Loren Soderberg
Loren Soderberg, 76, passed away on May 2. The funeral service for Loren Soderberg will be held at Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, in Grantsburg, on Saturday at 2 p.m. Visitation is 1 until 2 p.m. on Saturday at the funeral home.
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…
ALDI recalls cream cheese spreads for potential salmonella poisoning
BATAVIA, Ill. (WRN) — Some varieties of cream cheese sold at ALDI stores in Wisconsin are being recalled for possible salmonella contamination. The cheeses are from Schreiber Foods, and have sell-by dates from August 20 to September 22. The varieties being recalled are the Whipped Cream Cheese, Cream Cheese Spread, Chive and Onion, and Strawberry…
Sawyer County Courthouse expansion dedication, ribbon cutting in Hayward
HAYWARD, Wis. (WJMC) — Sawyer County’s Courthouse expansion project is complete and the dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony is this afternoon. The public is invited to the courthouse in Hayward, at the Kansas Avenue parking lot entrance. Tours start at 4 p.m. today.
UW Madison prof says non-compete clause ban from FTC will strengthen economy
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The Federal Trade Commission has ruled that non-compete clauses in employment contracts are illegal. UW-Madison management professor Martin Ganco says those clauses were designed for high level executives or people with critical information about a business. “It definitely does not make sense for lower skilled jobs such as food workers or…
Chetek man still missing; ground, water, aerial search continues
CHETEK, Wis. (WJMC) — Authorities continue to search for a man missing from the Chetek area. Rusk County Sheriff Jeffrey Wallace said 61-year-old Scott Link was reported missing by family on Monday. Investigators said it appeared Link left his Rusk Township residence late Friday or Saturday last week. It is not known what he was…
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.