Pittsville News

The cranberries are harvested and soon winter will be on its way. In Wisconsin Rapids, the season is quiet.

Recycling and reusing is not a new idea. In the 18th century, well-to-do European and American families bought made-to-order dinner sets from China that were sent across the ocean in ships.

For years, Janet Stellmach of Pittsville has searched shops in central Wisconsin for unique and natural fiber yarns for knitting projects.

Applications for Wisconsin energy assistance will be accepted from 9 a.m. to noon today at the Pittsville Community Center.

Unlike Stevens Point school administrators, south Wood County-area schools won't seek additional tax revenue through a referendum Tuesday.

The Pittsville Area Historical Society has undertaken the task of moving and renovating the Scranton one-room school onto our museum's property at 8256 Monroe St.

PITTSVILLE -- Every once in a rare while comes a singer with such an extraordinary voice and uncommon musical gift that it touches deeply the souls of all who hear her.

MEDFORD -- Cheryl 'Cheri' Joy Olson, 48, town of Spirit, died Oct. 23, 2009, after complications from a sudden stroke.

What a shock it was to read a recent letter to the editor from our friends at Pittsville's community theatre, PACT.

Please join us in the celebration of Red Ribbon Week, today through Oct. 31, to raise awareness about drugs and encourage healthy lifestyle choices.

The following Wood County heating assistance outreach dates are planned for the 2009-10 heating season: 9 a.m. to noon, Nov.

Due to a delay in vaccine shipment, the Wood County Health Department has cancelled the following seasonal flu vaccine clinics: October 27: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Pittsville Community Center October 28: 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wood County Courthouse Annex.

Seven years ago, the Pittsville Area Community Theater group was formed to take advantage of the new school auditorium and to further boost the growing pride of that community.

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources selected a photograph of a badger by Pittsville resident Shane Rucker to be considered for the new Wisconsin Endangered Resources license plate.

Partners in Educational Excellence and Workforce Development, coordinated by the Marshfield Area Chamber Foundation, hosted the Seventh Annual Crystal Apple Award Dinner on Oct.

* Robert E. Jungkans, 50, Pittsville; drunken driving; 150 days in jail with work release and credit for one day served, 30-month driver's license revocation, $2,104 fine and undergo alcohol assessment.

PITTSVILLE -- Splash of Red Cranberry Tours are being offered by the Pittsville FFA/FFA Alumni.

A few more weeks left to get some fresh fall produce at the Rapids Farmers Market.

The first count of the Marshfield Area United Way campaign to advance the common good came in with totals of $77,089. In a direct comparison to company and division totals from last year to current year, current contributions reflect a 17 percent increase in initial totals.

The Pittsville School District was faced with a dilemma. Following years of elementary school students and their parents calling on friends and neighbors to buy candy, pizza, popcorn, magazines, cards and other sundry items to generate needed money for special project supplies, field trips and educational assemblies, the public asked for new ideas ...