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GOP candidate in Pennsylvania struggles with campaign basics

Just days before western Pennsylvania's special election, his campaign informed some residents that he may knock on doors that morning in this critical GOP stronghold. It's almost 11 a.m., and they're still waiting. "He was supposed to stop by today," 68-year-old Republican John Debich says, scanning … Read More

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Nash board to consider rezoning request

The Nash County Board of Commissioners is set to discuss a rezoning request in southern Nash County among other topics Monday afternoon. Commissioners also will hold a public hearing on a request to rezone a 5.25-acre tract at N.C. 231 and Cone Road north of Turkey Creek and the Samaria … …

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Two people implicated in EC bank burglary

Jessica N. Ness, 33, and Daniel J. Reeves, 37, both of Eau Claire, were each charged Friday in Eau Claire County Court with felony counts of burglary and criminal damage to property and a misdemeanor count of theft. According to the criminal complaint: Police investigated the burglary of Winona … Read …

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Bachelor’s Degrees 3/10/18

Hudson: Madison Letcher, conservation biology; Matthew Monette, geological engineering; Morgan Taylor, sociology; Karl Wertheimer, history. Neillsville: Nicholas Thoma, computer engineering. New Richmond: Randy Amundson, computer sciences; Blaire Ziebol, human development and family … Read More

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The Latest: Crews make progress reducing power outages

Utility crews have reduced the number of customers in the Northeast who lost power after Wednesday's nor'easter to just over 200,000. On Friday afternoon, an additional 100,000 people were without electricity. Never miss a local story. Sign up today for a free 30 day free trial of unlimited digital access. …

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Bottle shop adopts fresh identity

Carey King, left, enjoys a craft beer while having a conversation with Gloria Arizpe as she holds foster puppy Garnett Friday night at Goat Island Bottle Shop at the Rocky Mount Mills. 031018goatisland02. More Stories. New process speeds road work · Bottle shop adopts fresh identity · City to launch … …

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Ethiopian-Israelis decry family separation as discriminatory

Zemenech Bililin has not seen her sisters in more than a decade, since she immigrated to Israel from Ethiopia with part of her family. Now a 19-year-old infantry soldier in Israel's military, Bililin says she is outraged that she is fulfilling her duties as a citizen but the state is …

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City Council candidates forum is Thursday

City Council candidates forum is Thursday. By Leader-Telegram staff. Published on March 9, 2018 | Updated 6:08 p. m.. Share · Tweet · Share · Email. Comments. A forum where Eau Claire City Council candidates will give feedback about city issues will be held Thursday at Chippewa Valley Technical … Read …

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WEDC: Prepare for Foxconn

FILE – In this May 27, 2010 file photo, a worker looks out through the logo at the entrance of the Foxconn complex in the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen. Wisconsin Assembly Democratic Leader Peter Barca was branded as failing "on all accounts" by a fellow Democrat who was "incredibly …

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Bulletin Board 03/10/18

Notices of government meetings and special community events should be submitted to: Leader-Telegram, P.O. Box 570, Eau Claire, WI 54702. Email: leadertelegram@ecpc.com. Government. Altoona school board special meeting, 8:30 a.m. Monday, District Office, 1903 Bartlett Ave. Chippewa Falls … Read More