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Obituary of Ruth L. Sparks
Ruth L. Sparks, 72, 2621 10th Street So., Wisconsin Rapids, died Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at Riverview Medical Center. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 am on Friday,… Read more
Court Reports: Nekoosa woman appears on multiple forgery charges
Denae Westfahl, 24, Nekoosa appeared in court for two counts of uttering a forgery. If convicted on both counts, Westfahl faces up to 12 years in prison and fined up to… Read more
Obituary of Lynnette Ann Krueger
Lynnette Ann Krueger age 55, of 620 Waterworks Road, Nekoosa, passed away Monday, February 20, 2012 at Riverview Medical Center in Wisconsin Rapids. Funeral services will be held on… Read more
Police reports: Woman calls officers to defend sister
Grand Rapids At 9:33 a.m. on Feb. 19, the Grand Rapids Police Department was called to the 3300 block of 36th Street South where a man reported a flat tire… Read more
Obituary of Richard “Dick” Roth
Richard “Dick” Roth age 75, Nekoosa, WI., passed away peacefully Saturday evening, February 18, 2012 atRiverview Hospital surrounded by his loving family. A public visitation will be held Wednesday from… Read more
Obituary of Doris L. Hesterman
Doris L. Hesterman, 87, formerly of Wisconsin Rapids, died Saturday, February 18, 2012, at the home of her daughter in Weyerhaeuser, Wisconsin. Doris was born March 16, 1924 in Butternut,… Read more
Business Profile: Cranberry Creek’s new location suits the decor shop
Combining an interest with a business venture, Jodi Ellious was able to offer an alternative venue that sold home decor by opening Cranberry Creek Re-Sale Shop a year and a… Read more
Obituary of Harvey E. Taschner
Harvey E. Taschner, 96, of Wisconsin Rapids, died Friday, February 17, 2012 at Riverview Medical Center in Wisconsin Rapids. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 22nd… Read more
Dramatic ‘Proof’ hits home with warmth and emotions
While getting ready to play Harold in the upcoming Wisconsin Rapids Community Theatre production of “Proof,” James Malouf had to learn more than his lines. His character is a brilliant… Read more
Police Reports: Woman reports theft of delivery box
Grand Rapids At 11:04 a.m. on Feb. 16, the Grand Rapids Police Department was called to the 4900 block of Kellner Road where a woman reported a hole in a… Read more
Scouts blissfully unaware of cold at winter camperee
The score of the broomball game was freezing-to-cold, according to one adult bystander, but the Scouts trying to score a goals on the ice at Nepco Lake didn’t mind. It… Read more
Nekoosa road funding dries up
Despite losing state funding to rebuild Cranmoor Road, the city of Nekoosa will follow through with a collaborative project with Wood County. A state Surface Transportation Program – Urban grant,… Read more
Police Reports: Man reports three tires slashed
Grand Rapids At 11:11 a.m. on Feb. 15, the Grand Rapids Police Department was called to the intersection of 64th Street North and Highway 54 where a hit and run… Read more
Love on display at Cultural Center
Meng Veng looks at his younger brother and sees an eagle ready to soar. Drawing from this inspiration, Veng painted “Potential,” an oil on canvass piece that shows the bird… Read more
Port Edwards Lions to host pancake breakfast March 4
The Port Edwards Lions Club will be hosting a Pancake Brunch and Bake Sale from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Port Edwards High School on March 4. The… Read more
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