Clark County News

Clark County 4-H members had two opportunities to attend 'Prepare for the Fair' Day -- June 16 at the Owen-Withee High school and again June 18 in the Clark County Courthouse.

For the Marshfield News-Herald The Miss Clark County committee is accepting applications for the 2008 Miss Clark County.

Black and white cows grazing on green pastures. Women with flowing skirts riding bicycles weighed down by a box of groceries perched on the rear carrier.

No matter where you live -- even if you've lived in the same town somewhere in mid-America your entire life -- there's always something nostalgic about a town celebrating its heritage and its accomplishments.

Domestic violence has reared its ugly head again in a very deadly way. A Weston man killed his fiancee and himself during the weekend.

NEILLSVILLE -- The first reading of an ordinance to raise Clark County sales taxes was approved by the board of supervisors Wednesday despite efforts by some to table the vote.

For the Marshfield News-Herald When people are sick or restless, they can benefit from having someone by their side -- a reassuring presence that they are cared for and not alone.

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.

Normally, mosquitoes don't bother Sarah Schultz and her co-workers at Schalow's Nursery, 10474 Highway A. But this summer, it's a different story.

NEILLSVILLE -- The end of the school year brings about field trips for students.

For the past three years, Steve Locher hasn't had to worry about mosquitoes while installing water gardens, waterfalls and fountains.

Statewide statistics show the number of elderly people abused by caregivers, a spouse or family members is growing.

For the Marshfield News-Herald The Clark County Aging Office in conjunction with many local health care providers are sponsoring the ninth annual Senior Citizens' Health Fair.

When there is a great need in the community, it is usually fulfilled with optimism, faith and many dedicated hearts and hands that bring it all together for the betterment of all involved.

The Clark County Humane Society animal shelter ceremonial groundbreaking event for the expansion of the shelter was May 30, the day after Oprah Winfrey's encore presentation about puppy mills.

Two crashes were reported causing injuries in Clark County over the weekend, in addition to a fatal crash on Saturday.

June 13 Concert doubles as picnic The Vox Concert Series invites the public to an evening of music at Wildwood Pavilion on June 13, featuring Ryan McIntyre and Phil Golembiewski.

A female from Thorp died early this morning after a one-vehicle crash in the town of Wordon, according to a Clark County Sheriff's Department press release.

Kewaunee County is a small county with a huge dairy impact punch. Kewaunee County ranks among the highest population of dairy cows in the state.

NEILLSVILLE -- Wisconsin is known as the Dairy State. With all its farms, land and agriculture that seems to surround each town with a kind of life-giving permanence, farming is a way of life and lasts for ...