Saturday Jul 26 | Leader-Telegram
Spinal injury not stopping Plum City man
By Chuck Rupnow PLUM CITY - It only takes a few minutes of conversation with Gordy Luebker to realize his determination to full recovery from a spinal cord injury.
Workshop helps kids with showing animals
Jordin McMahon took her calf from the barn to the water spouts Tuesday near the cattle show ring at the Pepin County Junior Fair.
Fire damages Maiden Rock area home
A fire severely damaged a rural Maiden Rock home on Saturday evening, according to the Pierce County Sheriff's Department.
Semifinals Track and Field WIAA State Meet Division 3 boys Elmwood-Plum City's Steve Pax placed eighth in the triple jump and Spring Valley's Mitch Webster finished 13th.
Memorabilia going back to those who contributed By Chuck Rupnow PLUM CITY - There's only one day left before the Glimpse of the Past historical museum closes in Plum City.
One with nature Fresh Art Spring Tour painter prefers to work outdoors
“It has very muted tones. What I like about it is it is kind of dreamy and peaceful.”
If You GoTour Stops What : Fresh Art Spring Tour 2008. When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday. via Leader-Telegram
“Now we have a plan, and I think it's a wise move to have it known so when the time comes and a parish won't have their own priest it's not a traumatic situation”
Facing a future in which there will be fewer Roman Catholic priests to tend to the spiritual needs of the 200,000 Catholics, the La Crosse Diocese last week realigned its parishes. via Leader-Telegram
“It is snapshots in time of mom's hands holding their child's hand all through life”
In good hands A new book captures moments shared between mothers and sons. By Troy Espe ALMA - A writer, artist and singer have combined on a fitting tribute for Mother's Day. via Leader-Telegram
Updated: Only one serious accident during weekend's Flood Run
“I think the wet weather had a lot to do with it.”
DAILY COVERAGE Brought to you by the Pierce County Herald HEADLINES: Only one serious accident during weekend's Flood Run Only one serious motorcycle accident was reported during this weekend's 43rd Annual ... via Rivertowns.net
School districts ponder options
“The economic conditions really put a scare into us, ”
More than half of the public school referendums in the state failed to gain approval from voters in Tuesday 's election, sending some districts back to the calculators and calendars. via Wisconsin State Journal
Spring Fling Expo Saturday at Ellsworth High School
DAILY COVERAGE Brought to you by the Pierce County Herald Tickets available for Jo Dee Messina Tickets are now available for country music star Jo Dee Messina, who will perform Saturday, June 28, at the Pierce ... via Rivertowns.net
Friends rally to help cycle crash victim pay bills
“At first I was really excited to get it put back together”
When: Beginning at 11 a.m. Saturday. Auction at 1 p.m. Live music: By Last Call starting at 9:30 p.m. at Bubba's Backdoor, 205 Fourth Ave. via Leader-Telegram
Plum City Teen Named Young Entrepreneur
Wisconsin's two "Young Entrepreneurs of the Year" will be recognized this week. Hannah Iverson, from the Plum City High School, is involved in breeding top genetic cattle and markets embryos to dairy producers. via WEAU-TV Eau Claire
Trinity A. Bader, 33, of Almena. Theft. Sentence withheld; 1 year of probation imposed. via Barron News
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Pierce County, Wis. / Three die in two car crashes
Three people were killed in two separate car accidents Sunday in Pierce County. Arnold Tiedke, 64, and his wife, Alice, 63, of Bay City, Wis., died after a two-vehicle collision just before 1 p.m. in Union ... via The Minneapolis-St. Paul Pioneer Press
I am just wondering how many people out there have the last name Rhiel and whether anyone knows any family history of the name. via Cousinconnect.com
“Don't completely fall off the diet, take care of the things that you've been talked to by your doctor, and make sure you don't miss any of your medication.”
Cardiologist say now is a prime time for heart attacks. Between the stress, the big meals and heavy lifting, they say you should be watching for signs of trouble. via WEAU-TV Eau Claire
Mall shopping trip could land man in jail
An 18-year-old Plum City man faces three misdemeanor charges after contributing to the truancy of three female Chetek minors. via The Chetek Alert
Plum City High School students Adam Milliren, Nicole Fedie and Mike Bignell cheer as the volleyball team closes out its 3-0 win Tuesday night against Alma at Plum City. via The Republican Eagle