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Team rivalry should be fun, not mean-spirited
So it seems like this weekend was centered around football for the majority of us at the VOICE and my weekend was no exception. This past Sunday, I made the… Read more
Older girls have a great option in Girl Scouts
The other night, I was helping a coworker run a Girl Scout registration event in a small town. It was my first time helping at one of these events, so… 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
Playoff football makes for a hectic weekend
I love high school football. I got to prove it this past weekend with three of our local teams playing in the first round of the state playoffs. After an… Read more
Vruwink: There are good job bills waiting to be passed
Another fall season has officially begun. As we all look forward to the upcoming hunting outings as well as Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas, times are still very tough for many… Read more
Krug: State working to help job seekers
It’s my favorite time of the year. The crisp air, the smell of the leaves, the stretch run for the Packers and of course time to get back into session…. Read more
Bill would nix donors’ need to name employers
By Bill Lueders Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism It’s hard not to like Glenn Grothman, though some people find a way. The Republican state senator from West Bend is what… Read more
The Internet image of Wisconsin Rapids is in our control
The Internet image of Wisconsin Rapids is in our control Last column I started looking at how we portray our city on the web, and how this is almost entirely… Read more
Chief’s column: Have a happy and safe Halloween
Halloween is an exciting time for kids (and adults) in our communities. Our neighborhoods will be filled with trick or treaters, so let’s make sure this is a safe and… Read more
Whole community coud feel victimized soon
Within a program nationally known for dominance, there are no winners here. The accused have become victims of bullying and harassment while the victim has left. Because of laxed supervision… Read more
Daughter’s keen debate skills rival my own
The other night I was discussing with my significant other the frustration I have with my 12-year-old. We have reached the stage where she has an answer for absolutely EVERYTHING…. Read more
City should take more control over web presence
We are often told that we should take great care how our profile on the internet portrays us to the outside world. That means no drunk Facebook pictures, no hasty… Read more
Help spread the word about the Community Theatre
By Ellen Roeseler For the VOICE I was standing at a deli counter at the grocery store the other day, getting opening night treats for the cast and crew of… Read more
Downtown redevelopment project on verge on a bureaucratic death
You know, I was on board until he said he purchased one of the buildings on the block. Now there is almost too much of a conflict of interest to… 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
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