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House fire

WISCONSIN RAPIDS – On Sept. 12 at approximately 1:50 a.m., the Wisconsin Rapids Police Department responded to a house fire in the 1500 block of 17th Ave. South in the city of Wisconsin Rapids. …

Heart of Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce welcomes new team members

WISCONSIN RAPIDS – The Heart of Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the expansion and restructuring of its team to better serve members, strengthen community connections and …

WOOD COUNTY – The Arts Council of South Wood County began selling individual tickets to all performances scheduled for their 49th season on Aug. 18. The lineup includes seven shows running …

Consolidated Musky Club honored deceased fishermen with musky release

WOOD COUNTY – On Sept. 16, the Consolidated Musky Club honored Richard “Dick” Alnes and Timothy Bierman with two musky releases totalling 1,335 fish. The first release honored Alnes …

Nekoosa High School falls to Berlin

NEKOOSA – Nekoosa High School played Berlin High School on Sept. 5, scoring a touchdown in the third and fourth quarters but ultimately losing with a score of 14-44. Jacob Bertling scored a …

Nomination period open for Wisconsin Corn Promotion Board election

WOOD COUNTY – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting nominations through Oct. 31 for three seats on the Wisconsin Corn Promotion Board. …

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 …

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