Collins News

Arson was ruled out in a fire Saturday that started on the second story of an unoccupied, abandoned house on county Highway A at Carstens Lake Road, said Fred Koeppen, St.

Employees at the Outlet Shoppes of Oshkosh and downtown stores are prepared for the rush of consumers looking for deals in the sluggish economy - especially since the warmer weather has finally seemed to hit the area.

When you think about things that make you feel really good about yourself, helping others is probably toward the top of the list.

Syd Herman loved the beauty and bounty of nature. He did much to conserve both before his death on Wednesday at the age of 98.

Local senior club meeting scheduled this month include: CLEVELAND - 12:30 p.m. Thursday at Cleveland Fire Department COLLINS - 1 p.m. Monday at Collins Fire Station.

MANITOWOC - The blustery spring Manitowoc winds blew over a wreath honoring seven Manitowoc County officers Friday as a crowd of law enforcement personnel and citizens paid their respect to the fallen heroes.

CATO - Kiel shot a team score of 149 on Tuesday to finish third at the Branch River Inivitational at the Branch River Country Club.

Published May 11, 2009 at 8:20 a.m. Tags: cubanitas , mojito , cuban sandwich , empenada There is little better on a hot summer day than a mojito -- white rum laced with muddled fresh mint leaves, cane sugar, and tonic with fresh lime juice and a lime slice served up in a Tom Collins glass with lots of ice.

Mary and James Raedts, age 87 and 84, of Fort Collins, Colorado, formerly of Kimberly, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 and Wednesday, May 6, 2009.

Howard W. Birkholz, age 87, of 1433 N. 6th St., Manitowoc, passed on to a greater life after a brief bout with cancer on Sunday evening, May 3, 2009, at St.

It was about a month and a half ago that headaches and flu symptoms put Sue Schuh back in the doctor's chair.

More than 1,100 Wisconsin residents were injured in bicycle accidents in 2007. Wearing a helmet and properly riding a bicycle can improve your chances if involved in a crash.

TWO RIVERS - A town hall meeting to address the consequences of providing alcohol to underage drinkers will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. April 22 in the auditorium at Two Rivers High School, 4519 Lincoln Ave.

Norman Bushmaker received a Certificate of Appreciation from Mayor Tom Fulton at last Tuesday's Oconto City Council Committee of the Whole meeting.

REEDSVILLE	 - On Feb. 2, the Reedsville FFA traveled to Valders to compete in the FFA district speaking competition.

Alcohol was a factor in the two-vehicle accident Tuesday afternoon that sent three people to the hospital, according to the Wisconsin State Patrol.

This year presents a difficult challenge for Reedsville and the surrounding communities of Cato, Rockland, Franklin, Kellnersville, Collins, Morrison, Maple Grove and Kossuth.

Native, disease-resistant species, grown by reputable nurseries in our climate and dug immediately before pick-up, will again be available through Woodland Dunes and Camp TaPaWingo.

With the cold and snowy weather of this past week, our feathered friends at the bird feeders have been changing.