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WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI – United Way of South Wood & Adams Counties’ Volunteer Center received 34 nominations for the 2019 Volunteer Recognition Breakfast, which will be held April 9, 2019 at Hotel Mead starting at 7:45am.  Each volunteer – and volunteer group – that was nominated will receive a certificate and special recognition during the event.   Registration table opens at 7:45am; breakfast ...read more

Mrs. Rebecca Sturdy at Grant Elementary announced as 2019 winner The Wisconsin Rapids Rafters, in partnership with Skyward Inc., are pleased to announce the recipient of the 2019 Skyward Central Wisconsin Teacher of the Year Award. Mrs. Rebecca Sturdy, a fifth-grade teacher at Grant Elementary School, was recently acknowledged of her award during class on Tuesday, February 26th. Mrs. Sturdy ...read more

WISCONSIN RAPIDS – A course to help law enforcement officers know their surroundings and react to them is now available for registration through Mid-State’s continuing education. Law Enforcement Recertification – Situational Awareness meets Thursdays, March 28 and April 11, on the Wisconsin Rapids Campus, with TelePresence delivery available at all other Mid-State campuses.   The class will ...read more

WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Mid-State Technical College has awarded a $500 scholarship to one lucky participant in its Feb. 20 Program Showcase. Brett Shuda, a sophomore at Stevens Point Area High School (SPASH), was presented with the scholarship on March 6, 2019, following the career exploration event. Shuda was selected by random drawing to receive the scholarship from among over 400 high school ...read more

      Registration now open for Mid-State’s June 12 College Camp Offers safari-themed hands-on career exploration for grades 6-8   WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Mid-State Technical College is hosting its annual College Camp for central Wisconsin students who will be entering grades 6 through 8 this fall. Students interested in actively exploring careers through education are encouraged to attend the ...read more

                High School All-Americans, now Virginia freshmen, Dragum and Greenly sign with Wisconsin Rapids After wrapping up successful high school careers, University of Virginia freshmen Jack Dragum and Bryce Greenly will be joining the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters for the summer of 2019 the team announced Thursday. Originally from Mechanicsville, Viginia, Dragum was a state champion and ...read more

Aspirus Riverview Hospital in Wisconsin Rapids celebrated completion of its new emergency department on February 26. The grand opening celebration included self-guided tours, light refreshments and a ribbon cutting ceremony.   The new 17,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art emergency department is comprised of 16 rooms, including 12 exam rooms, two trauma rooms and two cardiac rooms. It also ...read more

Some tribute bands sound good. Some look good. Some move and dance like the originals. Every once in a while, you get this powerhouse combination of sounds GREAT, looks GREAT, stage presence is GREAT, show is GREAT, light show is GREAT!!! You’ll have a night like this as Stayin’ Alive, a Bee Gees tribute band, takes the stage. Mark your calendar for 7:30 pm, Friday, March 22, as the Arts Council ...read more

WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI – United Way of South Wood & Adams Counties is now entering its eleventh year of partnering with FamilyWize – a prescription drug discount card that saves residents up to 75% on prescription costs.  Thanks to this partnership, we are able to distribute cards at local government agencies, non-profit organizations and churches, etc. at no cost to us because of the FamilyWize ...read more

Team Hires Over 70 Local Employees Each Season Wisconsin Rapids, Wis. – Are you ready to follow your dream of working for a sports team? Are you an energetic person with a positive attitude, great work ethic, and enjoy working with people? If so, then a summer job with the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters may be right for you! This experience will allow you to be a part of the Rafters for up to 36 ...read more