Alma News

For some of our country's troops, the military is a life-long commitment. That holds true for this month's Unsung Hero.

Dove Healthcare Nursing and Rehabilitation, 1405 Truax Blvd., will offer the class "Taking Care of You: Powerful Tools for Caregiving," from 9:30 a.m. to noon Tuesdays from Sept.

James W. 'Jim' Poellmann, age 81, of Bayside, former long-time resident of Manitowoc, entered into eternal life on Thursday, Aug.

Dave Becker has a thing for the past. "I like to see things the way they used to be," he said.

Gary Edward Ory, Age 65, departed this earthly world on August 2, 2008 in Naples, Florida.

For details on the Saturday daytime games and musical events, call Dorothy Bjork at 715-442-4462. For information on the evening's auctions and performance by Vicki Emerson, contact Rebecca Paquette Johnson at ...

For details on the Saturday daytime games and musical events, call Dorothy Bjork at 715-442-4462. For information on the evening's auctions and performance by Vicki Emerson, contact Rebecca Paquette Johnson at ...

For details on the Saturday daytime games and musical events, call Dorothy Bjork at 715-442-4462. For information on the evening's auctions and performance by Vicki Emerson, contact Rebecca Paquette Johnson at ...

A career counselor from the Educational Opportunity Center at UW-Eau Claire will accept appointments Wednesday in Chippewa Falls.

Remy Ceci has been healthy for 19 years, but has not been able to find health insurance during that time.

The Memorial Day Parade in Eau Claire starts at 9:30 a.m. Monday. The parade begins in Wilson Park and will follow Barstow Street to Lake Street, proceed over the Lake Street bridge, turn left onto First Avenue ...

“We're either going to do it, full steam ahead, or drop it”

Freight trains and locomotive whistles are a part of life in towns along the Mississippi River. via Leader-Telegram

“It is snapshots in time of mom's hands holding their child's hand all through life”

In good hands A new book captures moments shared between mothers and sons. By Troy Espe ALMA - A writer, artist and singer have combined on a fitting tribute for Mother's Day. via Leader-Telegram

John Kringel, born June 7, 1920 passed away May 1, 2008. John was formerly of at Summit Lake and Hortonville, Wisconsin. via WisInfo

John Kringel, born June 7, 1920 passed away May 1, 2008. John was formerly of at Summit Lake and Hortonville, Wisconsin. via WisInfo

“This is a wonderful collaboration between industry and environment, which is resulting in the preservation of a unique and spectacular natural area”

Power cooperative makes move to preserve Mississippi bluff land A 110-acre parcel of Mississippi River bluff land has been preserved by La Crosse-based Dairyland Power Cooperative. via Rivertowns.net

A local power company is preserving more than 100 acres. Dairyland Power Cooperative is allowing the Mississippi Valley Conservancy to permanently preserve 110 acres of bluffland along the Mississippi River ... via WEAU-TV Eau Claire

“Anytime you talk about putting anything in the lake, there is going to be opposition”

Given Wisconsin's reputation as a "green" state, it would seem that a proposal to construct wind farms in Lake Michigan and Lake Superior off the state's shores would easily be approved. via Leader-Telegram

Parallel 44 Spring Open House: 3-7 p.m. today at Parallel 44 Vineyard & Winery, N2185 Sleepy Hollow Road, Stangelville. via Green Bay Press-Gazette

“Sometimes it's a hard time to put the outdoors into words, and I think (Salway) does that in a great way.”

Salaway tells tales of living off land near river Media Credit: Kim Acheson Kenny Salaway speaks to visitors about his life on as a "River Rat" on the Mississippi River Tuesday night in Schofield Auditorium. via The Spectator