Rome News

Stepping into the rotunda of the Green Bay Correctional Institution's administration building is stepping back in time.

The Lester Public Library of Rome was one of the 68 public libraries in central and northern Wisconsin to receive $5,000 from the Mead Witter Foundation as the result of the 2008 Library Grant Program.

ROME -- Old Guy began this column more than five years ago with an appreciation of our good neighbors, Bob and Celeste Jensen.

ROME - The United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has requested civil charges against the Rome Police Department for allegedly retaliating against a former employee who claimed gender discrimination.

ROME -- The first Lake Classic Car Show was held at Lake Arrowhead's South Lake Center in Rome on Sept.

* Author and comics expert Paul Buhle will discuss his book, "Comics in Wisconsin," at 7 p.m. today in the all-purpose room at McMillan Memorial Library, 490 E. Grand Ave.

Farmers markets are in full fall bloom with seasonal goodies: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to noon Saturday in the parking lot at Rapids Mall; and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday in the Alpine Village Business Park in Rome.

More than 100 creative people descended on Rome on Saturday to show off and sell some of their best work.

Old Guy is sure going to miss the summer of 2009. Not that it's over yet -- officially.

The 20th annual Lake Arrowhead Craft Show will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept.

July 29 was the hottest day of the season. The temperature was 95 degrees in the shade.

July 29 was the hottest day of the season. The temperature was 95 degrees in the shade.

ROME -- The Rome Fire Department and Police Department participated in a joint training exercise July 13 at Lake Camelot.

Special location today: The Rome Farmers Market will be at Lake Arrowhead Clubhouse, employee parking lot .

Those staying at local campgrounds, hotels or homes during the Wisconsin State Water Ski Show Tournament will have plenty of local options during their time in the Wisconsin Rapids area.

Have you ever wondered if one of your ancestors came over on the Mayflower or started a war? You could answer such questions by attending the Basic Genealogy Searching Beginner's Class from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. July 22.

ROME -- The fifth annual Taste of Rome will be July 17 and 18 at the Alpine Village Business Park in Rome.

China has proof four detained employees of miner Rio Tinto Ltd. stole state secrets for foreign countries, the government said Thursday, following their detention amid contentious iron ore price talks.

ROME -- 4:10 Ministries will present Nashville Christian recording artist Mela Kamin from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. July 11 in the Banquet Room at Lake Arrowhead Pines Clubhouse with a free concert.

Wood County Master Gardener Volunteers invite residents to celebrate the 10th anniversary of their community garden walk as they present 'Down the Garden Path' from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 11 in Wisconsin Rapids.