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The Red Cross later visited the Thorp Fire Hall to ring in the new year Jan. 2. Larvin Horst (left) started donating when he was around 17 years old, and even gave in another country: he donated blood to a girl in Guatimaula for her surgery. Norm Ligenza (right) has given five gallons altogether,...
Just a day after Christmas, the Red Cross was back to work, visiting the Clark County Rehabilitation and Living Center in Owen to collect blood from donors. As the Red Cross finished up, the final tally was 80 units collected, including double-reds. The Red Cross plans to visit Owen again March 7.
Dennis Becker (left) and Jeffery Gurney (middle) of the Clark County Sheriff’s Office were both promoted to the rank of corrections sergeants.
The Clark County Sheriff’s Office announced the promotions of Jeffery Gurney and Dennis Becker to the rank of corrections sergeants. In their new supervisory roles, leadership will dictate their actions and decisions.
“I sought promotion to continue to challenge myself in my career,” Gurney said. “...
The Clark County Executive Committee met Jan. 3 to discuss land record fees, a resolution amending publication of job postings and a resolution creating Veterans Day as a county holiday, among other matters.
Mary Denk, the Clark County Register of Deeds, appeared to speak about the land records...
In September 2023, Marzano Resources prepared “A Summary of Parent and Student Perceptions Regarding Leading Indicators for Level 1” for the Greenwood School District, authored by Mark Haystead. This report was recently released for the public to view.
This report was based on responses to an...
During the County Board of Supervisors meeting Dec. 21, Mary Denk, register of deeds, made a presentation explaining the changes in how the office’s land records will be accessed and charges to the public, and its new billing structure.
Denk was joined by Alex Riggen, president of Fidlar...
After Mary Denk’s presentation to the Clark County Board of Supervisors (the board) during the board’s Dec. 21 meeting, the board had two resolutions, two ordinances and an appointment to discuss and take possible action upon.
The first resolution was 42-12-23, approving the cancelation of...
The Neillsville Common Council met Dec. 26, with Jim Mankowski, Neillsville Chief of Police on vacation.
After the reading of committee minutes, the council began with an appearance from Margaret Gelhaus to speak on the agenda item the council would discuss: an amendment request to keep “common...
Above, the Neillsville High School Teen Leadership Council (TLC) students led eighth-graders (below) and high school students the week of Dec. 18 in the making of 160 cards for the Clark County ADRC to be delivered to Meals-on-Wheels recipients. TLC is comprised of eight junior students who meet...
The Granton High School choir left the boundaries of Clark County to spend the morning hours of Dec. 20 singing at nursing homes in Marshfield. Under the direction of Autumn Lloyd, the school’s middle school/high school choral director, Maya McConkey, Emma Woller, Brittany Walz, Zoey Lumley and...