EAGLE RIVER - Some young hockey fans ready for the Northland Pines boys to open the year. Eagles faced GNC rival Tomahawk.
The fans were not disappointed. Northland Pines rolled over Tomahawk 6-2. The Eagles outshot the Hatchets by better than a 3 to 1 margin for most of the game.
After the first period was tied at one-all, Northland Pines scored the first two goals in the second period and never trailed. Adam Kresl scored in the first few minutes of the period. Then Kresel set up Colton Raymond with a one-time. It proved to be the winning goal, giving Northland Pines a 3-1 lead.
Tomahawk pulled to within one in the final minute of the second period on a Nick Buitron goal.
However the Eagles exploded for four goals in the final period.
Schofield company planning up to 350 new jobs in Central Wisconsin
Submitted: 05/24/2013
SCHOFIELD - A Schofield company is planning to expand in central Wisconsin and add several hundred manufacturing jobs over the next few years.
Crystal Finishing Systems has purchased a shuttered manufacturing plant in Mosinee for an undisclosed price. Crystal Finishing President Mark Matthiae says his company will add about 250 to 350 jobs in the next three years. Jobs will range in pay from $10.50 to $25 an hour.
Matthiae says the average annual wage for his employees is $38,700.
The company expects to finalize plans for the Mosinee plant in July. Production should get underway in 2014.
STATEWIDE - Camping in the Northwoods just got a little more high-tech, thanks to a new website and iPhone app. You can download the Northern Highland American Legion State Forest app on your iPhone.
The app lets you see what campsites are available, and reserve your spot online. It also gives information about trails and other activities in the area.
In the “old days” travelers could always call ahead about site availability, but by the time out of town visitors arrive, they might be full.
EAGLE RIVER - The initiative will help to rebound what's thought of as a suffering walleye population by adding hundreds of thousands of the fish to Wisconsin lakes.
The project could improve fishing for the state's most popular game fish and tourism in the state. George Langely, a local fishing guide at Eagle Sports bait shop in Eagle River, says walleye fishing isn't what it used to be.
"The walleye population has pretty much suffered in the last twenty years and it's really nice to see Madison recognizing that and taking some steps to do something about it. It will take a while but it's a great start."
RHINELANDER - When a child commits a violent crime sometimes it's serious enough to be tried in adult court.
Today Oneida County Judge Patrick O'Melia had special circumstances to consider.
Sixteen-year-old Michael Thimm was arrested last year for stabbing his mother and her boyfriend after a fight over his computer.
He's charged with attempted first degree intentional homicide. That charge means juveniles are automatically put into adult court.
But today his defense tried to get Thimm put back into the juvenile system. The main reason is because he has Aspergers-- a form of Autism.
A psychologist testified Thimm's disorder keeps him from understanding things like when a person is suffering. He also said emotional distress can cause impulsive reactions.
The doctor said if Thimm gets proper treatment he won't be a threat to the public.
"People with Aspergers or Autism Spectrum Disorder, most of the time they show up in the mental health system. They're very, very rare in the criminal justice system. And so the chances that they would even have the resources to address his needs are pretty slim," says Dr. Michael Caldwell.
But officials from the Department of Corrections also testified they do have resources for people like Thimm.
After three and a half hours of testimony, Judge O'Melia decided to wait on a ruling.
Both sides will submit written briefs before he makes a decision. We'll keep you updated as this develops.
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