Amherst Junction News

Stevens Point native Abbie Betinis is one of four Minnesota artists who has been awarded the 2009 McKnight Composer Fellowship.

North Central Wisconsin Workforce Development Board Executive Committee, 9:30 a.m., Marathon County Job Center, 364 Grand Ave., Birch Room.

Chuck and Bea Dombrowski of Wisconsin Rapids celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary June 6 at a family reunion at Lake Emily Lodge in Amherst Junction and June 7 at a get-together at the couple's home.

Disorderly conduct: At about 3:59 a.m. Wednesday near the 300 block of Bukolt Avenue, an 18-year-old Stevens Point male and a 17-year-old Stevens Point male were cited for disorderly conduct after a disturbance.

Devin Judge-Lord is a senior at Reed College in Portland Oregon. His parents are Anne Judge and Bob Lord of Amherst Junction.

Twenty-eight years ago, Cecylia Slusarczyk, now 73, left her home in Jablonka, Poland, for Amherst Junction -- a little town she only knew about from her uncle's letters.

Contributed photo Twins sons of Andy and Patti Freund of Chilton recently gathered for a five-generation photo.

A Wittenberg garbage company is accused of bilking village of Plover residents by charging them for garbage that it picked up from local businesses.

Operating while intoxicated: Around 8:23 p.m. Saturday near State Highway 54 and Interstate 39, a 56-year-old Plover man was arrested for operating while intoxicated - first offense after dispatch received a call of a suspected intoxicated driver traveling eastbound on State Highway 54.

Town of Linwood Plan Commission, 9 a.m., Linwood Town Hall. Agenda includes proposed comprehensive plan discussion and town subdivision ordinance discussion.

Students receive scholarships The Manitowoc Milk Producers Cooperative has awarded scholarships.

Richard and Olivia Lutz of Amherst Junction celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary May 16 at the Jensen Center in Amherst.

Town of Hull Finance Committee, 1:30 p.m., 4550 Wojcik Memorial Dr. Agenda includes review of financial proposals for road projects, fire truck and gas control system and selection of financial institution to obtain loan.

Edwin Klismith has a place to be, five days a week. The 71-year-old Amherst Junction resident heads to the Adult Day Center of Portage County inside the Lincoln Center, 1519 Water St., where horseshoes is his favorite activity.

Stevens Point Board of Water and Sewage Commissioners, Noon, 300 Bliss Ave. Agenda includes discussion and action on claims for the Water and Sewage Departments and discussion and action on the 2008 Water and Sewer audits.

Portage County Economic Development Committee, 7 a.m., Portage County Business Park - Travel Guard Site for on-site inspection of a drainage facility; 7:45 a.m. business meeting, Conference Room 5 - Courthouse Annex.

Newsline 9 has learned the body of a woman found in a home is the mother of 2 others found dead.

Monday Portage County Finance and Public Safety committees joint meeting, 7 a.m., Conference Room 1, Portage County Annex, 1462 Strongs Ave.

Amherst Town Board, 6:30 p.m., Town Hall, 4023 County Road Q, Amherst Junction. Agenda includes Highway 10 relocation, Portage County ordinance change, garbage disposal contract, insurance, and review of Lake Emily boating and sign ordinances.

Three newcomers were elected to Portage County area school boards Tuesday. Challenger Mark J. Kryshak and incumbent Tim Osborn won spots, while Ronald Borski was not re-elected to the Tomorrow River School Board.