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Five generations of the Mancl family gathered during Father's Day weekend. Shown are grandfather Brian Mancl of Altoona, back from left, and great-grandfather Pete Mancl of Hewitt; great-great-grandmother ...

Wood County Philip M. Bickelhaupt and Catherine E. Bragg, both of Grand Rapids, July 12.

Wood County will receive more than $200,000 from the sale of Highway Department land in Dexter, but the money already is spent.

By Liz Welter * Marshfield News-Herald * June 17, 2008 The air was pungent with the scent of roasting meat.

While some Wood County supervisors and residents see the county's funding a new business park as a way to boost the area's economy, others see it as putting taxpayers in debt to fund a private development.

How they voted The following is how the Wood County Board of Supervisors voted on the resolution to borrow $2.825 million for the Wood County Business Park in Biron.

Kyle Ian Swanson will receive the degree of Doctor of Medicine on Friday at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He has received Alpha Omega Alpha honors, the Wisconsin Medical Society Houghton Award, and the ...

Norbert H. Schneider, 79, Marshfield, died Saturday, May 10, 2008, at Golden Living Nursing Home - Three Oaks, Marshfield, under the care of Ministry Home Hospice after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. via WisInfo

Herman J. Pankratz, 86, passed away Monday, May 12, at his residence with his family around him, after a lengthy battle with kidney failure. via WisInfo

An employee at St. John the Baptist Catholic School reported a man trespassing in the building at 2:30 p.m. Sunday. via WisInfo

“The boy are learning and it's good for them”

As a teenager Dan Anderson, Spencer, liked to make simple, functional outdoor benches and tables, which he sold from the front yard of his parent's home. via WisInfo

“We needed to do this now, before we have to make decisions out of a crisis mentality”

There currently are 13 parishes in the Marshfield deanery. The new pastoral plan calls for 7 parish centers, where parish offices and rectories would be located. via Marshfield News-Herald

* Kevin R. Winkler and Sarah J. Morrison, both of the town of Grant, May 5. * Brian Erickson and Jessica Merritt, both of Spencer, May 10. * Clayton Lange and Melissa Franke, both of the town of Day, May 17. * Adam F.J. Carolfi and Natalie L. Rotar, both of Hewitt, May 17. * Matthew A. Rollins and Tami A. Bauer, both of Auburndale, May 17. via WisInfo

Wood County Luke V. Lassa and Tina J. Hogan, both of Sigel, May 17. Justin M. Shermo and Jennifer J. Bird, both of Wisconsin Rapids, May 24. via Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune

The mathematics department at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire recently awarded numerous scholarships to mathematics students. via Marshfield News-Herald

Wood County Benjamin T. Nowak and Kimberly C. Dionne, both of Wisconsin Rapids, May 17. via Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune

My name is Staff Sgt. John McGuire. I am currently stationed in Iraq, but I want to tell you about my dad, Rodney Hoppe. via WisInfo

“It's kind of an ignorance thing”

Logan Dragt lost control after he first experienced fire drills in kindergarten. via Marshfield News-Herald

MARSHFIELD -- Lia sophia recently announced top honors for its Excellent Beginnings Program achievers for their outstanding sales accomplishments and professionalism. via WisInfo

Wisconsin Rapids * At 3:58 p.m. Thursday, April 10, a 49-year-old Wisconsin Rapids man reported a burglary in the 1100 block of 12th Street North. via WisInfo