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Letter: Next Habitat family, where are you?
Help me out here; I just don’t understand. Why aren’t we getting more families applying for the next Habitat for Humanity home? Our Christian-based volunteers are ready to build —… Read more
Letter: Sponsors, volunteers made firefighters’ gift drive a success
Another Christmas has come and gone. On behalf of the Wisconsin Rapids Firefighters Association, we would like to thank all the citizens and businesses that made this year’s toy… Read more
Letter: Select men to blame for wrestling fiasco
Senior year is usually full of fun, memorable events. For four seniors at Lincoln High School, it has been a year of ridicule, harassment and defamation of character by many,… Read more
Letter: Heath Department’s move baffling
Would you personally move out of your home and rent at twice the cost? Until December 1, 2011, the Health Department was renting the annex building (5,400 square feet) owned… Read more
Letter: Explanation lacking for dismissal
I want to set the record straight. After 36 years of coaching wrestling at Lincoln High School, I have not been allowed to coach this year as a result of… Read more
Letter: Rudolph County Christmas attracted hundreds
Last year’s blizzard snowfall was but a memory, as the 10th annual Rudolph Country Christmas attracted hundreds of families and visitors to this rural community event. Snow-covered ground and cool… Read more
Letter to the Editor: What makes a good principal?
What makes a good principal? Is it one that harasses students? Is it one that demotes assistant coaches for no other reason than we’re going in a new direction? Is… Read more
Letter to the Editor: Wood County Homemakers
The 51 Homemakers have members from both the city of Nekoosa and the surrounding area. We are so named because we were the 51st club to join the Wood County… Read more
Letter to the editor: Community raised money for shelter
A few days ago the city council voted down a request to grant the Methodist Church a Conditional Use Permit to establish a temporary homeless shelter. The council did this… Read more
Firefighters prepare for annual toy drive
Once again we are nearing that special time of year when we are thankful for all that we have and generous citizens are opening up their hearts to assist those… Read more
Kiwanis Club thankful to area farmers
On Nov. 2, 2011, the Wisconsin Rapids Kiwanis Club held its annual Farm City Night. This complementary dinner was sponsored by our club to honor and show our appreciation to… Read more
Past mistakes taught me valuable lesson, will others learn from their’s?
Once upon a time, the summer of 1963, three young men made a bad choice furnishing beer to minors. The Wood County Sheriff and Marshfield Police departments did their job,… Read more
Letter: Learn about new voter ID law
Dear Editor, The League of Women Voters Wisconsin Rapids Area is sponsoring an informational forum on Wisconsin’s New Voter Photo ID Law. Cindy Cepress, Wood County Clerk, and Shane Blaser,… Read more
Kiwanis thanks community for its support
Editor, The Kiwanis Club of Wisconsin Rapids would like to take this opportunity to thank the greater Wisconsin Rapids area for all the support you have shown the Wisconsin Rapids… Read more
Letter: Purchase your legacy stones
Dear Editor, The Wood County Veterans Memorial committee will be ordering legacy stones to be dedicated Nov. 11. The deadline to order is Sept. 11. The legacy stones honor men and… Read more
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