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The court ordered a $5,000 signature bond and set a preliminary hearing for June 30.

* The Alpha Chapter of the Phi Beta Kappa Society welcomed the following area students from the University of Wisconsin in Madison: Abbotsford -- Christopher Soyk; Marathon -- Lee Simonson; and Wausau -- Alexander Flanders and Elizabeth Rogalla. * Sarah Laubmeier and Rebecca (Krueger) Myszka, both of Wausau, were conferred the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree May 16 from the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine. * Amy Drueck, Schofield, was inducted into the Mortar Board honor society and named to the dean's list this spring at Coe College, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She is the daughter of Wayne and Colleen Drueck. * The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire chapter of the national Alpha Lambda Delta and Phi Eta Sigma honor societies for first-year students announced the induction of new members. Area inductees include Abbotsford -- Brittany Gosse; Antigo -- Anna Merry and Lindsay Rindal; Eland -- Ashley Baur; Mosinee -- Megan Byers and Jaci Schantz; Spencer -- Mark Bauer and Hannah Willet; Tomahawk -- Monica Baltich; Wausau -- Aaron Kittson; Rebecca Krenz; Pia Lor and David Trione Jr.; and Weston -- Katie Wiskow. Brittany Gosse, Abbotsford, was elected vice president of the chapter. Alpha Lambda Delta and Phi Eta Sigma are national honor societies that recognize and encourage academic excellence among first-year students. * Aimee Grosinske of Wausau received bachelor's degree in psychology May 17 from Dana College in Blair, Neb. Grosinske is the daughter of Larry and Lenore Grosinske of Wausau. * Jason Eskritt, Schofield, graduated with an Associate of Science degree in culinary arts from The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. -- th the Fall 2007 class. * Sarah Beckman, daughter of Mike and Carla Beckman, Ringle, graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay with a bachelor's degree in social work. She earned a Chancellor's Medallion in academic and leadership achievements. Beckman is currently studying in Antigua, Guatemala, for six weeks. Upon her return, she will be working for Americorps in Vinton, Iowa, for 10 months. * Gwen Meyer, Wausau, graduated summa cum laude May 10 with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Creighton University in Omaha, Neb. * The following area students at the University of Wisconsin in Madison were mid-term graduates: Antigo -- Alexandra Kilsdonk, Bachelor of Arts (BA), individual major, international studies, languages and cultures of Asia, political science; and Samuel Prunty, Bachelor of Science (BS), electrical engineering; Birnamwood -- Andrew Miller, BS, biology and natural sciences; Gleason -- Janelle Olund, Bachelor of Science-Nursing (BSN); Medford -- Samie Scott, Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), arts; Mosinee -- Lindsey Carlstrom, Master of Science (MS), occupational therapy; Garrett Griffiths, BS, computer sciences; Andrew Rudahl, Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Business: finance, investment and banking, Business: management and human resources; and Joshua Tiedemann, BS, political science; Rothschild -- Tiffany Atkins, BS, biology, philosophy, zoology; Stratford -- Candace Pernsteiner, Master of Physical Therapy (MPT); Tomahawk -- Brad DeBels, Bachelor of Science-Agricultural Sciences (BSAS), agronomy, soil science; Rene L'Esperance, BA, history; and Carmen Pietila, BA, psychology; Wausau -- Bryan Alexejun, BS, civil engineering; Kally Fenske, Bachelor of Science-Education (BSE), special education; Bradley Grell, BBA, Business: management and human resources; Andrew Hanz, MS, civil and environmental engineering; Bobbette Hickson, MPT; Jordan Lippert, BS, economics; Christopher St.Clair, BS, psychology; Maggie Westaby, BA, biological aspects of conservation; and Matthew Wood, BBA, Business: information systems , Business: international business; Weston -- Karen Ka Yan Ho, BS, Chinese, zoology; and Megan McDougal, BA, theatre and drama; and Wittenberg -- Adam Justin Hartleben, BA, English. * Spring commencement was held May 17 at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Local students who received degrees and their fields of study are: Abbotsford -- Jason Beran, kinesiology, Bachelor of Science (BS), Education and Human Sciences; Katherine German, nursing, Master of Science-Nursing (MSN), Nursing and Health Sciences; Patricia Gierl, social work, BSW, Education and Human Sciences; Michele Jakel, nursing, BSN, Nursing and Health Sciences; Timothy Vander Kamp, political science, Bachelor of Arts (BA), Arts and Sciences; Aniwa -- Karl Thorpe, English, BA, Arts and Sciences; Antigo -- Ross Barger, English, BA, Arts and Sciences; Luke Fritsche, elementary education, BS, Education and Human Sciences; Rachael Johnson, history, BA, Arts and Sciences; Nicholas Nelson, chemistry, BS, Arts and Sciences; Christina Parilek, accounting, Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Business; and Eric Schofield, elementary education, BS, Education and Human Sciences; Arpin -- Alesha Lobner, nursing, BSN, Nursing and Health Sciences; Athens -- Amanda Bohman, physics/mathematics, BS, Education and Human Sciences; and Megan Weise, kinesiology, BS, Education and Human Sciences; Auburndale -- Jennifer Anderson, management, BBA, Business; Lindsey Kaiser, English, BA, Arts and Sciences; and Lucas Krug, kinesiology, BS, Education and Human Sciences; Edgar -- Jason Boisen, marketing, BBA, Business; Craig Braunel, geography, BS, Education and Human Sciences; Logan Chojnowski, business finance, BBA, Business; and Brenda Soczka, psychology, BA, Arts and Sciences; Marathon -- Rachel Krautkramer, accounting, BBA, Business; Terese Schlais, school psychology, EDS, Arts and Sciences; Sarah Szymanski, psychology, BA, Arts and Sciences; Tiffany Witucki, English, BA, Education and Human Sciences; Jenna Zelenka, management, BBA, Business; Medford -- Christine Blumenstein, nursing, BSN, Nursing and Health Sciences; Leah Bormann, psychology, BA, Arts and Sciences; Ellyn Brayton, political science, BA, Arts and Sciences; Christina Hansen, accounting, BBA, Business; Patricia Krug, environmental public health, Master of Science (MS), Nursing and Health Sciences; Amy Lavin, nursing, BSN, Nursing and Health Sciences; Jennilee Mann, nursing, BSN, Nursing and Health Sciences; Jennifer Mravik, nursing, BSN, Nursing and Health Sciences; Stephanie Mueller, social work, BSW, Education and Human Sciences; Joel Nuernberger, business finance, BBA, Business; and Jodi Ogle, psychology, BA, Arts and Sciences; Merrill -- Jordan Albright, psychology, BS, Arts and Sciences; Jennifer Brandenburg, nursing, BSN, Nursing and Health Sciences; Nicholas Hoeft, economics, BS, Arts and Sciences; Kelly Jankowsky, nursing, MSN, Nursing and Health Sciences; Matthew Lemon, mass communication, BA, Arts and Sciences; Gina Maahs, communication, BS, Arts and Sciences; and Andrew Maule, psychology, BS, Arts and Sciences; Mosinee -- Ronald Andersen, business administration, Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business; Andrew Blievernicht, Spanish, BA, Arts and Sciences; Michele Carnahan, nursing, BSN, Nursing and Health Sciences; Nicole Heisler, nursing, BSN, Nursing and Health Sciences; David Kawatski, geology, BS, Arts and Sciences; Krystal Kizewski, elementary education, BS, Education and Human Sciences; and Timothy Langton, journalism, BA, Arts and Sciences; Rothschild -- Daniel Berens, history, BA, Arts and Sciences; Schofield -- Tyler Babl, marketing, BBA, Business; and Stephanie Salter, kinesiology, BS, Education and Human Sciences; Spencer -- Marlene Ablett, nursing, BSN, Nursing and Health Sciences; and Kari Schmidt, marketing, BBA, Business; Tomahawk -- Jenna Pultz, economics, BBA, Business; Jessica Schulz, psychology, BA, Arts and Sciences; and Krista Ussery, art, BA, Arts and Sciences; Wausau -- Laura Bell, nursing, BSN, Nursing and Health Sciences; Gregory Beranek, computer science, BS, Arts and Sciences; Rachel Duginske, communication sciences and disorders, MS, Education and Human Sciences; Daniel Evans, business administration, MBA, Business; Jane Jefferson, sociology, BA, Arts and Sciences; Justin Kennedy, accounting, BBA, Business; Haley Kieffer, elementary education, BS, Education and Human Sciences; Nathaniel Knoeck, English, BA, Arts and Sciences; Kyle Koopman, management information systems, BBA, Business; Daniel Kwarciany, management, BBA, Business; Keng Lee, management, BBA, Business; Lindsay Michalski, special education, BS, Education and Human Sciences; Brittany Miller, elementary education, BS, Education and Human Sciences; Steve Moericke, marketing, BBA, Business; Amy Nikolai, nursing, MSN, Nursing and Health Sciences; Daniel Platta, business finance, BBA, Business; Jacklyn Robinson, marketing, BBA, Business; Sara Spear, biology, BS, Arts and Sciences; Andrew Steffeck, marketing, BBA, Business; Jennifer Steif, nursing, BSN, Nursing and Health Sciences; Katherine Sullivan, elementary education, BS, Education and Human Sciences; Brent Widmark, English, BA, Arts and Sciences; Keith Wolfgram, nursing, BSN, Nursing and Health Sciences; Dang Yang, communication, BA, Arts and Sciences; and Dorie Young, art, BFA, Arts and Sciences; Weston -- Alexandra Hollman, information systems, BBA, Business. * The following area students received degrees May 18 at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee: Antigo -- Laura Vraney, College of Letters and Science, Bachelor of Arts degree (BA); Gleason -- Stacey Mondeik, School Architecture and Urban Planning, Bachelor of Science degree (BS); Medford -- Samantha Klinger, Helen Bader School Social Welfare, Master of Social Work (MSW); Merrill -- Brandi Weber, College of Health Sciences; Mosinee -- Nichole Graveen, Lubar School of Business, Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA); Spencer -- Natasha Oehlhof, School of Education, MS; Tomahawk -- Jessica Meyer, School of Education, MS; Wausau -- Sara Foster, Helen Bader School Social Welfare, MSW; Danielle Hartke, School of Education, BS; Marcus Nesemann, College of Letters and Science, BA; and William Reif, Lubar School of Business, MS; Weston -- Jessica Gelhar, Lubar School of Business, MS; and Wittenberg -- Theodore Schaar, Lubar School of Business, BBA. * Aimee Grosinske of Wausau received bachelor's degree in psychology May 17 from Dana College in Blair, Neb. Grosinske is the daughter of Larry and Lenore Grosinske of Wausau. * The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire chapter of the national Alpha Lambda Delta and Phi Eta Sigma honor societies for first-year students announced the induction of new members. Area inductees include Abbotsford -- Brittany Gosse; Antigo -- Anna Merry and Lindsay Rindal; Eland -- Ashley Baur; Mosinee -- Megan Byers and Jaci Schantz; Spencer -- Mark Bauer and Hannah Willet; Tomahawk -- Monica Baltich; Wausau -- Aaron Kittson; Rebecca Krenz; Pia Lor and David Trione Jr.; and Weston -- Katie Wiskow. Brittany Gosse, Abbotsford, was elected vice president of the chapter. Alpha Lambda Delta and Phi Eta Sigma are national honor societies that recognize and encourage academic excellence among first-year students.

Lee Arnold Colson, born March 14, 1952, passed away unexpectedly on June 14, 2008, at his home.

Local students at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay participated in the University's seventh annual Academic Excellence Symposium held April 9. Participants included Scott Golomski and Katie Grafelman, both ...

Robert 'Bob' Sharon died Tuesday, June 10, 2008, in Antigo under the loving care of his family and LeRoyer Hospice.

Congratulations to Sen. Roger Breske on his new post as head of the state's railroad commission, even if the appointment looks and walks like pure politics.

The following area students at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville were named to the Chancellor's List for the fall semester: Marathon -- BoKaye Carriveau; Medford -- Brian Niggemann; Merrill -- Katherine ...

Former state Rep. Jim Holperin of Eagle River announced Thursday he will be a candidate for the 12th state Senate seat in this fall's elections.

The vacancy left in the 12th Senate District by departing Sen. Roger Breske, could open a fresh door for those who want a statewide ban on smoking in workplaces.

Veteran Democrat from Eland appointed state commissioner Gov. Jim Doyle on Monday appointed Sen.

Former Milwaukee Ald. Michael McGee has changed course and is not pleading guilty to a criminal contempt charge.

Gov. Jim Doyle has replaced Wisconsin's longtime railroad commissioner with a state senator. via WFRV-TV Green Bay

“I knew that's where the jobs were”

When Karen Welch lost her job at Fiskars, she knew she needed to find better job security. via Wausau Daily Herald

BEVENT - A woman who swerved to avoid hitting a deer Friday night and then crashed her car into a tree remains in serious condition this afternoon, according to an Aspirus Wausau Hospital supervisor. via WisInfo

Area students include Deerbrook -- Cassie Littlejohn; Dorchester -- Kristin Freimuth; Eland -- Lacey Kaufman; Merrill -- Brandon Riebe; Rothschild -- Lindsey Reimann; Wausau -- Chad Elfe; Weston -- Benjamin ... via WisInfo

By: The Daily Cardinal Editorial Board /The Daily Cardinal - February 6, 2008 Wisconsin should continue its progressive stance against smoking in public places. via The Daily Cardinal

“This is a classic example of special interests trumping the will of the people”

Some observers in Madison say that Gov. Jim Doyle's proposed statewide smoking ban is dead because Senate Democratic leaders say they haven't been able to reach a compromise with supporters of the ban on ... via Milwaukee Journal-Sentinal

“We're still gathering information, but nothing points to the fact it's incendiary in nature”

An elderly woman died in a fire at her home Tuesday night, authorities said. A passing motorist and a neighbor tried to enter the home, but were kept out by intense smoke and heat. via Antigo Daily Journal

DA's office could seek homicide charge A Hatley man is facing more than 12 years in prison and possibly more following a fatal crash Sunday in the town of Elderon. via Wausau Daily Herald

A man is in the Marathon County Jail this morning after a passenger in his vehicle was killed early Sunday following a crash in the town of Elderon. via Wausau Daily Herald