Cemetery tours bring history to life for students
As groups of third-grade students huddled around, Gabiriel 'Dolf' Lupient told how he came to be one of the first settlers of Marshfield after the Civil War.
- May 24, 2013
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As groups of third-grade students huddled around, Gabiriel 'Dolf' Lupient told how he came to be one of the first settlers of Marshfield after the Civil War.
A 53-year-old former Wisconsin Rapids man serving time in prison for burglary faces a homicide charge for the 2008 death of a Wisconsin Rapids man.
As the 28 Marshfield Columbus Catholic High School seniors prepare to receive their diplomas today, teachers and administrators speak of a tight-knit, driven group of students unlike anything they've experienced before.
A 28-year-old Marshfield man was arrested at 3:18 p.m. Friday in the 300 block of South Peach Avenue for a probation violation. He was booked and transported to the Wood County Jail.
Calling a 61-year-old former Big Flats man's testimony 'preposterous,' and accusing him of 'profound laziness,' a judge sentenced the man to prison Friday for killing his mother and hiding her body.
Conditions are lining up for an ideal environment for a mosquito invasion this summer, a Wisconsin expert says.
A 5-year-old child died after being run over in the parking lot Friday night.
A 26-year-old Marshfield woman was arrested at about 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in the 500 block of South Cherry Avenue for two department warrants. She was booked, unable to post the $2,000 bond and transported to the Wood County Jail.
Out of 84 applications for the latest opening at the Marshfield Police Department, Jason Foemmel, 33, a native son, quickly rose to the top of the candidate pool by achieving almost perfect scores on tests.
The city's Memorial Day Parade begins at 9:30 a.m. Monday and travels West Blodgett Street to St. Joseph Avenue, ending at Hillside Cemetery.
A Weston-based manufacturing company announced Thursday that it will add roughly 250 to 350 jobs and expand to Mosinee, a city that has lost hundreds of industrial jobs during the last two years.
Flags at all city, state and federal government buildings will fly at half-staff from sunrise to noon Monday to commemorate Memorial Day, according to a press release from the Mayor's Office.
Anthony S. Gamez and Stephanie A. Kohl, both of Marshfield, date unavailable.
A son, Axel Fredrick Parker, was born May 21, 2013, at Ministry Saint Joseph's Hospital to Shalee Kieffer and Jordy Parker of Milladore. He joins a brother, Paydin Parker.
Since Project SEARCH launched in September 2011, Ministry Saint Joseph's Hospital has hired three of the program's 10 graduates.
The Marshfield City Council meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Council Chambers, City Hall Plaza, 630 S. Central Ave. The agenda includes:
Gas prices have skyrocketed across the Midwest but local travelers may see relief at the pump heading into Memorial Day.
The Clark County Sheriff's Department is investigating a one-vehicle crash which killed the 63-year-old driver about 7 p.m. Thursday on Highway O south of Oak Road in the town of Longwood.
Minnesota researchers found 56 chemicals — including cocaine — in the state's waters, according to two studies released Monday that raise questions about potential impacts on wildlife and human health.
TOWN OF CLEVELAND — One person is in serious condition after a semi and pickup collided this morning on Highway 97 just north of Stratford, authorities say.
Employees of Ministry Saint Joseph's Hospital have frequently requested more vegetarian and ethnic food options in the hospital cafeteria, and until April, the food service team struggled to meet that need.
Students produce award-winning Crime Stoppers video
Carl Mueller said he never imagined someone saying they love a phone book when he and his sons founded Mueller Publishing Inc. in his basement in 1995.
The Marshfield School District is projecting a budget deficit of more than $1.1 million for the next school year.
The success of the adult drug treatment court based in Wisconsin Rapids has led to the creation of a similar court in Marshfield, slated to begin late this year.
The Interstate 5 bridge collapse into the Skagit River was caused by an oversize truck hitting the span, the Washington State Patrol chief said.
Christine Center retreat to support recovery
Ministry Health Care plans to lay off hundreds of employees as its patient-load and insurance reimbursement rates have declined and the federal sequestration bill has taken effect.
Compassion in Action will hold a fundraiser for victims of the Moore, Okla. tornado from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and Monday in the Shopko parking lot, 1306 N. Central Ave.
A $10,000 winning Mega Millions lottery ticket in Tuesday's jackpot drawing was sold in Marshfield at Weiler Enterprises, 600 N. Central Ave.
A 21-year-old Marshfield woman reported Tuesday the rear license plate was stolen from her car on May 14 or 15. She was not sure where or when the theft might have taken place.
Yell 'Molly!' on any Marshfield city block and a few more canines than you expect might come running.
Marshfield Utilities plans to begin replacing all electric and water meters currently installed in local residences and commercial properties sometime in June.
Samuel D. Adams, 20, 810 21st St., Two Rivers; theft, less than $2,500; one year probation, restitution and fines totaling $1,456.
While giving an interview to CBS News, Barbara Garcia, a survivor of the devastating tornado that barreled through Moore, Okla., found her dog underneath a pile of rubble, mere feet from where she was standing.
A Marshfield man was arrested at 2:59 a.m. Tuesday in the 500 block of East 21st Street on two valid warrants, one through Taylor County and the other through the Wisconsin Rapids Police Department.
Helmeted rescue workers raced Tuesday to complete the search for survivors and the dead in the Oklahoma City suburb where a mammoth tornado destroyed countless homes, cleared lots down to bare red earth and claimed 24 lives.
Wind, humidity and rainfall combined precisely to create the massive killer tornado in Moore, Okla. And when they did, the awesome amount of energy released over that city dwarfed the power of the atomic bomb that leveled Hiroshima.
The Senate dragged Apple Inc., the world's most valuable company, into the debate over the U.S. tax code Tuesday, grilling CEO Tim Cook over allegations that its Irish subsidiaries help the company avoid billions in U.S. taxes.
The 50th Super Bowl will be held in the San Francisco Bay Area and the NFL championship will go to Houston the following year.
A Spencer man is facing felony drunken-driving charges after he told police he drank heavily at a bar because he was distraught over his wife's affair and a relative's illness.
As Wood County leaders study whether the county should have an administrator, officials are considering the workload of the current County Board chairman and doing research on what steps other counties have taken.
A monstrous tornado as much as a mile wide roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, flattening entire neighborhoods, setting buildings on fire and landing a direct blow on an elementary school.
The Marshfield Public Library will be closed May 26 and 27 for Memorial Day.
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