North central region road construction update
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation provides weekly road construction updates for counties in north central Wisconsin: Adams, Green Lake, Florence, Forest, Iron, Langlade, Lincoln, Marathon, Marquette, Menominee, Oneida, Portage, Price, Shawano, Vilas, Waupaca, Waushara, and Wood. Construction schedules are dependent on favorable weather conditions and construction progress. Iron County Highway: US 2 Location: Between WIS 122 and… Keep Reading
Wausau area obituaries, May 18
Obituaries are a service of Brainard Funeral Home & Cremation Center, with locations in Wausau and Weston. Harold Norton Harold R. Norton, 87, died Wednesday, May 16, 2018, at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau. He was born September 9, 1930, in Rib Mountain, son of the late Leonard and Mary (Goebel) Norton. On March 29, 1952,… Keep Reading
Wausau East celebrates 26 years of CAFE
WAUSAU — Wausau East High School recently celebrated 26 years of its annual CAFE (Cultural Arts Festival at East). Visitors enjoyed viewing the many artworks of students, including paintings, ceramics, sculptures and drawings. Students also performed with the band, orchestra and choir, served ethnic foods, and put on a car show exhibit. Visitors were able to… Keep Reading
CVA to hold art camps for kids
WAUSAU — The Center for the Visual Arts in downtown Wausau will offer summer art classes for kids. Tween Camp — For kids from 12 to 15 June 18-28: Large mask and headdress. 9 a.m. to noon. $230. July 10, 17, 24 and 31: Clay workshop. 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. $120 July 16-20: Poetry, journaling… Keep Reading
Wisconsin replacement license plate stickers available online
WAUSAU — Wisconsin residents can now request a free replacement vehicle-registration sticker online. “Wisconsin Department of Motor Vehicles is continuing to enhance its online services to give customers greater convenience, control and access to their DMV account,” said Rhonda Alley, WisDOT Division of Motor Vehicles manager, in a news release. “Enabling customers to easily fulfill routine… Keep Reading
Wausau West teacher receives two Resolutions of Commendation
WAUSAU — A social studies teacher at Wausau West High School recently received two Resolutions of Commendation from the Board of Education. Christine Kadonsky earned the first commendation for receiving a 2018 Teacher Fellowship from the Herb Kohl Educational Foundation, Inc., according to a Wausau School District news release. Kadonsky earned the second for being… Keep Reading
Woodchucks add trio to roster
WAUSAU – The Wisconsin Woodchucks have signed Peter Ahn from Michigan State University, as well as Derek Schwimer and Mason Doolittle from Palm Beach State College. Ahn, a 6’2” infielder from Delafield, Wisconsin, will add to the Chucks batting lineup, according to a Woodchucks news release. Ahn finished his high school baseball career at Marquette… Keep Reading
Marathon County Historical Society set to welcome ‘Open House’ visitors
WAUSAU — The Marathon County Historical Society will help showcase the community during the statewide Downtown Open House Saturday, May 19. Beginning at 8 a.m., The Wausau Area Garden Club will hold a plant sale in the Carriage House at the Yawkey House Museum, 403 McIndoe St., Wausau. Club members will sell annuals, perennials, herbs, grasses,… Keep Reading
Click It or Ticket seat belt mobilization begins Monday
WAUSAU — Beginning Monday, May 21, Wisconsin law enforcement agencies will patrol in greater numbers for longer hours looking for unbuckled motorists as part of the Click It or Ticket mobilization. During the annual initiative to help prevent traffic-related injuries and deaths, from May 21 through June 3, WisDOT will use federal funds to enhance law enforcement… Keep Reading
Police: Man discovered in motel closet died 5 months earlier of heroin OD
By Shereen Siewert MARATHON — Police say a man whose body was discovered hidden in a motel closet died of a heroin overdose months before he was found. The announcement comes nearly a month after the body of Brian J. Kienast, 28, was discovered at the Village Inn in Marathon. Police were called April 19… Keep Reading