Port Edwards News Archives

ROME -- Lake Arrowhead hosted the annual SnoBlast winterfest Feb. 8 to 10. Although part of our memories, participants enjoyed a variety of events throughout the weekend braving the Wisconsin winter elements. via WisInfo

Students that attend the Early Morning Reading Program at the Port Edwards Elementary School have an opportunity to interact with Strider, a therapy dog. via WisInfo

Port Edwards and Wisconsin Rapids students had the opportunity to meet with a famous children's author when Dr. via WisInfo

“We are really just gathering data ... and working with the company to iron out the details”

With applications for state assistance already submitted and the bargaining process complete, state work force officials are turning their attention to federal assistance for the workers affected by the Port ... via Marshfield News-Herald

The Adams-Friendship Public Schools are closed today. Pittsville Public Schools and Necedah Public Schools have a two-hour delay. via Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune

I am the parent of a Lincoln High School student. I am concerned about the number of students engaging in casual sex, oral sex and other promiscuous behaviors. via Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune

An early look at this weekend's news Central Wisconsin Sunday Some of the stories we're pursuing this weekend: - At least two area colleges are partnering up with state workforce officials for the benefit of ... via Marshfield News-Herald

“The best education for someone going into law is get as broad an education as you can.”

Wood County Circuit Court Judge Edward Zappen Jr.'s courtroom was silent Wednesday afternoon as he read the charges in front of the assembled teenagers. via Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune

Since 2004, an ongoing program in the Port Edwards School District has been keeping students safe. via WisInfo

For Central Wisconsin Sunday Earth Day weekend is the perfect blend of nature, art and literature throughout Central Wisconsin. via Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune

“But if for any reason that I cannot find now demand is declining more than we expect and have to take down time, we will to make sure that the balance is tight and that we can continue to deliver profit to our shareholders.”

Domtar Corp. , which has nearly 14,000 employees, says capacity reductions will likely eliminate the need for more down time at its paper mills this year, despite an economic downturn. via Sympatico Finance

“Of course, in my position, I want to get as much as I can for my employees”

At least three local unions hope to finalize negotiations with Domtar this week, as the company moves forward with plans to close its Port Edwards paper mill and eliminate 500 south Wood County jobs in the ... via Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune

Letter: Thanks for participating in local fundraiser This letter is to send a big thank you to the community of Port Edwards for their recent participation and support at the Packer tailgate fundraiser to ... via Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune

“Sometimes I didn't feel like (voting), but if you don't, it's your own fault if the person you don't want gets in”

Jeanne Thompson remembers her aunts tracking everyone down and ushering the group outside. via Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune

Column: County prisoner transport plan will save money Recently, I announced my most recent program in the reorganization of the Wood County Jail. via Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune

“They believed they had given their lives away and have nothing left in their old age”

PORT EDWARDS -- A Central Wisconsin woman has co-written a book to help women step outside their comfort zones and live their lives to the fullest. via WisInfo

“We are really just gathering data ... and working with the company to iron out the details”

Domtar employees will have the opportunity to receive on-site assistance, as an office gets set up in the Port Edwards mill to help workers find new jobs. via Wausau Daily Herald

PORT EDWARDS -- The John E. Alexander South Wood County YMCA is holding its fifth annual Father-Daughter Valentine's Dance on Saturday. via WisInfo

“It'll be a challenge and I look forward to a new chapter in my life, so you just have to go forward.”

Mid State Technical College held an information meeting for these employees. Domtar scheduled a mandatory union meeting at the same time as this informational session, so the turnout was quite low. via WAOW-TV Wausau

“We are still having an argument because some of us would like to add an extension of unemployment benefits and an increase in state aid”

While some officials remain optimistic about the possibility of federal aid for dislocated Domtar workers, one Washington lawmaker said extra money to help laid-off workers will be hard to attain. via WisInfo

“My kids love the waitstaff and the waitstaff loves them, too.”

PORT EDWARDS -- Next month, Ray and Brenda Merkes will celebrate nine months in business with their newly remodeled restaurant. via WisInfo

“At this point, they don't know who or when”

With almost 100 veterans facing layoffs from Domtar, officials are reaching out to help them with the transition. via WisInfo

WISCONSIN RAPIDS -- According to the regional Boys and Girls Club of America representative, the biggest perk of being an executive director is that on the really bad days that everyone has at work, here you ... via WisInfo

With Domtar and union officials expected to finish bargaining today, Wisconsin's top work force official hopes the state can move forward in its effort to provide assistance to the 500 expected to lose their ... via WisInfo

A 26-year-old Nekoosa man who officials say shot at a Port Edwards house 29 times in 2006 was sentenced Wednesday in Wood County Circuit Court to 30 days in jail with work release. via Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune