Humbird News

Six people were hurt when a vehicle crashed and ended upside down in a creek. The Clark County Sheriff's Department says it happened about 6 p.m. Tuesday on Highway 'B' just east of Humbird.

The following activities are planned by the Clark County 4-H. For more information, contact the University of Wisconsin Extension office at 715-743-5121. Dairy judging: June 22: Wayne and Lisa Artac Farm, W6242 Highway G, Greenwood.

The preliminary report is out on a fatal plane crash in Jackson County. On board the plane were Dr.

Investigators say poor weather likely figured in a plane crash near Humbird in Jackson County that killed a Sheboygan chiropractor and his son.

On Saturday, Union Pacific Railroad crews began a trackwork project on the Class I's Altoona-to-Humbird, Wis., line.

* David D. Bangart, 22, of N4652 Romadka Ave., Granton; no contest plea; two charges of intentionally pointing a firearm at a person and receiving stolen property; six months in jail on each firearm charge scheduled to run concurrent; sentence withheld for receiving stolen property; placed on probation for 12 months and ordered to pay $775.24 and ...

It's still called "The Big Store" in the village of Fairchild, but the 112-year-old business may only be a memory in a few months if patronage doesn't increase.

The State Agriculture Department plans to spray for gypsy moths today near Cadott, Fairchild, Humbird, Fall Creek, and in Jackson County.

The Badger Blacksmiths is holding its annual spring conference from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 23, at the antique tractor showground at Highways 37 and 85 just south of Eau Claire.

Notices of government meetings and special events of communitywide interest should be submitted in writing to: Leader-Telegram, P.O. Box 570, Eau Claire, WI 54702-0570. E-mail: leader telegram@ecpc.com. Fax: 715-858-7308. The deadline is four days before the event.

Editor: I support the movement to notify our leaders that the citizens of Wisconsin support bold action on climate change and energy, including a cap on carbon pollution.

* Jesus G. Agyukera-Valenzuela, 21, of 106 S. Pine St., Dorchester; no contest plea; disorderly conduct; $283 fine.

Lorraine Stanley, 79, of Marshfield, died Thursday, Feb. 19, 2009, at the Clark County Health Care Center in Owen.

Randy Stanley worked in education for 33 years, but his impact on the students and staff in the Alma Center-Humbird-Merrillan school district will last for multiple generations.

He also pleaded no contest to fourth offense drunken driving; sentenced to 90 days in jail, fines totaling $1,597, driver's license is revoked for 27 months, and an ignition interlock is to be placed on his ...

Incidents Oct. 30 1 p.m.: Cenex gas station, 400 Oasis Rd., town of Brockway, reported a clerk on duty was a victim of a quick change scam perpetrated by a customer.

Forty-two high school students from Black River Falls, Melrose-Mindoro and Alma Center-Humbird-Merrillan school districts participated in the Teens Against Tobacco Use program, or TATU.

Jackson County 4-H held its annual banquet on Oct. 25, 2008 at Castle Hill Supper Club.

Recently, the Christmas Angel Project volunteers went to Black River Falls Correctional Facility to receive 150 of the 270 teddy bears that inmates have made for the Christmas Angel Project.

The Christmas season is the time for giving. This year, there are many more needs in our communities due to the economy, but there are also many people who volunteer to help meet those needs.