Monthly Archives: January 2012
Wisconsin Extreme Excels at Dells Competition
What makes for a lively and energetic setting that shakes the winter doldrums? Combine 1000 spectators, 500+ athletes, 40 teams, 2 days of competition, hours of high-tempo music, all set… Read more
Raider swimmers fall to SPASH
By David Keech For the VOICE The SPASH swim team came to the Wisconsin Rapids pool and dominated the Red Raiders throughout the meet. Coach Bob Allen’s Panthers swept every… Read more
Police reports: Shoplifter caught on tape
Grand Rapids At 10:56 a.m. on Jan. 30, the Grand Rapids Police Department was called to the 5800 block of Helke Road where a woman reported prescriptions stolen. At 4:22… Read more
Births for Jan. 31, 2012
Out of Town Birth: BUCKMAN, Misty and Bob, Madison, a son, Benjamin David, Friday, Jan. 20, 2012. Grandparents include Bob and Carol Buckman of Wisconsin Rapids.
Obituary of Jacinda S. Walsh
Jacinda S. Walsh, 44, of Plover, died Saturday morning, Jan. 28, 2012, at Legacy Gardens in Plover. She was born on Dec. 21, 1967, in Wisconsin Rapids, to Therman and… Read more
Area church welcomes healer, minister Feb. 5
The Anointing Oil Faith Church in Wisconsin Rapids welcomes guest minister, Bruce Van Natta, for the 10 a.m. service on Feb. 5. Van Natta is a local man who was… Read more
Take a break with the Lowell Center
By Karen Anderson The Lowell Center Although the 2012 Presidential election has only just begun, it’s probably fair to say that many Americans are already groaning over the television ads… Read more
Wood, Shawano and Marinette county DMV service centers have new hours
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s Division of Motor Vehicles has expanded customer service throughout Wisconsin as required by the 2011-13 biennial budget. The budget included a provision that at least… Read more
Wood County Pharmaceutical Drop-off Locations Announced
Prevent misuse and protect the environment. Bring all your unwanted, unneeded or outdated prescriptions, and over-the counter medicines for proper disposal. Please leave the medications in their original containers. The… Read more
Births for Jan. 30, 2012
Local Births SACHS, Kelsey and Jason, a son, Kegan, Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012. Grandparents are Joe and Sandy Anselmo of Twin Lakes; and Tom and Ellen Sachs of Wisconsin Rapids…. Read more
Obituary of William L. Lowe
William L. Lowe, 60, of Wisconsin Rapids, passed away Saturday evening, January 28, 2012, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital surrounded by his family. Bill was born December 7, 1951 in Sparta… Read more
Speeding, awareness pose pedestrian problems in Rapids
After a tragic November death of an 8-year-old boy who was hit by a vehicle, both city officials and citizens are becoming more active in making the city a little… Read more
‘You’re not going to see this anywhere else’
Volunteers from the Historic Point Basse came down to Nepco Lake on Jan. 29 to prepare for the summer at the Wakely House. During the annual Port Edwards Lions Club… Read more
Special needs service benefits from Lions fisheree
Cars, trucks and ATVs filled up Nepco Lake on Jan. 29 for the annual Port Edwards Lions Club Fisheree. With a quarter of the proceeds going to Jeremiah’s Crossing, a… Read more
Leaders, innovators honored at chamber banquet
The business community celebrated the year’s best with honors and awards hosted by the area chamber of commerce. More than 180 people gathered at the Wild Horse Saloon in Kellner… Read more
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