Around the County
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The wrecking of the Wisconsin River bridge
Marshfield and Wisconsin Rapids battle over structure By Kyra Jagodzinski Intern On the morning of Jan. 25, 1922, the talk around town was centered ... -
Multiple departments respond to Sigel fire
For the City Times WOOD COUNTY – On Feb. 7, shortly after 10 p.m., Wood County Communication Center received the report of a structure ... -
Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest 2022 opens
For the City Times MADISON – The 19th annual Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest is accepting entries online for the 2022 competition through Jan. ... -
Property owners receive increased lottery credit
For the City Times MADISON – Wisconsin homeowners will notice an increased lottery credit on their property tax bills this year. The Wisconsin homeowners’ ... -
November 1900: Pulpwood & the Railroad
By Kyra Jagodzinski Intern The paper industry was a booming in Wisconsin throughout the latter half of the 19th century and the early 20th ... -
Wisconsin Rapids events to honor Veterans Day
For the City Times WISCONSIN RAPIDS – On Nov. 11, at 11 a.m., a remembrance ceremony is planned to commemorate Veterans Day at Veterans Memorial Park, 112 ... -
One injured in car chase
For the City Times ADAMS COUNTY – One person was injured following a Nov. 6 car chase in Adams County. Shortly after 2 a.m., ... -
Moment in Time: J.D. Witter Traveling Libraries
By Kyra Jagodzinski Intern In May of 1896, J.D. Witter of Grand Rapids founded a free traveling library for the citizens of Wood County. ... -
There is love
Local family goes from four to eight overnight For the City Times WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Five and a half years ago, when Dawn Brostowitz ... -
Wood County law enforcement helps expand fight against domestic violence
By Mike Warren WOOD COUNTY – An effort started out East is now helping to shed some light on domestic and sexual assault incidents ...
