Hewitt News

While serving his country in Iraq, Sgt. Chris Donovan of Hewitt is also instilling his passion for Boy Scouts into children living in an uncertain world.

In the latest 32nd Red Arrow Brigade update, "Around the Horn," area troops teach Iraqi boys about boy scouting.

Editor: We would like to thank the Stratford school children who came to our father Willy Federwitz's yard in Hewitt and raked leaves.

Cheers to Medford Middle School social studies teacher Bryce Kelley for bringing a half-scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial to the community.

After seven years and three military tours -- two in Iraq and one in Afghanistan -- Sgt.

John Eisen Council 1799 sponsored the annual Soccer Challenge and the Punt, Pass and Kick Contest on Sept.

Editor: Approximately 300 girls in the Marshfield area are building leadership skills to help them be leaders in their own lives and peer groups now, and strong, ethical leaders of our families and communities later.

Five local teens have been recognized for the volunteer service to Saint Joseph's Hospital.

A 19-year-old Dorchester man was arrested for second offense drunken driving at about 12:15 a.m. Saturday near the intersection of North Central Avenue and Upham Street.

A 32-year-old Marshfield man reported someone stole his ATM card and used it Oct.

Marshfield and the surrounding area have a reputation for being a caring community that is very generous in helping those who have need.

The white fire hose lay in the grass like a waiting snake. A life-size dummy at the other end of the asphalt parking lot silently mocked competitors.

An afternoon fire destroyed a home in Marshfield Saturday. The Marshfield Fire Department responded to the blaze after a neighbor called in the fire at around 1:45PM. Marshfield fire crews say they arrived to see heavy fire extending from the second floor.

Congratulations to the Teacher of The Year winners sponsored by Walmart. The winners are: Rita Hauke, Ali Luedtke, Romelle Bymers, Pete Hulke, Heather Peters, Bob Frank, Sue Osborne, Stacey DeJarlais, Terry Moore and Becky Linzmeier.

Wood County is taking part in the venison donation program again this year. It has been successful in past years, and it's a program where everyone benefits.

Even though Wood County officials trimmed a projected 2010 budget deficit from more than $1 million to about $300,000, they might soon ask employees to make sacrifices to eliminate the remaining shortfall.

Wood County Sheriff Thomas Reichert will hold listening sessions: u From 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Monday, Lincoln Town Hall.

Wisconsin Rapids At 7:30 a.m. Monday, a Wisconsin Rapids man reported the theft of an 11-gallon gas tank from the 1800 block of Carey Street.

The August and Margaret Beining Schlagenhaft family reunion was held Aug. 8 at the residence of Dorothy Bremmer, the former home of the August Schlagenhafts.

The garden-encircled gazebo at the Central Wisconsin State Fair is a respite from sunshine and sore feet for fairgoers.