Medford News

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Beverly La June Geisler, 81, of 1523 Rosewood Avenue, Wisconsin Rapids, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, July 4, after a courageous four-week battle with cancer.

The man convicted in one of northern Wisconsin's most sensational murder cases continues to fight the legal system -- as well as prison staff members and other inmates -- 22 years after a family's massacre.

MEDFORD -- Rudolph 'Rudy' J. Haizel, 94, a former town of Holway resident, died Monday, June 29, 2009, at Memorial Nursing & Rehab Center, Medford.

MEDFORD -- The annual Strawberries & Cream Festival will be held Friday through through Sunday at Medford City Park.

MEDFORD -- The North Central Wisconsin Cattlemen's Association Inc. has been organized by producers who are trying to put together a quality product and still turn a profit, according to NCWCA Vice President Kurt Hallstrand.

Authorities in Taylor County continue their investigation into a missing man. The Taylor County Sheriff's Department says the body of John A. Rice, 46, was found in a pond near his home in the Town of Chelsea; that's northwest of Medford.

The Taylor County Sheriff's Department is investigating the death of a man who's family reported him missing.

Authorities in Taylor County tell NewsChannel 7 they found the body of a missing 46-year-old man Saturday morning.

At 10:55 a.m. the remains of a man matching the description of John Rice, 46, of Medford was found in a pond in the town of Chelsea, according to a spokesperson for the Taylor County Sheriff's Department.

Not only do employees at Saint Joseph's Hospital concern themselves with care of patients, they look after themselves, too.

Catherine Bunke, originally from Athens, now of rural Medford, retired June 3 after 44 years in education.

After heavy rains this weekend, a Medford family says the recent sunshine may have saved their home.

The National Weather Service in Green Bay is tracking a thunderstorm this morning that could bring heavy rain to parts of Marathon and Lincoln counties.

Saint Joseph's Hospital was nationally recognized in 2007 for its employee wellness programs.

Four Stratford baseball players were given statewide honors by the Wisconsin Baseball Coaches Association, which released its All-State and All-State Academic Teams on Friday.

Sunday, May 31, was especially meaningful to current and former members of the Salem United Methodist Church in Dorchester.

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation will hold a public information meeting from 3:30 - 6:30 pm on Thursday, June 11, 2009, at the Medford City Hall, 639 South Second Street in Medford to discuss plans for a 2.4-mile reconstruction project on WIS 13 in Medford.

DORCHESTER -- Louis R. Boxrucker, 91, of Dorchester, died Thursday, May 28, 2009, at Medford Memorial Hospital.

MEDFORD, Wis. a ' Ellsworth's Carlie Melstrom had a banner day Friday at the WIAA Division 2 Medford Track and Field Sectional.