleviating the shortage by piping water to the area.

On Sept. 15, students from Phillips Middle School, Auburndale fifth and sixth grades, Abbotsford Alternative School, Immanuel Lutheran School of Wisconsin Rapids and Neillsville Middle School enjoyed Diversity Day at The Highground, a unique education-filled day.

With all the recent news coverage on health care reform and the economy, less attention is being paid to other issues that also affect our lives but still require attention from our state and federal leaders.

Do you ever give community service a thought? Is it something "other folks" do, or is it a way of life for you and your family? In October, people in the Colby area have two opportunities to help others.

The aging of our society affects us all. How do you survive the loneliness, illness and desperation; where do you find meaning in a life without friends or family to comfort you? These are some of the questions facing the characters in the ShowCase Players' production of "Dancers" by Michael Grady to be performed Friday through Sunday on the Colby ...