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Business Profile: Shop offers consignment, used medical equipment
Mike Grotefend and his wife, Kristy, saw a need they were more than happy to fulfill in the Wisconsin Rapids area. Both having experience in the durable medical equipment field… Read more
City could reconsider downtown redevelopment
The city could reconsider its activities for downtown redevelopment. Through an unanimous decision, Bob Nash and Chad Whirl were absent, the Wisconsin Rapids Common Council voted to discuss the purpose… Read more
Club gets a landscaping makeover
Robert Wefel thought he was going to Home Depot to just buy shelves for the Boys and Girls Club of Wisconsin Rapids Area. Turns out, the store offered to give… Read more
Busy life for the new, young mayor
The first time I tried to interview the new Wisconsin Rapids mayor, he was double-booked and had to reschedule. Two hours later, I was back at his office on the… Read more
Town recommends ordinance change to allow housing development
Shiloh’s Way is one step closer to becoming a reality. At the May 9 Saratoga Planning Commission meeting, it was recommended to add language to an ordinance so construction of… Read more
District to invest in food service equipment
The students at East Junior High School will be able to get their lunches a little faster when classes resume in fall. During the May 7 Wisconsin Rapids Public Schools… Read more
Attorneys wade through lockerroom trial motions
With a five-day trial scheduled to start May 21, attorneys in the case of alleged misconduct in the Lincoln High School wrestling lockerroom waded through a series of motions. Amy… Read more
Study shows economy top concern
The largest survey in Wood County history reveals respondents still have a deep concern about the economy and jobs, according to the results. Compounding the concern is a sense that… Read more
Nekoosa picks Rudolph, Vesper principal as new superintendent
After almost another hour and a half in closed session on May 10, the Nekoosa School Board made their final decision on who will be the new leader of the… Read more
Officers find crooks via Facebook
Social media has taken on a new purpose for the Wisconsin Rapids Police Department. Rather than a way to connect with long lost high school buddies, a way to promote… Read more
Jig Saw run combines competitiveness with awareness
It’s half competitive run, and half fun — but everyone gets a chance to learn more about autism as part of the annual Jigsaw Run. About 425 racers took part in… Read more
Volunteer Opportunity Column for May 18, 2012
One of the goals of United Way of Inner Wisconsin’s Volunteer Center is to recruit and match volunteers for non-profit organizations needing your help in south Wood and Adams Counties…. Read more
Nekoosa close to picking new superintendent
The Nekoosa School District is one step closer to choosing who their new leader will be. At the May 8 Nekoosa School Board meeting, the board went into closed session… Read more
Nekoosa School District narrows superintendent search to final candidates
At the conclusion of the first round of interviews that were completed April 26, the Nekoosa School Board selected the final three candidates to continue for the superintendent position. All… Read more
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