Adams County News

FRIENDSHIP -- An Adams County couple arrested for multiple counts of child neglect and mistreatment of animals will make their initial court appearance Dec.

Over 600,000 people from every state in the Union and many foreign countries converged upon our Wisconsin woods this weekend to, hopefully, shoot deer.

Fall enrollment in the Pittsville School District increased about 5 percent this year, halting a nearly 10-year streak of annual reductions.

With the close of deer archery season today, business will slow down at Timberline Archery, Bait and Tackle.

An 18-year-old Nekoosa man was sentenced in Wood County Circuit Court to 75 days in jail for charges related to domestic abuse and sexual assault.

FRIENDSHIP -- Adams County's property tax rate will go up 15 cents per $1,000 of equalized value in 2010.

The Adams County Humane Society is in need of supplies to help with the animals seized last week during an investigation of a child neglect and animal mistreatment case, officials said.

Fair Posted Thursday, November 12, 2009 --- 6:37 p.m. On 11-11-09 at approximately 1:17 p.m., the Adams County Sheriff's Dept.

Almost three months after submitting an application for federal stimulus funds for a project local officials hope will boost the economy, community leaders continue to await the results of the bid.

If community members contribute $25,000 before the end of the year, a project to expand Wisconsin Public Radio's potential local audience by almost 250,000 listeners will be a go, a network official said.

FRIENDSHIP - Adams County Public Health is offering H1N1 injectable and nasal mist vaccine for children, the health department announced today.

Colleen Ann Crocker, 50, of Adams died Friday, Oct. 23, 2009, at the University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin, following a long battle with injuries following an automobile accident that took place Dec.

On Oct. 13, Adams County Sheriff's Department canine handler Deputy Craig Orlowski, and his partner, K-9 Deputy Kyra, received two prestigious awards from the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Canine Handler Association at a ceremony held at Chula Vista Resort.

Bruce W. Smith, 62, of Arkdale, died Friday, Oct. 23, 2009, at his home, following a battle with cancer.

When Wood County Sheriff Thomas Reichert started holding listening sessions, he expected to hear residents' comments on big issues.

One of the goals of United Way of Inner Wisconsin's Volunteer Center is to recruit and match volunteers for nonprofit organizations needing your help in south Wood and Adams counties.

People are rallying together for the good of their communities, and leaders say they have every indication their campaign goals will be reached.

It's a little tougher to give this year, isn't it? Maybe your wages are frozen or you've had to take a furlough.

October 12, 2009 There are so many causes out there asking for our attention and for donations.

My name is Nicole and I have been selected to be the 4-H Youth Journalist. I am 14 and have been in 4-H for about six years.