Wisconsin Rapids City Times

Top Menu

  • Contact Us
  • E-Editions
  • Subscribe

Main Menu

  • News
    • Around the County
    • Government
  • Covid 19
  • Community
    • Community Calendar
  • Sports
    • Sports News
    • High School Sports Scores
    • Wisconsin Rapids Rafters
    • Wisconsin Rapids Riverkings
  • Arts & Entertainment
  • Obits
  • Opinion
  • Classifieds
  • Business Directory
  • Contact Us
  • E-Editions
  • Subscribe

logo

Wisconsin Rapids City Times

  • News
    • Around the County
    • Government
  • Covid 19
  • Community
    • Community Calendar
  • Sports
    • Sports News
    • High School Sports Scores
    • Wisconsin Rapids Rafters
    • Wisconsin Rapids Riverkings
  • Arts & Entertainment
  • Obits
  • Opinion
  • Classifieds
  • Business Directory
Arts & Entertainment
Home›Arts & Entertainment›Wis. Rapids Historian Produces Last Video

Wis. Rapids Historian Produces Last Video

By Julie Schooley
December 18, 2016
521
0
Share:
The South Wood County Historical Museum. (Contributed Photo)

City Times Staff

The Last Page

Wisconsin Rapids historian, Paul Gross has written and produced his 31st and final historic video on the history of the Wisconsin Rapids area.

Paul’s latest offering is appropriately titled ‘The Last Page.’ He has been producing these videos since 1965.  At 93 years young, Paul has macular degeneration and has trouble seeing.

In this final video, Paul takes a look at activities that shaped 2016.  It begins with Wood County purchasing the River Block in downtown Wisconsin Rapids.  It also covers some of the problems facing the local paper industry, renovation of the Wisconsin Rapids Memorial Clock and Bell Tower, tearing down some buildings across from the courthouse and coverage of the latest mayoral race where Zach Vruwink won his third term.

Paul also covers the city council’s decision to build a new aquatic center at Witter Field, as well an update on the Tribune Building.  Perhaps one of the highlights of this video features George W. Mead II reading words written in 1926 by his grandfather, George W. Mead.

Paul ends the video with a very heartfelt thanks to those who have assisted and sponsored these videos over the past 51years.

‘The Last Page’ is only $20.00 and is available at Daly Drug, Paul Gross Jewelers and the South Wood County Historical Museum.

 

 

 

Previous Article

Aspirus: Lifetime Weight Control With “Winding Your ...

Next Article

Police & Sheriff Calls for Dec. 16

0
Shares
  • 0
  • +
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

Related articles More from author

  • Arts & Entertainment

    Food Swings: Adobo Grilled Pork

    September 30, 2015
    By admin
  • Arts & Entertainment

    Wisconsin Rapids Weekend Rundown

    August 11, 2016
    By Julie Schooley
  • Arts & EntertainmentCommunity

    Cranberry Blossom Parade photo gallery

    June 24, 2019
    By Julie Schooley
  • Arts & EntertainmentCommunity

    WRPS Children’s Theatre to present Disney’s Frozen Jr.

    March 5, 2020
    By Julie Schooley
  • Arts & Entertainment

    The Cat’s Pajamas to Play Nekoosa

    January 31, 2017
    By Julie Schooley
  • Arts & Entertainment

    Rapid Fire: Your Top Weekend Events

    October 19, 2017
    By Julie Schooley

About Us


Wisconsin Rapids City Times is published by Multi Media Channels LLC, N2919 County Road QQ Waupaca, WI 54981.

Timeline

  • January 21, 2021

    DNR confirms CWD in Wood County, renews baiting and feeding bans

  • January 20, 2021

    Riverkings battle for the top spot

  • January 19, 2021

    Marshfield Clinic scheduling COVID vaccinations to those 65 and older

  • January 19, 2021

    Wood County deputy and K-9 partner recognized

  • January 19, 2021

    Redistricting in Wisconsin

Find us on Facebook

Copyright © 2020 Multi Media Channels LLC.
All Rights Reserved. No part of this publication or any of its contents may be reproduced, copied, modified or adapted without the prior written consent of Multi Media Channels LLC.
×