Altoona News Archives

“It's not right. It's not what's called for”

The City Council on Tuesday approved agreements with the village and town, meaning most areas surrounding Eau Claire will receive city EMS. via Leader-Telegram

EAU CLAIRE -- Helen Lorraine Leszewski, 79, of Eau Claire, formerly of Thorp, died Thursday, April 24, 2008, at Oakwood Villa in Altoona. via WisInfo

“If a kid has a question, and we don't answer it, I worry about where they are going to go for the answer. It's my role as a health educator to make sure they have the correct information.”

Leader-Telegram reporter Christena T. O'Brien examined the roughly 25 folders used in the Eau Claire school district's human growth and development unit of seventh-grade health classes. via Leader-Telegram

“We'd be digging right now if not for it.”

Concern over an endangered butterfly has slowed work on Altoona's mixed-use development along the Eau Claire River. via Leader-Telegram

“It's gotten to where we really need to add some positions now since we've grown the last four years”

Six new teaching and support positions in the Altoona school district will face a vote of the school board tonight. via Leader-Telegram

“When we walked off the bus they were hugging us”

Maari Josephson is used to volunteer work. That's why she knew her first trip to Jamaica to help the people there would change her perspective on life. via Leader-Telegram

Rescuers in Eau Claire county trained Tueday evening to make sure if you call 911, the first person to get to you, can help. via WEAU-TV Eau Claire

Bruce Willett will not seek re-election tonight to his post as chairman of the Eau Claire County Board. via Leader-Telegram

Volunteers help students understand personal finance, money management Caitlin Heidbrink Issue date: 4/14/08 Section: Money/Health Imagine jumping into a life-size version of the board game Life. via The Spectator

“I can't say there's really been any significant issues”

Alcohol will be allowed this year for softball games at Altoona's Cinder City Park, but some city officials are talking about a prohibition in the future. via Leader-Telegram

Rachel Hull of Altoona will become the bride of Nathan Abuan of Eau Claire in late summer. via WisInfo

“Senior citizens pay their taxes but oftentimes don't get to see how their money is being spent”

Leader-Telegram staff O'Brien can be reached at 830-5838, 800-236-7077 or christena.obrien@ecpc.com. Hoping to build a stronger bond between Eau Claire schools and residents, interim Superintendent James Leary ... via Leader-Telegram

“The bottom line is the health aspect”

Board hopes ban will level playing field Jacob McCormick Issue date: 4/3/08 Section: News With the passage of the citywide smoking ban in Eau Claire, the county has decided to take steps toward a similar ... via The Spectator

“That's the million-dollar question”

It's that time of year when golfers are getting antsy to hit the course and test those new swing tips they read about during a long Wisconsin winter. via Leader-Telegram