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School pool project awarded without bids
WITTENBERG -- The former school superintendent helped acquaintances at a Madison business secure a no-bid contract to install energy-efficient systems at the Darwin E. Smith Aquatic Center, a company executive says.
Witt-Birn aquatic center closing for 'green' updates
The Darwin E. Smith Aquatic Center in Wittenberg is going green. The 12-year-old pool will be closing July 20 for at least three weeks so new energy-efficient boilers, lighting and air handling systems can be installed to save the center a projected $30,000 to $40,000 each year.
Aspirus plans free mammograms in Birnamwood
The Aspirus Women's Health mobile imaging unit will be in Birnamwood July 23, offering free clinical breast exams and mammograms to women who meet certain qualifications.
Dry weather has area farmers looking to sky for rain
There's a common theme among area farmers as the growing season reaches its mid-point - they could use a little more rain.
Area communities planning big doings for July Fourth, fireworks scheduled
The northwoods will be sizzling with Independence Day events this weekend. The celebrations actually kick off Friday night with a fireworks extravaganza set to music in Birnamwood.
Demolition derbies spur philosophical debate
When Steve Marten enters a demolition derby, he expects to win. And the 42-year-old Kronenwetter man very often does.
Life rolling along for bowling matriarch
By DEBBIE IGL Antigo Daily Journal She could be called Shawano County's premier bowling maven - at the very least, a veteran pin-spiller who knows her stuff.
LETTER: Thanks for long career of teaching
EDITOR: As my teaching career at Birnamwood Elementary comes to a close, I want to thank all the special people who have been a part of my journey.
Wittenberg-Birnamwood schools welcome new leader
Starting this fall, the Wittenberg-Birnamwood school district will have a lot of new faces in administrative roles, including a new superintendent, a new School Board president and a new principal at the Wittenberg Elementary and Middle School.
Peace Lutheran marks 125 years Sunday
Peace Lutheran Church will celebrate its 125th anniversary this weekend by revisiting and honoring friends who have served the congregaton through the decades.
Our View: Witt-Birn failed open records test
Our View: Witt-Birn failed open records test June 4, 2009 Last month, the Wittenberg-Birnamwood School Board violated state open records laws.
UWSP alumnus writes book to educate about disabilities
A University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point alumnus has written a semi-autobiographical novel that aims at helping high school age students understand the abilities and potential of the severly physically disabled.
Notre Dame edges Seymour in 8th inning
Jack Curtin's bases-loaded single in the bottom of the eighth inning lifted third-seeded Green Bay Notre Dame to a 4-3 victory over sixth-seeded Seymour in a WIAA Division 2 first-round regional baseball game on Friday night at Notre Dame.
Rainouts force changes to prep schedule
The postponement until Thursday of four area softball games will force regional championship contests in Division 1, 2, 3 and 4, originally slated for Thursday, to be played Friday.
UWSP alumnus writes book to educate about disabilities
A University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point alumnus has written a semi-autobiographical novel that aims at helping high school age students understand the abilities and potential of the severally physically disabled.
Witt-Birn sits on superintendent information
The Wittenberg-Birnamwood School Board hired Garrett Rogowski as the new district superintendent at a special meeting Monday without giving residents the chance to review Rogowski's work history or that of the other two finalists for the position.
Terrence Monroe moved with his family to the Wausau area from Racine in 2006 because he thought it would help change his life.
Witt-Birn administrator is a 'best fit'
A former Wittenberg-Birnamwood instructor is coming home. Garrett Rogowski, currently principal of Clintonville High School, has been named the new administrator for the Wittenberg-Birnamwood school district.
LETTER: Repo men have a job to do
EDITOR: I need to respond to the recent letter by Lee Owen of Birnamwood. Why should the "repo man" be ashamed? I am a repossession agent for an auto recovery firm.
Wittenberg-Birnamwood School District Superintendent finalists announced today
WITTENBERG - The Wittenberg-Birnamwood School District announced three finalists for the superintendent position today to replace superintendent Dave Bardo, who is retiring in June.
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