Wautoma News

Andrea Jane Jungwirth and William David Rew are excited to announce their engagement. via WisInfo

Lily Jane Sowers, daughter of Curt and Victoria Sowers of Oshkosh, was born March 14. via WisInfo

“We are seeing more immigrants”

Editor's note: This is the first of a five-part series about farming misconceptions in Wisconsin. via Stevens Point Journal

“Some growers are figuring that out and growing them faster, leaving them a little looser.”

Inflation has hit many consumer goods this year, but a good old-fashioned live Christmas tree may still cost about the same as it did in 2006. via The Journal Times

George Christie Jr. age 80, of Wautoma, passed away Thursday evening, December 13, 2007 at his residence. via WisInfo

“It's a sad day and a good day. When you care for them you become part of who they are”

For two weeks Lightning has been sending Patricia Fisher, the woman who nursed her back to health, a wordless message. via WisInfo

Lavonne M. Salter of Wautoma, passed away Wednesday evening, November 28, 2007 at Preston Place. via WisInfo

“The dad tried to get back down for Gage but was met by heavy smoke and intense heat”

Neighbors and friends of the family that lost their 7-year-old son in a house fire early Friday are banding together to help them in their grief. via Oshkosh Northwestern

“We've had a lot of tragedies over the years”

The hair on his arms was singed. That is what Bill and Mary Schmudlach remember about their neighbor, Paul Kealiher, when he burst into their home last Friday morning to call 911. via Marshfield News-Herald

Wara Suszko, age 85, of Wautoma, died suddenly on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2007 at her home. via WisInfo

WAUTOMA - Michael L. Veach, 55, will reside in Waushara County when he's released from prison after serving a sentence for first-degree sexual assault of a child. via WisInfo

“TNT is supportive of the no-parking restriction. They understand that traffic needs to flow”

A stormwater utility in the city of Menomonie became a reality Monday evening. The Menomonie City Council unanimously approved an ordinance establishing the stormwater utility as well as a resolution ... via Dunn County News

“This just got a little out of hand”

The vintage Allis-Chalmers tractor has been the centerpiece of the harvest season display in front of the West Allis home of Terry Crivello and Jim House for the last six autumns. via Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

“You can't spend people's money in opposition to a referendum that the people put on the ballot. You just can't”

An ethics complaint against four public officials accused of improperly using tax money for political ads was dismissed Wednesday, but not before harsh words and profanities were exchanged between one of the ... via Oshkosh Northwestern

Apparently Governor Jim Doyle's signature on the replacement Wisconsin budget has angered one University of Wisconsin Regent to the point of quitting. via Random10

The driver of a truck carrying explosives which overturned Wednesday was cited for failing to have his vehicle under control, the Waushara County sheriff said Friday. via WBAY

WAUTOMA - A truck carrying 20,000 pounds of explosives overturned Wednesday morning on a state highway in Dakota. via WisInfo

I am looking for Francie Hope Berkelo. She was born June 2 1978 at 10:05 AM in Wautoma Wisconsin. via Cousinconnect.com

Ruben 'Gal' Holzwart, age 81 of Sheboygan passed away early Monday morning at a local nursing home. via WisInfo

Scrapbooking enthusiasts might enjoy Great Gathering, an annual event that celebrates preserving everyday memories. via WisInfo