New Lisbon News

The Alumni Association of Necedah High School held its annual banquet May 24 at the New Lisbon American Legion facility.

A 57-year-old Necedah man charged in connection with causing mental harm to two children had his $50,000 cash bond modified during his initial appearance Monday. via WisInfo

“She said, 'get as many scholarships as you can, and take out loans for the rest,'”

Caleb Roesler, a senior at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, works in the financial aid office April 1 as part of his work study. via Oshkosh Northwestern

Merlin H. Hoogstra, 85, of Sheboygan, passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at Rocky Knoll Health Care Center in Plymouth, WI where he had lived for less than a year. via WisInfo

The pilot of a crop duster who died after his plane crashed just north of New Lisbon has been identified as a 52-year-old Lodi man. via KARE-TV Minneapolis

An agreement that was reached Friday might save Northern Bay Golf Resort and Marina from foreclosure. via Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune

Police say she was intoxicated; two others face drug charges By Mark Boshnack Staff Writer A New Lisbon woman called her mother after deputies arrested her and two others on drug charges Tuesday, deputies said. via The Daily Star

Governor Jim Doyle has approved a $30,000 project to acquire land at the Mauston - New Lisbon Union Airport. via WisDOT

NEILLSVILLE -- Caroline M. Seebandt, 84, of N6233 Owen Ave., in Neillsville, died Sunday, March 9, 2008, at Neillsville Memorial Medical Center. via WisInfo

“I'll see if I'm a match for you, because you have been hurting for such a long time.”

Jerry Stremkowski of Amherst Junction and his first cousin Scott Dean of New Lisbon became blood brothers Feb. via WisInfo

“I've been wrestling hard to get here, and he's helped me all the way.”

Division 1 Consolation preliminaries 112 - Korey Kenall , Hudson, def. Spencer Kroening , Sheboygan South, 4-2 140 - Chris Senner , Hartland Arrowhead, pinned Shane Kroening , Sheboygan South, 4:59 145 - Mike ... via Sheboygan Press

Bundle up today, everybody, it's going to be a cold one. The high in Madison is expected to top out at 6 degrees today after an overnight low of -11, but light winds will drop the wind chill factor down to -10 ... via Madison.com

UPDATE: Traffic flow back to normal in Juneau Co. Crash Wisconsin State Patrol Southwest Region-Tomah Post says a multi-car crash that happened just after 12:30 p.m. today is causing delays for drivers on ... via WEAU-TV Eau Claire

Wardens at several area correctional institutions are shifting to new assignments within the Wisconsin Department of Corrections. via Fond du Lac Reporter

“All four of these wardens are talented and respected leaders who add value to the institutions they oversee”

Wardens at Taycheedah Correctional Institution, Dodge Correctional Institution and Kettle Moraine Correctional Institution are moving to new prisons. via Fond du Lac Reporter

By DONNELLE ELLER * REGISTER BUSINESS WRITER * January 7, 2008 Dexter Apache Holdings, based in Fairfield, said Monday it purchased Leer Ltd. via Des Moines Register

When pulling a flat bed, do you have to chain your own loads? A driver had loaded steel in New Lisbon, Wisconsin. via Layover

“Baba, why didn't you ever come back to get me?”

Capt. Scott Southworth knew he'd face violence, political strife and blistering heat when he was deployed to one of Baghdad's most dangerous areas. But he didn't expect Ala'a Eddeen.

Ala'a was 9 years old, strong of will but weak of body _ he suffered from cerebral palsy and weighed just 55 pounds. He lived among about 20 kids with physical or mental disabilities at the Mother Teresa orphanage, under the care of nuns who preserved this small oasis in a dangerous place.

On Sept. 6, 2003, halfway through his 13-month deployment, Southworth and his military police unit paid a visit to the orphanage. They played and chatted with the children; Southworth was talking with one little girl when Ala'a dragged his body to the soldier's side. Read more

“It's only by action; it's what happens down the road ... (words are) trust-building”

Organizers hope a community rally can boost support for Port Edwards as it braces for the closing of its paper mill and the elimination of 500 jobs. via Marshfield News-Herald

Thomas Snodgrass, 55, formerly of Wausau, died Sunday, Nov. 4, 2007, at University of Wisconsin Hospital, Madison. via WisInfo