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Clark County sergeant named in child enticement case
The Taylor County Sheriff’s Office has now identified the Clark County Sheriff’s Office sergeant charged with sexual exploitation of a child and child enticement, among other charges. The suspect is 38year-old Jeremy D. Chapman of Spencer, according to a press release issued June 19 by the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office. The initial press release issued June 13 did not give a name.
Merrill man sentenced to 3 years probation in 2020 Marshfield crash that killed 91-year-old John Zinthefer
WISCONSIN RAPIDS − A 31-year-old Merrill man was sentenced Wednesday to three years of probation after he pleaded no contest to a charge of homicide by negligent operation of a motor vehicle in the death of John Zinthefer, 91, of Marshfield, on March 30, 2020. As a condition of...
Marshfield Fire and Rescue Department Responds to Report of Loud Bang and Smell of Gas
The Marshfield Fire and Rescue Department responded to a report of a loud bang and the smell of gas Tuesday afternoon. At approximately 4:30pm Tuesday afternoon, the Marshfield Fire & Rescue department was dispatched to 424 North Anton Ave in Marshfield, for a reported loud bang and a smell of gas.
Marshfield Woman Sentenced for Mistreatment of a Dog
(Karen Madden, Marshfield News Herald) A Marshfield woman charged with mistreatment of an animal was sentenced in Wood County Court on Thursday. According to Karen Madden with the Marshfield News-Herald, Larry Williams faces a felony charge of mistreatment of an animal and misdemeanor charges of failure to provide food and drink to a confined animal and providing improper animal sanitation standards.
Lightning Strike Causes Damage and Gas Leak in Marshfield Residence
MARSHFIELD, WI (OnFocus) – At approximately 4:30 PM today, the Marshfield Fire & Rescue Department responded to a reported loud bang and the smell of gas at 424 North Anton Ave. Upon arrival, there were no visible signs of smoke or fire emanating from the residence, but a strong odor of natural gas was detected in the vicinity.
NTC receives youth firefighter training grant
WAUSAU – Northcentral Technical College received in June, among four recipients, a $25,000 youth firefighter training grant from the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services. “We recognize the growing demand for qualified volunteer firefighters within our community. In order to address this urgent need, it is crucial to...
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