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Billy Graham coverage and other letters from readers

Great coverage on Graham. I was a veteran student at TCU in 1951 and had the opportunity of hearing him. One of the most compelling voices I have heard. Also, impressive was George Beverly Shea whose solo featuring “How Great Thou Art” my first time to hear it, but never …

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Adopt me! Meet Alpha

All the staff and volunteers say I am a good boy! I try really hard to make my humans happy. I sit on command and promise to learn anything else you want me to know! They say I am a 3-year-old neutered Pibble mix. I'm not sure what that means, …

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In today’s Telegram: 03/07/2018

Highwire Farms wants to invest in Adrian Confidence in economy growing Data shows opioid crisis continues to expand Hartley named Stubnitz award recipient Lucky No. 18 for Hudson cheer LCS advances to Thursday's regional championship Four named to LCAA first team SHU basketball coach … Read More

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Diocese of La Crosse pension plan ending

CallahanBishop William Patrick Callahan of the Diocese of La Crosse, shown attending a Rally for Life in 2012 in Eau Claire, wrote a letter recently announcing that the diocese is terminating its pension play for lay employees. Staff file photo. Campbell-Howard-030718. Campbell. Staff photo by Dan … Read More

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Stillson Elementary School proposal unveiled at forum on referendum

CHIPPEWA FALLS — The public got its first glimpse at blueprints for a new Stillson Elmentary School on Tuesday at a discussion for a $65 million referendum heading to voters April 3. Schools Superintentendent Heidi Taylor-Eliopoulos presented some rough schematics for the proposed $22 million … Read More

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Worcester County is under storm cloud today

Snowfall from the latest predicted nor'easter began to get heavier about 10 Wednesday morning, and visibility declined. A dusting of snow was on the ground in many areas at daybreak, and flakes were drifting down about 8 a.m. The weather is supposed to get more severe as the day goes …

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Erickson Park bids come in under budget

CHIPPEWA FALLS — Bids for the Erickson Park improvement project in Chippewa Falls came in lower than expected, which has officials excited about moving forward with the renovations. Four bids were opened Tuesday at Chippewa Falls City Hall. The lowest bid was $1,650,398.25 from Haas Sons … Read More

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Douglas residents speak against closing library to balance budget

DOUGLAS – Fearing that the Simon Fairfield Public Library is on top of the list of town services to be eliminated to balance the town's budget next fiscal year, nearly 50 people filled the selectmen's meeting room Tuesday, calling for a Proposition 2½ tax override if necessary. “As you pointed …

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Threat made to Menomonie elementary school

MENOMONIE — The child behind a threatening email sent to a teacher at Oaklawn Elementary School, 500 21st St. SE, Tuesday, has been identified. Schools Superintendent Joe Zydowsky said in a tweet that appropriate actions are being considered. He was unable to comment if the child was local to … Read …

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Jennifer Toland’s Campus Notes

… named MASCAC Indoor Track Athlete of the Week. He finished second and set a school record (1:53.00) in the 800 at the Tufts National Qualifying Meet and also ran a leg of the second-place 1,600 relay. —Contact Jennifer Toland at jennifer.toland@telegram.com. Follow her on Twitter @JenTandG. Read More