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SWC YMCA selects new director
The board of directors of the South Wood County YMCA announced March 13 the selection of Bret Salscheider to lead the organization as executive director and CEO, beginning April 2…. Read more
Obituary of Virgil Allan Quinnell
Virgil Allan Quinnell, 80, 5025 Manor Lane, Wisconsin Rapids, died late Sunday, March 11, 2012 at his home. Services will be at 11:00 am on Thursday, March 15th at Calvary Baptist… Read more
Police Reports: Woman reports vandals hitting sign with baseball bat
Grand Rapids At 11:21 a.m. on March 9, the Grand Rapids Police Department was called to the 2300 block of Griffith Avenue where a woman reported a sign was damaged… Read more
Court Reports: Man pleads no contest for child pornography
Richard Ysquierdo, 37, Nekoosa pled no contest to fifth offense drunk driving and was sentenced to one year in jail with four days credit and work release, fined $4,493, have… Read more
Police reports: Woman finds wedding ring on neighbor’s hand
Grand Rapids At 9:59 a.m. on March 7, the Grand Rapids Police Department was called to the 2600 block of Ridgewood Trail where a man reported giving out his social… Read more
School and community supports student artists
For the 20th year in a row, the staff at the Alexander House has celebrated Youth Art Month, a event recognized nationally that gives student artists an opportunity to showcase… Read more
Liability issues a factor in balloon rally’s demise
With a decision made to discontinue the annual Children’s Miracle Network Balloon Rally, director of the North Central Wisconsin region of Children’s Miracle Network Patti Shafto-Carlson is hopeful to bring… Read more
Children’s museum group starting from scratch
The group gathered to start at the beginning. “What do we name it,” asked Manda Wirth. It was 30 minutes into the Feb. 11 meeting when the seemingly crucial question… Read more
Police Reports: Tipster points police to tool theft info
Grand Rapids At 7:28 a.m. on Feb. 29, the Grand Rapids Police Department was called to the 7300 block of Plover Road where a vehicle slid into a ditch. At… Read more
Police, school administrators meet to discuss suspicious man
With the Feb. 29 snow day giving extra time to look at all options, law enforcement planned to meet with Wisconsin Rapids Superintendent Colleen Dickmann at the district office as… Read more
Obituary of Glenn L. Leach
Glenn L. Leach age 68, of 416 Miller Ave., Wisconsin Rapids, died Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at his home. Funeral services will be held on Friday at 11 AM…. Read more
Obituary of Joseph Raymond Clementi
Joseph Raymond Clementi, 80, of 930 11th Street So., Wisconsin Rapids, died February 25, 2012 at the Wisconsin Rapids Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Services will be at 12:00 noon on… Read more
Police Reports: Officers respond to fight over bicycle
Nekoosa At 11:55 a.m. on Feb. 27, the Nekoosa Police Department was called to a gas station at the 100 block of Market Street where a gas drive-off occurred. At… Read more
Obituary of Judith A. Chester
Judith A. Chester, age 73, formerly of Madison died Tuesday February 14, 2012 at Edgewater Haven Nursing Home in Port Edwards. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM… Read more
Court Reports: Man pleads to causing an injury while drunk driving
Kelly Knuteson, 50, Wisconsin Rapids pled guilty for third offense drunk driving with an alcohol fine enhancer and was sentenced to 75 days jail with credit for one day and… Read more
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