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From the Publisher: Thank who?
Dear reader, Each November, we gather with our closest friends and family to celebrate all the gifts bestowed upon us. After working hard all year to ...Chamber to host Rekindle the Spirit Parade
For the City Times WISCONSIN RAPIDS – The Heart of Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the 2021 Rekindle the Spirit Parade Nov. 24 in ...Oliver recognized in National Merit program
For the City Times WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Lincoln High School Senior Oliver Nieman has been named a “Commended Student” in the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program. ...Rapids School of Performing Arts Winter Showcase returns
For the City Times WISCONSIN RAPIDS – After a two year hiatus, the Rapids School of Performing Arts Winter Showcase is back. “We opened our performing ...Rapids Redhawks to compete in Wisconsin Dairyland League in 2022
For the City Times WISCONSIN RAPIDS — A new men’s amateur baseball team is coming to Wisconsin Rapids. The Rapids Redhawks are launching a new amateur ...Big Bundle Up
For the City Times NEKOOSA – Visit Rome is encouraging residents to drop off new or gently used coats, sweaters, hats, mittens and other warm clothing ...November 1900: Pulpwood & the Railroad
By Kyra Jagodzinski Intern The paper industry was a booming in Wisconsin throughout the latter half of the 19th century and the early 20th century, and ...Riverkings pick up three in Chicago
Hartley has first win For the City Times WISCONSIN RAPIDS – The 2021-22 Riverkings moved to 12-3-2, and proved themselves as “road warriors” having played only ...FOCUS-ing on the future
For the City Times WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Feeding Our Communities with United Services (FOCUS) has begun building renovations for their new home at 2321 W. Grand ...South Wood County historical museum to host annual Christmas Tree Walk
By Rapids City Times staff WISCONSIN RAPIDS — The South Wood County historical museum will host its annual Christmas Tree Walk during the first two weekends ...Mid-State to host Veterans Showcase event
For the City Times WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Mid-State Technical College will host a “Veterans Showcase” for current students and those looking to get started at Mid-State. ...Recreation complex sees successful season
By Kris Leonhardt WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Wisconsin Rapids Mayor Shane Blaser said that he considers the first full season for the Wisconsin Rapids Recreation Complex to ...From the Publisher: Happy Veterans Day
Dear reader, Every year on Nov. 11 Americans honor Veterans Day, a day set aside to thank those military veterans who fought on behalf of this ...Nekoosa to discontinue city ambulance services
Contracting with Wisconsin Rapids to begin January 2022 By City Times staff NEKOOSA – The city of Nekoosa will lose their city ambulance service in 2022. ...Wisconsin Rapids events to honor Veterans Day
For the City Times WISCONSIN RAPIDS – On Nov. 11, at 11 a.m., a remembrance ceremony is planned to commemorate Veterans Day at Veterans Memorial Park, 112 Second St. ...One injured in car chase
For the City Times ADAMS COUNTY – One person was injured following a Nov. 6 car chase in Adams County. Shortly after 2 a.m., an Adams ...Sairs named 2022 Miss Wisconsin Rapids
Cassidy Sairs, 19, was named 2022 Miss Wisconsin Rapids, during the scholarship organization’s program held Nov. 6 at the Performing Arts Center of Wisconsin Rapids. Sairs ...Moment in Time: J.D. Witter Traveling Libraries
By Kyra Jagodzinski Intern In May of 1896, J.D. Witter of Grand Rapids founded a free traveling library for the citizens of Wood County. Witter had ...Parks & Recreation Commission takes a look at another city dog park
By Kris Leonhardt WISCONSIN RAPIDS – The city of Wisconsin Parks & Recreation Commission is currently considering a new city dog park. “We gave them four ...There is love
Local family goes from four to eight overnight For the City Times WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Five and a half years ago, when Dawn Brostowitz and her ...Mid-State Program Showcase provides career exploration
For the City Times WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Over 350 students from Lincoln High School converged at the Wisconsin Rapids campus of Mid-State Technical College on Oct. ...Rapids mayor looks at reorganization of administration
By Kris Leonhardt WISCONSIN RAPIDS – On Oct. 11, the city’s Human Resources Committee heard a proposal brought forward by Mayor Shane Blaser that calls for ...Krug, Mursau team up on new Mill Bill
For the City Times TOWN OF ROME – Representative Scott Krug, Nekoosa, announced Oct. 28 that he will introduce a second bill to provide assistance towards ...Local school districts encouraged to apply for fab labs grants
For MMC MADISON – The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) is now accepting applications for the sixth year of its Fabrication Laboratories (Fab Labs) Grant Program, ...From the Publisher: Stand up for the Invisible Ones
Dear reader, If you are a regular reader of this column, you may have noticed that the plight of the homeless has my special attention. They ...Wood County law enforcement helps expand fight against domestic violence
By Mike Warren WOOD COUNTY – An effort started out East is now helping to shed some light on domestic and sexual assault incidents in central ...Moment in Time: October 1900
By Kyra Jagodzinski Intern In early October of 1900, the Wisconsin River water levels had risen to record heights, wreaking havoc on the citizens of Grand ...Wood County drug take back event is Oct. 23
For the City Times WOOD COUNTY – On Oct. 23, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services and Wisconsin Department of Justice are sponsoring a prescription drug ...Riverkings to host home opener
For the City Times WISCONSIN RAPIDS –The Wisconsin Rapids Riverkings came off a sweep of the Rum River Mallards, to take on the Minnesota Blue Ox, ...Local fire departments to host Fire Prevention Safety Rally
For the City Times WOOD COUNTY – Central Wood County fire departments will host a “Fire Prevention Safety Rally” on Oct. 16, 11 a.m. – 3 ...
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