Condolences

Condolences to the family of Jean Crowe. Crowe, a UW-Eau Claire associate professor emerita of biology, passed away Dec. 11 in Eau Claire. Full obituary.

Flags to be flown at half-staff through sunset Dec. 18

As directed by President Obama, the flag of the United States will be flown at
half-staff at all buildings, grounds and military installations of the United States through sunset Dec. 18. This will be done as a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of violence Dec. 14 in Newtown, Conn. More information.

As directed by Gov. Walker, the flag of the United States and the flag of the state of Wisconsin will be flown at half-staff at all buildings, grounds and military installations of the state of Wisconsin beginning at sunrise and ending at sunset Dec. 15. This will be done as a mark of respect for Fire Chief Steven Fritz of the Village of Rothschild Fire Department, who passed away Dec. 10. More information.

Condolences

Condolences to the family of Dr. James Williams. Williams, a UW-Eau Claire associate professor emeritus of sociology, passed away Dec. 7 in Park Falls. Full obituary.