Custer News

The Midwest Renewable Energy Association at 7 p.m. tonight, Nov. 12, will present a showing of the film, 'Silence of the Bees,' at its location at 7558 Deer Road in Custer, Wis.

Stevens Point Area Public School District Agenda setting meeting, 9 a.m., Bliss Educational Services Center, 1900 Polk St.

Entering the Treasures of Tomorrow Quilt Show, attendees were greeted by the event's first-place award winners.

CUSTER -- The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers will use $270,000 in grant money to train its members in advanced photovoltaic technologies.

Lt. Gov. Barbara Lawton's unexpected announcement Monday that she would not be running for governor left the Democratic Party without any major announced candidates.

Gov. Jim Doyle will be in Custer today to announce a significant investment in the Central Wisconsin workforce, according to a news release.

CUSTER -- The Midwest Renewable Energy Association will receive $3.3 million from the U.S. Department of Energy to help create renewable energy programs at technical colleges across the Midwest.

Tom and Betty Sweeney celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with family and friends Sept.

Oct. 12, 2009 PORTMANN, Amanda and Lee, Amherst Junction, a daughter, Rachel Renee.

Portage County Executive/Operations Committee, 7 a.m., Conference Room D, County-City Building.

There is one place most homeowners want to focus when preparing their homes for winter, but it's not always the right starting point.

The Midwest Renewable Energy Association, 7558 Deer Road, Custer, will hold the following fundraising events on Saturday: Harvest Fest MREA's annual Harvest Fest begins at 2 p.m. with children's activities such as cider pressing and pumpkin carving.

Heartland Bike Club will host its Irish Jig Bike Ride at 2 p.m. Sept. 19 from Clancey's Stone Lion Pub, 7214 Custer Drive, Custer.

Pam Somers, 47, of Custer knows cancer can happen to anybody. In 2002, she was diagnosed with cervical cancer.

A gregarious nature combined with wanderlust makes for enjoyment of the carnival life.

STEVENS POINT -- William F. Mengel, 89, of Stevens Point died Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2009, at Harmony Commons in Stevens Point.

A black 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse was reported stolen Monday from Auto Helpers, LLC, 7213 Burr Oak Road, town of Custer.

Making it to town for weekly practices for sports such as football or basketball can be a tough task for families that live on farms or ranches.

George Rogers again suggests we rename the Stevens Point Municipal Airport for a local Hero, Lt.

George Rogers again suggests we rename the Stevens Point Municipal Airport for a local Hero, Lt.