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  1. Donor specialist Kathleen Collins, right, preps Heather Binder to give blood during a summer blood drive Wednesday at the American Legion in Marshfield. MEGAN MCCORMICK/NEWS-HERALD MEDIA

    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
  2. Public education budget provision isn't as large as initially thought

    School district administrators expecting a $150 per pupil increase to revenue caps might be in for a surprise next year.

    • Jun. 19, 2013
  3. Jeffrey Foucault Contributed photo

    Vox welcomes 2 with Wisconsin ties

    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.

    • Jun. 19, 2013
  4. President Barack Obama. File/AP

    Other view: Obama's 2nd term stumbles out of gate

    The Affordable Care Act could make or break President Barack Obama's second term and ultimately put a stamp on his legacy.

    • Jun. 18, 2013
  5. Richard Bills' stone. Contributed photo

    Highground holds annual Korean stone ceremony

    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.

    • Jun. 14, 2013
  6. Music recital at Chestnut

    A Prelude will be held at 1 p.m. Saturdayat the Chestnut Avenue Center for the Arts, Marshfield.

    • Jun. 19, 2013
  7. Definition of journalism Getty Images

    Some jobs apparently aren't good enough

    Once upon a time, we were told that Wisconsin was all about job creation.

    • Jun. 18, 2013
  8. Enjoy dairy breakfasts

    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.

    • Jun. 19, 2013
  9. Learn about pet shelter at open house

    Everyone is invited to attend the annual open house at the Clark County Humane Society.

    • Jun. 14, 2013
  10. 'Garden with a View' (Minocqua Brewing Co.) plein air oil painting by Ann Waisbrot. Contributed photo

    Two Northwoods artists to participate in paint out

    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.

    • Jun. 19, 2013
  11. Tack Center: The importance of the journey

    The Artist's Journey. The Hero's Journey. The Inner Journey.

    • Jun. 19, 2013
  12. Zoo Crew June meeting planned

    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.

    • Jun. 18, 2013
  13. United Way meeting for programs set

    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.

    • Jun. 18, 2013
  14. Letter: Personal communication is not secure

    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.

    • Jun. 18, 2013
  15. Free concert at Silver Dome Saturday

    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.

    • Jun. 18, 2013
  16. Kristin Lowe pets her horse Tuesday during equine-assisted psychotherapy training on a ranch near Marshfield. MEGAN MCCORMICK/NEWS-HERALD MEDIA

    Local ranch hosts horse therapy training

    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.

    • Jun. 19, 2013
  17. Todd Berry

    Taxpayers Alliance official: State budget has little cushion

    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.

    • Jun. 18, 2013
  18. A Canadian National train hit this 1994 Dodge Grand Caravan, killing driver Charles S. Podbelsek, 81 of Spencer at about 9:15 a.m. Tuesday, June 18. Clark County Sheriff's Department contributed phot

    Spencer man dies after car collides with train in town of Unity

    One man is dead after a train-car crash Tuesday morning in the town of Unity.

    • Jun. 18, 2013
  19. Jordan E. Staab

    Wood County man pleads not guilty to selling heroin that led to overdose

    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.

    • Jun. 19, 2013
  20. Wis Dems: No budget debate was tactic, not retreat

    Assembly Democrats say their decision not to debate the state budget was part of a strategy, not surrender.

    • Jun. 19, 2013
  21. Wednesday police, fire reports

    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.

    • Jun. 19, 2013
  22. E. coli bacteria closes Snyder Park beach

    Snyder Park beach, W8046 Arndt Road, Neillsville, has been closed for swimming due to high levels of E. coli bacteria in the water.

    • Jun. 19, 2013
  23. FILE - In this Thursday, May 6, 1999 file photo, George Zimmer, second from left, gestures to Andy Dolich prior to a meeting, in Oakland, Calif. Men's Wearhouse Inc. says it has dismissed Zimmer, its founder and executive chairman. In a terse release issued Wednesday, June 19, 2013, the company didn't give a reason for the abrupt firing of Zimmer, who built Men's Wearhouse from one small Texas store using a cigar box as a cash register to one of the nation's largest specialty retailers in men's clothing, with 1,143 locations. AP Photo/Ben Margot, File

    Men's Wearhouse ousts founder, pitchman Zimmer

    Apparently, Men's Wearhouse Inc. doesn't like the way its founder looks anymore.

    • Jun. 19, 2013
  24. Softball tournament to benefit hospital's NICU

    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

    • Jun. 19, 2013
  25. Wood County Republican Party meets Tuesday

    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.

    • Jun. 19, 2013
  26. Anita Bucki, 48, was last seen at her town of Corning home. Bucki was reported missing April 26. Shereen Skola/Daily Herald Media

    Police seek information on fire related to homicide

    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.

    • Jun. 18, 2013
  27. Milwaukee Brewers' Rickie Weeks, left, celebrates with Jean Segura (9) after hitting a two-run home run against the Houston Astros during the eighth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, June 19, 2013, in Houston. The Brewers' Josh Prince scored on the play. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) AP

    Weeks, Ramirez lift Brewers over Astros

    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.

    • Jun. 19, 2013
  28. Clark County courts

    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.

    • Jun. 18, 2013
  29. Tuesday police, fire reports

    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.

    • Jun. 18, 2013
  30. Marriages

    Robert W. Hollingsworth and Jane R. Flentje, both of the town of Mentor, June 22.

    • Jun. 18, 2013
  31. Births

    A daughter, Saphire Rose Boyer, was born June 17, 2013, at Ministry Saint Joseph's Hospital to Stephanie Appel and Brian Boyer of Neillsville.

    • Jun. 18, 2013
  32. Back to class? Research suggests long summers slow learning. Flickr/cdsessums

    Other view: Year-round school helps students

    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.

    • Jun. 18, 2013
  33. American Classic

    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.

    • Jun. 17, 2013
  34. Keepsakes found at Neillsville garage sales

    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.

    • Jun. 17, 2013
  35. June Thompson

    From the Second Story: Make emergency plan mandatory for family, community

    No one really wants to think about an emergency situation in their community. But things do happen.

    • Jun. 17, 2013
  36. The Herrlinger Family from Boyceville is one of the groups performing June 22 at the sixth annual Gospel Music Fest in Neillsville. Contributed photo

    Gospel Music Fest brings traditional acts

    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.

    • Jun. 17, 2013
  37. Shields column: Washington snobs attack Snowden

    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.

    • Jun. 17, 2013
  38. Inside the First Amendment: Ban on 'gruesome images' threatens free speech

    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.

    • Jun. 17, 2013
  39. Clark County Humane Society Pet of the Week: Tommy Contributed photo

    Clark County Humane Society Pet of the Week: Tommy

    Tommy is a wonderfully, cuddly, 9-year-old neutered male, 15-pound cat and will be a great companion for someone.

    • Jun. 13, 2013
  40. Medical center, rehab team up for run/walk

    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.

    • Jun. 13, 2013
  41. Emma Holbrook

    Local PEO chapter announces scholarship recipients

    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.

    • Jun. 17, 2013
  42. Column: Tell them why you're smiling

    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.

    • Jun. 17, 2013
  43. Revealed: keys to getting kids to eat more veggies

    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!'

    • Jun. 17, 2013
  44. Lunch menus

    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.

    • Jun. 17, 2013
  45. Yesterday in Marshfield

    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.

    • Jun. 17, 2013
  46. Jack Rome, left, and Betty Hayes, right, play Polish poker in the Parkview Apartments greenroom Thursday. Jerry Schira is donating about 150 of his exotic plants that he has collected for more than 50 years to the Parkview Apartments. MEGAN MCCORMICK/NEWS-HERALD MEDIA

    Parkview receives donation of exotic plants

    Jeff Schira, of Mosinee, serves food delivered by the Aging & Disability Resource Center of Central Wisconsin at Parkview Apartments in Marshfield.

    • Jun. 17, 2013
  47. 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 area to tackle the problem. Gary C. Klein/Gannett Wisconsin Media

    Acuity donates $100K to local anti-heroin effort (story, video)

    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

    • Jun. 18, 2013
  48. Milladore Highway P resurfacing to begin July 1

    A construction information meeting about the resurfacing of Highway P in Milladore will be from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

    • Jun. 18, 2013

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