AM NEWSCAST – Thursday, May 16, 2024

This morning’s top stories from the Northwest Wisconsin News Center: — Food recalls for some cream cheese spreads sold at Aldi stores; — Sawyer County invites the public to a dedication, ribbon cutting and tours at the new courthouse expansion; — Dove Healthcare now owns two Spooner elder care centers; — And we’re striking out…

PM NEWSCAST – Thursday, May 16, 2024

This afternoon’s top stories from the Northwest Wisconsin News Center. — Food recalls for some cream cheese spreads sold at Aldi stores; — Sawyer County invites the public to a dedication, ribbon cutting and tours at the new courthouse expansion; — Dove Healthcare now owns two Spooner elder care centers; — And we’re striking out…

Umpire numbers rebounding, but more umps needed

WISCONSIN (WRN) — Organized baseball and softball require umpires. And after a dip in the count of umps during the pandemic, the director of training for the Wisconsin Umpires’ Association, David Furru, says those numbers in Wisconsin are rebounding, but help is always needed. ”Softball is still lagging a little bit. Baseball is getting back…

Trace Thome

Trace Thome, 17, of Exeland, passed away on May 12. He is survived by his parents, Ryan and Melissa Thome; and brother, Jake Thome. The funeral service for Trace Thome will be held at Exeland Rod and Gun Club Pavilion on Sunday at 4 p.m. Visitation is 1 until 4 p.m. on Sunday at the…

Anne McDaniels

Anne McDaniels, 46, of Barron, passed away on April 26. The funeral service for Anne McDaniels will be held at Holy Trinity Orthodox Church, in Clayton, on Saturday at 11 a.m. Visitation is 9:30 until 11 a.m. on Saturday at the church.

James Wervey

James Wervey, 92, of Rice Lake, passed away on May 1. He is survived by his children, Linda Vitamvas, Roy Wervey, Jerry Wervey, Paul Wervey, and Julie Hanson. The funeral service for Jim Wervey will be held at Appleyard’s Home for Funerals, in Rice Lake, on Saturday at 2 p.m. Visitation is 1 until 2…