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Police Reports: 2 separate reports of stolen catalytic converters
Grand Rapids At 2:56 p.m. on Feb. 9, the Grand Rapids Police Department was called to the 5800 block of North Park Road where a drunk woman smashed a window… Read more
New restaurant brings the best of catering to Eatery
When something works, stick with it. And that’s exactly what Amy and Ryan Scheide, owners of Great Expectations Catering, did when they branched out and opened the Eatery by Great… Read more
Community gets inside look during Riverview open house
Some things get better with age and the Riverview Hospital Association is one of them. Celebrating the 100 year anniversary of the association, which is open to the community, that… Read more
Obituary of Roy Emmett Knuteson
Roy Emmett Knuteson, age 82, of Wisconsin Rapids, WI., went to be with his Lord on February 5, 2012, at Saint Joseph’s Hospital in Marshfield, succumbing to the final stages… 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
Judge: DA has to specify its case against wrestlers
While denying a motion to dismiss, the judge in the case against four wrestlers gave the district attorney’s office a deadline to specify the details in the charges. During a… Read more
Police reports: Shoplifter caught on tape
Grand Rapids At 10:56 a.m. on Jan. 30, the Grand Rapids Police Department was called to the 5800 block of Helke Road where a woman reported prescriptions stolen. At 4:22… Read more
Obituary of William L. Lowe
William L. Lowe, 60, of Wisconsin Rapids, passed away Saturday evening, January 28, 2012, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital surrounded by his family. Bill was born December 7, 1951 in Sparta… Read more
Speeding, awareness pose pedestrian problems in Rapids
After a tragic November death of an 8-year-old boy who was hit by a vehicle, both city officials and citizens are becoming more active in making the city a little… Read more
Group honors friend with pool tournament
Dave Rapp loved to shoot pool. The owner of Rapp’s Moving and Storage retired from the business by coming to work in the morning then retiring to the Lowell Center… 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
Police Report: Rapids officers respond to alleged drug house
Grand Rapids At 2:42 p.m. on Jan. 25, the Grand Rapids Police Department was called to the 4000 block of 80th Street South where a traffic accident was reported. Nekoosa… Read more
Court Reports: Woman make appearance for shooting gun at husband
Daniel Porcaro, 22, Stevens Point appeared in court for possession with intent to deliver marijuana near a school and possession of drug paraphernalia, both with repeat offense modifiers. If convicted… Read more
Obituary of Eleanore B. Parzy
Eleanore B. Parzy, age 93, of Arborview Court in Wisconsin Rapids, WI died Sunday, January 22, 2012 at Arborview Court. Funeral Services are 11:00 AM Wednesday at St. Lawrence Catholic… Read more
Rapids soccer signups
It’s that time of year again to sign your child up for Wisconsin Rapids Recreational Soccer. Players must be at least 5 years old and younger than 18 on or before… Read more
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