- Hotel Mead's grand reopening source of UFO sightings in Wisconsin Rapids
Southeast Wood County residents might have seen unusual lights in the sky this week -- but they weren't from outer space.
- Volunteer opportunities
One of the goals of United Way of Inner Wisconsin's Volunteer Center is to recruit and match volunteers for nonprofit organizations needing your help in south Wood and Adams Counties.
- More trouble for NewPage
Fifteen years of papermaking isn't making Tom Peplinski worry any less, it's only fueling a fire of doubts as economic uncertainty threatens his industry.
- Marshfield Senior High class marks 50th reunion
The Marshfield Senior High School class of 1958, which graduated 153 people, celebrated its 50-year class reunion Oct.
- Newpage Corp. says it will Reduce Production of Some Products at Wis. Mills
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- Deficit aside, NewPage ready for economic challenges
Despite a $61 million net loss in the third quarter, economic conditions and integration efforts have NewPage officials cautiously optimistic about the future.
- Column: Breakfast help in Biron is appreciated
The village of Biron would like to thank every one who helped in making the Oct.
- Men charged with forcing way into house, burglary
A 33-year-old Wisconsin Rapids man pleaded not guilty Monday in Wood County Circuit Court to charges he and two other men pushed their way into a Biron residence and stole from its occupants.
- My View: Opposition to Biron development project is unwarranted
My View: Opposition to Biron development project is unwarranted November 10, 2008 Still another lawsuit has been started by the special interest group opposing the relocation of a short stretch of County ...
- Government meetings
Charles and JoAnn Lester Public Library: 9 a.m. Monday, Buehler Room. Agenda includes: Usual business, including minutes and treasurer and director reports; discuss outdoor landscaping; Wood County library ...
- Column: Halloween safety tips, local trick-or-treat hours
On Friday, streets in our communities will be filled with monsters, witches, goblins, and super-heroes. The Wisconsin Rapids Police Department offers parents safety tips to help prepare their children for a ...
- Lloyd and Lynda Ennett anniversary
Lloyd and Lynda Ennett of Wisconsin Rapids celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house attended by friends and family Sept.
- Trick-or-Treat hours set for Wisconsin Rapids and surrounding areas
The following trick-or-treat hours will be observed Oct. 31: Adams - 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Arpin - There are no set trick-or-treat hours Biron - 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Grand Rapids - 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Milladore - 6 ...
- Biz park delayed
A decision on an intergovernmental agreement for the proposed Wood County Business Park in Biron was delayed a month when a technicality kept it from being discussed during the Wood County Board meeting ...
- Bernard and Dorothy Maleski anniversary
Bernard and Dorothy Maleski of Wisconsin Rapids celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with family Sept.
- Story chat: What is your opinion?
Overnight parking Good decision? A proposed agreement between Wood County and Biron that would help bring a Wood County Business Park to the village is almost final.
- Out & About
Enjoy the taste of Wisconsin in the fall with produce at the Wood County farmers market.
- Column: Chief seeks feedback on deer, geese in village
This is our third year of participation in the Multi-Metro Deer Management program, which includes the city of Wisconsin Rapids, town of Grand Rapids and village of Biron.
- Biron project clears hurdle
After more than 17 months, a recent decision by a federal agency could put a once-stalled residential building project back on track, village officials announced.
