Milladore News

PLOVER - A fundraising event to benefit Evan Ruesch of Milladore will be held from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. Jan.

Editor's note: This is the second in a two-article series on a proposed bill that would regulate the state's cable television industry.

Portage County dairy farmers Brian and Jodi Otto were selected the winners of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation's Young Farmer Achievement Award at the organization's 90th annual meeting.

Joseph E. Flick, 78, of the Milladore area, died Wednesday evening, Dec. 16, 2009, at his home.

Wednesday, December 2, 2009 2:42 a.m. Vote 0 Votes The University of Wisconsin Board of Regents' ability to condemn and acquire properties for state use under eminent domain could be restricted by a recently proposed bill.

* At 7:20 p.m. Monday, a Port Edwards woman reported the theft of a GPS unit and charger from a vehicle in the 1100 block of Third Street, village of Port Edwards.

Recent consensus between state officials and those who operate facility-based employment programs that provide jobs for more than 200 people in Wood County has put local providers and legislators at ease.

Two teenagers were referred to Wood County Social Services, according to the Police Department log.

The Wisconsin Open Records Law maintains a delicate balance between public access to government actions and the right to privacy.

Milladore At 5:49 p.m. Thursday, the Auburndale and Sherry fire departments responded to a report of a chimney fire in the 11600 block of Brookside Road.

This nation's citizens should honor veterans and active serving military personnel -- both alive and dead -- all 365 days of the year.

Leo M. Kelnhofer, 85, of 1231 22nd St. N., Wisconsin Rapids, died Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009, at his home after a short battle with cancer.

Democratic lawmakers want an investigation into whether Republican Scott Walker's gubernatorial campaign violated a law that bans fundraising in state buildings.

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

A lack of information and a bad economy are two possible reasons why outlying towns and villages defeated Tuesday's school district referendum.

* Roger W. Pietz and Maryann M. Pietz, both of Wisconsin Rapids, Oct. 26. * John B. Arts and Melissa A. Arts, both of Wisconsin Rapids, Oct.

Arlyn and Lorraine Dorshorst of Rudolph recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.

The Auburndale High School class of 1959 50th reunion was held Sept. 19 at Lake Aire Supper Club, Wisconsin Rapids.

* At 3:30 a.m. Sunday, a car driven by Sverre Berg, 52, Black River Falls, entered the ditch on Highway 13, near Schroedel Road, when Berg swerved to miss a deer.

Benjamin Hansen of Milladore is a recipient of a Wisconsin Towns Association scholarship sponsored by Rural Mutual Insurance Company.