Marshfield News

Nicholas R. Giffin has entered basic training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. He is the son of Mary and Thomas Giffin of Abbotsford and is a 1999 graduate of Abbotsford High School.

PITTSVILLE -- For some central Wisconsin residents, the Fourth of July wouldn't be complete without a parade.

For area residents who have family members serving in the military, the fireworks blasting and erupting in color and sound through tonight's sky aren't just a pretty sight to conclude a vacation day.

1. Steve Walter, Brennen's assistant, said the judge has mailed his letter of resignation to Gov.

Ken and Rita Jakobi had donated the beef for dinners served to nearly 600 persons.

Sophie Hartl celebrated her 90th birthday with a surprise by her family recently at the Hewitt Village Hall in Hewitt.

Disabled American Veterans, or DAV, of Wisconsin held its 81st annual State Convention on June 11 to 14 in Appleton.

A 32-year-old Marshfield woman was cited for obstructing an officer at 1:45 a.m. Friday in the 400 block of West 14th Street.

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.

Do you think there should be a wolf hunting season in Wisconsin? Yes, it would be good to protect livestock and pets.

Marshfield Ag Research Station, University of Wisconsin-Extension and the Central Wisconsin Forage Council are sponsoring a Summer Field Day at the Marshfield Ag Research Station on Wednesday, starting at 10:15 a.m. Continuing education units will be available for Certified Crop Advisors.

The event will be held July 17. Emergency Medical Technician Denet Oldham helped strap Peg Harvey, Greenwood, to a stretcher during a disaster drill in Greenwood.

A gleaming rainbow of about 100 highly polished classic cars cruised along the country roads, catching the attention of more than just human eyes Saturday.

Ride for Uganda: Tackle a Tower is being held July 10 to 12. The fundraiser bicycle ride begins at 7:30 a.m. July 10 from Memorial High School in Eau Claire, traveling to Marshfield, Clintonville and Green Bay.

State Senator Russ Decker, D-Weston, said he was able to include $400,000 in the Senate Democratic version of the 1999-2001 state budget to continue research started by the Minnesota Science Advisors.

Abductors kidnapped a Marshfield man Wednesday night and demanded he pay $45,000 for his release before they were involved in a vehicle pursuit, Police Chief Joe Stroik said.

When Larry Ladewig closes his eyes, he can still see how his 7-year-old son, Cody, looked when he walked into their home.

He was taking his find home. 25 YEARS AGO: The County Highway Department has announced that Marathon Highway T, from Highway C to Highway 153, will be closed next week for repairs to the Moon Bridge.

The Heart of Wisconsin Shrine Circus will be held June 30 in Marshfield. Performances will be at 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at the Marshfield Hockey Arena, 608 W. 17th St.

The Marshfield Civic Band will, as always, perform this summer. The largely amateur organization, lead by band director Robert Johanek, plays musical pieces ranging from Broadway stage to jazz.