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Court reports: Man pleads guilty, ordered to write apology
Nicholas Painter, 29, Wisconsin Rapids pled guilty to second offense operating with a prohibited alcohol content and was sentenced to 10 days jail time with work release, fined $1,172, have… Read more
To fund or not fund business park promotion? Nekoosa budget
The city of Nekoosa has been keeping an eye on where they’ve been spending their money and it has paid off. “We’ve held the line and did the budget well,”… Read more
Police reports: Dramatic increase in crash calls from first snowfall
Grand Rapids At 10:13 a.m. on Nov. 9, the Grand Rapids Police Department was called to the 100 block of 48th Street South where a line was across the road…. Read more
Nekoosa committee fields emotional comments about pool property use
Emotions soared as the Nekoosa Planning Commission discussed the future of the lot that once held the city’s swimming pool and water tower. During the Nov. 8 committee meeting, which… Read more
Police Reports: Someone wrote on a truck, officers respond
Grand Rapids At 2:41 on Nov. 3, the Grand Rapids Police Department was called to the 2400 block of Lovewood Drive where a man reported mailboxes being knocked off a… Read more
Nekoosa looks to increase ambulance services
Nekoosa, like most other municipalities, is struggling to find the money to fund city services. At the Public Safety Committee meeting on Nov. 1, Ambulance Chief Don Harnisch discussed the… Read more
Obituary of David G. Lilyquist
David G. Lilyquist age 85 of 1293 Cty. JJ, Nekoosa, died Wednesday, October 26, 2011 at Riverview Medical Center in Wisconsin Rapids. Funeral services will be held at 11 AM…. Read more
Police reports: Man stabs his own face with tweezers
Biron At 10:28 a.m. on Oct. 22, the Biron Fire Department was called to the 3200 block of Plover Road where a man reported a truck was on fire under… Read more
Obituary of Austin Nelson
Austin Nelson age 16 of 840 Cliff St., Wisconsin Rapids, passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at Riverview Hospital in Wisconsin Rapids, Funeral services will be held at 1 PM…. Read more
Daily police reports: Man confuses Jupiter with UFO
Nekoosa At 10:49 a.m. on Oct. 20, the Nekoosa Police Department as well as Nekoosa Ambulance and Port Edwards Police Department was called to the 600 block of Wilhorn Road… Read more
Obituary of Earl W. Lewis
Earl W. Lewis age 66, W7330 Cty. F, Necedah, died Friday, October 21, 2011 at St. Joseph Hospital in Marshfield. Private family services will be held at a later date…. Read more
Chief’s column: Have a happy and safe Halloween
Halloween is an exciting time for kids (and adults) in our communities. Our neighborhoods will be filled with trick or treaters, so let’s make sure this is a safe and… Read more
Daily police logs: Attempted arson at Mead playground
Grand Rapids At 9:29 a.m. on Oct. 19, the Grand Rapids Police Department was called to the 7900 block of Plover Road where a bird bath had been stolen. At… Read more
Daily police log: Disturbance at tanning shop
Grand Rapids At 5:48 p.m. on Oct. 18, the Grand Rapids Police Department was called to a tanning studio at the 4000 block of Eighth Street South where a person… Read more
Vruwink sets listening sessions
State Representative Amy Sue Vruwink (D-Milladore) will be holding additional office hours throughout the 70th Assembly District to meet with area residents on Friday, Oct. 21. Following her previously held… Read more
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