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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
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
Court Reports: Man appears on multiple drug counts
Dale Sternitzky, 40, Nekoosa appeared in court on charges of possession of narcotic drugs, non-narcotic controlled substance, drug paraphernalia, two counts of a controlled substance and misdemeanor bail jumping. If… Read more
Police Reports: Girl from underaged drinking party involved in crash
Grand Rapids At 10:12 a.m. on Feb. 10, the Grand Rapids Police Department was called to the 2400 block of 48th Street South where a traffic crash occurred. At 7:57… Read more
Outcry dies, Nekoosa moves forward with Dollar General land
Over the past few months, petitions were signed and people spoke out against the city selling property that once housed both Nekoosa’s swimming pool and water tower. When it came… Read more
Obituary of Catherine Emmerick
Catherine Emmerick age 103 of Nekoosa, died Thursday, February 2, 2012. Funeral services will be held at 11 AM. Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Nekoosa. Rev. John Swing… Read more
Police Reports: Officers respond to hit-and-run in Saratoga
Grand Rapids At 12:41 p.m. on Feb. 1, the Grand Rapids Fire Department and Grand Rapids Police Department responded to a vehicle on fire at the 800 block of 32nd… Read more
Nekoosa and Wood County plan to collaborate on highway project
Nekoosa and Wood County will soon be joining forces on a highway project which will benefit both entities. During the Jan. 10 Nekoosa Common Council meeting, the council voted to… Read more
Obituary of Norma J. Zellmer
Norma J. Zellmer, age 91, formerly 412 Wood Avenue, Nekoosa died Friday January 27, 2012 at theWisconsin Rapids Care Center. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday… Read more
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