Shortage of donated blood expected this summer
Summer means vacations for families and no school for students, but for the BloodCenter of Wisconsin, summer brings fewer donors and a shortage of donated blood.
- Jun. 19, 2013
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Summer means vacations for families and no school for students, but for the BloodCenter of Wisconsin, summer brings fewer donors and a shortage of donated blood.
School district administrators expecting a $150 per pupil increase to revenue caps might be in for a surprise next year.
The Vox Concert Series welcome Wisconsin natives Jeffrey Foucault and Peter Mulvey for an evening of music on June 29 at Columbia Park. Music will start at 6 p.m.
The Affordable Care Act could make or break President Barack Obama's second term and ultimately put a stamp on his legacy.
On June 8, the annual Korean stone placement ceremony took place at The Highground to honor those who served in 'The Forgotten War — Korean War.' However, these veterans are always remembered at The Highground.
A Prelude will be held at 1 p.m. Saturdayat the Chestnut Avenue Center for the Arts, Marshfield.
Once upon a time, we were told that Wisconsin was all about job creation.
Pittsville FFA/FFA Alumni Dairy Breakfast: 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Joe and Marcy Ortner and Dan and Lori Ortner Farm, 6608 County Road A, Pittsville.
Everyone is invited to attend the annual open house at the Clark County Humane Society.
Ann Waisbrot of St Germain (formerly of Marshfield) and David Kapszukiewicz of Tomahawk are among seven Wisconsin artists invited to participate in 'Paint the Town: A Plein-Air Paint Out' on Saturday.
The Artist's Journey. The Hero's Journey. The Inner Journey.
The Wildwood Zoological Society will hold its June Zoo Crew meeting at 11 a.m. Saturday at Wildwood Zoo. Meet by the Ludwig Building in the zoo for some fun with the zoo animals.
Marshfield Area United Way will hold an informational meeting for any 501(c)3 organization or program interested in applying for funding in 2014. The meeting will be from 10 a.m.
Editor: In 1995, records of local to local phone calls, made by my wife, were used against me in state court by my employer, Verizon.
In celebration of Roger Myren's 80th birthday, the Rhythm Playboys will play for free from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at the Silver Dome Ballroom, 5 miles west of Neillsville on Highway 10.
Mental health care providers and horse experts from around the state participated in equine-assisted psychotherapy training Sunday through Tuesday at the Horses Treat mental health clinic and ranch in Marshfield.
Marshfield residents expressed concern about how the next state budget will impact job growth and health care during a presentation by Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance President Todd Berry on Tuesday at the Marshfield Area Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
One man is dead after a train-car crash Tuesday morning in the town of Unity.
A 25-year-old Marshfield man authorities say sold heroin to a man who later overdosed pleaded not guilty in Wood County Circuit Court to related charges.
Assembly Democrats say their decision not to debate the state budget was part of a strategy, not surrender.
A city employee reported at 1:46 p.m. Tuesday graffiti on a park building in the 900 block of North Cedar Avenue. Staff were able to remove the graffiti.
Snyder Park beach, W8046 Arndt Road, Neillsville, has been closed for swimming due to high levels of E. coli bacteria in the water.
Apparently, Men's Wearhouse Inc. doesn't like the way its founder looks anymore.
A wildcard draft coed softball tournament June 29 to June 30 at Iverson Park, Stevens Point, will raise funds for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Ministry Saint Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield, according to a press release from event organizers, Nathan
The Republican Party of Wood County invites the public to join members for 'Pints and Politics' at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday at Four Stars Family Restaurant, 2911 8th Street South, Wisconsin Rapids.
The Lincoln County Sheriff's Department is seeking anyone who observed a large fire burning early on the morning of April 26, the same day a Merrill-area woman found dead two weeks later was reported missing.
Rickie Weeks hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning and Aramis Ramirez added a solo shot in the ninth to lift the Milwaukee Brewers to a 3-1 win over the Houston Astros on Wednesday night.
Patricio Acebedo-Hilario, 29, 224 S. Second St., Medford; four counts of manufacturing or delivering cocaine; 30 months state prison, three years extended supervision, fines totaling $1,387.
A Stratford man was arrested at about 9:30 p.m. Monday during a traffic stop at the intersection of North Central Avenue and East McMillan Street. He was arrested for a $2,240 Wood County child support warrant and booked.
Robert W. Hollingsworth and Jane R. Flentje, both of the town of Mentor, June 22.
A daughter, Saphire Rose Boyer, was born June 17, 2013, at Ministry Saint Joseph's Hospital to Stephanie Appel and Brian Boyer of Neillsville.
We've honored the graduates. All the final grades are in. Another wonderful, challenging, learning-rich school year is finished; congratulations to all the students and educators who made it to summer.
No picnic or potluck is complete without potato salad. Whether it's served warm, cold, creamy, cheesy or with a splash of vinegar, the dish is a true American cookout classic.
If people want a unique shopping experience, all they have to do is look to their neighbors' garage sales to find those things they didn't know they needed.
No one really wants to think about an emergency situation in their community. But things do happen.
The sixth annual Gospel Music Fest will be from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday at the Clark County Fairgrounds in Neillsville. There is no admission charge, but freewill offerings will be taken for the groups.
Let’s get this straight: Edward J. Snowden surrenders his well-paid job as a government contractor and, quite possibly, his freedom by publicly confirming how aggressively the National Security Agency, without obtaining any court warrants, collects the phone and Internet records of tens, perhaps hundreds, of millions of Americans.
For those of us who worry about the vitality of free speech in the 'land of the free,' the news this week isn't good.
Tommy is a wonderfully, cuddly, 9-year-old neutered male, 15-pound cat and will be a great companion for someone.
In promoting health and community involvement, Memorial Medical Center and Neillsville Care & Rehab once again will host the annual Heritage Days Run/Walk. The event is scheduled for July 13 and is held in conjunction with Heritage Days in Neillsville.
Students from Marshfield High School, Jenna Berg, Emma Holbrook and Katrina Vobora, along with Veronica Kitzhaber from Columbus High School have been named recipients of $500 scholarships awarded by Chapter CL of the P.E.O. Sisterhood.
Smiling has many benefits. It actually can make you feel better, relieve stress and add years to your life. Smiles are contagious, and you can put other people at ease and make them feel happier.
Incorporating veggies into your family's diet this summer can be easier than you ever thought. How? Creative parents know that adding flavor and making veggies a crunchy, fun treat can result in pleas for 'more veggies please!'
Following are the menus for local lunch programs for June 23 to 29. All meals include milk and Nutritional Meals menus include coffee and milk.
10 YEARS AGO: The Rose Garden Memorial Donor Family Quilt will be presented at Saint Joseph's Hospital. A program will be held during the Seniors Annual Picnic at the Marshfield Senior Community Center.
Jeff Schira, of Mosinee, serves food delivered by the Aging & Disability Resource Center of Central Wisconsin at Parkview Apartments in Marshfield.
Prompted by the Gannett Wisconsin Media I-Team's Deadly Doses special report that chronicled the increasing scourge of heroin addiction statewide and in Sheboygan, Acuity has announced it will contribute $100,000 to support efforts in the Sheboygan County
A construction information meeting about the resurfacing of Highway P in Milladore will be from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
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