Port Edwards News

Editor's note: This is the first part in an occasional series of stories examining school district expenses.

The Third Annual Port Edwards Education Foundation "Blackhawk Scramble" was held at Lake Arrowhead Golf Club on June 22 and was a wonderful success.

The members of the Port Edwards Fire Department thank everyone for coming out and supporting them at their 22nd annual street dance.

Today's Rome Farmers Market features Miller & Mike Clowns on the Square from 10 a.m. to noon.

Local officials plan to apply for federal stimulus money that could pay for a transportation infrastructure project they say will revitalize the south Wood County-area economy.

The Wood County Land Conservation Department raises Galerucella beetles every year.

Canadian-based papermaker Domtar announced it was shutting down its Port Edwards paper mill that for decades was a foundation of the south Wood County area.

About a year after Montreal-based papermaker Domtar shuttered its Port Edwards mill, many of the 501 workers who lost their jobs have moved on to new careers.

Port Edwards leaders have potential plans to use the site of the Domtar paper mill that was shut down about a year ago -- but the Montreal-based company still owns the property.

With only days to spare, Maj. Beth Schaefbauer made it home to Nekoosa from Iraq, in order to share experiences with the many local citizens gathered at the Nekoosa, Port Edwards and Rome cemeteries for Memorial Day remembrance of the soldiers who served their country.

For 40 years, the sights and sounds of the Little Britches Rodeo filled the arena at Lazy B Ranch.

Wisconsin Rapids' Cranberry Blossom Festival might have wrapped up Sunday, but the life cycle of the local product it honors is far from done.

Cranmoor At 2:57 a.m. Saturday, a van driven by Robert J. Anhalt, 75, Wisconsin Rapids, went out of control on Highway 54, near Highway D, entered an irrigation ditch and struck an embankment.

Note: This is part of a series of Q&A's with people who have a connection to the Cranberry Blossom Fest in Wisconsin Rapids.

Lauri Ann Frank, 57, of Merrill, passed away Thursday, June 18, from a very rare form of untreatable cancer.

I guess this area always was ahead of the times. It is too bad that we never got into coining phrases.

Our View: Economic shifts nothing new for south Wood County June 20, 2009 You have probably heard the refrain more than a few times, and you might have uttered it yourself: "This is a mill town.

Letter: Former coach thanks players, community June 19, 2009 This letter is to send a big thank you and express my sincere appreciation to all those involved and all those that supported the Port Edwards girls basketball program over the past two seasons.

Editor's note: This is the first of a three-part report on the transition of the local economy.

Contributed photos The Knights of Columbus recently built a ramp for Ken and Carmen Servin at 1251 Apricot St.