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Letter: Renew Rapids with Zach Vruwink as mayor
Because of his successful business experience (nine years of a business that has steadily grown); his academic background; his solid ideas for future progress in this community; his positive personality… Read more
Letter: Lucas’ experience will make a good mayor
I have worked with Jim Lucas on many projects over the past 10 years so, and I have gotten to know him professionally and personally. Lucas has always pushed for… Read more
Letter: Riverview donation will help baseball, softball league
I am writing on behalf of the Wisconsin Rapids Youth Sports Association, to recognize the Riverview Health Care Foundation and the WoodTrust-Bell Foundation, to express our sincere appreciation for a… Read more
Letter: Raiders overcame a lot for state title
Congratulations to the Wisconsin Rapids wrestling team in winning the state team championship again. And this one just might be the sweetest of them all. After this most difficult of… Read more
Letter: Districts intent when firing sub, coach questioned
On Feb. 1, I received a letter from Colleen Dickmann. It told me I was being removed from the substitute teacher list. When I was not permitted to coach wrestling… Read more
Letter: Tobacco-Free Coalition would like your help
The relatively recent passage of the smoke-free air law and the increase in cigarette taxes have made some smokers think about reducing their habit or quitting all together. And tobacco… Read more
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
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