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   (Wisconsin Rapids, Wis.) – Construction has completed for improvements to Henry Demitz Park, and in celebration, city staff will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the occasion on Saturday, Oct. 19 at 11:30 a.m. at Demitz Park. This also marks the completion of Phase I of the East Riverbank Project. These improvements include a new kayak/canoe launch, ADA-accessible accommodations, ...read more

HATCH, an entrepreneurial pitch program, is returning to central Wisconsin this fall. Selected businesses will pitch their ideas to a live audience at an event held at John and Patty Noel’s Car Barn on November 13 from 6:00-8:30 PM. Applications to pitch are required and registration to attend is requested.  HATCH events in three regions are being spearheaded by BrightStar Wisconsin and the ...read more

Lakeland Care staff reach milestone in support to Wisconsin nonprofits.(Fond du Lac, WI) – At Lakeland Care, Inc. (LCI), supporting individuals’ independence and helping them live well in their communities is part of the mission.  Lakeland Care provides Family Care services, a Medicaid managed care program providing managed long-term care services and supports.  But at Lakeland Care, that support ...read more

In 1967, a little-known vocal group called The 5th Dimension recorded the song Up, Up and Away, which catapulted them to instant stardom. You won’t want to miss the chance to see this group that has stood the test of time as they perform their No. 1 hits, including Wedding Bell Blues, One Less Bell to Answer, Last Night I Didn’t Get to Sleep at All, and Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In. Original ...read more

WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Mid-State Technical College and the Adams community came out to celebrate the official transition of the College’s Adams County Center to a full campus on Oct. 1. The ribbon cutting and open house included refreshments and a tour of the campus as well as remarks from Mid-State President Shelly Mondeik, Campus Dean Laurie Inda and Laura Hook Executive Director of the Adams ...read more

WISCONSIN RAPIDS – The eighth annual North Central Wisconsin “Heavy Metal Tour” has again given thousands of eighth-grade students from across central and northern Wisconsin firsthand experience with manufacturing facilities and one of three technical colleges. Locally, over 1,800 students toured the facilities of over 25 local employers during the Oct. 1 event, stopping for an educational lunch ...read more

WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Mid-State Technical College Communication Instructor Jill Sisson Quinn has been awarded The Journal Non/Fiction Collection Prize and cash award of $1,500 for her book “Sign Here if You Exist.” The award also includes publication of the book in 2020 by Mad Creek Books, an imprint of The Ohio State University Press. The prize is awarded annually to a book-length collection of ...read more

WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI – In some places of employment – where dress codes exist – the opportunity to dress down in jeans is pure happiness!  What if you could wear jeans and do it for a good cause?   On October 4, 2019, United Way of South Wood & Adams Counties will be having its annual Community Wide Denim Day.  Businesses and organizations are encouraged to allow their employees to wear jeans ...read more

WISCONSIN RAPIDS - Aspirus Riverview Lites of Love are now on sale. Lites of Love is an annual fundraiser to fund equipment, services and programs that enhance the comfort and wellbeing of the patients of Aspirus Riverview Hospital and Aspirus UW Cancer Center. For $3 each, anyone may purchase a Lite of Love in honor or memory of a loved one. There are also opportunities to donate $25 (Silver ...read more

Wisconsin Rapids, Wis. – The Wisconsin Rapids Rafters and McCain Foods have come together once again to donate to Rapids Family Backpack. The Rafters set aside a portion from every order of McCain Foods Smiles at Witter Field during the 2019 season and a total of $275 was able to be raised. McCain Foods will be adding $725 on top of what was raised, totaling to a $1000 donation. This ...read more

Paleo, Keto, DASH, Atkins, Zone, Vegan, Raw Foods, Mediterranean… Not sure which diet is best? You’re in good company! Ladies, Aspirus invites you to get the skinny on all the latest diet trends at the free Aspiring Women ladies’ night out, “Living Your Best Life ~ Fab or Fad?” at Lake Arrowhead Clubhouse in Rome on Tuesday, October 15, from 5:30 to 7 pm. Registered Dietitian Andrea Wagner ...read more

Protect yourself and others by getting a flu shot. Even healthy people can get the flu, and it can be serious. Everyone six months and older should get an annual flu vaccine. Over the next several weeks, many area Aspirus clinics will be holding flu shot clinics. Call today to schedule your appointment. Flu shot clinics will be held at:Aspirus Doctors Clinic, 2031 Peach Street, Wisconsin ...read more