Police: 29-year-old Kronenwetter man is missing, possibly endangered
KRONENWETTER — The Kronenwetter Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating David Strasburg, a 29-year-old missing endangered man. Strasburg drives a silver 2007 Mazda CX7 with Wisconsin license plate 386-ZNA. He was last seen at 6 a.m. on Aug. 11 on Spring Road in Kronenwetter. He is white, about 6 feet tall… Keep Reading
Bicyclist struck on Grand Avenue in Wausau
WAUSAU — A man riding a bicycle was struck by a car Friday afternoon on Grand Avenue in Wausau, police said. The crash happened at about 12:45 p.m. when a vehicle was preparing to pull out of the parking lot at Kwik Trip, 310 Grand Ave., to head south, according to witnesses. It is not… Keep Reading
Court docs: Waupaca woman accused in high speed Wausau-area chase had 2 children in the vehicle
By Shereen Siewert WAUSAU — A 32-year-old Waupaca woman who allegedly led police on a high speed chase for more than 30 miles through Marathon County had two children in the car, according to court documents. Billie J.M. Gassen appeared this week in Marathon County Circuit Court, where she faces charges of fleeing an officer,… Keep Reading
Details emerge in stalking incident that led to Wausau crash
By Shereen Siewert WAUSAU — Details have emerged in the case of a 20-year-old Wausau man accused of stalking and repeatedly ramming the back of a teenage girl’s vehicle before crashing into a tree Monday on Wausau’s east side. Carl Martens appeared Friday in Marathon County Circuit Court, where he faces felony charges of stalking,… Keep Reading
Future Pointer takes pride in UW-Marathon County roots
WAUSAU — When he enrolled at the University of Wisconsin-Marathon County for the fall 2016 semester, Jon Decker dreamt of becoming a physician. “I planned to earn a degree in biology, go on to med school and pursue a career in medicine,” said the 2016 Wausau East High School graduate. “I have always had a knack for… Keep Reading
Wausau area obituaries, Aug. 17
Obituaries are a service of Brainard Funeral Home & Cremation Center, with locations in Wausau and Weston. Janice “Jan” Peterson Janice “Jan” Peterson, 85, New Port Richey, Florida, formerly of Wausau, died Saturday, July 21, 2018, at Gulfside Hospice, New Port Richey. She was born Jan. 6, 1933, in Wausau, Wisconsin, daughter of the late… Keep Reading
The Branch Academy ‘graduates’ six more students
WAUSAU — Six students from four area high schools recently completed their work at The Branch Academy. Students Gaby Bleese and Bendik Mann of Wausau East High School, Derek Martin and Julia Schneider of Stratford High School, Tyler Tinkey of Mosinee High School and Kylie Viegut of Abbotsford High School wrapped their participation with The… Keep Reading
Gain insight on millennials at ‘Point in Common’ event
STEVENS POINT — Millennials are the largest generation and soon-to-be the most influential in global leadership. Learn more about the millennial mindset and how to effectively collaborate across generations, harness millennial strengths and help them overcome weaknesses during a program featuring a former guitarist for the band Hanson. Motivational speaker Ravi Hutheesing will discuss “Millennial… Keep Reading
Play cornhole for a cause
WAUSAU — The Wausau Fire Department will host a cornhole tourney Saturday, Aug. 18, to raise money for members of the community who are in need. Throw 4 Community Assistance will be held at 11 a.m. at the Wausau Elks Lodge, 414 Scott St., Wausau. Registration runs from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. All proceeds benefit… Keep Reading
Marshfield Clinic to offer free wellness ed session
MARSHFIELD – Marshfield Clinic Health System will hold a free community wellness event in Marshfield that focuses on finding balance and maintaining a healthy lifestyle while functioning in a caregiver role. Everyday Wellness: Empowering You will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 6, at Marshfield Clinic’s Laird Center for Medical Research, 1000… Keep Reading
