News 2008-06-27 Andanh.com

State Patrol chopper assists in search for distraught man

DNR reopens Elroy-Sparta Bike Trail; Wildcat Mountain open July 3

Carles go from 'yard' to 'farm' in retirement by taking over Red Barn near Spring Valley

Advocap literacy program receives $15,000 donation Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:00:00 CST
MARKESAN CenturyTel Inc. has donated $15,000 to Advocap, a private, non-profit community action agency serving low-income residents in Green Lake, Fond du Lac and Winnebago counties.

Battle of the Bands returns to Fond du Lac County Fair Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:00:00 CST
Battle of the Bands will return to the Fond du Lac County Fair in July.

Alliance Laundry employee charged with embezzlement Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:00:00 CST
A 39-year-old Oshkosh man accused of embezzling more than $40,000 from Alliance Laundry Systems in Ripon where he was employed as the plants controller made an initial court appearance Tuesday.

Waupun man arrested after downtown window breaks Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:00:00 CST
WAUPUN A 25-year-old rural Waupun man was taken into custody after he allegedly broke the front window of a downtown business during a fight with a woman on June 24.

Merc wins Consumer Digest accolades Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:00:00 CST
Mercury Marine was the only marine engine company to receive three Best Buy designations from Consumer Digest magazine this week when the publication announced its top picks.

Counseling offered for flood victims Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:00:00 CST
For those flood victims who would like to talk with a professional about coping, Aurora Health Care, Agnesian HealthCare and Fond du Lac County are offering free and confidential counseling services for those who would like some emotional support.

Fond du Lac Public Library closed over Fourth of July Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:00:00 CST
The Fond du Lac Public Library will be closed in observance of the Fourth of July holiday on Friday and Saturday, July 4-5.

Flooding aftermath closes FdLs Hamilton Teen Center Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:00:00 CST
Boys and Girls Club Executive Director Stan Kocos has made the decision to shut the doors of the Hamilton Teen Center, 83 Forest Ave., which was hit hard by recent flooding, Kocos said Thursday morning.

To demolish or clean up: Homes fate undetermined Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:00:00 CST
When it comes to homes overrun by pets, City of Fond du Lac Chief Inspector Guy Fox says the house on East Follett Street that contained more than 170 cats this week is the worst hes ever seen.

Merc Marine avoids cuts for now Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:00:00 CST
Brunswick Corp.s plan to eliminate as many as 2,700 jobs will not affect Mercury Marine in Fond du Lac in the near future.

Be wary of fake FEMA agents Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:00:00 CST
For John Wyant, several red flags went up when a man claiming to be from the Federal Emergency Management Agency called Wednesday night.

Court: Sex abuse case against priest can move forward Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:00:00 CST
MADISON A case against a former priest accused of sexually assaulting three Beaver Dam girls more than 40 years ago will go forward.

New phy ed curriculum emphasizes individual health Thu, 26 Jun 2008 20:42:00 CST
No more being picked last for a team in gym class.

Local marshes are thriving, but overall wildlife effect is unclear Thu, 26 Jun 2008 20:39:00 CST
While flooding may be a bane to city wildlife, creatures living in rural areas of the county are flourishing in the now abundant wetlands.

Hockey: Marians Bresser signs pro contract Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:00:00 CST
Marian Universitys Carl Bresser, of Waupun, is the latest player from the Midwest Collegiate Hockey Association to continue his career as a professional.

Kewaskum clubs Campbellsport, 13-2 Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:00:00 CST
CAMPBELLSPORT The two starting pitchers controlled the game for three innings, but Kewaskum found its swing in the fourth and finished the game on a tear for a 13-2 Eastern Wisconsin Conference baseball win on Thursday.

Bucks Net Jefferson Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:00:00 CST
MILWAUKEE The New Jersey Nets decided to part ways with the second-leading scorer in franchise history, dealing Richard Jefferson to Milwaukee hours before the draft Thursday for forwards Yi Jianlian and Bobby Simmons.

Bucks hope Alexander is great at number eight Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:00:00 CST
MILWAUKEE The Milwaukee Bucks acknowledged they may have reached by picking Joe Alexander No. 8 in the NBA draft on Thursday night.

Mercury Marines parent company cuts 1,000 jobs, may trim 1,700 more Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:48:00 CST
Brunswick Corp., parent company of Mercury Marine, announced today that it intends to trim $300 million in fixed-costs from its operations in light of the softening economy, including effots to resize the company to improve profitability.

No-wake zone extended Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:00:00 CST
The slow-no-wake-zone along the Fox River has been extended until June 30, according to the Winnebago Sheriffs Department.

Students start Teenage Republicans chapter Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:00:00 CST
Jenna Kienbaum, a senior at Oshkosh West High School, cried in the fourth grade when a family trip to Florida caused her to miss school the day Sen. Carol Roessler, R-Oshkosh, was due to visit.

Prison ordered in January robbery Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:00:00 CST
An Oshkosh man accused of brandishing a gun while he robbed three individuals during a drug transaction in January will spend time in prison.

Police investigate graffiti Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:00:00 CST
The Oshkosh Police Department is investigating reports of graffiti at schools, parks and churches.

Plea agreements reached in pool cue thefts Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:00:00 CST
Two men charged in connection to the theft of pool cues avoided jury trials after agreeing to terms of plea agreements Thursday.

Shields sent to mental health institution Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:00:00 CST
The Oshkosh man accused of fatally stabbing Charles Raynor in a Court Tower apartment in 2006 will be placed in a mental health facility rather than receiving treatment on an outpatient basis in the community.

Convenience store burglarized Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:00:00 CST
The Oshkosh Police Department continues to investigate the burglary of a North Sawyer Street convenience store.

Oshkosh Corp. expects third quarter loss Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:00:00 CST
OSHKOSH (AP) - Shares of specialty vehicle maker Oshkosh Corp. tumbled Thursday as the company said it expects to post a loss in its fiscal third quarter and will miss Wall Street expectations because of lower-than-expected sales and a non-cash charge.

ATT to compete with local cable, Internet Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:00:00 CST
The local cable company is getting some competition.

Lourdes baseball well respresented on second team Thu, 26 Jun 2008 21:49:00 CST
No Oshkosh Lourdes/Valley Christian player was named a Trailways-North Conference first-team baseball selection, but the Knights had several representatives on the second team.

Adding Jefferson and Alexander a good thing for Bucks Thu, 26 Jun 2008 22:48:00 CST
The Milwaukee Bucks best move Thursday came before the NBA draft started. With so much dead weight on the roster, the Bucks needed to reconstruct their roster just like a doctor did Tiger Woods left knee earlier this week.

High court affirms gun rights in historic decision Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:00:00 CST
WASHINGTON Silent on central questions of gun control for two centuries, the Supreme Court found its voice Thursday in a decision affirming the right to have guns for self-defense in the home and addressing a constitutional riddle almost as old as the republic over what it means to say the people may keep and bear arms.

Midwestern downpours keep residents from evacuated homes Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:00:00 CST
ST. LOUIS Strong Midwestern downpours may force residents to wait even longer to return to homes they evacuated because of fears of flooding, emergency management officials said Thursday.

Bush administration lifts sanctions against North Korea Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:00:00 CST
WASHINGTON President Bush relaxed trade sanctions against North Korea and moved to take it off the U.S. terrorism blacklist on Thursday, but he remained skeptical about whether the communist regime would ultimately give up its nuclear weapons programs.

Poll: Obama up 13 points in state Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:00:00 CST
MADISON Thirteen points.

Energy fight stops committee action, possibly budget Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:00:00 CST
WASHINGTON The Capitol Hill struggle between Democrats and Republicans to portray each other as out of touch with voters frustration over energy prices flared Thursday during a key committee hearing.

HTR reporters receive aging agencies awards Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:00:00 CST
MANITOWOC Reporters Cindy Hodgson and Suzanne Weiss received journalism awards Thursday from the Wisconsin Association of Aging Unit Directors and the Wisconsin Area Agencies on Aging.

Cleveland police chief cleared of charges Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:00:00 CST
SHEBOYGAN The village of Cleveland police chief was cleared of criminal wrongdoing Wednesday on allegations he simultaneously and improperly worked as police chief and as a security guard at Lakeshore Technical College.

Analysis points out potential growth sites Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:00:00 CST
MANITOWOC A Madison firm presented an analysis of downtown and highlighted areas in the city for potential projects during a meeting of the Manitowoc Downtown and River Corridor Plan Steering Committee.

Eagles to hold reception for national representative Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:00:00 CST
MANITOWOC The Manitowoc Eagles Aerie No. 706 will host a reception for Grand Worthy President John Potter on Thursday.

Szyman named chambers new executive director Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:00:00 CST
MANITOWOC The board of directors of the Chamber of Manitowoc County has named Karen Szyman its new executive director, effective Tuesday.

Wilson Junior High School honor roll Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:00:00 CST
Grade 7: Marissa Abeyta, Taylor Albright, Gabrielle Alexander, Leah Auchter, Clare Bauer, Eric Berg, Michael Beyer, Nicholas Bjarnarson, Travis Bonk, Austin Bown, Maddison Braun, Kaine Bruechert, Trevor Copeland, Carlisa Cramer, Seidl DeWitt, Ashley Dokey, Charles Dunlap, Haley Feller, Matthew Fischer, Allyson Fulton, Shawny Gabriel, Michael Genske, Gabrielle Gonzalez, Courtney Griffith, Jacob Hearley, Daniel Hemken, Aaron Hochkammer, Michael Jensen, Madison Jones, Michelle Juza,Paige Kangas, Miranda Kaufman, Alan Kiley, Michelle Klavekoske, Jennifer Kliment, Nicole Knox, Lauren Kocourek, Dylan Kornely, Alyssa Krajnik, Ryan LaChappelle, Bailey LeBeau, Jennifer LeCaptain, Melody Lindholm, Daniel Martin, Gerson Martinez, Jonah Mrozinsky, Brittani Naidl, Jordan Olson, Michael Olson, Hannah Paulson, Evan Pecore, Peyton Popp, Amanda Quint, Jacob Reindl, Michaela Remiker, Jacob Rohrer, Julia Roitt, Natasha Sager, Kyle Schindl, Nicholas Schmoldt, Michael Schnell, Kelly Schroeder, Nicholas Schroeder, Eden Schuette, Ashley Schuh, Katie Sheridan, Cole Shimek, Sara Solberg, Emily Sonnenburg, Morgan Stokes, Hunter Temme, Youa Thao, Katherine Tompson, Allison Vance, KengKue Vang, Aaron VanSteenburgh, Brittney Wagner, Mackenzie Wallin, Karlee Wech, Abbey Wiegand, Cassidy Winkel, Katherine Wolowicz, Jenny Xiong and Andrew Ziolkowski.

Contestants brave brain freeze: Fastest ice cream eaters win prizes Thu, 26 Jun 2008 22:35:00 CST
TWO RIVERS It sounded a bit like being at the races as master of ceremonies Tom Tomaszewski delivered play-by-play during the Ice Cream Sundae Thursday ice cream-eating contest.

Its all about the cows: Holsteins, that is, for Stephanie Nagel, reigning Manitowoc County Dairy Pri Thu, 26 Jun 2008 22:35:00 CST
VALDERS When Stephanie Nagel wants a cold glass of milk, she doesnt have to go far to get it.

Day In The Life feature coming Sunday Thu, 26 Jun 2008 10:37:00 CST
Get a behind-the-scenes look at what happens in the emergency department at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center. Click here for a sneak preview of Sundays coverage.

Amateur Baseball: Errors cost Polar Bears in loss to Casco Wed, 25 Jun 2008 23:00:00 CST
TWO RIVERS Two Rivers got a solid pitching performance from Mike Ruzek.

Amateur Baseball: Bandits rally to knock off Storm Wed, 25 Jun 2008 23:00:00 CST
MANITOWOC The Manitowoc Bandits took the term walk-off victory literally on Wednesday night.

Fishing Report: Hoping for fair to excellent lake action Thu, 26 Jun 2008 09:52:00 CST
Fishing action along the western shore of Lake Michigan has to be downgraded a little, but I still rate the action on the upper side of fair.

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