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The Wood County Veterans Expo is scheduled for July 23 from 9 a.m. to noon, aiming to connect veterans with various beneficial programs.

Highway 73 detour extended, DOT cites ‘unforeseen issues’

Officials said detours and closures will be in place through about 4 p.m. Thursday, July 17.

Mural balloon splatter painting event set

WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Teens and parents are invited to participate in a community mural project from 1-3 p.m. Thursday, July 24, in the parking lot at Grand Avenue and 4th Street. The event, …

Crews making progress on Rapids roads

WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Two major road construction projects in Wisconsin Rapids are advancing this week, with concrete work completed on one street and underground utilities progressing on another. …

Church celebrates 150th anniversary with open house

WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Have you ever wondered how an organization of any kind, including a church, remains open for 150 years? It requires generations of committed people, each in turn owning a …

Showstopper: The novelty wanes

Continued from previous week J.P. Adler enjoyed a strong relationship with the local newspapers in the communities he served, heavily advertising in exchange for frequent write-ups on his …

WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Three elementary schools in the Wisconsin Rapids Public Schools district have been named 2023-24 Wisconsin Schools of Recognition by the state Department of Public …

UW-Whitewater announces spring graduates

WHITEWATER – The following students earned degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater at spring commencement, held May 17. Jacob Falkosky, Marshfield, master’s degree in data …

MARSHFIELD – From the growing prevalence of gluten-free options and dairy alternatives, it should be no surprise that food allergies and intolerances are on the rise. A 2025 survey by the …

NEW HOPE – A 35-year-old man has been charged with first-degree intentional homicide in the deaths of his parents during a domestic incident that led to an officer-involved shooting in central …

MARSHFIELD – A rare but potentially deadly tick-borne illness is making headlines in Wisconsin after health officials confirmed recent cases of Powassan virus. Although the virus remains rare, …

First woman takes the bench in Wood County

WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Gov. Tony Evers announced Tuesday the appointment of Emily Nolan-Plutchak to the Wood County Circuit Court, making her the first woman to serve as a circuit court judge in …

Crash kills 1 teen, injures another

TOWN OF GRANT – A weekend crash claimed the life of one teenager and left another seriously injured. Officials say the 17-year-old male driver of a pickup truck lost control of the vehicle, …

Miroslaw joins Northwoods Coalition

MARSHFIELD – Megan Miroslaw is joining the Northwoods Coalition (NWC) as manager of the Substance Use Services team at Marshfield Clinic. Previously, Miroslaw worked with the NWC program and …

Mountain bike endurance race comes to Powers Bluff July 19

Dubbed the Skunk Hill Scramble, about 100 riders are expected to compete in three-, six- and 10-hour races.

Summer Piece

by Agnes McHale, ’50 We reached the cottage just as the sun was slipping behind the pines on the opposite side of the lake, leaving them outlined in dark relief against a mass of gold and pink …

For City Times MARSHFIELD – When your children are young, you’re probably not thinking about vision problems they could have in their golden years. But what they do when they’re …

Crews making progress on Rapids roads

Two major road construction projects in Wisconsin Rapids are advancing this week, with concrete work completed on one street and underground utilities progressing on another.

Marshfield Parish Pull to feature drawing for free tractor rollbar retrofit

The National Farm Medicine Center will award a free rollover protective structure retrofit in a drawing July 11 during the 12th annual Pull at Central Wisconsin State Fairgrounds.

A Tale of Two Aqua Skiers

The Aqua Skiers team trains in synchronized harmony, but within the precision and polish of the show team lies a dynamic contrast: a veteran with nearly five decades on the water and a novice just learning to stand.

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