Birchwood NewsLocal news for Birchwood, WI continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Two schools in Washburn County receive- March 31, 2008 "It's clear these centers are an effective strategy for raising student achievement" Programs that provide academic support and enrichment to students during out-of-school time will share $8.8 million in federal 21st Century Community Learning Center Grants, it was announced late last week. via Spooner Advocatehttp://www.topix.net/city/birchwood-wi/2008/03/two-schools-in-washburn-county-receive?from... Three running for two trustee seats in Birchwood- March 27, 2008 Incumbent Steven Connell and newcomers Thomas Knapmiller and Greg Hayes are running for two open trustee seats in the village of Birchwood. via Spooner Advocatehttp://www.topix.net/city/birchwood-wi/2008/03/three-running-for-two-trustee-seats-in-birc... Former Wisconsin Rapids resident seeks help from hometown for Haiti orphanage- March 23, 2008 "However, with many people living on less than $2 a day in Haiti, there is very little hope for these children." Julie Blackaller of Birchwood discovered it at an orphanage in Haiti. It is that moment when she realized her true purpose in life. via Marshfield News-Heraldhttp://www.topix.net/city/birchwood-wi/2008/03/former-wisconsin-rapids-resident-seeks-help... Land preserved- March 7, 2008 "It was important to the Aldrians that the forest have an opportunity to reach maturity. We just do not see old-growth red and white pine in northern Wisconsin." West Wisconsin Land Trust has completed three new land protection agreements locally. via Spooner Advocatehttp://www.topix.net/city/birchwood-wi/2008/03/land-preserved?fromrss=1 |