Greenwood, WI New Home Financing in Wisconsin

One new store that recently opened in downtown Neillsville, is "Angels and Dreams Consignment Store." Rose Teichmiller first started the craft store business in her home, but recently moved to downtown ...

A Tuesday morning fire claimed the lives of almost 90 animals, and destroyed a barn.

GREENWOOD -- Starting a new business is one challenge; renovating a building to house that business is perhaps a bigger challenge.

Freelancer June Thompson profiles Centuries on Main in Greenwood, a new business, and its owners.

* Billie S. Sternitzky, 25, of 909 Weber Ave., Stratford; initial appearance Oct.

* Jose R. Mireles Aguilera, 23, of 302 Piine St., Abbotsford; no contest plea; two charges of operating a vehicle while revoked; 30 days in jail on each, to run concurrent, and $88 in costs on each charge.

LOYAL -- Allan R. Prior, 77, of Loyal died Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2008, at Saint Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield.

* Kristy S. Degenhardt, 27, of 110 N. Stafford St., Greenwood; no contest plea; disorderly conduct; $309 fine.

GREENWOOD -- A Kick Ash Bash for smoke-free air will be from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday in the gymnasium at Greenwood High School.

Letter: Voters should research need for Auburndale referendum October 15, 2008 During the last five years, school districts all around us have gone to their residents asking for assistance to meet the financial ...

Editor: During the last five years, school districts all around us have gone to their residents asking for assistance to meet the financial demands of educating children.

Terri Couwenhoven, sexuality educator and author of "Teaching Children with Down Syndrome about their Bodies, Boundaries and Sexuality: A Guide for Parents and Professionals," will present a workshop for ...

Corporate contributions, workplace giving and individual contributions to Marshfield Area United Way's effort to Advance the Common Good total $118,654 in the beginning of October.

Oktoberfest started with a good crowd, and 300 brats later it was undeniably a success.

Helen Axelson, of Loyal, has lived a lot longer than most people -- 100 years. She recently celebrated her 100th birthday, on Sept.

Students earn scholarships MENOMONIE -- Scholarships valued at more than $585,000 were awarded to 374 University of Wisconsin-Stout students this year through the Stout University Foundation Inc.

The pool of teachers vying for Crystal Apple may not run as deep as most national or even state awards, but the honor, in many people's eyes, soars higher.

GREENWOOD -- Saturday was a very special day in Greenwood as people gathered to celebrate a milestone.

A, Marshfield; no contest plea; driving after a license revocation; $350 fine. * Joseph J. Galetka, 25, of N4592 Owen Ave., Neillsville; guilty plea; issuance of worthless checks; fine, costs and restitution ...

* Tony L. Rollins, 17, of 3188 Main St.; Granton; underage alcohol violation, $375 fine. * Christopher R. Strey, 18, Greenwood; speeding, $343.50; and no valid driver's license, $148.20 fine. * David J. Thorne, 22, of N13795 Highway D, Owen; speeding, $501 fine. * Amanda M. Jacobson, 26, of 5343 Star Ridge Road, Eau Claire; no contest plea; issuance of worthless checks; fine, costs and restitution totaling $255.22. * Amber M. Boyer, 23, of 2402 N. Peach Ave., Apt. 5, Marshfield; drunken driving; eight-month driver's license revocation, $793 fine and alcohol assessment. * Daniel J. Lieble, 21, Marshfield; drunken driving; one-year driver's license revocation, $803 fine and alcohol assessment. * Chantel R. Hardt, 21, of W222 Hickory Road, Dorchester; four counts of theft; seven days in jail with work release, 24 months probation, $684 fine and $420 in restitution. Three additional counts of theft were dismissed and read into the record. * Christopher D. Cech, 23, of 7190 Highway Y, Marshfield; resisting an officer; $476 fine. * Jordan J. Engevold, 21, of 104 E. Cleveland St., Apt. B, Marshfield; three counts of having sex with a child age 16 or older; 90 days in jail with work release, two years probation, $1,050 fine, undergo any counseling deemed necessary and have no contact with minor females. If he completes his probation, his record will be erased. * Brandon S. Shaw, 19, of 1701 N. Chestnut Ave., Apt. 201, Marshfield; revocation of probation for burglary and three counts of theft; eight months in jail with work release and credit for 134 days served. * Amanda J. Hubbell, 27, of 1009 Laurel St., Apt. 102, Marshfield; neglecting a child, disorderly conduct and possession of marijuana; one year probation, $161 in costs and undergo counseling. A charge of possession of drug paraphernalia was dismissed. * Craig J. DeCaluwe, 24, of 8271 Edward St., Pittsville; drunken driving; five days in jail with work release, 12-month driver's license revocation, $894 fine, attend victim impact panel and alcohol assessment. * Jamie L. Vetrone, 24, of 305 N. Central Ave., Apt. A, Marshfield; identity theft and disorderly conduct; two years probation, $546 fine, and undergo any counseling deemed necessary. Charges of taking and driving a vehicle without consent, theft and felony bail jumping were dismissed. A 30-day jail sentence was stayed. * Luke K. Solinsky, 21, of 240 S. Central Ave., Apt. B, Marshfield; not guilty plea; child abuse-recklessly causing harm; faces a maximum of 3 1/2 years in prison. His next appearance is scheduled for Oct. 24. According to the criminal complaint, in June, Solinsky struck a 2-year-old boy on the buttocks with his hand hard enough to cause bruising. * Daniel J. Konieczny, 44, of 9838 Westby Rd., Marshfield; default judgments; non-registration of auto and displaying unauthorized vehicle registration plates; fines totaling $384.60. * Jesus A. Ramirez, 23, of 1411 S. Locust Ave., no. 105, Marshfield; guilty plea; third offense; operating without a license; fines and costs totaling $350. Divorce * James A. Frankwick and Sara J. Frankwick, both of Marshfield, Sept. 16; woman granted name of Mayer. * Christopher L. Lafernier, 31, of 709 S. Cedar Ave., Marshfield; initial appearance Sept. 11 on two misdemeanor charges of telephone harassment; $1,000 signature bond and pretrial conference set for Oct. 2. Police investigated two phone calls Lafernier was accused of making April 5 to a woman in Marshfield, according to court records. * Joseph O. Hitz, 36, of 4908 Town Hall Road, Athens; initial appearance Sept. 11 on a misdemeanor charge of battery; $1,000 signature bond. Police investigated a report that Hitz was involved in a fight June 21 with another man in the town of Johnson, according to court records.