Platteville News

There is a new moving tribute making its way to southern Wisconsin in honor of U.S. veterans.

PLATTEVILLE, Wis. - Robin White visited her cousin Terry Lynn Pundsack on Thursday afternoon in Platteville.The last time she saw him was at her eighth birthday party in Boscobel.

The following area students graduated May 9 from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville during spring 2009 commencement ceremonies: Erik Oleson, Mosinee, bachelor's degree, civil engineering; Robert Flegner, Plover, bachelor's degree, civil engineering; and Nicholas Brunner, Waupaca, bachelor's degree, industrial technology management.

David Resnick, of Dubuque, and his son, Matthew, 5, visit the Vietnam Moving Wall at Linwood Cemetery in September 1998.

Sister Patricia McCormicka Green Bay resident, is celebrating her golden jubilee as a Racine Dominican Sister.

PLATTEVILLE, Wis. - If you want to launch fireworks in Grant County, you need to have a permit.

Linda Bawden, Lafayette County Clerk who was an extra in the movie "Public Enemies". DARLINGTON, Wis.

PLATTEVILLE, Wis. -- Another step has been taken for the new police station in downtown Platteville.

LANCASTER, Wis. -- A Rewey woman was injured when a motorcycle hit a deer crash Wednesday.

Robin Timm, co-owner of Driftless Market in downtown Platteville, bags groceries for a customer.

Howards Grove High School held its Senior Scholarship Night May 27. The students were awarded scholarships totaling $667,000 for their involvement in their community, extracurricular activities and academic achievement.

One man is injured after a motorcycle accident in southwest Wisconsin. The Grant County Sheriff's Department says the accident happened around two o'clock Saturday afternoon about three miles south of Platteville.

Two Lancaster teenagers were injured in a one-vehicle crash Thursday in Clifton Township.

Marcia Taddy, of Platteville, Wis., clocked 23:59 Saturday to beat Jessica Hruska's 3-year-old record in the Grandview Gallop.

For more than 25 years, Wisconsin Rapids Police Officer Pat Zimmerman has protected the city's residents.

Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln senior Joe Stark competed Saturday at the Midwest Senior Spotlight meet at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. Stark placed seventh in the long jump at the invitation meet against seniors from Illinois and Iowa.

Matt Kerswill led a group of local competitors Saturday at the Midwest Senior Spotlight Meet at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. Competing against seniors from Illinois and Iowa at the invitation meet, Kerswill, of D.C. Everest, placed second in the 100 meters in a time of 10.91 seconds.

What is it: Southwest Health Center's Diabetes Healthy Living Group education forum for people with diabetes Time/date: 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 24.

Ann Lazare is one of 10 students who will share in $20,000 as a Cow-lege Cash Scholarship winners.

Kathy Kopp, Platteville Area Chamber of Commerce executive director. PLATTEVILLE, Wis.