Port Edwards News

“We are trying to respond to a situation where there are people who are potentially hurting or troubled by events happening in our area”

While hundreds of mill workers already have taken advantage of the many job services offered through state and local agencies, one nonprofit organization hopes to provide that and something more. via WisInfo

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“Transportation is an energy issue that students have to deal with everyday.”

Hanna Seidel, a sixth-grader at John Edwards Middle School in Port Edwards, was honored April 24 by the Wisconsin K-12 Energy Education Program for her efforts to promote safe alternative ways to get to school. via Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune

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PORT EDWARDS -- The Port Edwards village garage sale will be from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. via WisInfo

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Column: YMCA Triathlon a great way to get motivated As we gear up for summer weather, sometimes it is difficult to find the motivation to get yourself going on any sort of regular training program. via Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune

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“We'll provide some of those services to Nekoosa, get them up to speed, and they will either reimburse us or do a like kind of collaborative effort.”

Three local school boards will likely meet again soon to discuss available collaborations, but two boards may sew up a new agreement of their own. via Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune

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Letter: Thanks for the donation at local brat fry On Saturday, April 26, the Port Edwards Baseball/Softball Association held a brat fry at Wal-Mart. To the woman who had $20 blow out of her hand while she was ... via Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune

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“After I made it to state last year, I got a letter from them through school and my grandpa was really excited for me”

Track and field runs deep in Tyler Steczynski's family. His grandfather, John Zenner, coached track for many years and his mother, Kelly Hildebrandt, placed sixth at the WIAA state meet in the triple jump in ... via Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune

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“They're stretching it out to kind of a small trickle at both facilities.”

WISCONSIN RAPIDS -- As NewPage nears the end of its integration process, local employees remain hesitant to discuss the transition. via WisInfo

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“Without doing anything, they gave me two to three months to live. Even with the transplant, they give a 20 percent chance, but without it, there is no chance.”

NEKOOSA -- Therman Billman had more to worry about than losing his Domtar job. When doctors diagnosed acute myelogenous leukemia in October, he had to worry about losing his life. via WisInfo

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“If you are stopped by an officer and are not buckled up, you will get a ticket whether you're driving or just a passenger”

Law enforcement agencies from around the area will be working to make sure drivers are doing everything possible to stay safe. via Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune

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