Layoffs at Wisconsin mental hospital Oct 4, 2009
Information from: Oshkosh Northwestern, http://www. thenorthwestern. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Four charged with possession Oct 2, 2009
Jerad A. Schneider, 21, of Oshkosh, was charged with possession of THC. Marcus L. Jourdan, 18, of Crandon, was charged with possession of THC. Shesh Ko Notinokey, 22, of Crandon, was charged with possession of THC. Wensi Notinokey, 22, of Oshkosh was charged with possession of paraphernalia and felony possession of THC. The fifth suspect is expected to be charged with possession of THC with intent to deliver, possession of paraphernalia and keeping of a drug house. ADVERTISEMENT. (Forest Republican, WI)
Oshkosh man arrested in Lincoln Oct 2, 2009
Sheriffs deputies arrested Kain T. Kulinski, 26, of Oshkosh, after locating marijuana growing in a wooded area in the town of Lincoln. Deputies had been investigating this grow for several weeks and arrested the suspect after he had visited the grow site. (Forest Republican, WI)
Army contract could drive jobs out of state Sep 19, 2009
On Aug. 26, BAE learned that it had lost the bid to Oshkosh, which is based in Wisconsin. On Sept. 4, after reviewing a detailed analysis provided by the Army during the formal competition debrief, BAE filed a protest of the decision with the U.S. Government Accountability Office. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
New deal puts Sealy in backseat Sep 18, 2009
On Aug. 26, BAE learned that it had lost the bid to Oshkosh, which is based in Wisconsin ... Oshkosh reportedly came in about 10 percent lower than BAE on the bid. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Local hoping for luck at FLW finals Sep 16, 2009
The Wisconsin division had events at Lake Winnebago near Oshkosh, Lake Petenwell near Arkdale and Green Bay off of Oconto. The Minnesota division had events Lake Bemidji, Leech Lake in Walker, Minn. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Oshkosh gets third order for Army contract Sep 15, 2009
To date, the U.S. Army Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command Life Cycle Management Command has ordered a total of 4,296 mine-resistant all-terrain vehicles (M-ATVs) from Oshkosh ... "We have delivered more than 100 M-ATVs through August, meeting our planned delivery requirements, and we continue to increase vehicle output at our manufacturing facilities to remain on schedule and meet our customer's requirements," said Robert Bohn, Oshkosh chairman and CEO. ... Oshkosh-based specialty truck... (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Fresno event links aviation, academics Sep 13, 2009
Rick Emerian's dream was to build his own airplane and fly it to the big aviation celebration held annually in Oshkosh, Wis ... Picard bought the plane at the Oshkosh show and plans to use it to when he visits his mother, who lives in Fresno. (Fresno Bee)
Pastors to celebrate Immanuel's 165th anniversary Sunday Sep 11, 2009
He married Carol Raatz in June of 1960 in Oshkosh and the couple have two children and two grandchildren. Mach had served at Trinity Church in La Crosse from 1964 to 1966; Faith Church in Cedarburg from 1966 to 1986; and Immanuel in Watertown from 1986-1991. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
Larry Griffiths Sep 10, 2009
Larry and Marlys had two daughters, Terri Sue (Charlie Cacciotti), of Madison, and Patti Jeanne (Clinton Bryant), of Oshkosh. Larry attended the University of Wisconsin Extension in Racine, Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, Ill. (Chetek Alert, WI)
U.S. Army puts hold on huge contract with Oshkosh Corp. Sep 9, 2009
Army puts hold on big contract with Oshkosh - The Business Journal of Milwaukee ... Army puts hold on big contract with Oshkosh ... Oshkosh (NYSE: OSK) announced Aug. 27 that its defense division has been awarded a supply contract to provide up to 23,000 trucks and trailers to the U.S. Army, with an initial order valued at $280. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
More of this story Sep 8, 2009
The Hodags (4-10, 1-0 Wisconsin Valley Conference) went 1-2 in dual meets, losing to Oshkosh North (5-2) and Sheboygan North (6-1) and defeating Ashwaubenon (5-2) ... The duo won both their matches, scoring the Hodags only win against Sheboygan North (6-1, 6-1) and beating their Oshkosh North counterparts (6-0, 6-0) ... The Hodags other win against Oshkosh North was a 6-0, 6-0 triumph by No. 1 singles player Priyanka Sikka. (Rhinelander Daily News, WI)
Erickson Air-Crane Helitankers Dampen Wildfires From Southern California and Canada to Europe and Down Under Sep 3, 2009
Erickson transformed the heavy-lift helicopters into specialized firefighters in the 1990's and have been making a tremendous difference in the firefights ever since," Rieder added. In the Pacific Northwest, --- Aircranes helped put out fires in central Washington State, about midway between Seattle and Spokane and in southeast Washington where nearly a hundred homes were threatened and a landmark restaurant destroyed. In Canada, three Aircranes battled blazes in British Columbia. One... (PR Newswire)
School introduces its new staff members Aug 29, 2009
His education includes a BS from the University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh. He has additional education through Iowa State, Drake and Viterbo Universities. (Ogden Reporter, IA)
Oshkosh Army contract could be worth $2.6B Aug 28, 2009
Oshkosh Army contract could be worth $2 ... Oshkosh Army contract could be worth $2 ... We re delighted to deploy this performance-based economic development tool to assist Oshkosh Corporation in winning this bid, which will bolster not only the company but its considerable Wisconsin supply chain, said Wisconsin Department of Commerce Secretary Richard Leinenkugel. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Not a good summer for gardens Aug 27, 2009
Erick and Elizabeth Shellhorn and children of Oshkosh visited their happy grandparents Ken and Marian Keepers. Marian Keepers says to say hi to her aunties Angeline Knopke of Deerbrook, Madline Lockard of St Maries, Idaho, Carol Krueger of Green Bay and Pearl Bessette of Crandon. (Forest Republican, WI)
Professional, local barefoot water skiers compete in Footstock Aug 27, 2009
Eric DeVries from Grand Rapids, Michigan, pulled himself from the water and of his falling said, "It ate my left foot up." Wallace O'Connor, with a place on Lake Lucerne but from Oshkosh, joined the Crandon Ski Club for a year before other competitive sports took him away from the water. He played football, and he wrestled for Augsburg in the Twin Cities where he attended school. (Forest Republican, WI)
No sign of girl reported abducted in Oshkosh Aug 21, 2009
Police in Oshkosh are searching for an explanation after they received a report of the abduction of a girl, but haven't received a report of anyone missing a child. Wisconsin authorities issued an Amber Alert on Wednesday after receiving a report that a girl between 12 and 14 was abducted while walking in Oshkosh ... Anyone with information is asked to call the Oshkosh Police Department at (920) 236-5700. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Obituaries - (08.12.2009) Aug 13, 2009
The girls are survived by their parents, Matt and Nicole Togerson of Oshkosh; a brother, London Kalkofen of Oshkosh; grandparents, Leon Stenz, Jon and Peggy Guth, and Bill and Mary Togerson, all of Crandon; great-grandparents, Bernie Togerson of Crandon and Bob and Carol Thornton of Laona; aunt, uncles and cousins. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, August 14, 2009 at 11:30 a.m. at St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church-Sacred Heart Site with Fr. (Forest Republican, WI)
Local fisherman wins FLW Walleye Angler of the Year title Aug 7, 2009
Gilman kept his consistent fishing up in the tourney on Lake Winnebago in Oshkosh, WI, while other anglers around him struggled to net any substantial walleyes. Once all the final weights were tallied and checked, Gilman finished in fifth place overall with 47 lbs. (Lindstrom Chisago County Press, MN)
No-bid deal off the track Aug 6, 2009
The new trains and perhaps two more if federal stimulus money comes through could become part of the envisioned Midwest high-speed rail network centered on Chicago and reaching speeds of more than 100 mph to connect Chicago with Milwaukee, Madison, Green Bay, Oshkosh and Minneapolis. The trains from Talgo seem to have a good, simple technology that allows them to run at higher speeds on tracks designed for lower-speed freight trains. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Oshkosh Corp. Aug 5, 2009
Oshkosh rocketed on word it won a second $1 ... 05 billion delivery order Oshkosh Defense received for 2,244 of the vehicles in June. (Boston Globe)
Oshkosh wins second $1B military order Aug 4, 2009
Under the new contract, Oshkosh will deliver 1,700 additional mine-resistant, all-terrain vehicles (M-ATV) to the U.S. Armed Forces by February 2010, the firm said late July 31 ... 05 billion delivery order Oshkosh Defense received for 2,244 M-ATVs on June 30 ... The first order necessitated the hiring of 300 to 500 new employees for Oshkosh Corp. defense plants in Wisconsin and the recall of 550 to 650 employees at its JLG subsidiary in Pennsylvania, the company announced in mid-July. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
American FFA Degree Recipients from Wisconsin (2) Aug 2, 2009
- Teal Kampe, Oshkosh West FFA ... - Betsy A. Lyness, Oshkosh West FFA ... - Amanda Poff, Oshkosh West FFA. (Agri-View, WI)
Vixen Repeats as Northeast Protein Show Champion (2) Aug 2, 2009
Giddings Spectacular Erma, Amy Jo Domke, Oshkosh ... Selline Delta Erica Cinderella, Amy Jo Domke, Oshkosh. (Agri-View, WI)
Final frontier: Crowd sees spaceship launcher fly Jul 29, 2009
This photo provided by Virgin Galactic shows the WhiteKnightTwo aircraft "Eve" making its debut at the Air Show in Oshkosh, Wisc Monday July 27, 2009 ... By Todd Richmond, Associated Press OSHKOSH, Wisconsin Hundreds attending an air show got to see an airplane built to launch a ship into space, with the eventual goal of launching commercial space travel. (USA Today -- Tech)
Spaceship Launcher Featured at Wis. Air Show Jul 28, 2009
Virgin Galactic's WhiteKnightTwo carrier aircraft is scheduled to arrive at the Experimental Aircraft Association's AirVenture gathering in Oshkosh on Monday. WhiteKnightTwo is designed to carry a spaceship into the upper atmosphere. (Newsmax)
1 dead in southern Illinois plane crash Jul 28, 2009
Keeling says Bower was flying to an experimental aircraft show in Oshkosh, Wis. ADVERTISEMENT. (Rhinelander Daily News, WI)
Space Plane Touches Down In Wisconsin Jul 28, 2009
Virgin Galactic's WhiteKnightTwo soared over thousands of people at the Experimental Aircraft Association's annual AirVenture convention in Oshkosh. The aircraft circled the runway several times as designer Burt Rutan and British billionaire Sir Richard Branson looked on. (KWTX.com, TX)
Spaceship launcher shows off at show Jul 28, 2009
Virgin Galactic's WhiteKnightTwo soared over thousands of people at the Experimental Aircraft Association's annual AirVenture convention in Oshkosh ... This photo provided by Virgin Galactic shows the WhiteKnightTwo aircraft "Eve" making its debut at the Air Show in Oshkosh, Wisc Monday July 27, 2009. (Florida Today)
Gaining national recognition Jul 28, 2009
Schools in the University of Wisconsin system that have hired Workshop include Madison, Oshkosh, Whitewater, River Falls and Superior ... Principal Jan van den Kieboom credits a $21 million project at UW-Oshkosh in 2001 with giving his firm a respected reputation among colleges. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
AT&T U-verse Marks One Year Anniversary in Northeast Wisconsin Jul 27, 2009
Passage of the Wisconsin Video Competition Act in December 2007 made the AT&T U-verse expansion possible, with U-verse TV, High Speed Internet and Voice services now available in many area communities, including Appleton, DePere, Green Bay, Menasha, Neenah and Oshkosh. AT&T* plans to continue expanding within the region. (PR Newswire)
Local airport expecting busy week with air show Jul 25, 2009
A pair of runway lights frame a Cessna 150 on takeoff Friday as traffic at the Watertown Municipal Airport increases ahead of the Experimental Aircraft Association s annual AirVenture gathering in Oshkosh ... According to Jeff Baum, president of Wisconsin Aviation Inc., the extra traffic at the Watertown airport can be attributed to the Experimental Aircraft Association AirVenture Convention that is being held in Oshkosh Monday through Aug. 2 ... Although he could not give an exact number on how... (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
UW-L at 100: Alumni connect through centennial Web site Jul 23, 2009
Gene Conger, a halfback on the 1959 team who now lives in Oshkosh, Wis. saw a picture of himself he hadn t seen in 50 years, scoring in La Crosse s 56-26 victory over St. Norbert College. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Local football coaches see positives, negatives in WIAA's proposal Jul 23, 2009
Koenig said the discussion while in Oshkosh for the WFCA games led him to believe there was a decent amount of support for the proposal, but he s not entirely sold yet. I m undecided on it right now. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Brandenstein, others recall lunar landing Jul 21, 2009
About three years ago I picked up Neil Armstrong and his son in Cincinnati, Ohio, and flew with him to the EPA in Oshkosh, Baum said. It was an amazing experience. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
Oshkosh wins $10.8M military contract Jul 18, 2009
Oshkosh Corp. (NYSE: OSK) is an Oshkosh-based manufacturer of lifting equipment and specialty trucks for the fire and emergency, defense and commercial markets ... Oshkosh also is recalling 550 to 650 employees at its JLG subsidiary, primarily in Pennsylvania, to help produce 2,244 mine-resistant, all-terrain vehicles for the U.S. Army. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Job cuts likely in US defense sector Jul 18, 2009
Oshkosh Corp said this week it was hiring 300 to 500 workers in Wisconsin and calling back as many as 650 it had let go at a Pennsylvania facility as it looks to fill orders for armored trucks that can deflect roadside bombs. The truck manufacturer last month won a $1. (India Times)
Three Monroe County administrator finalists named Jul 18, 2009
Richard Wollangk, former city manager in Oshkosh, Wis ... The county hired Public Administration Associates of Oshkosh to aid in the search for new applicants this spring after the county s first choice turned the job down in March. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
550 to 650 JLG employees being recalled Jul 17, 2009
JLG, a subsidiary of Oshkosh Corp., had reduced its work force by 45 percent to date, said Ann Stawski, vice president of marketing for Oshkosh in Wisconsin ... JLG will complement the vehicle manufacturing currently being done at Oshkosh Defense plants in Wisconsin, Ford said in a press release ... Craig Paylor, Oshkosh Corp. executive vice president and president of JLG, said the company is pleased to now have a positive effect in the communities so adversely affected by the economy. (The Herald-Mail Online)
Oshkosh briefly hits 52-week high after $1B deal Jul 16, 2009
Daily American - Oshkosh briefly hits 52-week high after 1B deal. Shares for the Oshkosh-based vehicle maker reached as high as 24. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Workers to be recalled at JLG plant Jul 16, 2009
1 billion contract awarded to Wisconsin-based Oshkosh Corp. to build MATVs for the U.S. Army. But Oshkosh, parent company of JLG, announced Tuesday that as many as 650 employees at JLG plants in Shippensburg and McConnellsburg could be recalled and as many as 500 new workers hired in Wisconsin ... Oshkosh officials say the first shipments of the new ATV trucks are scheduled for this month. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Obituaries for Sunday, July 12, 2009 Jul 12, 2009
She is survived by her husband, Roger Protz; her children, Becky (Gordy) Korthals of Oshkosh, Wis. Bobbi (Steve) Goodman of Kapolei, Hawaii, and Diane (Chris) Muller of Onalaska; grandchildren, Megan Cottrill, Allison Korthals, Jacob Cottrill, Taylor Korthals, Mitchell Muller and Amanda Muller; sisters and brothers, Lois (Duane) Prise of Tomah, Karen (Michael) Penneau of Nashotah, Wis. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Senior couple show age is no barrier in track and field Jul 9, 2009
She is entered in seven events this week at the USA Masters Outdoor Track and Field Championships, which begin today in Oshkosh, Wis. In most of them, she holds the American or world record for women 65 and older. (USA Today -- Sports)
Owners thrilled their cars are stars Jul 2, 2009
To capture those three seconds of Maynard s glorious Graham, Maynard and his car were on set for nine 14-hour days of filming in Oshkosh and other Wisconsin locations. But it was worth it, Maynard said, so he could show off the car that makes his heart race. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Budget contains asbestos language that helps Crown Jun 30, 2009
The provision will help protect more than 200 jobs at Crown Beverage plants in La Crosse, Chippewa Falls and Oshkosh, Berg said. The language was narrowly targeted for parent company Crown Holdings Inc., which has never made asbestos products, Shilling said. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Four Wis. firms honored for workplaces Jun 30, 2009
Among the top 25 honorees in the medium-sized business category, Sheboygan insurance company ranked second overall and of Oshkosh ranked 10th. The winners were announced Monday at the 61st annual conference of the held in New Orleans. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Supreme Court cases still to be decided Jun 29, 2009
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Ebert Memorial truly a Fathers Day tournament Jun 28, 2009
On Monday I fished with two fellows from Oshkosh. We had the opportunity to watch a tiny, spotted fawn play in the yard of a lakeside home. (Forest Republican, WI)
Oshkosh museum to open "The Era of Public Enemies" Jun 27, 2009
- The Oshkosh Public Museum's exhibit about Depression-era crime that coincides with the movie "Public Enemies" opens this weekend ... Oshkosh, Madison and Milwaukee will hold advanced screenings and fundraising parties June 30, a day before the movie opens nationwide. (Rhinelander Daily News, WI)
Anchor BanCorp Wisconsin, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year Results Jun 27, 2009
Closing our Atwood Avenue branch in Madison, Neenah Center branch in Neenah and Park Avenue branch in Oshkosh, all of which experience significant geographical overlap with other branches in the same communities. Staff reductions through job elimination, retirement and normal attrition. (Primezone Releases)
School librarians to learn 'social media' Jun 26, 2009
The consortium, which has its administrative offices at , includes library science programs at University of Wisconsin campuses in Whitewater, Madison, Eau Claire, Superior and Oshkosh. The grant will continue and expand a program that started about 12 years ago to help teachers from rural communities learn the latest technologies and qualify for licenses as librarians. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
World War II bomber takes to the skies Jun 25, 2009
bkfstman posted on Wednesday, June 24th, 2009 at 10:37 amBest B-17 name ever "Aluminum Overcast" - I helped taxi her when I was 15 in Civil Air Patrol at the EAA Fly-In in Oshkosh, Wisconsin - a memory I will never forget. Leave a Comment. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Waterloo Antiques Mall expands Jun 25, 2009
There are a few dealers from the Waterloo area, but the rest are from around the state, including La Crosse, Oshkosh, Sun Prairie and Oconomowoc, Sherry said. Most dealers are from the southern Wisconsin area, she said. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
Smaby crowned Miss Wisconsin for 2009 Jun 22, 2009
The Rhinelander Daily News - Online news and information for the Rhinelander, Wisconsin region. - Miss Madison Capital City Kristina Smaby is the new Miss Wisconsin. (Rhinelander Daily News, WI)
MISS WIS: Smaby brings Miss Wisconsin title home to Holmen Jun 22, 2009
Kristina Smaby woke up Sunday morning less than six hours after returning to her Oshkosh hotel room. She walked into the bathroom, looked in the mirror and said to herself, Whoa. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
FRIENDS, COMPETITORS HEAD FOR THE MISS WISCONSIN PAGEANT Jun 21, 2009
The pair is joining 21 other Miss Wisconsin contestants in Oshkosh this weekend ... The prospect of losing her voice before she sings in the Oshkosh pageant has her nervous. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Noelke on pace for another Maxfli PGA title Jun 21, 2009
Noelke, who won this tournament last year on his way to state Junior Player of the Year honors, carded a 4-under-par 68 and is tied with Jeff Reuter of Thiensville and Dan Buttke of Oshkosh for the lead. Three players, including Chris Cantwell of Twin Lakes in Kenosha County, are tied for second at 3-under 69. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Preliminaries under way in Miss Wis. contest Jun 19, 2009
Updated Jun 19, 2009 - 00:46:25 CDT. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Kapanke, other senators want items removed from budget Jun 17, 2009
Those include 5 million for upgrades for the Bradley Center arena in Milwaukee, 500,000 for the Oshkosh Opera House, 50,000 for the Eau Claire Public Shooting Range and 46,000 for recycling bins in Wrightstown. Adding 38 million in pork-barrel projects at a time when Wisconsin families are cutting back is irresponsible, Kapanke said in a press release. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
One of these area women could be Miss Wisconsin Jun 16, 2009
The pageant judges will see the real show starting Thursday and crown the next Miss Wisconsin on Saturday in Oshkosh, Wis. The girls were preparing for all parts of the competition, including the personal interview, talent, lifestyle and fitness in swimsuit, evening gown, and onstage interview. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
County students to attend Badger Girls State at UW-Oshkosh Jun 16, 2009
OSHKOSH The 66th Badger Girls State will host 17 girls from Racine County high schools. The program, held June 21-26 at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, teaches the principles of democracy in a hands-on format ... During the six days in Oshkosh, the girls not only learn how parliamentary procedure works, they also learn the ins and outs of state government, such as the role of lobbyists and the duties of the chief justice of the Supreme Court. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
2 former drug dealers tied to Murtha-backed firm Jun 6, 2009
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Armless pilot spurs man to aim high Jun 5, 2009
In July she's scheduled to give six talks at the Experimental Aircraft Association's 2009 AirVenture Oshkosh in Wisconsin ... Cox plans on flying herself to Oshkosh in her rented 1946 Ercoupe 415C airplane, along with instructor Parrish Traweek ... After Oshkosh, Cox's goal will be to obtain a pilot-instructor's license, with Tagalog as her first student success story. (AZCentral -- News)
State budget: Lean or a bit porky? Democratic committee members find money for pet projects Jun 1, 2009
MADISON An Oshkosh opera house, a playground in the town of Beloit and a stone barn in northeastern Wisconsin are among the beneficiaries of spending items quietly inserted into the state budget ... They include 500,000 to help renovate the Grand Opera House in Oshkosh, which has been closed since February because of structural problems that make it unsafe ... Joseph Ferlo, executive director of a foundation that runs the opera, said the building is the state s oldest operating theater and must... (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
