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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. …

In custody

WOOD COUNTY – The following persons were in police custody as of Aug. 25. Darrel F. Paschel: Bail jumping (misd.), violate harassment restraining order. Khianhna K. Smith: Domestic disorderly …

Showstopper: A win for the ‘litte guys’

Continued from previous week While production companies advanced into a three-strip color technology, J.P. and his theater constituents were busy battling production companies’ practices. …

Showstopper: Things get complicated

Continued from previous week With Hitler’s invasion of Poland, the United States would be propelled into World War II. As men marched off to war, those left behind looked for distraction in …

Mid-State Technical College earns 10-year accreditation renewal

WOOD COUNTY – Mid-State Technical College recently announced the reaffirmation of its accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) for another 10 years. “The achievement …

WISCONSIN RAPIDS – A groundbreaking new opportunity is now available to Lincoln High School students thanks to a partnership between Wisconsin Rapids Public Schools and Mid-State Technical …

Motorcyclist drifts across centerline, strikes vehicle

On Aug. 15 at approximately 5:37 p.m., the Wood County Dispatch Center received a report of a motorcycle vs. car crash on County Road JJ near the intersection of Grundwald Ln., in the Town of Port …

Wisconsin Rapids man found guilty of homicide

WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Portage County District Attorney Cass Cousins announced that a Wisconsin Rapids man was convicted two weeks ago by a Portage County Jury of First Degree Reckless Homicide by …

Local youth ready for Junior Fair

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Hub City Times Contributor Mike Warren talks with Damanick and Dakotta Zenner, of Richfield 4-H, and Kate Cordes, of Webster 4-H, on Monday, Aug. 18, ahead of Junior Fair sheep competition at the Central Wisconsin State Fair.

Rome debates wake-boat rules

ROME — The Town of Rome will hold a public informational meeting Aug. 23 to discuss a possible ordinance regulating wake boats on the town’s three lakes, following a statewide trend of …

County considers Safe Haven baby boxes

WOOD COUNTY – Wood County officials are exploring the installation of a Safe Haven box that would allow parents to anonymously surrender newborn infants, an initiative spurred by a previous …

Local artist with teaching ties takes top prize in juried exhibit

WISCONSIN RAPIDS — Central Wisconsin watercolor artist and retired art teacher Connie Henke has claimed first place in the inaugural Paint Wisconsin juried exhibition, a statewide competition …

Rides, food, contests and more: Fair promises something for everyone

MARSHFIELD – Fairgoers will find their old favorites while possibly discovering something new when this year’s Central Wisconsin State Fair opens its gates. This year’s fair, which …

PITTSVILLE – The Riverside Fall Fest will return to Pittsville Sept. 6-7, offering two days of live music, food vendors and family-friendly activities along the riverside. The festival will …

Schools help families access free, reduced-price meals

Wood County families struggling to make ends meet can find relief through school meal programs designed to ensure no child goes hungry during the school day.

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