Auburndale News

* Russell W. Howard, 34, of Auburndale; battery as a domestic abuse incident with the infliction of pain and for violation of probation; 60 days in jail with credit for 43 days already served, two years of probation; ordered to pay $324 and undergo any counseling deemed necessary.

Providing an active classroom experience that goes beyond the end of the school day was one goal in the Marshfield Area United Way's grant donations.

They are Marisa Frank of Abbotsford, Stacey Riehrer of Auburndale, Amalie Neuman of Colby, Katherine Decker of Loyal, Eden Olson of Marathon and Mike Kibbel of Spencer.

WISCONSIN RAPIDS -- Wood County Alternative School hosted a special graduation for student Ben Harcus, who has completed the educational requirements to graduate.

Scott Anderson relished his time as an assistant men's basketball coach at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point the past four years.

WISCONSIN RAPIDS -- The Mid-State Technical College Foundation has awarded $31,250 to 25 graduating high school seniors.

The following area students graduated May 9 from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville during spring 2009 commencement ceremonies: Frederick Schunke, Arpin, bachelor's degree, civil engineering; Michael Greiner Jr., Arpin, bachelor's degree, civil engineering; Nicholas David, Auburndale, bachelor's degree, electrical engineering; Paul Klein, ...

Wisconsin Rapids At 7:51 p.m. Sunday, a sport utility vehicle driven by Philip J. Hetzel, 34, Wisconsin Rapids, struck the rear of a minivan driven by Audrey L. Hackbarth, 47, Wisconsin Rapids, on Grand Avenue West, near Canal Street.

A member of Scout Troop 385, he is the son of Gerald and Phyllis Werner. Auburndale native Harlan Weber has won the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics.

PLATTEVILLE -- Matt Kerswill led a group of local competitors Saturday at the Midwest Senior Spotlight Meet at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. Competing against seniors from Illinois and Iowa at the invitation meet, Kerswill, of D.C. Everest, placed second in the 100 meters in a time of 10.91 seconds.

Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln senior Joe Stark competed Saturday at the Midwest Senior Spotlight meet at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. Stark placed seventh in the long jump at the invitation meet against seniors from Illinois and Iowa.

Cheers go to all families with members serving in the military. An extra helping of thanks goes to those who have more than one.

A 26-year-old Hewitt man was cited for impersonating a police officer at 12 p.m. Saturday in the 600 block of South Vine Ave.

Marshfield-area schools are leading in high graduation rates, meeting state-wide progress reports and blazing the way in national rankings.

Thomas J. Bangart, 53, Rozellville, died Sunday, June 7, 2009, in the emergency room of Saint Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield, with his family by his side.

Wisconsin Department of Transportation officials will open the first portion of the new expanded Highway 10 between Marshfield and Stevens Point within the next month.

There will be a volleyball camp offered for girls entering grades 6 to 8 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. July 27 to 30.

Raun L. Egner has graduated from basic military training at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo.

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is conducting a public information meeting regarding the US 10 expansion project in Portage and Wood counties between Marshfield and Stevens Point.

He and his two brothers followed their father's footsteps and between the four of them have more than 180 years of barbering.