FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Friday, June 7, 2024
Today’s funeral announcements.
SPORTSCAST – Friday, June 7, 2024
FAST BREAK SPORTS REPORT NEW YORK (AP) — Trent Grisham homered and had three RBIs, doubling his totals in both categories, and the New York Yankees completed a season sweep of the Minnesota Twins with an 8-5 victory for their eighth straight win. New York slugger Juan Soto was removed with left forearm discomfort following…
Chetek man arrested for alleged possession of child porn on cell phone
CHETEK, Wis. (WJMC) — A months-long investigation has resulted in the arrest of a rural Chetek man for alleged possession of child pornography. Barron County Sheriff Chris Fitzgerald said 51-year-old Tony Warner was being held in the Barron County Jail, facing 10 counts of possession of child pornography, with formal charges pending from the district…
Tri-County Dairy Breakfast in Spooner
SPOONER, Wis. (WJMC) — Celebrate June Dairy Month in Spooner this weekend. The Tri-County Dairy Breakfast is set for Saturday at the Washburn County Fairgrounds in Spooner. They’ll be serving pancakes, maple syrup, honeybutter, sausage, cheese, milk, coffee, strawberries and ice cream from 6:30 until 10:30 a.m. Cost is $7 for adults, $5 for children…
2024 Aquabug has been found
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — The Royal Credit Union Aquabug medallion has been found. Finding this year’s Aquabug were Collin Polichnia, Natasha Schnick and Trinity Boulley. The medallion was hidden at the Lumbering Hall of Fame park. The award of $1,000 will be presented at Veterans Memorial City Park, after the parade on Sunday.
DPI Superintendent says Joint Finance is dragging heels on literacy funding
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The head of Wisconsin’s K-12 schools says lawmakers are dragging their heels on releasing literacy program funding. Department of Public Instruction Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly says the Republican controlled Joint Finance Committee has yet to release some 49 million dollars earmarked to pay for Wisconsin Act 20, which requires schools to…
New farmers market pavilion in Ladysmith
LADYSMITH, Wis. (WJMC) — The Rusk County Farmers Market has a new pavilion. It’s opening for the first time on Saturday morning. The new pavilion has room for 18-20 vendors, says city administrator Al Christiansen. It was competed this past year, thanks to a Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation grant of $50 thousand. It had a…
AM NEWSCAST – Friday, June 7, 2024
This morning’s top stories from the Northwest Wisconsin News Center: — A rural Chetek man faces child pornography possession allegations; — June Dairy Month celebrations continue with the Tri-County Dairy Breakfast in Spooner; — The Aquafest Aquabug has been found by a trio of three seekers; — And the Rusk County Farmers Market has a…
Edith Todd
Edith Todd, 92, of Rice Lake, passed away on June 2. She is survived by her daughter, Georgia Lefebvre, son, Dale Henderson; and sisters, Darlene Arnes and Luella Deboer. A private family service will be held for Edith Todd.
Eugene “Gene” Catlin
Eugene “Gene” Catlin, 70, of Comstock, passed away on May 15. He is survived by his wife, Judy Catlin; children, Chad Catlin, Aaron Catlin and Bryan Catlin; and siblings, Ronald Catlin, Bonnie Davison, Sherry Prokop; James Catlin and Diane Johnson. The celebration of life for Eugene Catlin will be held at the American Legion, in…