Vesper News

The following farmers markets are being held: * Rome Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fridays, Alpine Village Business Park, 251 Highway 13, Rome.

She is a 1994 graduate of Pittsville High School. Joshua Pederson of Neillsville has been chosen for publication in the 32nd annual edition of Who's Who Among American High School Students.

Pittsville Area Community Theater will stage the 2008 summer production, "Love is Contagious," by Patricia McLaine.

It's summertime, and kid-friendly activities are everywhere -- and many of them are free.

In an effort to celebrate Independence Day, and raise awareness of political candidates and issues, the Wood County Republican Party decided to hold a party Saturday.

Wisconsin Rapids At 4:18 p.m. Thursday, a motorcycle ridden by Shannon A. Giebels, 29, Wisconsin Rapids, went out of control when Giebels swerved to miss a dog near the intersection of Lincoln Street and Clyde ...

* At 11:08 p.m. Monday, a Wisconsin Rapids woman reported the theft of a bicycle from the 1500 block of First Street North. * At 7:20 p.m. Monday, a Vesper man reported the theft of two all-terrain vehicles from the 5800 block of Highway 13. * At 12:09 p.m. Tuesday, a 50-year-old Nekoosa man reported the theft of a bicycle from Domtar Industries, 613 Market Street. * At 12:39 p.m. Tuesday, a Nekoosa man reported a door smashed, a van and car tampered with and a refrigerated van left open at Northern Lights Food Processing, 310 First St. * At 12:49 p.m. Tuesday, an 18-year-old Winthrop Harbor, Ill., man reported the theft of fishing equipment from the 600 block of Market Street. * At 5:08 p.m. Tuesday, a 13-year-old Wisconsin Rapids boy reported the theft of a bicycle from McDonalds. * At 8:37 p.m. Saturday, a motorcycle ridden by Patricia A. Bennington, 60, Marshfield, went out of control at the intersection of Saint Joseph Avenue and West Arnold Street. Bennington was transported to Saint Joseph's Hospital where she was treated and released. * At 1:25 p.m. Tuesday, a pickup driven by Stacy D. Indermuehle, 34, Wisconsin Rapids, and a pickup driven by Codie S. Merkes, 17, Wisconsin Rapids, collided at the intersection of Highway 54 and Chestnut Street. Indermuehle and her passenger, Sue L. Oliver, 36, Wisconsin Rapids, were both transported to Riverview Hospital where they were treated and released. * At 9:55 a.m. Tuesday, a car driven by Angela M. Richmond, 19, Wisconsin Rapids, struck the rear of a car driven by Stella M. Boyles, 88, Wisconsin Rapids, on Grand Avenue East, near Eighth Street South. Richmond was injured but did not require medical transport. * Gregory J. Nowaczyk and Jessica A. Murphy, both of Marshfield, July 12. * Daniel W. Echols, Addis, La., and Chiann L. Hebert, Marshfield, date unavailable. * Kyle K. Kubisiak, Linwood, and Valerie J. Jazdzewski, Rudolph, July 19. * Jeremy A. Wilson and Erin L. Borgen, both of Port Edwards, July 12. * Landon J. Kramer and Jessica A. Krug, both of Marshfield, July 19. The following people were sentenced to jail, had their driver's licenses revoked, were fined and ordered to undergo an alcohol assessment for drunken driving: * Adam N. Heiman, 24, Marshfield; five days in jail with work release, 12-month revocation and $894. * Erik R. Haugen, 35, Marshfield; 10 days in jail with work release, 12-month revocation and $894. * Trisa L. Vilbaum, 35, Vesper, was placed on six months of probation and ordered to pay $171 plus $291.69 restitution and to undergo any counseling deemed necessary for issuing a worthless check. * Roger A. Robinson, 38, Wisconsin Rapids, was sentenced to five days already served, placed on two years of probation and ordered to pay $206 plus $3,994.24 restitution and to have no contact with his victim for criminal damage to property and disorderly conduct. * April L. Gaede, 23, Lublin, was placed on one year of probation and ordered to pay $229.50 plus $26.85 restitution and to undergo any counseling deemed necessary for misdemeanor theft. The charge was reduced from a felony charge of passing a forged check. * David C. Chabez, 34, Wisconsin Rapids, was ordered to pay $637 for misdemeanor battery and disorderly conduct. * Troy A. Burdue, 45, Milwaukee, was sentenced to 60 days in jail with work release and credit for four days already served, had his driver's license revoked six months and was ordered to pay $728 for operating a motor vehicle with a revoked driver's license. * Leticia L. Jordan, 30, Milwaukee, was ordered to pay $350 for obstructing an officer. * Elizabeth A. Hyde, 39, Wisconsin Rapids, was ordered to pay $387 for disorderly conduct as a domestic abuse incident and repeat offender.

* Scott A. Machtan and Julie L. Engel, both of Wisconsin Rapids, June 27. * Jessy L. Degenhardt and Amanda S. Langreck, both of Marshfield, June 28. * Nathan W. Curtin and Amber M. Hemmer, both of Arpin, July 19. * Laura J. Steckel, 23, Wisconsin Rapids, was ordered to pay $539 for possession of marijuana. The record will be erased if the fine is paid within two weeks. A charge of possession of drug paraphernalia was dismissed. * Rebecca E. Guden, 17, Vesper, was ordered to pay $287 for retail theft. The record will be erased if the fine is paid within 60 days. * James M. Johnson, 47, Wisconsin Rapids, was placed on 13 months of probation and ordered to pay $322 plus $31.61 restitution and maintain absolute sobriety for two counts of misdemeanor theft. A charge of misdemeanor bail jumping was dismissed.

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is conducting a public information meeting for the upcoming replacement of the Hemlock Creek, Small Creek, and Cranberry Creek structures located on WIS 54 from WIS 80 ...

Cast members have been chosen and rehearsals have begun for the Pittsville Area Community Theater's 2008 summer production, "Love is Contagious," by Patricia McLaine.

Vesper's Community Progress Initiative started in 2004. Vesper Lions, a local service club, lived up to its motto "We Serve" by providing support from the start.

While students are barely settling into summer vacation, a collection of Vesper teachers is preparing for the fall.

10 YEARS AGO: The board of directors of Felker Brothers Corp. has elected Tom Henke of Vesper to the position of executive vice-president and chief operating officer. He has been employed by Felkers since 1985. The ground breaking ceremony was held June 11 at the construction site in Wildwood Park, for the new Wildwood Station pavilion, marking the beginning of construction on the new year-round park building designed to house some of the many activities held in the park each year. 25 YEARS AGO: The Rev. Kevin L. Wenker gave the topic 'Life After Death,' at the Friday afternoon meeting of the Ladies Aid Society of Christ Lutheran Church in Chili. Mrs. Lyle Doehr was hostess. Guests welcomed were Mrs. Rita Bieneck and Mrs. Lucien Moh. 50 YEARS AGO: The Board of Education of Auburndale Union High School announced June 17 the appointment of Robert Hubert as supervising principal of the 1958-1959 scholastic year. In addition to his administrative duties, he will serve as athletic director and football coach. 75 YEARS AGO: Children of Marshfield are cautioned by the police department to refrain from creating disturbances in Columbia Park during band concerts. 'Band concerts are for the entertainment of citizens and under no circumstances will disturbances be tolerated,' Chief of Police William Paape declared today.

Wood County Sheriff Thomas Reichert announced he will hold listening sessions next week in Grand Rapids and Vesper.

The following farmers markets are being held: * Rome Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fridays, Alpine Village Business Park, 251 Highway 13, Rome.

Willard Dykstra, 75, of W4307 Hwy W, Waldo died unexpectedly on Monday evening, June 9, 2008 at St.

Recent graduates MADISON -- Brian Luckey of Athens has received a one-year certificate of graduation with distinction from the Farm and Industry Short Course at the University of Wisconsin in Madison College ...

Wisconsin Rapids residents continue to deal with repairs one year after a hailstorm caused millions of dollars in damage to buildings, vehicles and crops.

An 80-year-old Wisconsin Rapids woman is in good condition at Riverview Hospital today from injuries she suffered in a two-vehicle crash Tuesday afternoon.

The Business Journal of Milwaukee TDS to buy Chorus Communications for $195M [Milwaukee] TDS Telecommunications Corp.