Monthly Archives: February 2012
Riverview program helps smokers quit for good
Smoking is the single most preventable cause of death. One in four smokers dies early because of their smoking. They die of heart disease, cancer and emphysema. In addition, secondhand… Read more
Computer classes canceled for Feb. 29, 2012
Community Computer Classes sponsored by Wisconsin Rapids Public Schools are cancelled this evening, Wed, Feb 29th due to the weather.
Weight limits for Highway 54, Highway 173 in Wood County
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation today announced the seasonal posting of weight limits (springtime posted roads) on two area state highways. The weight restrictions are six tons gross load for… Read more
Update: Reports of suspicious men around two elementary schools may be unrelated
Authorities believe reports of suspicious men around two local elementary schools may be unrelated, according to a press release. On Feb. 28, the Wisconsin Rapids Police Department were called to… Read more
Police, school administrators meet to discuss suspicious man
With the Feb. 29 snow day giving extra time to look at all options, law enforcement planned to meet with Wisconsin Rapids Superintendent Colleen Dickmann at the district office as… Read more
Cautious driving encouraged on ice covered highways
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation reports the following highways are ice covered and motorists should slow down and drive with caution: I-39/US 51 from WIS 66 (Stevens Point, Portage County)… Read more
Obituary of Glenn L. Leach
Glenn L. Leach age 68, of 416 Miller Ave., Wisconsin Rapids, died Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at his home. Funeral services will be held on Friday at 11 AM…. Read more
Training, testing attempts to provide highest service at dispatch
Through training, evaluations and random call sampling, Wood County Dispatch Center manager Kelly Zenz strives to make all calls coming in answered in an efficient fashion. “I listen to a… Read more
Obituary of Joseph Raymond Clementi
Joseph Raymond Clementi, 80, of 930 11th Street So., Wisconsin Rapids, died February 25, 2012 at the Wisconsin Rapids Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Services will be at 12:00 noon on… Read more
Papermakers hold on for playoff win
Wautoma was furiously trying to score. The Horents were down 55-51 with under a minute left when Wautoma’s Anthony Roberto rushed up the court with the ball to hurry a… Read more
Police Reports: Officers respond to fight over bicycle
Nekoosa At 11:55 a.m. on Feb. 27, the Nekoosa Police Department was called to a gas station at the 100 block of Market Street where a gas drive-off occurred. At… Read more
VOICE newspaper honored at WNA convention
The VOICE of Wisconsin Rapids newspaper was honored Feb. 24 at the annual Wisconsin Newspaper Association annual convention with three awards for reporting and writing. Winning a first place trophy… Read more
Obituary of Judith A. Chester
Judith A. Chester, age 73, formerly of Madison died Tuesday February 14, 2012 at Edgewater Haven Nursing Home in Port Edwards. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM… Read more
Court Reports: Man pleads to causing an injury while drunk driving
Kelly Knuteson, 50, Wisconsin Rapids pled guilty for third offense drunk driving with an alcohol fine enhancer and was sentenced to 75 days jail with credit for one day and… Read more
Police Reports: Vandals paint over stop sign
Grand Rapids At 12:28 p.m. on Feb. 24, the Grand Rapids Police Department was called to the 3500 block of Plover Road where a burglary was reported. At 9:36 a.m…. Read more
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