Dog kicked, hanged to death, for nipping at owner Oct 29, 2008
Prosecutors say a 34-year-old Appleton, Wisconsin man hanged one of his dogs in his garage because he was angry that the animal nipped at him ... Appleton police began an investigation Sept. 28 after learning of the dog's death from a person who was familiar with the situation ... An Appleton man was convicted of a felony charge of mistreatment of animals for hanging his dog from its choke chain. (Pet-Abuse.com)
Football Playoff Scoreboard Oct 29, 2008
Appleton North 35, Green Bay Preble 7 ... Wautoma/Faith Christian 47, Appleton Xavier 46 (2OT). (The Insiders -- Wisconsin Prep)
La Crosse health insurance rates among fastest-growing Oct 29, 2008
Green Bay had the highest rate increase from 2000 to 2009 at 262 percent, with Appleton and Oshkosh tied for second at 171 percent ... Oshkosh, Green Bay, Appleton, Manitowoc, Sheboygan, 615. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Volleyball Postseason Scoreboard Oct 25, 2008
By PublisherPosted Oct 25, 2008. Regional tournaments conclude in all four divisions on Saturday. (The Insiders -- Wisconsin Prep)
Boys Soccer Postseason Scoreboard Oct 25, 2008
Appleton West 3, Slinger 1 ... Fond du Lac 21, Appleton East 1 ... Appleton North 5, West Bend West 1. (The Insiders -- Wisconsin Prep)
Doyle and Lawmakers Have Tough Budget Negotiations Ahead of Them Oct 24, 2008
In the Eighth District, first term incumbent Steven Kagen, a Democrat from Appleton, will again face Republican John Gard from Suamico, former Wisconsin Assembly Speaker, who narrowly lost to Kagen in 2006. This is the only district where the challenger tallied more votes than the incumbent in the September primary. (Agri-View, WI)
Hays: Hagen leads UW-Milwaukee after cancer Oct 23, 2008
Though separated during those two years by nothing more than 100 miles of Wisconsin countryside, between Milwaukee and Appleton, they never met and never had reason to know of the other's existence ... " While none perhaps lived up to the pure joy of that first game back on the field, plenty of the games that followed proved memorable. She earned all-state honors in her final three seasons at Appleton North High School and scored 33 goals as a senior. Familiar with the coach and some of the... (ESPN -- College Sports)
Marc Wehrs: Credit crisis prompts comparison with 1930s Oct 23, 2008
Green Bay and Appleton have expressways so drivers don t have to clog the city roads on their way through the city. thetrain wrote: WOW. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
News : A busy and exciting week for the students Oct 22, 2008
Patty Egan spent a few days in Appleton at a conference ... Chris Houle from Appleton was at his place over the weekend. (Forest Republican, WI)
Weekly Ratings Pretty Much the Same Oct 21, 2008
The top five are Kettle Moraine Lutheran, Waukesha Catholic Memorial, Waupun, Appleton Xavier and Madison Edgewood. In Division 3, the leading six positions saw no changes: Wisconsin Heights, Sheboygan Area Lutheran, Eau Claire Regis, Cuba City, Grantsburg and Manitowoc Lutheran, while Dodgeland zoomed up to No. 7 after being an honorable mention selection. (The Insiders -- Wisconsin Prep)
Weekly Rankings in Other Sports Oct 16, 2008
Otherwise, defending champ Kettle Moraine Lutheran, Waukesha Catholic Memorial, Waupun and Appleton Xavier hold down the first four spots ... Appleton North (20-0-3) and Brookfield East (12-2-5) round out the top five. (The Insiders -- Wisconsin Prep)
WIAC: Athletes of the Week Oct 16, 2008
Other candidates featured UW-La Crosse senior defender Sara McClellan of Appleton East. Womens tennis. (The Insiders -- Wisconsin Prep)
Week 8 Football Preview and Schedule Oct 14, 2008
Battles for playoff spots intensify, while conference titles and postseason seeding will be affected by numerous other results, including: Whitehall (4-1, 4-3) at Blair-Taylor (5-0, 6-1) in the Dairyland; Appleton Xavier (5-2, 5-2) at Waupaca (7,-0, 7-0) in the Eastern Valley; Plum City (5-0, 7-0) at Elmwood (5-0, 6-1) in the Lakeland South; Brodhead-Juda (4-1, 6-1) at McFarland (5-0, 7-0) in the Rock Valley; Necedah (4-1, 6-1) at Bangor (5-0, 7-0) in the Scenic Bluffs; Kenosha Tremper (6-1,... (The Insiders -- Wisconsin Prep)
Cities can’t avoid global credit crunch Oct 13, 2008
For many municipalities, such as Appleton, or the Wausau School District, trouble accessing capital means cutting back on programs or delaying new projects. For others, even those with the strongest balance sheets, it means accepting higher interest rates. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Police look to trade 'gas hogs' for fuel-efficient fleet Oct 10, 2008
Jones reports for The Post-Crescent in Appleton, Wis. Posted. (USA Today -- Autos)
Girls State Golf Tournament Oct 10, 2008
Appleton Xavier, which won the Little Chute Sectional by seven shots over Fox Valley Lutheran, had the second-best qualifying score with a 348 as senior Colleen Mares fired an 81. However, there is a big question mark because the Osceola Sectional was limited to nine holes because of inclement weather, so St. Croix Falls (178) and Baldwin-Woodville (180) are tougher to gauge. (The Insiders -- Wisconsin Prep)
WISCONSIN: Paper woes shape race Oct 10, 2008
By M.P. King, The (Appleton, Wis. Post-Crescent. (USA Today)
Girls Postseason Golf Action Oct 6, 2008
Neenah recorded a 350 to win team honors, while Appleton West (362) and Oshkosh West (380) advanced and the host Spartans squeezed into the Hartford Sectional by a shot at 406. Neenah junior Emma Wilson fired a 44 and 37 for an 81 to claim medalist honors, while the Appleton West tandem of sophomore A.J. Selig (84) and junior Lauren Felton (86) rounded out the top three ... Fox Valley Lutheran pulled away with a 336 finish to outdistance Oconto Falls (355), Appleton Xavier (357) and Freedom... (The Insiders -- Wisconsin Prep)
Week 6 Football Scoreboard Oct 5, 2008
Appleton North 26, Fond du Lac 7. Appleton Xavier 21, Berlin 0 ... Oshkosh West 55, Appleton East 35. (The Insiders -- Wisconsin Prep)
Obituaries for Sunday, October 5, 2008 Oct 5, 2008
and Anene of Appleton, Wis. a granddaughter, Danielle; two grandsons, Tory and Seth Peterson; a brother, Dan (Lorraine) of Camden, Mich. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
News from around Wisconsin at 6:28 a.m. CDT Oct 3, 2008
Doyle was among several Wisconsin representatives testifying Thursday on behalf of the former Appleton Papers, Inc., now known simply as Appleton, which produces lightweight thermal paper used for such things as ATM receipts ... Appleton contends it doesn't mind competition, if it's fair. (Rhinelander Daily News, WI)
Packaging Digest Oct 3, 2008
10/6/2008 - 10/9/2008 Appleton, WI. Related RBI Websites. (Variety)
News : Cool fall weekend Oct 3, 2008
Patty Egan visited in Appleton over the weekend with Kayla and Kylee. She also visited Green Bay with Jeff and Shelley Stauber. (Forest Republican, WI)
Childrens Hospital is going lean Oct 3, 2008
Sounds like a simple solution, but with the exception of in Appleton and in Wauwatosa, the idea of going lean is just starting to catch on in Wisconsin s health care market. In general, health care systems are where manufacturing was in the mid- to late-1980s in terms of lean, said Jerry McCormick, owner of , Brookfield, a consulting firm that deals with lean and Six Sigma systems for business. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
America's healthiest schools ranked Sep 25, 2008
Mississippi middle school allows students to bring water into the classroom. Georgia elementary has taste tests, farm visits, school gardening and more. (CNN)
Marquette, Arrowhead in National Rankings Sep 25, 2008
Marquette leads a field that also includes second-ranked Hartland Arrowhead, followed by Milwaukee Pius XI, Whitefish Bay and Appleton North ... Pius sits at No. 6, Whitefish Bay holds the ninth spot and Appleton North is in 14th. (The Insiders -- Wisconsin Prep)
Brewers, Timber Rattlers sign development contract Sep 24, 2008
APPLETON (AP) The Milwaukee Brewers have signed a player development contract with the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, returning Brewers affiliated baseball to the state and the Midwest League. The Brewers announced the four-year contract at a news conference Tuesday in Appleton, where the Timber Rattlers play their home games ... Brewers general manager Doug Melvin said Fox Cities Stadium, the Brewers fan base in Appleton and the proximity to Milwaukee all provide a great opportunity for the ball... (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Mariners change Class A affiliate Sep 23, 2008
SEATTLE -- The Mariners are keeping a Minor League club in the Midwest League, but for the first time in 17 years, it won't be in Appleton, Wis ... "It was a good 16 years with Appleton, and we had a lot of good players go through there," said Greg Hunter, the Mariners' director of player development. (MLB.com -- Seattle Mariners)
New Class A club joining the Crew Sep 23, 2008
The team on Tuesday will announce a new player development contract with the Class A Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, a franchise based 100 miles up the road from Milwaukee in Appleton that has been a Seattle Mariners affiliate since 1993. The long-rumored deal is expected to start as a four-year commitment -- through 2012 -- and will be detailed at 11 a.m. CT on Tuesday at Time Warner Cable Field in Appleton. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
WIAC Football Roundup Sep 22, 2008
Appleton North graduate Cory Sartorelli, a junior running back, rumbled for 285 and scored four touchdowns as the Blugolds whipped Hope (Mich. 28-6, at Carson Park on Saturday. (The Insiders -- Wisconsin Prep)
WWE gets OK to increase ethanol production Sep 22, 2008
To cost no more than 89,000, the study will be conducted as a joint venture between Hoffman Planners and Architects of Appleton and Architectural Design Group of Menomonie. We have in the [ad hoc space needs] committee s eyes the best of both worlds: a large planning firm that does this on a regular basis as well as a local architectural firm that has good capability and certainly has good local knowledge of our needs and our facilities, Fedderly explained to the board. (Menomonie Dunn County News, WI)
Week 4 Scoreboard Sep 21, 2008
Appleton North 23, Neenah 0 ... Kaukauna 31, Appleton West 20 ... Menasha 31, Appleton East 8. (The Insiders -- Wisconsin Prep)
Big past, robust future in industry Sep 20, 2008
The result, in 1969, was Albany Felt, Appleton Wire Works of Wisconsin and Nordiskafilt of Sweden joining forces to create today's Albany International Corp.. The company's story is instructive in tracing its longevity: had Parker Corning not taken a conservative tack during the Roaring Twenties, he would not have shielded Albany Felt from the worst of the Great Depression; had management not looked abroad in the 1960s to undertake joint ventures with Nordiskafilt, the 1969 merger might not have... (Albany Times Union)
Local firms feel impact of Wall Street turmoil Sep 20, 2008
The uncertainty caused by the Lehman Brothers bankruptcy is just the latest factor causing banks to pull back on lending, said Thane Bublitz, a bank analyst at in Appleton. As they are setting aside more capital to cover possible losses on bad loans and weak investment returns, they have less money available to lend to business customers, he said. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
M's staying in Tacoma, Everett, and Pulaski Sep 17, 2008
"The speculation is the Brewers are bound for Appleton, which leaves us three options,'' said Power general manager Andy Milovich. "The speculation is that's been a done deal for a long time ... in the Appleton Post-Crescent with Rattlers President Rob Zerjav did little to quash speculation that the association with the Mariners is likely to end. (Seattle, TheInsiders.com)
Week 4 Football Schedule Sep 17, 2008
Appleton West at Kaukauna ... Appleton East at Menasha ... Neenah at Appleton North. (The Insiders -- Wisconsin Prep)
City buys a new pumper $440,000 truck for the fire department Sep 16, 2008
The pump was purchased for $440,000 from Pierce Manufacturing in Appleton, Wisconsin following a competitive bidding process. This new piece of equipment is an exciting opportunity to continue taking the Somerville Fire Department to the next level, said Curtatone. (Somerville Journal, MA)
UW-Whitewater Wins League Opener Sep 15, 2008
Eau Claire (0-1, 1-1) got 112 yards from junior Cory Sartorelli of Appleton North, while Paulson finished 14 of 30 for 131 yards. UW-Stout 37, Jamestown (N.D.) 13. (The Insiders -- Wisconsin Prep)
Air Wisconsin Reports August Traffic Sep 13, 2008
Sept. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Air Wisconsin Airlines Corporation reports traffic for August 2008. Air Wisconsin operates as US Airways Express, scheduling nearly 500 departures per day to 69 cities in 26 states and two Canadian provinces. (PR Newswire)
Lawrence University receives $2.5M bequest Sep 12, 2008
in Appleton has received a $2 ... 125 million gift from the trust of Amond "Ralph" and Marjorie Ballinger, two long-time Appleton residents. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Make It With Wool Competition Held Sep 11, 2008
Lois Drescher, Appleton, who placed second with a jumper, will be an alternate in the adult competition ... Both Pat McConnel, Appleton, and Nancy Kloskowski, Montello, received first place in the Novelty competition. (Agri-View, WI)
Buzz, TV and money are key indicators in U.S. election Sep 9, 2008
In late October, see how many campaign offices and volunteers there are in Loudoun County, Virginia, or Appleton, Wisconsin. If there still is a bigger and more enthusiastic Obama presence, it will add a percentage point or two to his vote. (International Herald Tribune)
WIAC Teams 6-1 on Opening Weekend Sep 9, 2008
They got help from the ground game that featured junior Cory Sartorelli of Appleton North, who gained 101 yards on 24 carries. Linebacker Ryan Leis of Alma Center led Eau Claires defensive charge with seven tackles, while defensive lineman Doug Below of Antigo and safety Dave Wicklund of Kewaskum added six apiece. (The Insiders -- Wisconsin Prep)
Week 2 Rankings: Divisions 1-3 Sep 7, 2008
Teams to Watch: Appleton North, Oshkosh West, Milwaukee Marquette, Kenosha Tremper, Janesville Parker, Wausau West, Bay Port, Chippewa Falls, Waukesha West, Hudson, Kenosha Bradford ... Kimberly (1) beat Appleton North 24-7. (The Insiders -- Wisconsin Prep)
News : Wonderful holiday weekend weather Sep 6, 2008
Shirley Ashbeck and two of her grandchildren, Abby and Katie Ashbeck of Kaukauna, and Adam Khammanivong of Appleton spent the night at the farm. Shirley Shampo and myself were in Crandon on Wednesday, August 27 where I had a doctor appointment at Health and Wellness. (Forest Republican, WI)
News : The last summer holiday was quite hot Sep 6, 2008
Kyle Albrecht of Appleton visited with his grandparents Ronald and Alda Brooks on Sunday. Summers End. (Forest Republican, WI)
Sports : Scott Taylor wins BorgWarner World Championship Shootout Sunday afternoon Sep 5, 2008
To make the finish even more historic, other than a pair of 2WD's defeating the larger and more powerful 4WD's, the third place finisher, Dan VandenHeuvel from Appleton also competed in a 2WD.. "Scott Taylor's no stranger to the winner's circle," Crandon Raceway president Cliff Flannery said. (Forest Republican, WI)
Boys Soccer Fields Look Strong Again Sep 4, 2008
Outside of the Milwaukee area, Kenosha Tremper is always a dangerous team from the Southeast; Hudson and Eau Claire North represent the Big Rivers; Green Bay Preble represents Titletown; and Neenah will fight it out with Appleton North and Fond du Lac in the Fox Valley ... Meanwhile, Appleton Xavier is always tough, while Madison Edgewood, Mount Horeb and McFarland represent the Capitol City area nearly every season. (The Insiders -- Wisconsin Prep)
Obituaries for Thursday, September 4, 2008 Sep 4, 2008
Nancy (Robert) Bekx of Appleton, Wis. and Gregory (Kathleen) Peterson of Winona, Minn. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Filet Mignon & Lobster for Two Sep 3, 2008
"My parents had a restaurant in Appleton, Wisconsin and my dad would often cook steaks for my brother and me," remembers Skall. "Every once in a while, we would sneak off with a lobster, hide in the back of the kitchen and have our own little secret feast!" The Filet Mignon er Tail Dinner for Two is available at Fleming's through September 30. (PR Newswire)
Week 1 Rankings: Divisions 4-5 Sep 2, 2008
Appleton Xavier (7) beat Freedom 40-6. 1-0. (The Insiders -- Wisconsin Prep)
NewPage to cut 664 mill workers, most in Wisconsin Sep 2, 2008
The company will also permanently close a paper machine at a mill in Kimberly, near Appleton, by the end of May, resulting in the loss of 125 jobs. Outside of Wisconsin, NewPage is shutting down a paper machine in Rumford, Maine, leading to the loss of 60 jobs, and closing a converting facility in Chillicothe, Ohio, resulting in about 160 layoffs. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
4 races uncontested in primary for House seats Sep 1, 2008
Steve Kagen, a millionaire Appleton doctor, seeks a second term against Republican John Gard of Suamico, the 45-year-old former speaker of the state Assembly who was 24 when he was first elected to the Statehouse in 1987. Kagen, 58, narrowly won two years ago _ with 51 percent of the vote _ in a district in which Republicans have held the seat for most of the past three decades. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Regular-Season Rankings: Divisions 1-3 Sep 1, 2008
Appleton North (NR) beat Menasha 37-0. 1-0. (The Insiders -- Wisconsin Prep)
News : Big Boar Rally draws bikers, raises funds for Newald fire department Aug 30, 2008
Brats, hamburgers and beef sandwiches were sold at one end of the pavilion while at the other end, Darkhorse, an Appleton area band, performed Saturday evening. They are the only band to have played for the Newald rally. (Forest Republican, WI)
Community : A beautiful day for a wedding Aug 30, 2008
Patty and Jopo visited with Kayla and Kylee in Appleton on Saturday and Sunday. They also visited Danny Bintzler in Kings Veterans home on Sunday. (Forest Republican, WI)
More offices planned for Percheron Square Aug 25, 2008
The two hospitals are collaborating to operate a primary care and outpatient clinic in the building near West Good Hope Road and Appleton Avenue. Two other 59,000-square-foot medical buildings are planned for the North Hills Medical Centre. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Pharmacy school plans unveiled Aug 22, 2008
Shopko was founded by a pharmacist in 1962 and today has 133 pharmacies within its retail stores and three Shopko Express Rx stores in Appleton and Green Bay. We understand the vital role pharmacists play in their communities, which is why we are making this investment in both a future generation of pharmacists, said Mike Bettiga, executive vice president of Shopko retail health services. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Helminen takes lead at Wis. State Open Aug 20, 2008
- Ryan Helminen from Appleton fired a 5-under-par 66 to take the lead after Tuesday's second round of the Wisconsin State Open at the Eau Claire Golf ry Club. Helminen, who had a 71 Monday, had a two-day total of 137. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Panthers Kick Off 25th Season By Hosting Wisconsin Aug 20, 2008
Heading that list are Gatorade Wisconsin State Player of the Year , Appleton Post-Crecent Female Co-Players of the Year and and a four-time all-state honoree in. and round out a talented freshman class. (Uwmpanthers.com)
Catching up in Carter Aug 19, 2008
Abby and Katie Ashbeck of Kaukauna and Adam Khammanivong of Appleton spent a week with Grampa Ron and Judy Noffke and attended Vacation Bible School at Trinity Lutheran Church in Wabeno. They also spent some time with gramma Shirley Ashbeck and great-gramma Clara Koskella. (Forest Republican, WI)
News : Another grand week of summer Aug 19, 2008
Agnes Miller and daughter, Tracey, and her daughter, Sophie, enjoyed two days during the week at the cabin away from Appleton. We had a nice visit at the garden and they received a bundle of carrots from our garden. (Forest Republican, WI)
Division 1 Preseason Rankings Aug 18, 2008
Teams to Watch: Stevens Point, Kenosha Tremper, Janesville Parker, Appleton North, Wausau West, Madison LaFollette, Middleton, Bay Port, Chippewa Falls, Waukesha West, Hudson, Manitowoc Lincoln. Story Tools. (The Insiders -- Wisconsin Prep)
Free Press: Feds probe Detroit mayor's father Aug 16, 2008
City of Appleton, WI. Multistate Tax Commission. (Chicago Tribune)
'A Smart And Fun Piece Of Public Art' Aug 16, 2008
(08-15) 12:11 PDT Appleton, Wis ... The dots are all around downtown Appleton on cigarette-butt containers, trash cans and parking meters ... "It was definitely not us," said Mary Ann Wepfer, the marketing director of Appleton Downtown Inc. "But when you find out who did it, let us know. We're always looking for ideas.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)
