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Our View: Leaders should make effort to meet citizens
Wood County Sheriff Thomas Reichert has the right idea. He's nearing the end of his fourth round of listening sessions throughout the county, and he plans to continue the practice in 2010.
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Wood County Veterans Day ceremonies set
Residents have multiple opportunities to honor veterans at local ceremonies this week.
The North Central Area Conservation Speaking and Poster Contests were held Oct. 29 at the Wausau School Forest.
Inmate mentoring offers redemption
When an inmate gets out of jail, he or she faces numerous challenges when trying to get his or her life back together.
Turkey Trot drums up funds for YMCA
In a difficult economy, Kim Dirkes has seen numerous children being raised in families that are struggling financially.
No lines at Wood County H1N1 clinic
Officials at the Wood County Health Department say there are no lines at their Friday H1N1 clinic in Wisconsin Rapids.
Drivers: Really watch for deer
Drivers better keep their eyes peeled during the next few weeks, when roughly one-quarter of all car-deer crashes this year will be reported.
Former inmates look for new lives
Everyone makes mistakes, but when those mistakes lead to jail, people often struggle to put their lives back in order.
Wood County School Vaccine Clinics Canceled
Wood County won't be setting up in-school clinics for students to receive H1N1 shots.
Marshfield man accused of obscene telephone calls
Police have filed charges against a 32-year-old Marshfield man in connection to a string of sexually explicit phone calls made in late October, Chief Joe Stroik said.
'Mauritius' leaves stamp on UW-M/WC stage
'Mauritius,' a Campus Community Players production, will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Nov.
Students explore career options
Hundreds of area high school students perused booth after booth of employers and counselors -- who offered advice, opinions and applications for their future.
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Suspect in bank embezzlement case kills self
Sheriff's deputies looking for a 50-year-old Wisconsin Rapids man facing federal embezzlement charges found his body Monday inside his vehicle.
Man Gets 40 Years in Assualt of Child
A 26-year-old Wisconsin Rapids man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for sexually assaulting a 17-month-old girl he was baby-sitting. Jeremy Lund was also ordered to serve 20 years of extended supervision when he is released from prison.
Radio operators coordinate for Halloween
Amateur radio operators from across the state provided extra protection Saturday night for some central Wisconsin trick-or-treaters. About 28 volunteers from as far away as St.
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'High-strung string group' coming to Rapids
The Arts Council of South Wood County is excited to bring another quality performance to the Performing Arts Center of Wisconsin Rapids.
Animal advocates relieved as breeding bill advances
Animal advocates are close to getting major changes they've sought to protect animals in large breeding operations.
2 People Injured Following Car Accident In Wood County
Two people are injured following a two vehicle accident in Grand Rapids, just East of Wisconsin Rapids.
Ethan Sampson, 3, zipped to the elevator in Marshfield's City Hall, excited to push the buttons and unaware that the in-demand vaccination he just received was the real surprise of the day.
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Labor council endorses Wood County's United Way campaigns
The Wood County and Vicinity Central Labor Council voted unanimously to endorse the 2009 fundraising campaigns of Marshfield Area United Way and United Way of Inner Wisconsin.
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