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Volunteers needed for United Way’s Day of Caring

WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Day of Caring, United Way’s annual event where hundreds of volunteers come together to help our elderly and disabled neighbors with fall leaf raking, is Oct. 25 this …

Showstopper: Everything goes black

Continued from previous week On a July day in 1959, J.P. Adler was enjoying a pleasant game of golf at the Marshfield Country Club. At 71, he was now beginning to enjoy the delights life had to …

Wisconsin Cranberry Board election results

WISCONSIN RAPIDS – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified the 2025 Wisconsin Cranberry Board election results. Amber Bristow of Warrens, …

What to know about kitchen cabinet projects

Kitchens have long been characterized as the busiest room in a home. Kitchens are where meals are prepared and cooked, but they also tend to be gathering spaces where families connect at the end of a …

How to make a home more cozy

The meaning of the term "cozy" varies as it pertains to home decor. For some, cozy may mean intimate spaces with lots of quilts and throws. For others, cozy could indicate bright and airy spaces …

StrongBodies Program to return

NEKOOSA – The StrongBodies Program is coming back to Nekoosa. Join the StrongBodies program this fall at the Nekoosa Area Community Center starting Oct. 7. The class focuses on low-impact …

Simple ways to get through a power outage

Electricity is vital to modern life. When a power outage strikes, life can be turned upside down in a heartbeat, particularly when communities remain in the dark for hours or even days on end. A loss …

  No two homeowners are the same, and that's perhaps most evident in the design decisions individuals make when decorating their homes. Flooring is among the first things a person notices …

United Way campaign kicks off

WISCONSIN RAPIDS – United Way of South Wood and Adams Counties kicked off its 2025 campaign on Sept. 1. A donation to the campaign will help support 28 partner programs, 13 initiatives and …

Tips to renovate on a budget

Renovations around the house require an investment of time and often considerable amounts of money. Findings from the 2024 U.S. Houzz & Home Study show that home renovations are becoming more …

STEVENS POINT – Kick off Football season this year with a special author talk and viewing party hosted by the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point (UWSP) and McMillan Memorial Library. …

Northwoods Coalition Advisory Board applications now open

WOOD COUNTY – The Northwoods Coalition Advisory Board is seeking individuals to apply to join the board for the 2025-27 term. Board members meet virtually about every two months to provide …

Showstopper: Bette comes home

Continued from previous edition As production companies split ties and exhibitors gained better access to first-run movies, higher costs limited movie makers and fewer and fewer movies were produced. …

    WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Extension Wood County is partnering with the State of Wisconsin’s Department of Financial Institutions to celebrate September College Savings …

Human case of West Nile Virus identified in Wood County

The Wood County Health Department recently announced this year's first human case of West Nile Virus in Wood County.

City of Nekoosa to receive grant money

NEKOOSA – On Aug. 26, Gov. Evers announced over $18.6 million will be distributed this year to support community improvement projects in 21 communities, including projects improving or …

Fall community bike ride

WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Join Sheriff Becker on a beautiful fall evening for a community bike ride. We will host a community bike ride around Lake Wazeecha on Wednesday, Sept. 10 at 6 p.m. Meet at …

‘Friendly Auditions’ open for Central Chamber Chorale

WOOD COUNTY – Prospective members are invited to audition for Central Chamber Chorale, a Central Wisconsin group, for a “friendly audition” at the first rehearsal, to be held Monday …

Humke Elementary receives 60-backpack donation

NEKOOSA – Parti Animal Cycle, in conjunction with Amazon, has donated more than 60 backpacks of school supplies to Humke Elementary School in Nekoosa. One of the owners nominated Humke for this …

Wood County offers free property fraud alert service

    WOOD COUNTY – The Wood County Register of Deeds Office is now offering a free program to prevent others from using county landowners’ property for financial gain. …

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