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WAKEFIELD - The Wakefield City Council raised sewer rates at its Monday evening meeting. The council agreed to increase the sewer rate from $2 to $3.50 per 1,000 gallons and also to decrease the administration cost for the sewer fund by $3,000. This will generate an additional $48,600 in revenue for the council, assuming each resident uses 3,000 gallons of water per month, said city manager John Siira in a memo to the council. Council member Joseph DelFavero said those living on Social Security... Full story
IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP - The Christmas tree at the Steve and Rose Bratu home in Ironwood Township is special this year. It's as wide as it is tall. Steve and his son, Marcus, were hunting in Montana when they found the juniper that was suitable for the family tree. After cutting it down, getting the tree home was no easy task, as it weighs around 300 pounds, according to Rose, who said junipers are not found in the Upper Peninsula. There are more than 60 species of junipers. The Bratus are familiar... Full story
CHICAGO (AP) - Anticipating heavy traffic on the government's health care website, the Obama administration extended Monday's deadline for signing up for insurance by a day, giving Americans in 36 states more time to select a plan. It was the latest in a series of pushed-back deadlines and delays that have marked the rollout of the health care law. But federal officials urged buyers not to procrastinate. "You should not wait until tomorrow. If you are aiming to get coverage Jan. 1, you should... Full story
WOODRUFF, Wis. — Frederick D. “Fritz” Layman, 83, of Mercer, died Friday, Dec. 20, 2013, at Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff. He was born April 12, 1930, in Mercer, son of the late Charles and Susan (Pemble) Layman, and graduated from Mercer High School in 1948. He was married to the former Sylvia Warzynski on July 29, 1950, at St. Isaac Jogues Catholic Church in Mercer. They then moved to Milwaukee, where Fred was employed as a crane operator at Harnischfeger Corp., retiring in 1985 and returning to Mercer in 1988. Fred enjoyed woodw... Full story
CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. — Elaine K. (Hellen) Mandelin, 64, of Chippewa Falls, formerly of Hurley, passed away suddenly on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2013, at her home. Elaine was the daughter of Ina and Sulo Hellen. She is survived by her two sisters, Jean (Jim) Lombardo, of Wausau, and Marlene Betlach, of Libertyville, Ill. Elaine was preceded in death by her husband, Bruce Mandelin; brother-in-law, Bill Betlach; and her mother and father. A memorial service in her honor will be held at a later date.... Full story