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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 Doris L. Hesterman
Doris L. Hesterman, 87, formerly of Wisconsin Rapids, died Saturday, February 18, 2012, at the home of her daughter in Weyerhaeuser, Wisconsin. Doris was born March 16, 1924 in Butternut,… Read more
Obituary of Harvey E. Taschner
Harvey E. Taschner, 96, of Wisconsin Rapids, died Friday, February 17, 2012 at Riverview Medical Center in Wisconsin Rapids. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 22nd… Read more
Dramatic ‘Proof’ hits home with warmth and emotions
While getting ready to play Harold in the upcoming Wisconsin Rapids Community Theatre production of “Proof,” James Malouf had to learn more than his lines. His character is a brilliant… 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
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
Love on display at Cultural Center
Meng Veng looks at his younger brother and sees an eagle ready to soar. Drawing from this inspiration, Veng painted “Potential,” an oil on canvass piece that shows the bird… Read more
Police Reports: Church window kicked out, shot with BB gun
Wisconsin Rapids At 8:09 a.m. on Feb. 13, the Wisconsin Rapids Police Department was called to a fast food restaurant on the 900 block of Eighth Street South where an… 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
Obituary of Michelle Gay Duchow
Michelle Gay Duchow, 48, Wisconsin Rapids, died Sunday, February 12, 2012 at her home. A memorial visitation will take place from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM on Friday, February 17… Read more
Kiwanis Club honors member
Huntz Link didn’t know what was about to happen. The Kiwanis President Jill Steckbauer started the club’s annual meeting of officer induction by saying the Wisconsin Rapids Kiwanis Cub had… Read more
Council clashes with utility commission
After recently voting to give raises to management, the Water Works and Lighting Commission was under fire during a Finance and Property Committee meeting. Under its current structure, the commission… 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
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