Mar 30, 2008 | Appleton Post-Crescent
After war death, a mother rebuilds
“I don't know if I could go through this again. I don't know what would happen to me. It was such a long road up the last time”
Mary Bosveld, mother of Army Pfc. Rachel Bosveld who was killed in an Oct. 26, 2003, mortar attack at Abu Ghraib, Iraq, sits near plants she keeps alive from her daughter's funeral. via Appleton Post-Crescent
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Appleton firefighters rescue boy from ice sheet in Fox River Firefighters rescued a teenage boy Sunday morning from a sheet of ice on the Fox River. via Appleton Post-Crescent
Winneconne school board to consider contract for new district administrator
“Mr. Lehman came across as more of what we were looking for”
The Winneconne school board on Thursday will consider approving the contract for a new district administrator. via Oshkosh Northwestern
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Lightner to step down as Kimberly school superintendent Mel Lightner, Kimberly's superintendent of schools, announced Monday that he will resign when his current contract expires at the end of the 2008-09 ... via Appleton Post-Crescent
Calumet County fugitive takes own life during Ohio chase
“When troopers approached his vehicle the suspect was already deceased, having taken his own life from an apparent knife wound”
A 44-year-old Kimberly man who had failed to return to jail in Chilton 10 days ago after work killed himself when he was spotted Saturday by Ohio police, officials said. via Appleton Post-Crescent
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Programs benefit from 'Help for the Homeless' campaign
“We were overwhelmed by the generosity of this community”
Five Manitowoc County programs - Lakeshore Interfaith Hospitality Network , Domestic Violence Center, Salvation Army, Lakeshore CAP, and Project Youth - were the recipients of more than $7,000 worth of new ... via Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter
Big year, so far, for maple syrup makers
“It means so much to me because they all enjoy doing it”
Ben Peltier collects sap from maple trees to make syrup Saturday in the Town of Lebanon. via Appleton Post-Crescent
Xavier runners go the distance
“I'm just trying to stay awake right now. It's already like nine o'clock”
In the history of great duos, there were Batman and Robin and Sherlock Holmes and Dr. via Green Bay Press-Gazette
Margaret A. Guenther, age 94, of Chilton died and went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, March 15, 2008 at the Calumet Homestead in New Holstein. via WisInfo
To propel wind project, EcoEnergy looks to Public Service Commission
“I'm not a big fan of this, but I'm not opposed.”
A wind energy company planning to develop turbine fields in Calumet County says it no longer is going through local regulation to get the project approved. via WisInfo
Election preview: Calumet County Board, District 15
Name: Thomas Laughrin Address: N6325 Fairy Springs Road, Hilbert Age: Not listed Occupation: Retired; owned Tommy's Village Lanes, 1990-2007; office manager, Neurology Associates, 1986-90; supervisor, Bellin ... via WisInfo
Expansion redefines Affinity Health's regional presence
“You have to be extremely committed to it. For most people, that's why they came into health care.”
MENASHA - Since The Post-Crescent named it 2003 Business of the Year, Affinity Health System has added three outpatient clinics and finished multimillion dollar upgrades to St. via WisInfo
Prosecutor In Theresa Halbach Murder Case Expected To Run For Congress
CHILTON, Wis. -- The special prosecutor in Teresa Halbach's murder is expected to announce his Republican candidacy for the 6th District congressional seat currently held by Tom Petri, a Republican Calumet ... via Channel 3000
“Ken's ability to rally support, both financial and political, will become obvious very early in his campaign.”
CHILTON - Calumet County Dist. Atty. Ken Kratz has formed an exploratory committee as the first step to seek the 6th District seat in Congress that U.S. Rep. via WisInfo
"Aida" will be performed by the Mayville High School drama department at 7:30 p.m. today, Friday, March 7, and at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 8, at Mayville High School, 500 N. Clark St. via Fond du Lac Reporter
Eleanor A. Duchow, age 88, formerly of 22528 Marsh Road, Chilton, and currently a resident of the Chilton Care Center, died on Saturday, March 1, 2008, at the Calumet Medical Center in Chilton. via WisInfo
“He's always got a good joke to lift your spirits.”
Student thrives after devastating car accident Timothy Langton Issue date: 2/28/08 Section: Student Life Sophomore Andy Anhalt on a four wheeler with girlfriend Elise Schaid, who is now a freshman at ... via The Spectator