Alicia Schumacher

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WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - Volunteers from Peyton’s Promise will be on Wausau’s 400 Block Wednesday night collecting pop tabs for a good cause. Peyton’s Promise started collecting pop tabs in honor of Sophia Van Ermen in 2015. Sophia’s family stayed at the Ronald McDonald House in Milwaukee while Sophia waited for an organ transplant. Sadly, Sophia passed away before receiving the transplant. After her death, her family wanted to pay it forward and help other families who may need a place to stay.

3 weeks ago | wsaw.com | Alicia Schumacher

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - The Grand Theater gave the public its first look at its upcoming season Tuesday night. People packed the Great Hall to see what shows are coming to Wausau. The season starts in August and runs through May, with 39 shows from Broadway classics and music, to family shows and comedy. People were eager to get through the doors and get their hands on season subscriptions. “We always love our crowd that comes to the preview party,” Grand Theater Executive Director Sean Wright said.

3 weeks ago | wsaw.com | Alicia Schumacher

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - Nearly 40 years after they first opened, the doors are now closed on Hawthorn Hills Elementary School in Wausau. It’s one of four elementary schools to close down as part of the Wausau School District’s consolidation. As part of Tuesday’s going-away party, they opened up the time capsule from when the school opened in 1986 to mark a fun, but emotional night. “Closing a building is bittersweet,” Principal Philip Beck said.

1 month ago | wsaw.com | Alicia Schumacher

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAW) - After lots of public feedback, the master plan for Goerke Park in Stevens Point is getting revised. The Parks and Recreation Committee met on Wednesday night to go over the public’s opinion on the first draft. Moving forward, there won’t be a dome because it wouldn’t be big enough and would be an eyesore to neighbors. What is staying in the plan right now are the Rec Center and Parker Buildings, hockey and skating rinks, a bus lane, and a new pool.

1 month ago | wsaw.com | Alicia Schumacher

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - Before the cardinals meet in the Sistine Chapel for the Conclave, there will be a special mass where they ask the holy spirit to guide their decision. Other Catholic churches are joining in. St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Wausau gathered for a Mass of the Holy Spirit on Tuesday evening. Their mass is very similar to the Vatican, saying prayers of enlightenment for the cardinals.