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Business Profile: Shop offers consignment, used medical equipment
Mike Grotefend and his wife, Kristy, saw a need they were more than happy to fulfill in the Wisconsin Rapids area. Both having experience in the durable medical equipment field… Read more
Smart meters: safe or your sorry?
Long gone are the days of meter readers traipsing through your yard to find out how much electricity is used. In their place, technology that transmits information from the meter… Read more
Club gets a landscaping makeover
Robert Wefel thought he was going to Home Depot to just buy shelves for the Boys and Girls Club of Wisconsin Rapids Area. Turns out, the store offered to give… Read more
Busy life for the new, young mayor
The first time I tried to interview the new Wisconsin Rapids mayor, he was double-booked and had to reschedule. Two hours later, I was back at his office on the… Read more
Town recommends ordinance change to allow housing development
Shiloh’s Way is one step closer to becoming a reality. At the May 9 Saratoga Planning Commission meeting, it was recommended to add language to an ordinance so construction of… Read more
Officers find crooks via Facebook
Social media has taken on a new purpose for the Wisconsin Rapids Police Department. Rather than a way to connect with long lost high school buddies, a way to promote… Read more
Jig Saw run combines competitiveness with awareness
It’s half competitive run, and half fun — but everyone gets a chance to learn more about autism as part of the annual Jigsaw Run. About 425 racers took part in… Read more
Madwomen taking over the theater, saving Paris
During a director’s workshop, Al Ross was introduced to the script for “The Madwoman of Chaillot.” He told himself that if he had the chance to direct the play, he… Read more
An act of kindness turns into an amazing friendship
At this time last year, Jill Dillon and Sara Solinsky did not know each other. Today, they have a bond that not many people can claim they have. This is… Read more
Young guns: Freshmen take the softball reins
There is a new gunslinger in town. Actually two. Assumption and Lincoln High School have freshmen pitchers on the mound for its softball teams — both Megan Buntrock and Allison… Read more
Honoring a legend
More than 125 people came out to honor a baseball legend in Nekoosa. George Holland was the center of attention at a banquet April 28 at the Nekoosa Senior Center… Read more
Ag Day shows farm, community connection
Both adults and children had a variety of opportunities to explore and learn at the 36th Annual Agriculture Day on April 28. Sponsored by Lincoln High School Future Farmers of… Read more
‘Pajama Game’ shows teens’ talent
I continue to be impressed by Lincoln High School students after watching each spring musical. The performance was full of high school students showing off professional level talent. Everyone on… Read more
MSTC students show soul in art
If a picture says a thousand words, the photography display at Mid-State Technical College on April 23 delved into the artists’ souls and told the stories of three Wisconsin Rapids… Read more
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