Port Edwards News

It's not that we aren't thankful for things on a daily basis, but sometimes we forget.

"It's gone very well. I started shopping at 7:15 morning and have been able to find what I've wanted.

Wisconsin Rapids officials don't plan to change the city's bidding procedure for public works projects, so leaders will not give preference to local contractors in most circumstances.

Editor's note: This is part of a series about how local residents will spend the Thanksgiving holiday.

Wisconsin public school districts expected to spend about 5 percent more per student in the most recently completed school year, according to a report by a private research organization.

Four Wisconsin Rapids men authorities say burglarized three churches and two businesses in the Wisconsin Rapids area are likely to face charges next week in Wood County Circuit Court.

A south Wood County transportation project officials say will boost the local economy is not competing for federal money with the state's high-speed rail initiative.

Two Wisconsin Rapids-area brothers are asking the Port Edwards Village Board to rezone property around Nepco Lake in hopes of building a "high-end" residential development.

The Riverview Home Delivered Meals program is in its 36th year of providing hot, nutritious noon meals to residents in Wisconsin Rapids, Nekoosa, Port Edwards and Biron.

The aromas Port Edwards residents are smelling aren't figments of their imaginations.

Holiday Stop & Shop, a business expo, will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday in the Christian Life Fellowship gymnasium at , 600 Seventh St., off of Highway 54 in Port Edwards.

Earlier this year I wrote about what the Citizens for a Clean, Green & Welcoming Community group is doing on the topic of sustainability.

After a very busy October filled with conferences and meetings, I finally have a chance to reflect on all the things we have to be thankful for at the library.

They know their high school's graduation time conflicts with neighboring school districts', but School Board members won't consider moving their commencement until there's proof the issue negatively affects more than a couple of people.

MADISON - A comprehensive job creation package co-drafted by a central Wisconsin legislator would provide $2 million to businesses that reopen shuttered manufacturing plants, state lawmakers announced today.

It took time for Charlene Nackers to alter her lifestyle. During the summer of 2007, the Port Edwards woman, now 32, received a 245-day jail sentence for her fourth drunken driving offense.

WISCONSIN RAPIDS -- The Wood County Veterans Memorial Committee will host a ceremony at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Veterans Day, to honor two men who have been added to the memorial and dedicate 40 legacy stones placed on the Wood County Courthouse grounds.

NEKOOSA -- The Nekoosa Lions Club is pleased to announce the donation of $1,500 to the Nekoosa Area Boys and Girls Club.

PORT EDWARDS -- The second annual Hunter's Eve Community Chili Supper is scheduled for Nov.

PORT EDWARDS -- After a year, authorities are calling a pilot program meant to stop the cycle of domestic violence a success.