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Police Reports: Drunken woman reports theft of beer
Grand Rapids At 7:08 p.m. on May 18, the Grand Rapids Police Department was called to the 3700 block of 71st Street South where criminal damage was reported. The incident… Read more
Court Reports: Woman pleads to fifth drunk driving offense
Julie Seger, 45, Wisconsin Rapids pled no contest to disorderly conduct with a domestic abuse modifier and was fined $416. Heather Rickaby, 26, Nekoosa pled guilty to fourth offense drunk driving… Read more
Obituary of Daniel Krueger
Daniel August Charles Krueger, 92, formerly of 160 Buffalo Street, Biron, Wisconsin, died Sunday, May 20, 2012 at Arborwood Lodge in Wisconsin Rapids. Services will be at 11:00 am on… Read more
Obituary of Leone H. Glinski
Leone H. Glinski, 82, of Stevens Point, passed away on Saturday, May 19, 2012, at the Portage County Health Care Center where she had been a resident since May of… Read more
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
Police Reports: Campfire drummers get warned to stop
Grand Rapids At 9:51 a.m. on May 16, the Grand Rapids Police Department was called to the 4000 block of 80th Street South where a gas drive-off occurred. The incident… Read more
City could reconsider downtown redevelopment
The city could reconsider its activities for downtown redevelopment. Through an unanimous decision, Bob Nash and Chad Whirl were absent, the Wisconsin Rapids Common Council voted to discuss the purpose… 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
Police Reports: Investigation of woman sending pornography of herself to minors
Grand Rapids At 9:14 a.m. on May 10, the Grand Rapids Police Department was called to the 7900 block of Plover Road where trees and shrubs were stolen. At 12:49… Read more
Nekoosa picks Rudolph, Vesper principal as new superintendent
After almost another hour and a half in closed session on May 10, the Nekoosa School Board made their final decision on who will be the new leader of the… 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
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