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Senator Testin Applauds Governor’s Economic Opportunity Zone Recommendations in Central WI
For the City Times From the desk of Senator Patrick Testin Four Zones Nominated in Stevens Point, Wisconsin Rapids, and Nekoosa/Port Edwards NEKOOSA -– Earlier ... -
Death at Local Bakery Under Police Investigation
City Times Staff WISCONSIN RAPIDS — Police are investigating an incident on Saturday afternoon which has left one man dead and another in custody. ... -
Aspirus Riverview Auxiliary Hosts Book & Gift Sale
For the City Times WISCONSIN RAPIDS — Aspirus Riverview Auxiliary invites everyone to the “Collective Goods” (formerly “Books Are Fun”) book and gift sale ... -
Letter: ‘Vote for Candidates Who Support Farming and Economic Growth’
To the Editor: April 3 is the date for an important spring election, when Wood County will select new county board supervisors. Those supervisors will ... -
Gov. Walker Designates Wisconsin Rapids as “Economic Opportunity Zone”
City Times Staff MADISON — On Wednesday, Gov. Scott Walker announced that Wisconsin Rapids will join one of 120 locations to become an economic ... -
Letter: Citizens’ Water Coalition of Wisconsin Endorses Wood Co. Board Candidates
To the Editor: Citizens’ Water Coalition of Wisconsin believes water is the common ground among grassroots groups opposing frac sand and other mining, pipelines, ... -
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
For the City Times Colorectal cancer is the second leading cancer killer in the United States, but it doesn’t have to be. According to ... -
UPDATE: Police Release Name in Saturday’s Chestnut St. Death
City Times Staff WISCONSIN RAPIDS — Police have released additional information regarding a Saturday death on Chestnut St. According to a release, police are ... -
United Way’s Volunteer Center Prepares for Disaster
For the City Times Submitted by Angela Loucks Volunteer Center Director WISCONSIN RAPIDS – On Tuesday, March 6 and Thursday March 8 our community came ... -
Mayor Vruwink Calls on Gov. Walker to Designate City Investment Zones
For the City Times WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Wisconsin Rapids Mayor Zach Vruwink is calling on Gov. Scott Walker and State of Wisconsin economic development ...