News 2008-07-12 Andanh.com

Calling all former bridesmaids Fri, 11 Jul 2008 16:31:00 CST
They come clad in taffeta and gleaming satin, sometimes wearing matching tiaras or picture hats. Calling all former bridesmaids, The Reporter is looking for your stories and pictures of bridesmaid dresses youve worn that havent seen the light of day (and for good reason) since they were worn at the wedding. Joining in the fun of the hit comedy 27 Dresses, were looking for your anecdotes about the selection of dresses, gown malfunctions, cost, the number of dresses youve worn and possible uses that you have found for that dress since the wedding. We would like to post pictures online of those dresses you wouldnt be caught dead in today. Pictures will be cropped to show only the dress (not the wearer) and include basic information about the dress (not the bride who chose it). Send digital photos and anecdotes to Colleen Kottke at 324-5492 or at ckottke@fdlreporter.com by July 18.

Story, multimedia: Police dig deeper after central Wisconsin abductions Fri, 11 Jul 2008 06:54:00 CST
WISCONSIN RAPIDS Investigators plan an exhaustive investigation into the background of a mill worker accused of kidnapping and sexually assaulting two young men to see if he is connected to other cases, the Wood County sheriff said Thursday.

Possible tornado hits Green Lake County Thu, 10 Jul 2008 23:42:00 CST
A possible tornado on Thursday blew off the roof of a local business in the village of Dalton.

Rain storm brings worries back to Oshkosh homeowners Thu, 10 Jul 2008 23:01:00 CST
A thunderstorm that passed over Oshkosh late Thursday afternoon caused another round of localized street flooding.

Police: Bullied Menasha teen stabbed another boy Thu, 10 Jul 2008 23:00:00 CST
MENASHA A 16-year-old Menasha boy was arrested and the victim hospitalized Wednesday after a stabbing police say was motivated by bullying.

Victim identified in fatal crash on 76 Thu, 10 Jul 2008 23:00:00 CST
Judith Sanders, 69, of Brookfield died in a vehicle accident on Wednesday evening in the Town of Clayton.

PHOTOS: Buttermilk Creek Park concert Thu, 10 Jul 2008 16:09:00 CST

Classic Fair photo galleries Thu, 10 Jul 2008 07:40:00 CST
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PHOTOS: Packers Tailgate Tour in FDL Tue, 08 Jul 2008 21:19:00 CST

Berlin photographer charged in nude photo scheme Fri, 11 Jul 2008 21:27:00 CST
GREEN LAKE A Berlin photographer accused of concealing video cameras behind a vent in his bathroom and recording up to 21 women without their knowledge as they undressed faces 11 criminal counts.

Water is no longer her only problem Fri, 11 Jul 2008 20:45:00 CST
When Oshkosh was doused with an inch of rain Thursday, Lori Stang could smell that something was wrong.

Woman arrested for restaurant extortion Fri, 11 Jul 2008 19:46:00 CST
A woman was arrested Friday for extortion after police said she brought a rat into an upscale restaurant in April, claimed it was in her meal and then sought $500,000 to keep quiet.

Officials confirm tornado in Green Lake County Thursday Fri, 11 Jul 2008 17:49:00 CST
The storm that hit Green Lake County Thursday has been confirmed to have included a tornado.

bSpotlight letter: /bHometown looking good on return visit Fri, 11 Jul 2008 16:23:00 CST
I had the opportunity to return home this Independence Day weekend to my old neighborhood near the intersection of Hazel Street and Menominee Drive, where I grew up, from 6th grade until well into my college years at UWO. Returning after a long absence, I was very impressed with my hometown. When things come together and Oshkosh has the opportunity to shine, it really does shine brightly. The weather was perfect, Sawdust Days was well attended, the fireworks were great, and the fish were even biting in Millers Bay. In conversations with my friends and neighbors, there was of course the usual hometown bashing that is common in probably every town in the country: The city is dying, and Its just not like it was, and so on. However, it seemed to me that every negative comment or anecdote was countered by a positive. Downtown looks like it is coming back to life. I heard many compliments for the Art Walk and Waterfest. People who left Oshkosh for college or perhaps to learn a career are now returning to invest their time and talents in the city where they grew up. These people certainly have options elsewhere. They could have gone anywhere in the country, but they elected to return to Oshkosh. I believe this show of faith and investment in Oshkoshs future by the younger generation bodes very well for the city On the Water. Oh by the way, I had such a good time this weekend, Im working on bringing the whole family back for next years Independence Day celebration. I cant think of a better place to be on the 4th of July than with old friends and neighbors on Hazel Street. Keep up the good work, Oshkosh bCharles R. (Chuck) Milam /bHopkinsville, Ky.

Favre asks for unconditional release from Packers Fri, 11 Jul 2008 15:44:00 CST
GREEN BAY Brett Favre has asked the Packers to release him so he can return to the NFL with another team after apparently being told that his latest retirement reversal wasnt welcome news in Green Bay. The team said it would do whats right in response to Favres request, which was first reported by ESPN.

In-patient treatment ordered in Omro Kwik Trip shooting Fri, 11 Jul 2008 13:05:00 CST
An Omro man accused of attempting to shoot a man he suspected was having an affair with his wife will be committed to a mental health facility.

Lifest sends positive message Fri, 11 Jul 2008 11:46:00 CST
For those who spent their day at Lifest Thursday, being at the five day Christian music festival goes beyond the music, food and carnival rides to a place thats much deeper.

Four boys arrested in Menasha garage hopping Fri, 11 Jul 2008 06:55:00 CST
MENASHA Four boys, ages 14-15, were released to the custody of their parents Wednesday after being arrested for going through unlocked garages looking for alcohol.

New iPhone draws crowd in Oshkosh Fri, 11 Jul 2008 06:51:00 CST
iPhone fanatics didnt let much stop them from getting their hands on the latest version of the gadget.

Police arrest two men for burglary Fri, 11 Jul 2008 09:33:00 CST
TWO RIVERS The Two Rivers Police Department forwarded charges for a 23-year-old Manitowoc man and a 23-year-old Two Rivers man in connection to a burglary at Aristo Manufacturing, according to police.

Five things to do this weekend Fri, 11 Jul 2008 08:24:00 CST
Here are some area events that can help make your weekend more enjoyable. For more ideas, click on the Things to do section of the Herald Times Reporter Web site.

Supreme Court orders $265M state sales tax refund Fri, 11 Jul 2008 07:51:00 CST
MADISON A Wisconsin Supreme Court decision has blown a $265 million hole into the state budget.

Showers, storms expected all weekend Fri, 11 Jul 2008 07:31:00 CST
MANITOWOC Showers and thunderstorms could bring up to one-half inch of rain to the Lakeshore today, according to the National Weather Service.

Photos: Channel 7 Golf Classic Fri, 11 Jul 2008 19:16:00 CST

Court Records: Man tricked captor before escaping Fri, 11 Jul 2008 18:56:00 CST
A 21-year-old Wisconsin Rapids man officials say was held against his will in Saratoga tricked his captor into leaving the home before he escaped, according to court documents filed today. Edward J. Lanphear, 46, is accused of kidnapping the man, chaining him in the garage at Lanphears home and sexually assaulting him. The man asked Lanphear to go get him some cigarettes, and when the 21-year-old heard a vehicle leave, he struggled to remove his blindfold so he could see up to the ceiling, where his chains were attached, according to court documents. He was able to drag a ladder to within his reach and then used it to climb up to the ceiling and release his restraints, the complaint said. He fled the garage and ran to a nearby house to plead for help. On Friday, Wood County District Attorney Todd Wolf filed charges against Lanphear that include 12 felony counts and one misdemeanor charge. The charges carry a combined maximum penalty of more than 400 years. Circuit Court Judge Greg Potter ordered Lanphears $1 million cash bond continued and transferred the case to Circuit Court Judge Edward Zappen Jr. for further proceedings.

Crews wrap up search of Saratoga propery Fri, 11 Jul 2008 18:51:00 CST
A search of the almost 11-acre property, owned by Edward J. Lanphear, concluded Friday, after an excavating crew and cadaver dogs uncovered no additional evidence.

Favre wants release from Packers Fri, 11 Jul 2008 18:30:00 CST
Brett Favre asked the Packers to release him so he can return to the NFL with another team after apparently being told his latest retirement reversal wasnt welcome news in Green Bay.

Marshfield man pleads not guilty to assaulting girl Fri, 11 Jul 2008 18:07:00 CST
A 28-year-old Marshfield man pleaded not guilty in Wood County Circuit Court to repeated sexual assault of a child. If convicted, Carlos G. Comas faces a maximum of 60 years in prison. On Thursday, Circuit Court Judge Greg Potter scheduled Comas next appearance for Oct. 3. According to the criminal complaint, Comas inappropriately touched a 9-year-old girl on multiple occasions between Dec. 1 and Feb. 7.

Warrens woman gets probation for child neglect Fri, 11 Jul 2008 18:04:00 CST
A 44-year-old Warrens woman was sentenced in Wood County Circuit Court to one year of probation for child neglect. Christine T. Forrest also was ordered to pay $98, undergo an alcohol and other drug evaluation and any counseling deemed necessary. She was sentenced for the misdemeanor charge Thursday by Circuit Court Judge Greg Potter. According to the criminal complaint, at 11:30 a.m. on Sept. 29, the Pittsville Police Department received a call about a 12-year-old boy who had been left outside a grocery store. The boy told officers Forrest had picked him up from a gun safety class and was suppose to drive him to a friends house. The boy said Forrest was drunk, drove off in the wrong direction and was all over the road, the complaint said. The boy was scared and crying, but Forrest kept driving. In Pittsville, Forrest told the boy to get out of the vehicle, if he wasnt going to stop crying, the complaint said. The boy didnt know where he was or what to do. Officers found Forrest in a ditch on Highway A, about four miles from Pittsville, the complaint said. She had a blood alcohol concentration of 0.334 percent.

Police/courts Fri, 11 Jul 2008 17:55:00 CST
Wood County The following people were sentenced to jail, had their drivers licenses revoked, were fined and ordered to undergo an alcohol assessment for drunken driving: Ronald A. Blum, 66, Marshfield 75-days in jail with work release and credit for 44 days, 30-month revocation and $1,977. Holly J. Jagodzinski, 27, Wisconsin Rapids six-month revocation and $667.

Document download: Complaint details mens ordeal in Saratoga house Fri, 11 Jul 2008 17:29:00 CST
Click the link to download the criminal complaint that was filed in Wood County Court against Edward Lanphear. Information in the file has been redacted because of the nature of the alleged crimes.

Wood Co. inmate dies Fri, 11 Jul 2008 16:57:00 CST
A 28-year-old Stevens Point man died Thursday at Saint Josephs Hospital in Marshfield after he apparently attempted to take his life in a Wood County jail cell Wednesday. The man was found hanging in his cell block by portions of a sheet from his bedding, Wood County Undersheriff Dave Joosten said. Corrections officers tried to revive the man, and emergency services were summoned. He was transported to Riverview Hospital and then transferred to Saint Josephs Hospital where he died Thursday as a result of his injuries, officials said. An internal investigation has been conducted as a result of the incident, and an outside review will be performed by the Wisconsin Rapids Police Department, Joosten said. The man had been sentenced to a year in jail for possession of child pornography.

Do you work in the winding room in Rapids Fri, 11 Jul 2008 15:40:00 CST
The Daily Tribune would like to talk to NewPage employees working in the winding room at the Wisconsin Rapids mill. Contact City Editor Jeff Williams at 422-6725 or jwilliams@wisconsinrapidstribune.com

Charges filed against Saratoga man Fri, 11 Jul 2008 14:19:00 CST
A 46-year-old Saratoga man officials say kidnapped and assaulted two men is facing charges with penalties that total more than 400 years in prison. Edward J. Lanphear made his initial appearance Friday afternoon on two counts of kidnapping, two counts of false imprisonment, five counts of first-degree sexual assault with use of a dangerous weapon, one count of first-degree recklessly endangering safety, two counts of substantial battery and one misdemeanor count of impersonating a peace officer. Wood County Circuit Court Judge Greg Potter transferred the case to Circuit Court Judge Edward Zappen Jr. Lanphears next appearance is scheduled for Thursday. According to the criminal complaint filed today: A 23-year-old Grand Rapids man was walking home after the Fourth of July fireworks in Wisconsin Rapids. When he stopped to rest, Lanphear pulled up in a pickup truck and offered the 23-year-old a ride. As they got close to the 23-year-old mans home, Lanphear said he was a police officer. He handcuffed the Grand Rapids man and then struck him on the head, knocking him unconscious. The 23-year-old awoke to find himself chained to a ladder in the basement of Lanphears residence. Early Tuesday, a 21-year-old Wisconsin Rapids man decided to sleep in his truck outside a Wisconsin Rapids tavern when he realized he was too intoxicated to drive. He awoke to find Lanphear tying him up, the complaint said. The 21-year-old man also was taken to Lanphears residence where he was chained to a ladder in the garage. Within a few hours, he was able to escape and get help. More information will be reported today on the Daily Tribune Web site and in Saturdays print edition.

Crews excavate, dogs search Lanphears property Fri, 11 Jul 2008 13:23:00 CST
SARATOGA An excavating crew has begun digging today near the 52nd Street residence where two missing men were found Tuesday evening. Search dogs and officials were examining the ground next to a several-foot-high pile of soil as a back hoe continued digging, just after 11 a.m. today near power lines just south of the home of Edward J. Lanphear, 10730 52nd St. S. Lanphear, 46, is currently being held in the Wood County jail on a $1 million cash bond after authorities arrested him Tuesday evening. He faces potential first-degree sexual assault charges as well as impersonating an officer, kidnapping and false imprisonment. Officials expect to finish with the search dogs and wrap up the excavation work by the end of the day.

Video of todays press conference about Lanphear case Fri, 11 Jul 2008 12:39:00 CST
More than 100 pieces of evidence have been collected from the home of a Saratoga man officials say kidnapped and assaulted two men in less than a week, authorities announced today in a press conference. a hrefhttp://www.postcrescent.com/apps/pbcs.dll/articleAID/20080711/VIDEO0101/80711058Click here to watch the video of the press conference/a

Authorities continue building case against Saratoga man Fri, 11 Jul 2008 10:19:00 CST
More than 100 pieces of evidence have been collected from the home of a Saratoga man officials say kidnapped and assaulted two men in less than a week, authorities announced today. Much of the evidence has been processed and forwarded to the Wisconsin State Crime Lab, Wood County Sheriff Thomas Reichert said during a joint news conference with Wisconsin Rapids Police Chief Kurt Heuer and Grand Rapids Police Chief Dave Lewandowski. Some of it will be held and maintained locally. Both men who authorities say were kidnapped have been released from the hospital and are now at home with their families, Reichert said. My brother officers here with me and working in the field also wish to acknowledge the true courage and bravery shown by the victims of this case. They were put into a situation that was truly nightmarish and displayed the fortitude and courage necessary to survive, Reichert said. We are slow in todays society to recognize heroes, but in this circumstance, I think we can all agree, these gentlemen truly are. Edward J. Lanphear, 46, of 10730 52nd St. S., Saratoga, was arrested Tuesday after a 21-year-old Wisconsin Rapids man was able to escape from Lanphears residence and summon help, investigators said. When officers arrived on the scene, Lanphear went into the basement and brought out a 23-year-old Grand Rapids man. The only statement Lanphear made to officers was that he knew what he had done was wrong, Reichert said. The search of Lanphears property continues today, with the focus shifting to the approximately 10 acres outside his buildings. Dogs are being brought in to assist. At this point, there is no evidence of any victims other than the two men abducted this week, authorities said today. No formal charges have been filed, although officials hope to have a criminal complaint complete next week.

Things to do today and Saturday Fri, 11 Jul 2008 10:19:00 CST
Looking for some live music Look no farther than Tunes on the Terrace at Hotel Mead. Local band Rumours will hit the outdoors from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. today, and the Delta Fireballs will perform under the stars from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday. If raindrops start falling on your head, just head indoors to the Grand Avenue Tavern. Its Kwik Trip Special Olympics Night today at Golden Sands Speedway. Big 8 Series (LLM, SS, PS, Cruisers, Spectator Racing). Gates open at 4:30 p.m., racing starts at 7:45 p.m. 10992 Highway 54 E. 423-4660, www.goldensandsspeedway.com. Looking for something berry fun to do this weekend Head out to the Necedah National Wildlife Refuge from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday for the Wild Berry Bash. Activities include tie-dying (bring a shirt) shirts with natural dyes, a scavenger hunt, crafts, snacks, berry picking walks and even a pie eating contest. Ellen Allan Learning Center adjacent to the Refuge Office. Grab the peanuts and the Cracker Jacks and head over to Witter Field for the American Legion Ramblers Invitational. Games times and teams are: Friday, 5:30 p.m. Wausau West and 8 p.m. Baraboo Saturday, 8 p.m. Wild Rose Sunday, 5:30 p.m. Mauston and Monday, 5:30 p.m. RSW. The Rangers are on the road for the Onalaska Invitational. Take time to smell the roses, with the Wood County Master Gardeners ninth annual Down the Garden Path garden walk from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Six gardens with a local artist at each are featured on the walk. Garden Treasures will return to offer new or gently used garden-related items and books for sale. Tickets cost $6 in advance or $8 on Saturday. Tickets are available at local businesses and the University Extension Office at the Wood County Courthouse. Call 421-8440 for more information. Webbfest at the Babcock ballfield, 6 p.m. to midnight Friday, 10 a.m. to midnight Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, music, games, kids events, softball tournament, 572-9495. Proceeds go to suicide prevention in the South Wood County schools, named in memory of Luke Webb of Nekoosa High School.

Weather update Fri, 11 Jul 2008 10:12:00 CST
According to the National Weather Service, an area of showers and storms will gradually work over the forecast area, including portions of central, east central, north central and northeast Wisconsin this morning. The thunderstorms will diminish from west to east later this morning as a warm front begins to lift northward over the state, with a warm and unstable air mass invading the state in the warm fronts wake. More thunderstorms may develop, although the storms are expected to be more isolated. There is still a slight risk of severe storms with large hail and damaging winds the main threats. Later tonight, thunderstorms will again become more numerous as a cold front approaches from the west and interacts with the unstable airmass. As a result, there is a potential of more severe storms with large hail and damaging winds the main threats.

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