The Abbotsford Story Inc. is pleased to announce the pledge of $50,000 to the Central Wisconsin Agribusiness Innovation Center planned for construction in 2010 near Owen.

ABBOTSFORD -- John Henry Bremer, 92, of Abbotsford, died Nov. 13, 2009, at Saint Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield.

ABBOTSFORD -- Michael A. 'Mike' Cornell, 61, of Abbotsford, formerly of Medford, died Tuesday, Nov.

It will be a smoke-free affair. Lisa Peissig, an intern for state Rep. Scott Suder, R-Abbotsford, does work in her Curtiss home.

Several area communities are getting upgrades to their water systems thanks to a variety of federal funds.

Jennifer Nicole Helfert and Adam Rodney Umlauft were united in marriage on August 8, 2009, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford with Father Gerard Willger officiating.

Police have identified the suspect and victim involved in a stabbing Thursday in Colby.

A 39-year-old Abbotsford woman who was injured Wednesday morning when her Jeep hit a Colby School District bus is in good condition, according to a Saint Joseph's Hospital spokesperson.

A 24-year-old Colby man was arrested late last night after allegedly stabbing a 23-year-old Medford man during an argument, according to Colby-Abbotsford Police Chief Ron Gosse.

ABBOTSFORD -- Elsie Bertha Bremer, 98, of Abbotsford, died Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009, at the Golden LivingCenter in Abbotsford.

A $235,000 Community Development Block Grant from the Wisconsin Department of Commerce will help the city move forward on plans to upgrade its water systems, according to information from state Sen.

A Medford Social Studies teacher is taking his passion for learning and teaching to a whole new level.

The following area Nursing Homes are canceling any Trick or Treating activities due to the area flu outbreak: Bethel Center in Arpin , Colonial Center in Colby, Golden LivingCenter - Continental Manor in Abbotsford, Marshfield Care Center and Golden LivingCenter - Three Oaks.

* Tanya R. Kremer, 18, of M114 Highway T, Marshfield; guilty plea; possession of controlled substance; ordered to pay $551; charge to dismissed if fine paid.

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