Stratford News

Some quick work by fire crews is taking the credit for saving a barn from a fire near Stratford.

Less than 2 percent of businesses in the United States survive to see their 100th anniversary.

As July came about, I found myself protesting the turning of the calendar. It can't be July -- summer seems to be almost over, and I have so much to do.

A reception and dance were held in their honor at the Belvedere Supper Club on June 20.

Lori Crabb watched her 15-year-old son put a milker on a Holstein and expressed disbelief that he was milking the cows.

He had served as president of the division for the past two years. 25 YEARS AGO: Dr.

They were married June 18, 1928, at St. Peter Claver Church in Sheboygan. Lois Becker of Greenwood won the 1998 Clark County June Dairy Month Recipe Contest featuring pizza as a theme.

If last-minute grocery shoppers at Festival Foods, 1613 N. Central Ave., on Friday were any indication, the fact gasoline is substantially more expensive had little impact on Marshfield area residents' July 4 ...

St. Andrew's Class of 1948 recently held its 60-year class reunion at the VFW Hall in Stratford, with a social hour at 5 p.m. and dinner at 6 p.m. Those attending were: Harold Seitz, Stratford; Robert Reigel, ...

When he was growing up on his family's town of Cleveland farm, his mom's collection of country music albums fascinated Jerry Schmitt.

Archbishop Raymond Burke of St. Louis will be moving to Italy, to head the Vatican's Supreme Court.

A stray white and brown short hair dog was found in the 600 block of North Anton Avenue at 3 p.m. Saturday.

Archbishop Raymond Burke of St. Louis, who grew up in Stratford, was named Friday as the first American to lead the Vatican supreme court.

Governor Jim Doyle is commending an area businessman for his renewable energy creation.

STRATFORD -- A fledgling business that produces ethanol from the waste product of cheese-making is ready to take wing.

The Rozellville Rockets 4-H club met June 9 at the Day Town Hall, with President Tralese Weber presiding.

10 YEARS AGO: David Pagels, in his No. 409 car, battled Allan Sankey in a Super Stock Dash Saturday night at the Marshfield Super Speedway. Pagels claimed the victory and a sixth in the CWSSA Super Stock point standings. Clark County District Attorney Darwin L. Zwieg will seek a 10th term of office. He has served as district attorney for 18 years. 25 YEARS AGO: Gary Lukes was named outstanding 1983 graduate at Southern College of Optometry, Memphis, Tenn. He was elected president of the senior class. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lukes of Neillsville and is married to the former Ruth Theurer of Stratford. 50 YEARS AGO: Directors of the Roddis Plywood Corporation at a meeting recently took no action on payment of a dividend, according to a company announcement. Leo Nikolai was elected grand knight of John Eisen Council, Knights of Columbus, at the organization's regular meeting. 75 YEARS AGO: The regular family night get-together of the congregation of the Methodist Episcopal Church will be held Friday at the home of O.C. Vaughn of Marshfield. The affair will take the form of a picnic supper on the lawn, followed by games and stunts.

Stratford Elementary School students are motivated to do good by having fun. The school exceeded its spring fundraising goal in a unique, new way -- through a pledge-based fundraiser, a fun week of walking and ...

Jake Long pitched five nearly perfect innings as the Marshfield Chaparrals blanked Lac du Flambeau 10-0 Wednesday evening at Jack Hackman Field.

A prize-winning local band will pair up with an up-and-coming national act for a stompin' country show at Bullshooters Saloon, 7802 Meadow Rock Drive.