Monthly Archives: December 2011
Ignorance doesn’t equal stupidity
At the end of January, I will be a reporter at the VOICE for a half of a year — boy, time flies. It is exciting and I have learned… Read more
Bank donates to Family Center
Employees at River Cities Bank’s Wisconsin Rapids office recently collected items for donation to The Family Center in Wisconsin Rapids. Items collected included personal care items, cleaning supplies and general… Read more
Obituary of Myrtle V. Klemp
Myrtle V. Klemp, 97, of Port Edwards, died Saturday, December 31, 2011 at Edgewater Haven Nursing Home. Services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 3rd at Taylor, Vollert and… Read more
Obituary of Kathryn Jean Scholze
Kathryn Jean Scholze, 55, 3306 Lone Pine Road, Town of Sigel, passed away early Saturday, December 31, 2011 at the home of her daughter surrounded by her family. Services will… Read more
Has the media, vocal minority painted DA into a corner?
It might be too late, but I would hope the Wood County District Attorney would drop the cases against four Lincoln High School athletes if he felt the evidence didn’t… Read more
Farmbrough: Art is not limited to visuals
I’d like to tell you about Kris. Kris is known by many as one of the nice ladies in Kwik Trip who serves you when you buy your gas and… Read more
Teens charitable efforts largely go unnoticed
Justin Vruwink worked around his house picking up after his brother and sister, and helping his mom to earn money for a school fundraiser. The $40 of his own money… Read more
Obituary of Eugene “Gene” Joosten
Eugene “Gene” Joosten, 85, of Rudolph passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2011 from complications of Alzheimers Disease. A Funeral Service & Catholic Mass will be at 1:00pm Tuesday,… Read more
Nekoosa Lions Club Bingo begins Jan. 6
The Nekoosa Lions Club will be hosting Bingo at 12:30 p.m. beginning Jan. 7 at the Humke Elementary School. Bingo will be held every Saturday throughout the month. For more… Read more
Packer travel advisory – Road construction update in northeast Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation Northeast Region is reminding motorists heading to Lambeau Field on New Year’s Day 2012, Sunday, January 1 for the Green Bay Packers/Detroit Lions football game… Read more
Aviation art contest deadline is Jan. 12; several prizes up for grabs
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Aeronautics encourages children, ages seven to 17, to showcase their artistic talent by participating in its annual statewide contest. This year’s theme is… Read more
Area top student writers honored at UW-Stevens Point
Creative writing students from several Wisconsin high schools were honored at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point this month as part of the 2011 Writers’ Workshop. The annual event celebrates student… Read more
Police Reports: Man buys laptop, receives wood
Grand Rapids At 1:27 p.m. on Dec. 28, the Grand Rapids Police Department was called to the 3300 block of Timber Valley Drive where a man reported he purchased a… Read more
Court Reports: Man sentenced for stealing flowers
Eric Smithana, 18, Wisconsin Rapids pled no contest to theft of movable property under $2,500 and was sentenced to one year on probation with 45 days jail time imposed and… Read more
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