BREAKING NEWS
Body discovered in parked vehicle 
A body was discovered in a parked vehicle at the Wisconsin National Guard Armory, 1710 Second Ave. S., Wisconsin... Read more
Details sparse on Grand Rapids crash
At about 7 p.m., a two-vehicle crash was reported at the intersection of 48th Street South and Griffith Avenue. At... Read more
Editor’s blog: 10 things I love about Wisconsin Rapids RIGHT NOW 
I am trying to narrow down the 10 Things I Love About Wisconsin Rapids Right Now — narrow or add/replace.... Read more
Pyburn ready for super-late model ramp-up
Special for the VOICE The Rapids Rocket is t-minus five days until blastoff for the 2013 season. Much like... Read more
Vets find info among entertainment at reunion
GRAND RAPIDS — The music, games, food and drinks might be deceiving. The main attraction to the second... Read more
The second term curse crashes down on Barack Obama
You might say that May 10, 2013 was when the “second term curse” officially struck President Barack... Read more
THIS JUST IN
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Body discovered in parked vehicle
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Details sparse on Grand Rapids crash
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Seatbelt use will be enforced during campaign
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Cartoon of the Day: Turnaround is fairplay
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Editor’s blog: 10 things I love about Wisconsin Rapids RIGHT NOW
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Pyburn ready for super-late model ramp-up
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Cartoon of the Day: Donate
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Vets find info among entertainment at reunion
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Second Ave. S. to widen, increase speed limit
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Police reports: Dogs attack Saratoga chickens
Columns and editorials
Jeff Williams
Editor’s blog: 10 things I love about Wisconsin Rapids RIGHT NOW Joe Gandelman
The second term curse crashes down on Barack Obama Susan Stamper Brown
It’s harvest time in Washington Jeff Williams
Editor’s blog: What the heck with weather, Obama, students, etc.
Local News
Vets find info among entertainment at reunion
GRAND RAPIDS — The music, games, food and drinks might be deceiving. The main attraction to the second annual Wisconsin Veterans Reunion held at the Grand Rapids Lions Club was… Read more
Second Ave. S. to widen, increase speed limit
A major traffic clog will get relief with a second lane. And an increase in the speed limit on Second Avenue South between West Riverview Expressway and the roundabout is… Read more
Surprise stop brings Packers to Port
PORT EDWARDS — Jason Worden walked out of the fire station in a state of disbelief as he sent a photograph on his cell phone to an unlikely recipient. “I… Read more
Business
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Element Mobile recognizes Employee Excellence, receives Community Spirit award
Five Element Mobile employees were recognized for their hard work and dedication to the company: Corey Fessler, Don Minarcin, Jordan Stuebs, Jackie Shea, and Nathan Tranel. Element Mobile recognizes employees… Read more
- Rapids company honored as Family Business of the Year
- Study up on college savings vehicles
- Sports have emerged as key tourism driver
Columns and Editorial
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It’s harvest time in Washington
Not even Barack Obama can defy the laws of physics. Certain things are absolute. As Newton said, what goes up must come down. The wrinkles you see staring back at… Read more
- WEDC needs reform now
- Limbaugh, Kurtz and the Bum's Rush
- Spring brings many networking opportunities
Community columns
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Volunteer Opportunity Column for May 22
One of the goals of United Way of Inner Wisconsin’s Volunteer Center is to recruit and match volunteers for non-profit organizations needing your help in south Wood and Adams Counties…. Read more
- Volunteer Opportunity Column for May 1
- United Way of Inner Wisconsin’s Volunteer Center Announces the 2013 Volunteer Breakfast Honorees
- Funny April in store at theater
Entertainment
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Harvey to open Friday; celebration planned for regional winners
Join us for Wisconsin Rapids Community Theatre’s spring production of “Harvey,” by Mary Chase on May 10 to May 12 and May 16 to May 18. Elwood P. Dowd and his famous pooka… Read more
- Community theater wins regional award, eyes nationals
- Fishing for Laughs comedy show coming to library
- Tom Pease to perform at library
Healthy You
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Hospital obtains new scanner
A new nuclear scanner at Riverview Medical Center provides high-quality images to help doctors quickly and accurately diagnose heart disease, plan cancer treatments, and evaluate various organs’ functionality – with… Read more
- Immunization clinics scheduled
- Diabetes and heart workshop
- Learn how to measure blood sugars
News Briefs
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Seatbelt use will be enforced during campaign
Area law enforcement will be focusing on a Clickit or Ticket campaign to draw attention to seatbelt usage. Until June 2, officers will be on the lookout for unbuckled motorists,… Read more
- Element Mobile recognizes Employee Excellence, receives Community Spirit award
- Riverview announces scholarship winners
- Republican party hosts Pints and Politics
Obituaries
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Obituary of Rev. James Phillip Eron
The Rev. James Phillip Eron, age 80, of Sun City West, Ariz., died May 7, 2013, after a long bout with Alzheimer’s disease. A Memorial Mass will be held… Read more
- Obituary of Paula Kay Bohmsach
- Obituary of Louise Sophia Hartjes
- Obituary of Richard "Dick" Trickle
Records
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Police reports: Dogs attack Saratoga chickens
Port Edwards On May 20 at 11:36 p.m., a man reported the neighbors across the street were very drunk and yelling and beating a child. A woman contact police May… Read more
- Man in fair condition after motorcycle crash
- Marriage licenses
- Three in jail after witness helps spot criminals in action
Sports
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Pyburn ready for super-late model ramp-up
This Monday, May 27, however, Matt Pyburn will get the chance to start his long-awaited second Super Late Model campaign when the TUNDRA Super Late Model Series visits Golden Sands Speedway.
“It’s been really tough waiting through two rain-outs,” Pyburn said. “But to be able to get going on Memorial Day when the TUNDRA series visits is going to be that much sweeter. This is going to be a huge event.”
- 'It was a great experience'
- Golden Sands racing canceled
- Rapids native, NASCAR driver Dick Trickle dead
