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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
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
Obituary of Herbert Henry Leverance
Herbert Henry Leverance, 91, Wisconsin Rapids, died Friday, February 10, 2012 at his home. Services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, February 13, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Port… Read more
Father/daughter Valentine’s dance goes family
After eight years of offering a Valentine’s Dance exclusively for father’s and their daughters, the South Wood County YMCA has switched it to a family event. Throughout the years mothers wanted to… Read more
‘You’re not going to see this anywhere else’
Volunteers from the Historic Point Basse came down to Nepco Lake on Jan. 29 to prepare for the summer at the Wakely House. During the annual Port Edwards Lions Club… Read more
Special needs service benefits from Lions fisheree
Cars, trucks and ATVs filled up Nepco Lake on Jan. 29 for the annual Port Edwards Lions Club Fisheree. With a quarter of the proceeds going to Jeremiah’s Crossing, a… Read more
Plenty of choices for area voters
With paperwork filed on Jan. 3, voters in South Wood County have options for the next mayor, aldermen and other positions. With a candidate for each open position for Wood… Read more
Developers retract land swap proposal
After a lack of support from the county and public, the company that owns much of the land around Nepco Lake has retracted its proposed land swap deal with Wood… Read more
Alexander House brings veteran artists and up-and-comers
Approximately 100 visitors were anticipated to come to the Alexander House as directors unveiled their first art exhibit of the year that featured two veteran artists and an up-and-comer. The… Read more
Police reports: Man crashes after flipping off snow plow truck
Grand Rapids At 3:01 p.m. on Jan. 12, the Grand Rapids Police Department was called to the 1200 block of 80th Street South where a woman reported a traffic accident…. Read more
Nepco Lake was created for commercial use
Nepco Lake is a contradiction. To my ears, it sounds like it might be named from old French ‘N’epc Eau’, or a tribal word for ‘peaceful waters’. It looks like… Read more
Domtar tax dispute could force payback
A paper company is disputing its taxes, which could force some local municipalities to pay back about $1.4 million to the company if it wins an appeal. On Dec. 7,… Read more
Housing project could revitalize Nepco lake
What was once a source for clean water for the Port Edwards paper mill could become a resort area supporting local jobs and boosting the economy. When it’s completed, $60… Read more
Lacking a new leader, special needs program will end
After more than three decades, the Dynamite JJs, a 4-H group open to high school students up to adults with special needs, had it’s final meeting Dec. 29 after leader… Read more
Land swap could open up Nepco boat launch
Nepco Lake could have a new county-owned boat landing on the west side of the body of water if a land swap deal can be reached. The developers of land… Read more
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