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Birkhauser named WRASC MVP Award winner
FOR CITY TIMES WISCONSIN RAPIDS — The Wisconsin Rapids Area Sports Commission (WRASC) is pleased to announce Bob Birkhauser as the recipient of the 2023 MVP ...Mayor Blaser will not seek reelection
FOR CITY TIMES WISCONSIN RAPIDS — Wisconsin Rapids Mayor Shane Blaser announced Oct. 18 he will not seek a third term in office, in the spring election ...Help select City of Wisconsin Rapids dog park name
FOR THE CITY TIMES WISCONSIN RAPIDS — The City of Wisconsin Rapids has released a survey to select a name for the new dog park, located ...WIS 173 railroad project begins this week in Nekoosa
For City Times NEKOOSA – The railroad crossing on WIS 173 (Market Street) in Nekoosa closed this week between Garrison Avenue and Alexander Avenue. A signed ...Local students medal at sport stacking Junior Olympics
Bradley DeFilippis, left, and Jackson Stoflet work together in a cup stacking event. Submitted photo For City TimesDES MOINES, IOWA – Four Wisconsin Rapids elementary students ...Wisconsin Rapids Community Theatre names new director
For City Times Wisconsin Rapids Community Theatre has appointed Gretchen Powers as its new executive director. Powers began her tenure this week. “We are thrilled to ...Financially Speaking
The essence of a wealth management relationship BY LOUANN SCHULFER AWMA®, AIF® I received a call from a client a few days ago: he had a ...Three Rafters named to Northwoods League postseason All-Star team
Outfielder Brendan Bobo, along with pitchers Calen Graham and Josh Howitt represent Wisconsin Rapids on the list For City Times WIS RAPIDS – Three members of ...Rapids city council to consider ATV, UTV routes in city
Bryan Marsch speaks before the Wisconsin Rapids Legislative Committee in favor of Wisconsin Rapids adopting an ordinance that would allow ATVs and UTVs to operate on ...Waushara County blaze sparked by smoldering debris
Members of 30 different departments statewide spent July 10 and 11 battling the 830-acre Pallet Fire in Waushara County. The blaze was sparked by a smoldering ...Northwoods League umpire killed in rollover crash
By Mike Warren Contributing Editor CENTRAL WISCONSIN — A Northwoods League baseball umpire was killed, and two others injured, when they were involved in a rollover ...Lester Garden Walk July 15
Stock photo WISCONSIN RAPIDS – A free garden tour takes place noon-3 p.m. Saturday, July 15 at the Charles and JoAnn Lester residence at 300 Nepco ...Wisconsin Rapids swept by Madison, drop third straight
Malakai Vetock recorded four strikeouts and allowed three hits in the Rafters loss to the Mallards. Submitted photos For City Times WISCONSIN RAPIDS — The Rafters ...Flags at half-staff June 30 in honor of City Point WWII soldier
MADISON – Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #206 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff ...Rafters split the series with Lakeshore on a Thursday evening doubleheader
WISCONSIN RAPIDS – It was a long day for Rafters baseball as they played two seven-inning games at Witter field on a Military themed appreciation night. ...Wood County warns of cryptocurrency scam
For City Times The Wood County Sheriff’s Department is reissuing a scam alert, first noticed in March. In the scam, victims are asked to put US ...Woodchucks defeat Rafters in high scoring affair on Monday Night
For City Times WAUSAU — It was a frustrating night in Wausau as the Rafters lost a high scoring affair to the Woodchucks 11-5. Wausau out ...Lincoln High School Wall of Fame inducts class of ‘23
By City Times staff The Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln High School Alumni Wall of Fame Class of 2023 was unveiled at commencement ceremonies Saturday, May 27. Inductees ...Aspirus Riverview Hospital adds helicopter landing capability
Aspirus MedEvac helicopters are now able to land at Aspirus Riverview Hospital, providing patients with faster transportation to advanced-level care. Submitted photo For City Times WISCONSIN ...Fans for life
For City Times Wisconsin Rapids Rafters Baseball team mascot Rosco P. Rafter recently visited Aspirus Riverview Family Birthplace to meet his team’s newest “fans for life.” ...DWD, Aspirus Riverview, celebrate Project SEARCH grads
The Project SEARCH site at Aspirus Riverview Hospital hosted a graduation ceremony Wednesday, May 24, at McMillan Memorial Library in Wisconsin Rapids. Submitted photo For City ...Rafters dominate Mallards
For City Times Wisconsin Rapids — It was a great day to be a Rafter as the Rafters dominated the Mallards by a score of 9-1 ...Portage man killed when struck by train
For City Times A Junction City man struck by a train May 25 has died from his injuries. The Portage County Sheriff’s Office Communications Center received ...Calendar Events
Bar Beats The Trigger Trippers • Bull Falls Brewery, Wausau, Thursday June 8. Oldies, rock ‘n roll, classic country. 7 pm. 715-842-2337 On Stage Organ Recital ...Rudolph Legion Post ‘Honor Walk’ recognizes veterans
For City Times RUDOLPH – The Rudolph American Legion Post #485 is honoring veterans in a unique way. For the fourth year, the Legion has installed ...Dear Monty: Selling and buying a home today is easy
Stock photo Dear Monty, We recently closed on our new home. We were pre-approved, and we shopped online for many hours using real estate websites and ...Fundraiser planned for Rapids family
Ashley Groholski fighting bone cancer For City Times WISCONSIN RAPIDS – A fundraiser is planned for May 27 for a Wisconsin Rapids woman undergoing treatment for ...Commission selects new Police Chief
For City Times WISCONSIN RAPIDS – A Galesburg, Ill., Deputy Chief of Police has been chosen as the new Wisconsin Rapids Police Chief. The city of ...Nekoosa drowning victim identified
FOR CITY TIMES SARATOGA – The Nekoosa woman who drowned in the Wisconsin River in south Wood County has been identified. According to a press release ...Nekoosa woman drowns in Wisconsin River
FOR CITY TIMES SARATOGA – A Nekoosa woman has died after drowning in the Wisconsin River in south Wood County. According to a press release from ...
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