Colby News Archives

Water has become a precious commodity in some Marshfield area communities, according to government officials during a presentation Tuesday in Colby about the feasibility of alleviating the shortage by piping water to the area.

15. * Jason S. Brubaker, town of Longwood, and Martha M. Hoover, town of Colby, at town of Colby, Oct.

Every year, the National Rehabilitation Awareness Foundation designates the third week in September to educate people about the benefits and impact of rehabilitation.

Do you ever give community service a thought? Is it something "other folks" do, or is it a way of life for you and your family? In October, people in the Colby area have two opportunities to help others.

MACCI, in partnership with the Small Business Development Center, Mid-State Technical College and the University of Wisconsin-Marshfield/Wood County, will present the following fall workshops: Electronic Communications in the Workplace -- Black, White and Gray All Over on Oct.

In its first increase in 20 years, the Colby Municipal Water Utility hiked rates 80 percent Tuesday, upon approval by the Wisconsin Public Service Commission.

Common Council agenda meeting -- 9 a.m. Monday at City Hall. Marshfield Utility Commission -- 4 p.m. Monday at Marshfield Utilities.

National Assisted Living Week will take place Sept. 13 to 19. This is an opportunity for the community at large to recognize the accomplishments and traditions of assisted living residents and to participate in a celebration of their lives and their continuous enrichment of our environment.

Construction has begun on the Menards Shopping Center at the intersection of Ash Street and Highway 97.

Police suspect that alcohol was a factor in a crash Monday night that left a Colby man badly injured.

Several local teens have been recognized for their volunteer service at Saint Joseph's Hospital.

Series high was Apfel's 687, second high series was Rich Fredette with a 682. 25 YEARS AGO: Miss Kathryn S. Venzke, daughter of Mr.