Almond News

Howard Richard Johnson died January 28, 2010, in Spokane, Wash. He was the son of Julius and Margaret Johnson, deceased.

LCDR Donald D. Thorson, 75, of 8055 County Road Z in Custer, passed away unexpectedly and peacefully at his home Monday, Feb.

Karen K. Warner, 55, of Almond, passed away Thursday, Jan. 21, 2010, with her husband by her side at her residence.

David Johnson of Almond and Michael Christ of Stevens Point graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville during the winter commencement ceremony Dec.

CAMP DOUGLAS -- Tears streaked many faces as hundreds of family members gathered to welcome soldiers returning from a 9-month deployment to Iraq.

For the families of about 300 central Wisconsin Army National Guard soldiers, Monday marked a new beginning as loved ones returned from their completed mission in Iraq.

ALMOND - The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Sign Language Club will offer a course from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Feb.

Portage County and local municipalities have received the first of their 2010 general transportation aid payments from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, collecting millions of dollars for local road projects.

Mary Kropidlowski, 83, of Stevens Point, passed away Thursday, Jan. 7, 2010, at Stevens Point Care Center.

There will be new faces on the Tri-County and Rosholt school board election ballots in April, but the three other rural districts will remain unchanged.

Sauer earns bachelor's degree Jillian Sauer of Stevens Point earned a bachelor's degree in recreation and sports management and a minor in community health from St.

The Portage County Public Library system is anticipating a record-breaking circulation year for 2009.

Burglary: Portage County Sheriff's Deputies on Dec. 9 responded to a report of a burglary that occurred in the 300 block of County Highway A in the Village of Almond.

Louise and Fred Lemke of Stevens Point celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary Oct.

Disorderly conduct: Scott D. Walker, 21, Plover, convicted of disorderly conduct.

At the Nov. 15 Portage County 4-H Awards Program, 4-H youths were recognized for these life skills.

Tomorrow River School District Wellness Committee, 3:10 p.m., District Board Room.

Portage County Board of Adjustment, 7:30 a.m., leave County Annex, 1462 Strongs Ave.

Monday Portage County Board of Adjustment, 4 p.m., Conference Room 5, County Annex, 1462 Strongs Ave.

Sandra and Harold 'Ed' Poock of Almond celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Sept.