Warrens News

Cranberry Blossom Days started Saturday in Warrens. The event is based on the pink blossoms of cranberry vines that historians say look like the heads of cranes, which is where the fruit got it's name, "crane ...

June is quickly coming to an end, and July 4 is just around the corner. As the temperatures continue to rise and the sun continues to shine, it's time to get up and go, go, go! You can begin with tonight's ...

Eugene Darwin Covill, age 69 of Oshkosh, passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2008 in Mercy Medical Center.

A central Wisconsin cranberry grower needs more honey bees to pollinate his emerging crop and he's thankful he could get them despite a mysterious disorder that imperils the state and nation's bee industry.

The Tomah area got a soaking over the weekend but missed the worst of the rough weather that swept through west-Central Wisconsin.

The Cranberry Express gas station at Jellystone Park in Warrens was denied a liquor license by the Warrens Village Board last week.

On May 19, Charter Communications Inc. announced the addition of Charter Telephone service to Melrose, Mindoro and Warrens, offering customers a new choice for telephone service.

David J. Potter, of Warrens, had his initial court appearance on May 19 for his alleged role in the burning of a Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources fire observation tower in June of 2007.

The following log is based on reports from the Holmen and Onalaska police and fire departments.

“Cranberries and apples pair so well in many recipes, including this one, which was the unanimous favorite of our contest judges. The judges also noted that this recipe can be prepared the night before and baked in the morning”

WARRENS -- The Wisconsin Cranberry Discovery Center has announced the winners of its 'Crantastic Breakfast Recipes' contest. via WisInfo

“I want to continue to spread the movement”

Kufahl reached Washington Island on Friday An Allouez man's 140-mile walk for childhood cancer ended a day early, leaving him with enough energy to walk for another charity on Sunday. via Green Bay Press-Gazette

A former Monroe County Sheriff's Deputy accused of having sex with a mentally ill inmate pleaded guilty to misconduct in a public office Thursday. via WEAU-TV Eau Claire

Death, burial place of Joseph & Delia Campbell Tunison. Lived in Warrens, WI; may have died in Rusk Co WI;interested especially in finding Delia's mother's name. via Cousinconnect.com

Within the Cranberry Blossom Festival, June 19 to 22, there will be a "Blossoming Artists" juried art walk in downtown Wisconsin Rapids. via Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune

For the Marshfield News-Herald WARRENS -- The Wisconsin Cranberry Discovery Center is hosting a cranberry wine tasting from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. April 12; and a 'Make, Bake and Take' class from 1 p.m. to ... via WisInfo

The original Warrens Restaurant, which was located across the street, opened in 1939 by Jake and Eunice Warrens. via Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter

Marilyn M. Stedman, 80, formerly of Amherst, passed away on March 20, 2008, in McIntosh, Minn. via WisInfo

Canada geese in Sparta will be rounded up and killed this summer as part of a plan to manage what officials claim is a growing number of the birds fouling the city. via Tomah Journal

Stephanie B. Aabye, 18, Taylor, was fined $226.95 for issuance of worthless checks . via The Chronicle

“One of the best things about this recipe is the muffins get moister if you leave them sit a day or two”

WARRENS -- A recipe using Wisconsin's No. 1 and No. 2 fruit crops -- cranberries and apples -- was named the winner of the Wisconsin Cranberry Discovery Center's Berry Best Cranberry Muffin contest. via WisInfo