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Jade Chambers and LaTwain Thomas welcomed their son, LaDravidian LaCarter Thomas, on Jan. 17 at 9:56pm, weighing 7lbs and 11oz and measuring 20 1/4”.

Meet Axel: Your Future Adventure Buddy! Axel is an energetic, playful, and affectionate dog who’s always ready for action. Whether it’s fetching a ball, chewing on a favorite toy, or …

Mike Dowling in concert Feb. 22

WOOD COUNTY – Mike Dowling grew up near Stevens Point and early in his self-taught career he caught the ears of jazz violinist Joe Venuti, mandolinist Jethro Burns, and fiddle great Vassar …

WOOD COUNTY – The American Red Cross encourages donors to give blood or plateletsnow to help protect the blood supply from the ongoing impact of severe winter weather and wildfires. Donors of …

Sign up now for winter and spring recreational programs with Wisconsin Rapids Parks and Recreation. Pre-Registration is required for all classes. Register at wr.activityreg.com, or call (715) …

Police Calls: January 29, 2025

On Jan. 16 at 1:46 in the afternoon a caller from Nekoosa described a black SUV sitting at a stop sign, however the car was unoccupied.  On Jan. 17 at 8:47 in the morning a Pittsville …

WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Billerud announced that its subsidiary, Consolidated Water Power Company (CWPCo), has entered into a lease agreement with Wood County, Wisconsin, effective Jan. 1, 2025, to …

WOOD COUNTY – Gov. Tony Evers announced his appointment of Gregory Jerabek to the Wood County Circuit Court – Branch 1. The appointment will fill the vacancy created by Judge Gregory J. …

Wood County launches new plan to improve community’s health

WOOD COUNTY – Wood County Health Department, Aspirus Riverview Hospital and Clinics, Marshfield Clinic Health System, community residents nonprofits, businesses, and public officials are coming …

Multi Media Channels editor launches Curly Lambeau Book

WOOD COUNTY – Multi Media Channels (MMC) Senior Editor Kris Leonhardt has authored a book on Green Bay Packers first head coach and general manager, Curly Lambeau. Lambeau – The Boy …

Protect Wisconsin’s waters by reducing your salt use

WOOD COUNTY – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and Wisconsin Salt Wise invite the public to learn more about the impacts of road salt on our drinking water and freshwater …

Romemakers Home & Community Educators to Host Voters’ Forum

WISCONSIN RAPIDS – The Feb, 18 Primary Election is coming soon! To aid in voters’ education, the Romemakers Home & Community Educators (HCE) will sponsor a Voters’ Forum on …

SNHU announces fall 2024 President’s List

WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Fall 2024 President’s List. The fall terms run from September to …

Experience Broadway without the airfare

WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Take a trio of dashing men, add soaring melodies from stage and screen, and then refine the sound with contemporary three-part vocal harmony—you’ve got a ticket …

Community theater play to enter competition

WISCONSIN RAPIDS – A one-act play produced at Wisconsin Rapids Community Theatre will compete at the state festival in Feb. Cast will perform “Tiny Beautiful Things” at a one-night …

WOOD COUNTY – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Wisconsin State Director Julie Lassa announced that the USDA is investing $14,000,418 more in grant funding in Wisconsin to …

UW-Green Bay announces academic honors

WOOD COUNTY--Students who earn a 4.0 grade point average, which represents all A grades, receive highest honors. High honors go to students earning 3.99 to 3.75 grade point averages. Honors are given …

Swearing in

Sheriff Kerry Kirn recently officially swore in Chief Deputy James Hirsch as the CLSO Undersheriff. Chief Deputy Hirsch started at the Clark County Sheriff’s Office in March of 1997, and has …

Frozen road law expands to entire state

WOOD COUNTY – Effective Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) declared highways are officially frozen statewide and the frozen road law will expand to …

Students named to UW-Stout Dean’s List for fall 2024

WOOD COUNTY--The following students from the area have been named to the University of Wisconsin-Stout Dean’s List for the fall 2024 semester. The award is presented to students who have a …

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