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Fireworks: Let the experts handle them
For City Times WISCONSIN RAPIDS — Every year in the U.S., 3,000 children under the age of 15 are sent to the emergency room (ER) because ...Rafters invade Rabbit Hole in Kokomo, solid pitching, timely hitting move Rafters to 26-5
KOKOMO, INDIANA – The Wisconsin Rapids Rafters beat the Kokomo Jackrabbits 7-2 on June 30 for their 26th win of 2022. The Rafters were held scoreless ...Two involved in Wood County crash
By City Times staff WOOD COUNTY – A Marshfield woman was injured when she failed to yield for an oncoming truck. The crash occurred on June ...City announces July 4 celebration plans
For the City Times WISCONSIN RAPIDS – On July 4, the city has planned a fireworks display which will be launched from the Wisconsin River in ...WBCA All-Star Weekend a success for handful of local athletes
By Jacob Heid OSHKOSH – Mother Nature didn’t dampen the spirits of the athletes that competed at the Wisconsin Baseball Coaches Association (WBCA) All-Star Classic in ...From the Editor: Back on the beat
By Mike Warren As I enter my 28th year of covering Wood County news, let me begin by saying how excited I am for this opportunity. ...One dead in motorcycle crash
For the City Times WISCONSIN RAPIDS – One person is dead following a motorcycle crash in the city of Nekoosa. “On June 22, 2022 at approximately ...Celebrating 60
Pittsville Legion, Lions Club mark 60 years of patriotism and freedom By Marv Kohlbeck PITTSVILLE – For the 60th consecutive year, the Pittsville American Legion and ...Child dies in Adams County drowning
For the City Times ADAMS COUNTY – A five-year-old child is dead following an Adams County drowning incident. “On June 20, 2022, at approximately 4:18 p.m., ...Pittsville’s Heart and Sole returns for 36th year
For the City Times PITTSVILLE – For the 36th straight year, the Pittsville Fire Company will host its annual Heart & Sole Road Race on July ...Learning how to save a life
New equipment helps Scouts BSA troop learn CPR For the City Times WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Local youth are learning how to save a life with CPR ...Cultural Center hosts Live Music on the Patio
For the City Times WISCONSIN RAPIDS – The Central Wisconsin Cultural Center is hosting Live Music on the Patio, on the center’s newly renovated patio space, ...Domtar Nekoosa targets workforce shortages with $100K donation
For the City Times WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Mid-State Technical College is the recipient of a donation from Domtar’s Nekoosa mill to help fund the planned Advanced ...Warren named next Wisconsin Rapids City Times editor
By Wisconsin Rapids City Times staff WISCONSIN RAPIDS — A former Wood County radio news-sports personality will serve as the next editor for Multi Media Channels’ ...Rafters exterminate spiders for franchise-tying 14th straight win
For the City Times FOND DU LAC – The Wisconsin Rapids Rafters are in the midst of a hot streak, as they extended their winning streak ...Assumption softball back on top
By Mike Warren WISCONSIN RAPIDS – After a series of state semifinals losses in recent years, the Assumption Royals of Wisconsin Rapids are once again on ...Rome police, fire department partner on LUCAS device
For the City Times TOWN OF ROME – The town of Rome Police Department and Rome Fire Department Fund recently purchased a LUCAS 3 Chest Compression ...Wisconsin Rapids City Band returns for 159th season
For the City Times WISCONSIN RAPIDS – The Wisconsin Rapids City Band, under the direction of Keith Olson, will begin its 159th season with a concert ...People helping people: Altenburg creates life-long learning opportunities for students
By Ashley Nickel “People helping people,” while building an entire tractor from scratch, is what Harold Altenburg, Wisconsin Rapids, set out to accomplish when he invited ...Brother, sister unofficially break stilt-walking record in Wood County
By Mike Warren MARSHFIELD – Suspended five stories high, 37-year-old Ashley McCauley and 33-year-old Jordan Wolf on June 4 took their turns stepping out of a ...Rogers Cinema: A step into the future
By Kris Leonhardt Continued from previous week In 1985, the Rogers Cinema properties were leased to Excellence Theaters of Chicago. While Paul Rogers left the business ...Hepp receives WASBO Foundation scholarship
For the City Times MADISON – Madelyn Hepp, of the Wisconsin Rapids Public Schools, is the recipient of the $3,000 student scholarship, sponsored by the Wisconsin Association ...Rafters ride pitching to first win of 2022
For the City Times GREEN BAY – As the old saying goes, “You are just as good as your starting pitching.” In that case, Michael Lindsey had ...Bringing back the rubber duck race
By Kris Leonhardt WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Two local foundations are bringing back an old-time event featuring a popular bath-time toy. “This year is our second year ...Hannah Center Wisconsin Rapids Expansion Project meets goal
For the City Times WISCONSIN RAPIDS – The Hannah Center Inc. Wisconsin Rapids Expansion Project has officially raised the funding necessary to open a second location ...One in custody following Wood County shooting
***Updated 05-31-22*** For the City Times WOOD COUNTY – A suspect is in custody, following a Wood County shooting. “On May 30, at approximately 7:16 a.m., ...Marshfield Clinic breaks ground on new Rapids hospital
By Kris Leonhardt WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Marshfield Clinic Health System (MCHS) broke ground on May 25 for its new hospital near the existing Wisconsin Rapids clinic ...Rapids wound center recognized for excellence in healing
For the City Times WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Aspirus Riverview Wound & Hyperbarics was recently awarded the Healogics Center of Distinction. Located within Aspirus Riverview Hospital in ...City, Legion unveil inaugural veterans honor walk
For the City Times WISCONSIN RAPIDS – The city of Wisconsin Rapids and American Legion Post No. 9 recently unveiled their inaugural veterans honor walk. The ...Rogers Cinema: Young, but determined
By Kris Leonhardt Continued from previous week Previous owners, Bette and Anne Adler, were on board for a young Paul Rogers to purchase their family’s theater ...
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