Babcock News

The Daily Tribune received the following death notices, which are scheduled to appear in tomorrow's Central Wisconsin Sunday: Janice 'June' Korte, 91, Wisconsin Rapids, July 11, 2009 George Struck, 73, Nekoosa, Friday, July 10, 2009 Christopher B. Skidmore, 26, Babcock, Tuesday, July 7, 2009 / Use of this site signifies your agreement to the Terms ...

A Dodge County wind farm might be asked to shut down its rotating turbines during severe weather to avoid disrupting a nearby weather radar system.

PITTSVILLE -- For some central Wisconsin residents, the Fourth of July wouldn't be complete without a parade.

Seemed like a lot of bad news. As spring turned to summer 1959, I "graduated" from eighth grade at Grove school, and the little people were up to their tricks.

Marshfield Utilities is seeking a 6 percent increase in electric rates, its first since 2006, according to a rate application filed last week with the Wisconsin Public Service Commission.

Both drivers were injured but did not require medical transport. * Daniel E. Sillman, Port Edwards, and Dayton A. Mortensen, Buena Vista, June 7. * Jeffrey J. Gronski, Babcock, and Venessa J.E. Martinson, Port Ewards, June 20.

Mabel R. Dupee, 99, Tomahawk , died Wednesday, May 27, 2009. Krueger & Sons Funeral Home in Tomahawk is in charge of arrangements.

Parents surveyed in the Auburndale School District overwhelmingly supported the creation of a 4-year-old kindergarten program.

It has been two years since Kelsey Monnot's mother died. But a tattoo of a setting sun on Kelsey's right calf helps keep the memory of her mom, Carmen Monnot, alive.

At 11:30 a.m. Monday, the Grand Rapids Fire Department and first responders were called to a small shed fire in the 1400 block of Highway 73 South.

* At 11:43 a.m. Saturday, the Pittsville, Vesper, Richfield and Arpin fire departments, and the Babcock DNR, responded to a report of a grass fire in the 5100 block of Elm Road in the town of Wood.

Richard J. Dakota, 46, of 4608 Lone Tree Lane, town of Seneca, passed away peacefully at his residence.

Josh Huber of the Thrifty Pals 4-H Club and Lindsey Kroening of the Arkdale Kings and Queens 4-H Club have been selected as the Adams County Wisconsin 4-H Key Award winners for 2008.

It's the wind turbines versus Doppler radar in southern Wisconsin. National Weather Service meteorologist Marc Ravinsky says a new energy wind farm in east-central Dodge County is interfering with the Weather Surveillance Doppler Radar at the Sullivan office in eastern Jefferson County.

* At 6:11 p.m. Monday, the Rudolph Fire Department responded to a grass fire in the 1100 block of Highway C in Rudolph.

Jim 'Griz' Gerzmehle, 58, 911 21st St. N., Wisconsin Rapids, died Sunday, March 30, 2009, at his home.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is auctioning off everything from lunch with Barry Alvarez to free ice cream from Babcock Hall.

By: Claire Wiese /The Daily Cardinal - March 12, 2009 Claire Wiese believes that no matter where your Spring Break takes you, enjoy a good meal along the way With Spring Break season nipping at Winter's toes, ...

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fired the manager of its landmark dairy store last year for selling outdated ice cream and other food safety and quality issues, according to her dismissal letter.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fired the manager of its landmark dairy store last year over poor food safety and quality practices.