Thorp News

A selection of the most significant local news stories of 2009. * Cole Vetterkind of Thorp broke into a town of Reseburg home at about 5:30 a.m. Jan.

Shaun Rudy and Marc Tishim. Their names are now as infamous as their crimes. Both are murderers, taking the lives of those closest to them and seemingly with little remorse.

Jeanette M. Morgan, 88, of Thorp died of natural causes Saturday, Dec. 26, 2009, at Our Lady of Victory Hospital, in Stanley.

TOWN OF RESEBURG - A Thorp man died Wednesday night in a one-vehicle crash in Clark County, according to the Sheriff's Department.

* Jacob W. Birr, 32, of W5271 Center Road, Withee; no contest plea; theft of movable property; sentence withheld and he was placed on 12 months probation for 12 months, serve seven days jail and to pay restitution and costs.

The following dates have been set for the Thorp Shooting Sports Classes. All classes will be Monday nights at Eagle Eye Adventures in Thorp.

WILLARD -- Mary Djubenski, 94, of Willard, died Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009, at the Miller Alternative Care Facility in Thorp.

THORP -- John W. Lewandowski, 82, of Thorp, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009 at his home.

Community Bank of Central Wisconsin, its employees and customers donated $692 and 645 food items to local pantries during its 'Harvest for Hunger' food campaign.

Editor's note: Every Tuesday, the Marshfield News-Herald will feature "Home Grown," a series about locally made foods compiled by photographers Laura Schmitt and Dan Young both in print and online at www.marshfieldnewsherald.com . The Web site features recipes, audio sideshows and photo galleries.

Hash, the son of Dawn Hash and Henry Hash, is a 1999 graduate of Marshfield Senior High School.

One person died this morning as the result of a one-vehicle crash on Highway 73 in Taylor County.

The US Census Bureau is hiring again in western Wisconsin for the start of the national census next year.

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

Deputies arrest a half-naked woman for breaking into a home while intoxicated. It happened early Sunday morning north of Thorp in Clark County.

Richard R. Grajek, age 76, of Manitowoc, died Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009, at his residence after a courageous battle with cancer.

THORP -- Beginning Oct. 6, the Clark and Taylor County University of Wisconsin Extension offices will hold a four-session workshop for farm women.

This November, Thorp High School will send representatives to Washington, D.C., to receive one of the highest honors the U.S. Department of Education gives to schools.

LeRoy Butler is coming to Thorp. The Green Bay Packers legend will make a special appearance at this year's Thorp Pumpkin Fest, set for Oct.

Fishing and hunting enthusiasts, mark your calendars now to meet Brandon Wikman, host of "Bass Pro Shops' Next Generation" on Oct.