Monthly Archives: November 2011
Riverview offers yoga classes
Riverview Health Promotion is offering yoga classes beginning Jan. 3. The classes will be held in Riverview Medical Center’s lower level conference center and will be led by Heidi Dix,… Read more
Annual radiothon to benefit United Way
As part of its United Way campaign, WFHR/WRCW will be holding its seventh annual “Radio-Thon” on Friday, December 2, 2011. The event will be held from 6am – 9am during… Read more
Court reports: Man pleads guilty, ordered to write apology
Nicholas Painter, 29, Wisconsin Rapids pled guilty to second offense operating with a prohibited alcohol content and was sentenced to 10 days jail time with work release, fined $1,172, have… Read more
Police reports: Woman crashes into dentist office
Nekoosa At 1:02 p.m. on Nov. 29, the Nekoosa Police Department was called to the 800 block of South Section Street where there was a report of a theft. At… Read more
Births for Nov. 30, 2011
Local Births: WICKMAN, Aja, and WOOLLEY, Jared, Wisconsin Rapids, a daughter, Mina Helen Wooley, Friday, Nov. 25, 2011. Grandparents are Marilyn and Robert Simpson of Nekoosa; Tonya and Jeff Wills… Read more
To fund or not fund business park promotion? Nekoosa budget
The city of Nekoosa has been keeping an eye on where they’ve been spending their money and it has paid off. “We’ve held the line and did the budget well,”… Read more
Obituary of Alfred Hoerth
Alfred B. Hoerth, 93, of Wisconsin Rapids, died Wednesday, November 30, 2011 at Edgewater Haven Nursing Home in Port Edwards. Services will be at 1:00 pm on Saturday, December 3… Read more
Lueders: Walker’s school message open to debate
By Bill Lueders Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism As Wisconsin braces for a new round of recalls, including what will likely be the costliest race for governor in state history,… Read more
Training program for voter registration
You are invited to a public training to be registered as a SPECIAL REGISTRATION DEPUTY in Multiple municipalities across Wood County. WHO SHOULD COME? Anyone who wishes to register voters… Read more
Housing Authority chooses new executive director
The Wisconsin Rapids Housing Authority chose Jo Ann Grode to be its new executive director after a closed session meeting Nov. 30. “We thought she was the best candidate for… Read more
From the editor: Make some memorable traditions this year
I love holidays and I’m a sucker for traditions. Which is why this time of the year is my favorite. After Thanksgiving, we will venture out to the Chambers’ Christmas… Read more
Here’s your year-end investment checklist
As an investor, you’ve pretty much seen it all in 2011 — including slow-but-steady gains early in the year, a market correction during the debt ceiling debate and the U.S…. Read more
Business profile: Chiropractor sets off on his own
Sometimes, it’s best to go out on your own and do it for yourself. And that’s exactly what chiropractor Patrick Stoiber of Stoiber Chiropractic on East Grand Avenue did several… Read more
Craisin recall affects certain dates
Ocean Spray announced Nov. 28 it has taken the precautionary measure of voluntarily recalling certain production lots of its Original Flavor Craisins Dried Cranberries product in 5-ounce, 10-ounce and 48-ounce… Read more
Quick start Raiders can’t hold off Baraboo
While the Raiders roared out to an early lead, Baraboo chipped away at it for a 48-43 win Nov. 29 at Lincoln High School. Wisconsin Rapids (0-1) outscored the Thunderbirds… Read more
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