MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Wisconsin is finally ending one of its last COVID health programs. Wisconsin’s Department of Health says the COVID telehealth program will end on Wednesday. The program initially was supposed to end at the end of last year, but was extended until this month. Officials say since it was launched in November…
This morning’s top stories from the Northwest Wisconsin News Center: — Nicolae Miu testifies, claiming self defense in the Apple River stabbing trial; — Amber Alerts are expanded under the new Prince Act; — A Wisconsin tribal nation sues social media companies; — and the state’s COVID telehealth program ends. These stories and more on…
Ronald Johnson, 82, of Clear Lake, passed away on April 6. The funeral service for Ronald Johnson will be held at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, in Amery, on Friday at 11 a.m. Visitation is Thursday, from 5 until 7 p.m., at Williamson-White Funeral Home, in Amery, and from 10 until 11 a.m. on Friday at…
Lorraine Cimfl, 91, of Rice Lake, passed away on April 6. She is survived by her son, David Cimfl; daughter, Donna Walker; sister, Florence Strand; and brother, Ray Fenske. The funeral service for Lorraine Cimfl will be held at Skinner Funeral Home, in Cumberland, on Thursday at 11 a.m. Visitation is 9 until 11 a.m.…
Mary Ann “Ogima giizhi goo kwe” Washington, 82, of Cumberland, passed away on April 6. She is survived by her children, Karen Washington and Caleb Washington. The funeral service for Mary Ann Washington will be held at the Maple Plain Tribal Community Center, in Cumberland, on Wednesday at 10 a.m. Visitation is Tuesday, from 5…
Margaret Maier, 96, of Balsam Lake, passed away on March 23. The funeral service for Margaret Maier will be held at Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church, in Balsam Lake, on Tuesday at 11 a.m. Visitation is Monday, from 4 until 7 p.m., at Williamson-White Funeral Home, in Amery, and from 10 until 11…
Alison Vennie, 72, of Cumberland, passed away on March 27. She is survived by her children, Dana Vennie, Erika Vennie and Sara Dodge; brothers, Victor Ostrum, Marvis Ostrum and Paul Ostrum; and sister, Noreen Ostrum. The visitation for Alison Vennie will be held at Skinner Funeral Home, in Cumberland, on Monday from 4 until 7…
Calvin Rohde, 79, of Cumberland, passed away on April 2. He is survived by his wife, Sandra Rohde; sons, Kevin Rohde and Ryan Rohde; and sisters, Theresa Zappitello, Sharon Rohde, Heather Rohde, Heidi Rohde, Christina Saffert and Rochelle Rohde. The celebration of life for Calvin Rohde will be held at Rausch and Steel Funeral Home,…
Donnis (Witt) Mullen, 81, passed away on March 15. She is survived by her husband, Tom Mullen; and son, Donald Mullen. The celebration of life for Donnis Mullen will be held at Augustana Lutheran Church, in Cumberland, on Saturday at 11 a.m. Visitation is 10 until 11 a.m. on Saturday at the church.
Betty Tasker, 96, of Rice Lake, passed away on March 29. She is survived by her children, Thomas Tasker, James Tasker, Patricia Mandel, Terryl Schulte, Sheryl Tasker and Katie Tasker; brothers, William Achterkirch, Robert Achterkirch and Archie Achterkirch. The Mass of Christian burial for Betty Tasker will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, in…