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Tickets are available for Aspirus Riverview Auxiliary’s annual “Christmas at The Ridges” luncheon, “tour of tables” and style show on Saturday, December 7, at The Ridges in Wisconsin Rapids. The event includes a luncheon, style show, entertainment, and an exclusive raffle. It also features the very popular “tour of tables,” featuring approximately 25 uniquely themed tablescapes designed by area ...read more

   Wausau, Wisc., November 12, 2019 — RMM Solutions, a leading provider of business-enabling technology solutions and services, was honored with the 2019 Triple Crown Award by CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company. The Triple Crown Award recognizes IT solution providers that earned a spot on all three of CRN’s lists in 2019: Solution Provider 500, Fast Growth 150 and Tech Elite 250. RMM is one ...read more

The Central Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestra Program (CWYSOP) will perform a concert Sunday, Nov. 17, at 4 p.m. at the Stevens Point Area Senior High School auditorium.   The program’s Youth Symphony, Philharmonia and Percussion Ensemble will perform. Under direction of conductor Stephan Wucherer, the Philharmonia will perform Reinhold Gliére’s “Russian Sailor's Dance,” William Billings’ ...read more

Wisconsin Rapids, WI - When you think about a leader, what do you think about? Is it the way they speak? The way they lead initiatives and ideas? Maybe how they empower others? All leaders start with the same action, a choice. Choosing to be a leader does not come easy. A leader has to acknowledge they will need to change. Leaders also will assess who they are as individuals and how they lead ...read more

   NEKOOSA – Representative Scott Krug (R-Nekoosa), the Chairman of the Assembly Public Benefit Reform Committee, is requesting Wisconsin’s Department of Health Services to report on its plans to implement an important reform called for by current law to Wisconsin’s FoodShare program.    2017 Wisconsin Act 59 required that DHS submit a report to the legislature’s Joint Committee on Finance ...read more

WISCONSIN RAPIDS  – Aspirus wants every child to be healthy. Be sure your child is up-to-date on their routine childhood vaccinations by bringing them to the Aspirus Doctors Clinic Childhood Vaccination Day, Saturday, November 23. Appointments are available from 8 am to noon. Schedule your child’s appointment by calling 715.423.0122. Aspirus Doctors Clinic is located at 2031 Peach Street in ...read more

WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Free electric vehicle charging is now available to the public at all Mid-State Technical College campuses in Adams, Marshfield, Stevens Point and Wisconsin Rapids. Each electrical vehicle charging station is the first in its community.   “Electric vehicles are an important piece in the development of sustainable transportation, but before widespread adoption is possible, the ...read more

WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Over 450 students from seven area high schools and homeschool groups converged at the Wisconsin Rapids Campus of Mid-State Technical College on Oct. 22 for the College’s Program Showcase career exploration event. The popular biannual event invites area high school students to experience hands-on demonstrations of many of Mid-State’s over 60 programs as well as learn about dual ...read more

WISCONSIN RAPIDS – For the third year, spectators and medical first responders at the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association state cross country meet at The Ridges Golf Course will be able to track their exact position on the course in real time thanks a live GPS map on their hand-held devices. The map of the 5,000-meter race course is now one of over a dozen created for cross country ...read more

Students throughout Central Wisconsin write essays to nominate favorite teachers   Wisconsin Rapids, Wis. – The Wisconsin Rapids Rafters and Skyward are continuing their long-standing partnership of Educator’s Appreciation Night at Witter Field in 2020. During this evening, the Rafters and Skyward will honor one area teacher as the Skyward Central Wisconsin Teacher of the Year. The selected ...read more

Richie Schiekofer Earns Second Award of the 2019 Season   Wisconsin Rapids, Wis. – Each season Rawlings, in partnership with the Northwoods League, gives players with the highest batting average in their respective positions as the “Big Stick” Award. This year Rafters outfielder Richie Schiekofer received the award with a .325 batting average.    Schiekofer came to Wisconsin Rapids from ...read more

WISCONSIN RAPIDS - Let Aspirus Riverview Medi-Spa help you sparkle (or shop) for the holidays! The Medi-Spa invites everyone to its annual open house on Wednesday, November 20, from 4:30 to 6:30 pm. Guests will enjoy:Fabulous exclusive offers and package pricingAn opportunity to meet the Medi-Spa expertsReceiving information and recommendations on products and servicesLight refreshmentsDoor ...read more