Amherst Junction, Wisconsin

Nov. 11, 2008 GOTTSCHALK, Stacy and Keith Phillips, Iola, a son, Logan Adam. Nov. 12, 2008 FUGIASCO, Lisa and Ernesto Rodriguez, Junction City, a daughter, Valentina Sanjuana.

Stephen J. 'Steve' Kubala, 53, of Stevens Point, died Friday morning, Nov. 14, 2008, at Saint Michael's Hospital.

Twelve establishments failed alcohol compliance checks Wednesday, resulting in at least five citations from the Portage County Sheriff's Department, Sheriff John Charewicz said.

The following trick-or-treat hours will be observed on Friday: Almond - 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Amherst - 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Amherst Junction - 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Junction City - 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Milladore - 6 p.m. to 8 ...

The case involving a veteran who pleaded guilty to crimes he committed while he was stationed in Iraq went to trial this morning, a Justice Department spokeswoman said.

Today Stockton Town Board, 9 a.m., town hall. Agenda includes 2009 budget. Monday Town of Linwood Plan Commission, 9 a.m., town hall.

Eileen Roe of Amherst Junction celebrated her 90th birthday with a dinner for family and close friends at Golden Corral, Plover.

More than 20 local artists and 10 working art studios in Portage and Waupaca counties will be featured during the fifth annual Hidden Studios: Art Along the Ice Age Trail tour Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Stone Lake: "Stone Lake Cranberry Festival." You can't get enough cranberries so if you find yourself in northwestern Wisconsin on Saturday, head to Stone Lake for their berry good day.

Walter P. Policht, 82, Amherst Junction, Saturday Bernice B. Firkus, 82, Stevens Point, Sunday Mary G. Haessly, 83, Whiting, Saturday Carl E. Morton, 83, Stevens Point, Saturday George Zmuda, 86, Stevens Point, ...

Criminal damage to property: Sunday around 4:24 a.m., officers received report of damage to a vehicle at Kmart, 111 Division St.

Today Village of Plover Police and Fire Commission, noon, municipal center. Agenda includes discussion and possible action on Police Department's use of force, firearms training range, EVOC/PIT, domestic ...

The American Red Cross is getting ready for Hurricane Ike. For the fourth time in a month, the Red Cross is moving people and materials in anticipation of a hurricane landfall.

Possession of marijuana: Wednesday around 9:56 p.m., a 17-year-old Stevens Point male was cited for possession of marijuana near the 1200 block of Third Court.

Craig Beer, son of William and Peggy Beer of Stevens Point, and grandson of Merlin and DeAnn David of Nekoosa, will be honored at an Eagle Scout Court of Honor Ceremony to be held at a later date in Stevens ...

A man who operated a $400 million Caribbean-based sports bookmaking operation for Wisconsin and Nevada managers was sentenced Tuesday in federal court to the four months he has been detained since his arrest.

Gov. Jim Doyle was in Amherst Junction Monday to award about $80,000 in grant money to help educate and train farmers interested in grazing their livestock rather than conventionally feeding the cows in barns.

Dolores E. 'Baby Doll' Ostrowski, 82, formerly of Amherst Junction, died early Wednesday morning, Aug.

Operating while intoxicated: David Ryle, 46, Amherst Junction, had a judgment entered on his behalf to a guilty plea to charges of operating while intoxicated.