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Wisconsin milk board overstates dairy’s benefits to children, some experts say
Board defends its conduct, says claims are science-based By Amy Karon, Catherine Martin and Jessica Gressa Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism LODI — “How many of you have seen the… Read more
It’s a good week to think about retirement savings
You may not see it posted on your calendar, but Oct. 16 to Oct. 22 is National Save for Retirement Week. This annual event, endorsed by Congress, is designed to… Read more
2011 WIA Youth Program Participant of the Year – Michael Miller of Wisconsin Rapids.
Like many other young people, Miller was desperately trying to figure out his path in life. After graduating from high school, he just wanted to be self-supportive and receive a… Read more
Experts forecast big cranberry harvest
By Jeff Williams VOICE Staff This year’s cranberry crop could be the second largest harvest in history — or the third. Either way, it’s going to be big. With harvest… Read more
Aspirus Doctors Clinic earns ACR accreditation
The Aspirus Doctors Clinic’s mammography program has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation as the result of a recent review by the American College of Radiology (ACR). Mammography is… Read more
Facing bankruptcy, ECC will revert to a private company
A local company that just two years ago planned on building a multi-million dollar wind turbine plant that would employ 600 people will change back to a private company to… Read more
Trying to grow a city: New retail store, industrial park tenant shows interest in Nekoosa
In a city that is based around one industry, residents sometimes feel uneasy about their future as well as the future of the city itself. This is the position in… Read more
River Cities Garden Club honors local business
River Cities Evening Garden Club wishes to announce the recipient of the 2011 Beautification Award. Our club would like to recognize James Vruwink at 8th Street Auto for his contribution… Read more
Boys and Girls Club leader resigns
The executive director of the Boys and Girls Club of the Wisconsin Rapids Area resigned to persue other opportunities, according to a press release from the organizations board of directors…. Read more
Group to offer OSHA homebuilding class
Central Wisconsin Home Builders Association in affiliation with the Wisconsin Builders Association (WBA) Foundation, will be providing an OSHA Update for Residential Building Contractors class, Sept. 29, from 8 a.m. to 12:30… Read more
Down on the Farm closed for season
Down on the Farm will be unusually quiet this year. Located on 48th Street South in Wisconsin Rapids, the 35-acre farm, which usually echoes with children’s laughter as children tour… Read more
NewPage files for bankruptcy
VOICE Staff NewPage, owners of mills in Wisconsin Rapids and Biron, filed for bankruptcy today, according to a press release from the company. According to a report from Bloomberg, the… Read more
Reports finds quick economic boost in local manufacturing
By Jeff Williams VOICE Staff By combining local resources, there are a few quick steps that could boost the local economy, according to a economic snapshot report on the area…. Read more
New local economic development plan is back to basics
We now have a road map to follow that will boost our economy. Fantastic. Another plan. But the six suggestions, while some are unrealistic and others simplistic, are grounded in… Read more
Mariani packaging expands, to add 35 jobs
By Jeff Williams VOICE Staff Fresh from the acquisition of Urban Processing, Mariani Packaging Chief Executive Officer Mark Mariani traveled to eastern Europe and set up retail outlets for Mariani cranberry… Read more
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