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Greening to challenge Krug for 72nd Assembly seat
For the City Times WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Criste Greening, of Saratoga, has announced her candidacy for Wisconsin’s 72nd Assembly District, where she will challenge incumbent, Representative ...Humane Society to host annual vaccine and microchip clinic
For the City Times WISCONSIN RAPIDS — The South Wood County Humane Society will host their annual pet vaccine and microchip clinic on Aug. 15, 9 ...Wisconsin Valley Conference announces athletic start dates
For the City Times STEVENS POINT – On Aug. 3, the Wisconsin Valley Conference superintendents met with local county public health officials representing their respective counties, ...Arpin woman in critical condition after falling from moving vehicle
For the City Times WOOD COUNTY – An Arpin woman was critically injured after falling from a moving vehicle. On Aug. 1, at about 4:30 p.m., ...Wrapping it up: A weekly update with Mayor Shane Blaser
The mayor touches on the UniverCity Year program, August election polling, and discussions on aquatic facility restrictions: City begins implementation of UniverCity Year projects “The UniverCity ...Commencement ceremony held for Nekoosa graduates
By City Times staff NEKOOSA – A commencement ceremony was held July 26 for the class of 2020, at Nekoosa High School. The graduating class had ...Governor issues executive order declaring public health emergency and requiring face coverings statewide
For MMC MADISON – On July 30, Governor Tony Evers declared a public health emergency and issued an Emergency Order requiring individuals to wear face coverings ...Local littles put the squeeze on food insecurity
By City Times staff WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Two Wisconsin Rapids youth recently helped put the squeeze on food insecurity in the area by raising funds in ...Assumption celebrates their 2020 graduates
By City Times staff WISCONSIN RAPIDS – On July 24, Assumption High School held a ceremony at Our Lady Queen of Heaven church in Wisconsin Rapids ...Rafters win 8-3 with impressive power display
For the City Times WISCONSIN RAPIDS – The Wisconsin Rapids Rafters took another game at home, raising their record to a league-best 19th win with an ...Road work scheduled for Wood and Adams counties
For the City Times MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Transportation will perform road work in several areas around Adams and Wood counties. Work will begin ...From the Wood County Health Department: Notification of possible COVID exposure
The Wood County Health Department has received notification of possible exposures where people who have tested positive for COVID-19 had visited during their infectious period. These ...Rafters victorious behind pitching staff’s 15 strikeouts
For the City Times WISCONSIN RAPIDS – The Wisconsin Rapids Rafters (16-7) continued their pitching dominance on July 24, in game No. 1 of two with ...City council rescinds decision on further geo-restricting aquatic center
By City Times staff WISCONSIN RAPIDS – During a July 24 special meeting, the Wisconsin Rapids city council rescinded their July 21 decision to further geo-restrict ...Rapids organization helps families with food insecurity
By City Times staff WISCONSIN RAPIDS – A local organization is doing their part to help families in difficult times. Feeding Our Communities with United Services ...WIAA votes to move forward with fall sports
For MMC CENTRAL WISCONSIN – The WIAA Board of Control has decided to move ahead with fall sports, but on a staggered basis. The board voted ...Wisconsin Rapids and Marshfield chambers to partner on job fair
For the City Times WISCONSIN RAPIDS – The Heart of Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce and Marshfield Area Chamber of Commerce and Industry are partnering to host ...Rafters strand 11 runners, fall 3-1 in Wausau
For the City Times WISCONSIN RAPIDS – The Wisconsin Rapids Rafters, well-rested from a Tuesday off day, could not wake up the bats in a July ...Rapids council votes to further geo-restrict aquatic facility access
By City Times staff WISCONSIN RAPIDS – In July 21 council action, city alderman passed a motion to further geo-restrict aquatic facility entrance to Wisconsin Rapids ...Two Assumption athletes sign letters of intent
For the City Times WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Two seniors signed letters of intent during a softball/baseball senior night/signing night for Assumption High School, held July 21 ...Rafters close sweep behind lights-out pitching
For the City Times WISCONSIN RAPIDS – The Wisconsin Rapids Rafters got back in the win column on July 19 in La Crosse, 8-3, and ...EAA to offer free plane rides to youth
For the City Times WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Wisconsin Rapids Chapter No. 706 of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) is offering free airplane rides to kids ages ...Wood County Sheriff’s Department search for information in Dexter Park vandalism
By City Times staff WOOD COUNTY – The Wood County Sheriff’s Department is searching for the individual(s) who caused damage at Dexter Park. “We received a ...One car accident causes power outages
By City Times staff WOOD COUNTY – A single car accident caused power outages in the area on July 18. At 11:34 p.m., Wood County Sheriff’s ...Rafters lose to Fond du Lac in wild Saturday matinee
For the City Times WISCONSIN RAPIDS – The Wisconsin Rapids Rafters took an early eight-run lead on July 18 in Fond du Lac, but couldn’t finish ...UW-Madison program to partner with Wisconsin Rapids on community projects
For the City Times MADISON – UniverCity Year (UCY), a program aimed at finding practical solutions to community-based challenges, wants to partner with the city of ...Local veterans receive Quilts of Valor
By City Times staff WISCONSIN RAPIDS – The American Heroes Cafe of Central Wisconsin reopened on July 15, with a Quilts of Valor presentation at the ...Assumption High School announces honor roll
The following Assumption High School students received honors for the final semester of the 2019-20 school year: High Honors – 3.75 and up 12th Grade Penelope ...Domtar to lower Wisconsin River for repair work
For the City Times NEKOOSA – Domtar will draw down the Wisconsin River above the Nekoosa Dam beginning Aug.13, to complete required repairs and maintenance to ...Riverkings players scheduled to report Sept. 8
For the City Times WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Players on the 2020-21 Wisconsin Rapids Riverkings roster will report in early September. “The Riverkings’ 25-player team roster has ...
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