Town of Norrie man faces drug, child neglect charges
A 32-year-old town of Norrie man is due in court Wednesday on child neglect and a range of drug trafficking charges, according to a Marathon County Sheriff’s Department news release. A four-year-old child was removed from the home when Alan E. Pearcy was arrested Monday, police said. A search of the home revealed about 280… Keep Reading
31st annual Culture & Agriculture exhibit opens July 5 at New Visions Gallery
Opening reception planned Sunday July 9 New Visions Gallery is celebrating 31 years of the immensely popular annual Culture & Agriculture exhibit with an opening reception Sunday, July 9, from 3-5 p.m. The reception is free and open to the public; complimentary refreshments will be provided. The exhibit opens for regular gallery hours Wednesday, July… Keep Reading
Wisconsin wants ‘Making a Murderer’ inmate to stay in jail
By TODD RICHMOND, Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin attorneys asked a federal appeals court Monday to keep an inmate featured in the Netxflix series “Making a Murderer” behind bars while they fight a second ruling overturning his conviction. The state Department of Justice’s filing argues Brendan Dassey should remain in prison because his… Keep Reading
Court: Victims board can’t investigate judges
By TODD RICHMOND, Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The board that investigates potential violations of crime victims’ rights can’t take any action against judges, the state Supreme Court ruled Tuesday in a scathing opinion reinforcing the separation of power between the executive and judicial branches. Justice Rebecca Bradley, writing for the majority, accused the… Keep Reading
Woodchucks shut out Mallards
Wausau, Wis.- Before Monday, eight teams in the Northwoods League had failed to record a shutout. After Monday evening, that total shrunk to seven. Led by four excellent arms and one timely piece of hitting, the Wisconsin Woodchucks (10-17) shut out the Madison Mallards (14-13) 1-0 Monday night to snap their three-game losing streak, end… Keep Reading
Ribbon cutting to be held at Care Partners of Weston
WESTON — Care Partners of Weston will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony at 2 p.m. on Thursday, July 13 to mark the completion of their renovation at 5855 Delikowski Street. The event is part of an open house which will be held from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Attendees can tour the facility and meet… Keep Reading
Church Mutual expands leadership team at CM Regent
(MERRILL) — Robert (Bob) White joined Church Mutual Insurance Company as vice president, chief underwriting officer and chief operating officer for its CM Regent Insurance Company subsidiary, on June 26. CM Regent, a wholly owned subsidiary of Church Mutual, is located in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. White will work out of the Pennsylvania office and report to… Keep Reading
Route 51 features Stockbridge-Munsee president
Wausau, Wis. ─ Thursday, June 29 at 10 a.m., Route 51 welcomes Shannon Holsey, president of the Stockbridge-Munsee Band of Mohicans. Glen Moberg will guide a wide-ranging discussion about the state of Wisconsin’s 12 federally recognized tribes. Holsey was the selected by the Great Lakes Inter-tribal Council to deliver the 2017 State of the Tribes… Keep Reading
UWMC announces spring Dean’s list
Wausau, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin-Marathon County has announced the Dean’s list for the Spring 2017 semester. All of the students on the Dean’s list have obtained a grade point average of 3.5 or higher for their spring semester classes. The list includes full-time and part-time students. Highest Honors for grade point averages of… Keep Reading
Wausau area obituaries, June 19-26
Obituaries are brought to you by Brainard Funeral Home & Cremation Center, with locations in Wausau and Weston. Shirley Ellen (Ziebell) Riedl Shirley Ellen (Ziebell) Riedl, 93, of Wausau, passed away June 23, 2017. Shirley was born on December 30, 1923 in Wausau, to the late Emil and Lena (Petzold) Ziebell. She married Walter Riedl… Keep Reading