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Wood County incarcerated moved to new facility

WOOD COUNTY – Wood County Sheriff Shawn Becker said that on March 22, the Wood County Sheriff’s Department moved those incarcerated at the old Wood County Jail to the new facility. …

WOOD COUNTY – The Alexander House will celebrate an opening reception on Friday, March 28, 2025, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. to open a new photography exhibit by members of the Focal Point Camera …

WOOD COUNTY – In 2020, the PCC plant that supplied multiple Wisconsin paper mills, including Domtar’s Rothschild and Nekoosa facilities, closed. PCC is a vital component of paper, …

Auburndale DECA advances to Florida

WOOD COUNTY – Three members of Auburndale High School’s DECA Chapter will be advancing to the DECA International Career Development Conference in Orlando, Florida. Seniors Alexis Fait and …

Police Calls: March 19, 2025

On March 7 a caller in Wisconsin Rapids notified police that a semi-truck was fully engulfed in flames. On March 7 a caller from Seneca reported that a neighbor’s dog had killed four of their …

WOOD COUNTY – Democratic nominee Rebecca Cooke announced she is running for Congress in Wisconsin’s Third District. Cooke ran in 2024, losing the seat to Derrick Van Orden by 2.8 points. …

Alex Hewett joins CWCC Board of Directors

WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Central Wisconsin Cultural Center (CWCC) announced that Alex Hewett has joined the Board of Directors. CWCC Board President Jim Lucas states, “We are thrilled to have …

WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Mid-State Technical College will host the fourth annual Central Wisconsin Farm Profitability Expo on Wednesday, April 30, at the Wisconsin Rapids Campus from 10a.m. to 3p.m. …

Adams County HCE announces scholarship opportunity

WISCONSIN RAPIDS – This year the Adams County Home & Community Educators will offer two scholarships to Adams County residents for post-secondary education. The $750.00 Villa McMahon …

HCE Supports Wisconsin Bookworms Project

WOOD COUNTY – Wood County Home and Community Education (HCE) has been a proud sponsor of the Wisconsin Bookworms program for over 26 years. It is an educational non-profit organization that …

Meet Thomas, the gentle giant with a heart full of love! Thomas is a friendly and sweet boy who loves to share his affection with everyone he meets. Despite his large size, he’s a gentle soul …

Highground to host community art project workshop

NEILLSVILLE – The Central Wisconsin region has vibrant cultural diversity — from indigenous Native Americans who have called this area home for thousands of years to citizens whose …

2025 Wisconsin Rapids community tree sale

WISCONSIN RAPIDS – The Wisconsin Rapids Parks & Recreation Department is once again offering its Community Tree Sale. Order a tree for yourself of the community. Deadline for orders is …

City seeks public feedback on government priorities

WISCONSIN RAPIDS – The City of Wisconsin Rapids has released a survey seeking public feedback on their priorities. Responses will help elected officials and staff develop mission and values …

On March 6, Big Dawg Roofing & Construction visited South Wood County Humane Society and donated $3,300.

The Memories return to Pittsville

WOOD COUNTY--From “Peggy Sue” to “America the Beautiful,” your favorite songs never sounded better than when The Memories take the stage in Pittsville. Tim Stevens and Warren …

WOOD COUNTY – The Wisconsin Department of Transportation North Central Region announced the seasonal posting of weight limits on area state highways. The weight restrictions are 6 tons gross …

Meet and greet with candidates held on March 2

    WISCONSIN RAPIDS--The Wisconsin Rapids Area League of Women Voters and McMillan Memorial Library will host a Meet and Greet your candidates event beginning at 6:00p.m. on …

WISCONSIN RAPIDS – United Way of South Wood & Adams Counties is now distributing the 2025 Help Guide for South Wood County. Help Guides are distributed throughout south Wood County at …

Police Calls: March 12, 2025

On March 3 at 3:29 in the afternoon a Nekoosa caller notified dispatch that they had allowed their friend to borrow their vehicle, however they believe the friend sold their car without permission. …

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