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Element Mobile Participates in Wisconsin-wide Network Optimization Element Mobile Participates in Wisconsin-wide Network Optimization
As a part of a mandated network update to improve nationwide cellular phone service, Element Mobile’s customers are part of a network system optimization taking place this week. The optimization,… Read more
Obesity grant money paying dividends at local schools
The Wisconsin Rapids School Board had an opportunity to see the results of a obesity grant during the Feb. 13 board meeting. DaNita Carlson, health educator for Wood County and… Read more
Business Profile: Cranberry Creek’s new location suits the decor shop
Combining an interest with a business venture, Jodi Ellious was able to offer an alternative venue that sold home decor by opening Cranberry Creek Re-Sale Shop a year and a… Read more
Nekoosa road funding dries up
Despite losing state funding to rebuild Cranmoor Road, the city of Nekoosa will follow through with a collaborative project with Wood County. A state Surface Transportation Program – Urban grant,… 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
Dispatcher ignored sighting of missing Wisconsin Rapids man
A Wood County dispatcher has been suspended in connection with a 911 call that could have located a now-missing Wisconsin Rapids man, according to a press release from Wood County… Read more
WRPS technology measures up
The Wisconsin Rapids Public School District was proud to find their schools were on-track technology-wise after participating in the national and statewide Digital Learning Day campaign on Feb. 1. Digital… 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
New clues surface about Rapids man’s disappearance
Editor’s note: This story was corrected to include updated information about what Greg Senn was last wearing. He was last seen in a dark blue winter coat, blue jeans and… Read more
Plea hearing scheduled for Rapids wrestlers
A plea hearing is scheduled for March 2 at 10 a.m. for four wrestlers charged with disorderly conduct stemming from incidents in the lockerroom during the 2010-2011 season, according to… Read more
Hundreds hit the frigid waters for Special Olympics
With temperatures up to the mid-forties, volunteers estimate around 300 people came and took the plunge into the frigid waters by the Grand Rapids Lions Club on Feb. 4. It… Read more
Outcry dies, Nekoosa moves forward with Dollar General land
Over the past few months, petitions were signed and people spoke out against the city selling property that once housed both Nekoosa’s swimming pool and water tower. When it came… 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
Committee recommends to clarify rental policies
Both renters and administration will have an easier policy to understand when it comes to facility rental policies if approved by the Wisconsin Rapids School Board at the next meeting…. Read more
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