Bancroft News

The following family events will take place in Portage County during the next week.

Sept. 24, 2008 WOYAK, Nickole and David Jr., Hancock, a son, Marshel Jordan. Sept. 26, 2008 MILLER, Catherine and Jeremy, Custer, a son, Joshua.

Sept. 23, 2008 EBEL, Sara and Kevin, Plover, a daughter, Annabell Sophia. Sept. 24, 2008 REIMER, Amanda and Jason, Plover, a son, Nolan Michael.

Not even a less-than-perfect growing season will keep those who grow pumpkins and other fruits and vegetables away from the 11th annual Nekoosa Giant Pumpkin Fest on Oct.

Today Village of Plover Police and Fire Commission, noon, municipal center. Agenda includes discussion and possible action on Police Department's use of force, firearms training range, EVOC/PIT, domestic ...

Operating while intoxicated: Isaiah A. Garrett, 24, Bancroft, had a judgment entered on his behalf on a guilty plea to charges of operating while intoxicated.

The Waushara County Sheriff's Department has released the names of the two men killed in Friday's car accident in Plainfield.

Patrick L. Hotchkiss, 25, of Bancroft died Friday, Aug. 29, 2008, as a result of an accident.

In tandem with its continuing focus on increasing consumption of fruits and vegetables among children, Bancroft, Wis.-based Russet Potato Exchange has whipped up Disney Garden Single Bakers just for kids.

Students picked out a new backpack at Almond-Bancroft School and traveled to different tables, asking for the school supplies on their lists.

Evelyn Jane Lambert, age 85, of Ripon, passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2008, at her home.

Several local students graduated May 11 from St. Norbert College in De Pere. They include Christopher Zahn, Amherst, bachelor's degree, cum laude; Lindsey Pionek, Bancroft, bachelor's degree, cum laude; Kyle ...

Author and psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini was a long way from her home in Houston, Texas, as she sat in Emy J's cafe in Stevens Point in July.

The United Way of Portage County is using a comprehensive profile of the county to better direct its efforts.

A 28-year-old Stevens Point was charged in the 2007 prescription drug overdose death of a 25-year-old Bancroft man.

A 28-year-old Stevens Point was charged in the 2007 prescription drug overdose death of a 25-year-old Bancroft man.

A 28-year-old Stevens Point was charged in the 2007 prescription drug overdose death of a 25-year-old Bancroft man.

A 28-year-old Stevens Point was charged in the 2007 prescription drug overdose death of a 25-year-old Bancroft man.

A 28-year-old Stevens Point was charged in the 2007 prescription drug overdose death of a 25-year-old Bancroft man.

A 28-year-old Stevens Point was charged in the 2007 prescription drug overdose death of a 25-year-old Bancroft man.