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MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Harbor Assistance Program has awarded about $8 million in grants to improve transportation and access at ports and harbors across the state.  Source: WAOW.com News At Other State Sites: [wp-rss-aggregator source=”87908,87904,713,696,676″]

LAKE BETON, Minn. (AP) — A University of Minnesota study says farmers in the state may not be getting all the help they need to deal with the stress and mental strain of their jobs. Source: LacrosseTribune.com News At Other State Sites: [wp-rss-aggregator source=”87908,87904,713,696,676″]

LAKE WALES, Fla. (AP) — Authorities say a Florida man with an assault rifle was fatally shot by officers after he attacked his wife and daughter. Source: WAOW.com News At Other State Sites: [wp-rss-aggregator source=”87908,87904,713,696,676″]

Peter C. Philbrick, age 64, of Friendship, Wisconsin, formerly of Arkdale and Milwaukee, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2018, at Riverview Hospital in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Peter was born December 2, 1953, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Roy E. and Elvera Ann (nee March) Philbrick.  Peter graduated from Milwaukee Lutheran High School in 1972 and began working at Evinrude Motors.  He married Debra Jean Seebeck on July 13, 1974, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Peter loved working with fresh flowers and he and Deb ran a floral shop for a few years.  Also, he sold Jeeps for a time and acquired the

Dorothy Manning, age 86, of Nekoosa, Wisconsin passed away Friday, January 19, 2018 at Riverview Hospital in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. There will be no services. Dorothy was born December 10, 1931 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Alex and Rose Bobber. She married Raymond M. Manning on August 25, 1951 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Raymond passed away in 2012. Dorothy retired from Ore-Ida Potato factory. She loved to read, care for her pets, and spend time with her family. Dorothy was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Friendship.   She was preceded in death by her husband Raymond, and three sisters.   Survivors include her two sons, James (Teresa), Gregory (Kathy),