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Three injured in Saratoga accident
For the City Times WOOD COUNTY – Three people were injured when a car collided with a motorcycle. The crash occurred on Aug. 4, just before ...Wood County man injured in motorcycle crash
For the City Times WOOD COUNTY – A south Wood County man is hospitalized after crashing his motorcycle. The crash occurred Aug. 4, shortly after 9 ...Rapids zoo to host August programs
For the City Times WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Wisconsin Rapids’ zoo is hosting two programs in August. On Aug. 11, 11 a.m. & 1 p.m., Animal Quest ...Bodies recovered from Petenwell Lake
For the City Times ADAMS COUNTY – Two bodies have been recovered from Petenwell Lake, after an Aug. 1 incident. “On Aug. 1, at approximately 5:40 ...FOCUS receives additional matching grant
For the City Times WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Feeding Our Communities with United Services (FOCUS) has received an additional $20,000 matching gift grant from an anonymous donor. ...Rafters shutout Mallards in pitching showcase
For the City Times WISCONSIN RAPIDS – The Wisconsin Rapids Rafters (27-31) blanked the Madison Mallards (28-28) 3-0, on July 30, as the Mallards stranded six ...WRPS, LHS to open newly-renovated stadium
For the City Times WISCONSIN RAPIDS –Wisconsin Rapids Public Schools (WRPS) and Lincoln High School (LHS) have announced the official opening of the newly-renovated South Wood ...A model hobby
Retired Marine veteran picks up new pastime By Evan Wood Intern WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Ninety-year-old local Marine veteran, Tom Nelson has picked up a new hobby ...Rafters split series in Mequon
For the City Times MEQUON – The Wisconsin Rapids Rafters (26-30) fell short to the Lakeshore Chinooks (25-30) in a 3-2 loss on July 27, along ...Habitat for Humanity to partner with Rafters on Aug. 2
For the City Times WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Wisconsin Rapids Area Habitat for Humanity was formed in 1992 through the initiative of a Heart of Wisconsin Chamber ...American Legion post works toward city Veterans Honor Walk
By Kris Leonhardt WISCONSIN RAPIDS – American Legion Post 9 is working toward a city honor walk to line the streets of downtown Wisconsin Rapids in ...HOPE Consortium Conference is Aug. 5-6
For the Hub City Times MARSHFIELD – The HOPE Consortium has opened registration for its fifth annual HOPE Consortium Conference, which will be held virtually Aug. ...Dock Spiders blank Rafters
Wisconsin Rapids takes two of three in homestand For the City Times WISCONSIN RAPIDS – The Wisconsin Rapids Rafters (24-28) left six runners on base and ...Mid-State to provide a variety of learning environments this fall
For the City Times WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Mid-State Technical College is gearing up for the start of classes on Aug. 23 with an emphasis on “career ...United Way gathers over 9,500 pounds during United We Can
For the City Times WISCONSIN RAPIDS – This year, United We Can was able to raise over 9,500 pounds of food, during the ninth annual United ...Mid-State students stand out at national SkillsUSA competition
For the City Times WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Mid-State Technical College students Josh Levoy, Marshfield, and Erich Vanblargan, Plover, earned national recognition at the 57th annual 2021 ...FOCUS launches capital campaign
For the City Times WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Feeding Our Communities with United Services (FOCUS) is launching its community campaign to raise $250,000 to obtain the funds ...Wisconsin Rapids Kickers participate in USA Cup
For the City Times WISONSIN RAPIDS – The Wisconsin Rapids Kickers had two teams participate in the USA Cup July 9-11 in Blaine, MN. The U14 ...Atlas announces intent to purchase mill, following bill veto
By MMC staff CENTRAL WISCONSIN – Atlas Holdings, LLC, has announced its intent to purchase Verso in its entirety, following Gov. Tony Evers’ veto of Assembly ...Rafters rally falls short
For the City Times WAUSAU – The Wisconsin Rapids Rafters (22-26) fell 6-3 to the Wisconsin Woodchucks (28-19) at Athletic Park on July 17. The Rafters ...Project Fresh Clothes helps provide fresh start
By City Times staff CENTRAL WISCONSIN – A local group of volunteers continues to serve local kids in need through Project Fresh Clothes, an event designed ...Ten Rafters selected in 2021 MLB Draft
For the City Times WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Ten former Wisconsin Rapids Rafters were chosen in the 2021 MLB Draft, including Matt Osterberg, a two-year Rafter pitcher, ...Backlund named to NSBA Leadership Council
For the City Times WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Erik Backlund, president of 101st Services Corporation in Wisconsin Rapids, was recently named to the National Small Business Association ...Call for Letters Home
From Wisconsin Rapids City Times staff In coming editions, our publication will begin to feature “Letters Home” as a way to honor past and current local ...Governor vetoes Mill Bill
By City Times staff MADISON – On July 8, Governor Tony Evers vetoed Assembly Bill No. 367, which was designed to provide assistance in restarting the ...Wood County Solar Project transitions to Alliant Energy
For the City Times WOOD COUNTY – Ownership of the Wood County Solar Project has transitioned from Savion, LLC, to Alliant Energy. “This milestone comes on ...Rafters nearly complete comeback
For the City Times WISCONSIN RAPIDS – The Wisconsin Rapids Rafters (21-21) split their weekend home series against the Green Bay Booyah (17-24), with a 4-3 ...Real Freedom Races to help break the chains
By Kyra Jagodzinski Intern CENTRAL WISCONSIN – The ninth annual Real Freedom Races, a run/walk to break the chains of human trafficking will take place in ...Rafters split home doubleheader against Pit Spitters
For the City Times WISCONSIN RAPIDS – The Wisconsin Rapids Rafters (20-18) split a doubleheader against the Pit Spitters (22-16) at Witter Field on July 7, ...New Firefighter Technician program coming to Mid-State
For the City Times WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Mid-State Technical College is making it easier to start preparing for a career in fire with a new Firefighter ...
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