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New scouting group looks for new members
Teaching scouting ideals set by the Boy Scouts of America, Wisconsin Rapids has a new scouting group, Venture Crew 171. Venture Crew is a co-ed group for young men and… Read more
American Legion Rambler and Ranger fundraiser
On April 21, American Legion Post 9 baseball will be holding a bowl-a-thon fundraiser at Bowlmor Lanes that will run from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and is open to… Read more
Autopsy IDs drowning as cause of Senn’s death
An autopsy of 29-year-old Greg Senn show that no foul play was involved with his death. According to Wood County Deputy Coroner Gabor Holczer, the autopsy report done by a… Read more
Get Active Wood County team to sponsor student photography contest; prizes awarded for top local healthy eating, active living photos
The Get Active Wood County obesity prevention team today announced an exciting photo contest for Wood County students. After two years of creating greater community-wide access to nutritious foods and… Read more
Burning NOT allowed April 11, 2012
Due to fire weather conditions, burning is NOT allowed today in the Department of Natural Resources controlled areas. Therefore, burning in barrels, debris piles, and grass or wooded areas with… Read more
MSTC fall registration opens April 26
Mid-State Technical College registration for fall semester begins April 26. Online registration starts at 6:30 a.m. while on-site registration starts at 7:30 a.m. at all campus locations. Summer registration is… Read more
Nekoosa recount to tally mayor votes
By the afternoon of April 12, the residents of Nekoosa will officially know the identity of their new mayor. With a seven vote margin between winner, Alan Marcoux, and runner-up,… Read more
Eighth Annual Run the Rapids offers SafeAssured ID at Centralia Center April 14
The Eighth Annual Run the Rapids Child Abuse Prevention Run is April 14. For those not pre-registered, on-site registration is 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., with the 5K Run/Walk beginning… Read more
Community event to help children’s access to YMCA
Community leaders will once again face off against South Wood County YMCA board members on the basketball court to once again benefit the groups Strong Kids Campaign. The Strong Kids… Read more
Children’s T-ball registration now open
City of Wisconsin Rapids Parks and Recreation Department is registering participants for T-Ball/Pitch Leagues. Any child four to eight years of age is eligible to participate. Registration must be completed… Read more
Local 5-year-old becomes National Tiny Champion
Alexis Heinrich, Wisconsin Extreme Athlete, competed in the CSG National Cheer and Stunt Solo Competition March 17 at the Kalahari Resorts in the Wisconsin Dells and captured the title of… Read more
Wisconsin Extreme Team thanks sponsors
The Wisconsin Extreme Youth Imagine athletes competed at the U.S. Finals in Indianapolis, Ind. on March 31 while the Youth and Dream Team, which is comprised of special needs athletes,… Read more
I&E club to meet, discuss jobs and growth
The Inventors and Entrepreneurs Club of Central Wisconsin will meet Thursday (April 12) at 6 p.m. at the Ridges and host an open discussion about growing the economy through local… Read more
Three re-appointed to Mid-State Technical College Board
Three people were reappointed to the Mid-State Technical College Board of Directors Thursday evening by the Board Appointment Committee, whose members represent eight county boards within the district boundaries. Lynneia… Read more
Mid-State nursing program to celebrate 1,000 graduates
With the addition of this spring’s graduating class, Mid-State Technical College’s Nursing program will achieve the milestone of 1,000 graduates in the history of the program. A public celebration will… Read more
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