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WAUPACA - A former employee of the Wisconsin State Veterans Home at King was charged Wednesday with theft and credit card fraud charges after investigators say he stole cash and credit cards from residents.

Mr. Eugene Iwanski, 81, of King, passed away Monday, July 14, 2008, at Wisconsin Veterans Home-Ainsworth Hall.

The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs is conducting Memorial Day services this weekend with the theme "May We Always Remember.'' The department hosted commemorative events Sunday at the Southern ...

KING - Of the 5,500 graves at the Central Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery at King, there's one that doesn't hold human remains.

John E. Hogan, age 77, of Clintonville, passed away on Monday, May 19, 2008, at the Wisconsin Veterans Home, King, WI.

Irving R. Guernsey, 'Honest Irv,' age 85, passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2008, at the Wisconsin Veteran's Home in King, Wisconsin. via WisInfo

James M. Schraa, age 69, passed away peacefully Wednesday April 23, 2008 at Wisconsin Veteran's Home in King, WI. via WisInfo

Lee C. Millard, 61, of King, died Monday, April 28, 2008, at the Riverside Medical Center in Waupaca. via WisInfo

On August 7th 1974, a young Frenchman called Philippe Petit stepped out on a wire suspended between New York's twin towers, then the world's tallest buildings. via Market Wire

Lois M. Finnegan, age 74, formerly of Kaukauna, passed away on April 14, 2008, at Lakeview Manor Nursing Home in Weyauwega. via WisInfo

I grew up in the '70s here in the Fox Valley. I remember when the Fox River was so filthy, it reeked. via WisInfo

Post-Crescent staff writer Ricardo Arguello ranks the top five area girls' soccer teams in the early part of the 2008 season: SOCCER Xavier: The Hawks are ranked fourth in Division 2 according to the Wisconsin ... via Appleton Post-Crescent

Despite generous snowfall this winter, the risk of forest fires is high today in some areas, the state Department of Natural Resources says. via Green Bay Press-Gazette

A Montana woman faces a felony charge after she was accused of keeping her two daughters in Montana for several months instead of allowing them to stay with family members in Marathon County as a judge ordered. via Wausau Daily Herald

I love Memorial Day weekend; flags are flying, memorial services are held, flower beds are planted and brats are grilled. via WisInfo

Data Mine: Search updated property crime list, school board election results, public employee pay, and more Worried about crime in your neighborhood? Search the records here to find out what is going on in your ... via Oshkosh Northwestern

Twenty percent of selected Burger King purchases made between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. today will be donated to the Wisconsin Rapids Zoo. via WisInfo

WAUPACA - A 19-year-old woman who made a false claim of a robbery to cover her own theft has been sentenced to four months in jail. via WisInfo

“To foster & promote an environment conducive to positive growth in our community.”

Have you seen or heard about the 'What's New at the Zoo' Community Leadership project that is under way in our community? The 2007 Heart of Wisconsin Community leadership group is working to make enhancements ... via WisInfo

“We can contact neighboring chapters and take the responsibility off the responding chapter because they already have so much on their hands”

Regional disaster response efforts have improved since the American Red Cross of East Central Wisconsin in Oshkosh became the regional center for Northeast Wisconsin. via Oshkosh Northwestern