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UNLV’s Williams and Columbia’s Nicoloff join Rafters infield The Wisconsin Rapids Rafters signed the first two infielders of 2019, announcing the addition of Edarian Williams from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and Josh Nicoloff from Columbia University.   Williams is a true freshman at UNLV. He comes highly recruited with an impressive career at Las Vegas Rancho High School in Nevada. ...read more

February 20, Mixed Media Vintage Art Collage workshop, 1-3 p.m., $25 includes all supplies, bring your own photos. February 25, DIY Home Decor Intro with ChalkCouture, 6-8 p.m., $28 includes all materials. March 4, Funky Bags workshop, 5:30-8:30 p.m., $35 includes all supplies. March 5, Funky Bags workshop, 1-4 p.m., $35 includes all materials. March 11, Painting Critique workshop, 6-8 p.m., ...read more

WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI – Did you know… that you have all of your community’s resources at your fingertips?  United Way’s 2-1-1 is a FREE, easy way to get your questions answered.    2-1-1 is an Information and Referral Line available 24/7 to anyone looking for resources.  2-1-1 staff maintains a database of community resources and connects callers to the services or organizations that meet their ...read more

WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI – If a disaster were to hit our community – and you were okay – would you volunteer?  Volunteering during a disaster is a way to help bring the community back to normalcy and to help our friends and neighbors.  One way to volunteer during a disaster is to assist in the Disaster VRC – or Volunteer Reception Center.   In the event of a disaster, any “spontaneous” volunteers ...read more

Chapman righties Turner and Garcia added to 2019 squad Wisconsin Rapids- Right-handed pitchers Cody Turner and Nick Garcia, both from Chapman University, will be heading to Wisconsin Rapids for the 2019 season, the team announced Thursday.    During the 2018 season, Turner’s stellar work out of the bullpen for the Panthers earned him the team Rookie of the Year Award. The 5-11 ...read more

The Wisconsin Rapids Rafters have announced the first additions to the 2019 roster by signing Dixie State pitchers Brayden Bonner and Jimmy Borzone.   Bonner, a right-hander out of Murray, Utah, appeared in 15 games out of the bullpen in 2018 for the Trailblazers. In over 23 innings of work, he struck out 18 batters. Bonner surrendered just 9 walks and completed his sophomore campaign with a ...read more

WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Mid-State Technical College has selected Alex Lendved as the next dean of the Marshfield Campus. The transition is a promotion for Lendved, who has worked as Mid-State’s manager of advising since 2017 and previously as its credit for prior learning coordinator. Lendved replaces Brenda Dillenburg as campus dean, who served in the role from July 2002 until her retirement in ...read more

  January 30, 2019—Today, Matalco, Inc announced plans to construct a new aluminum facility in Wisconsin Rapids’ Rapids East Commerce Center. The City successfully sought site certification in 2013 by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation’s Certified Sites program. This program promoted the site as “shovel-ready” for development and aligned with the City’s pro-business Grow Rapids ...read more

WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI – For a second year in a row, United Way of South Wood & Adams Counties is proud to partner with United Way Worldwide and H&R Block to offer MyFreeTaxes.com to south Wood and Adams Counties residents.     MyFreeTaxes.com is a safe, easy and completely free way for individuals or families earning $66,000 or less to file their state and federal taxes.  The features allow ...read more

WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI – The United Way of South Wood & Adams Counties’ Volunteer Center is now accepting nominations for the 29th Annual Volunteer Recognition Breakfast!  This year’s theme is “Bursting with Appreciation.”   At a Glance: ·       Date – April 9, 2019 (7:45am registration; 8:00am program) ·       Location – Hotel Mead, 451 East Grand Ave., Wisconsin Rapids ·       Cost - $10.00 ...read more

Wisconsin Rapids, WI- The Rafters announce another addition to the front office. The 2019 Rafters Front Office is full of fresh faces as it approaches the inaugural 10th season. Thomas Dyer will be stepping into the Rafters Front Office as the Ticket Accounts Manager.  This will be Thomas’s first season with the organization. His duties will include reaching out to new potential fans, ...read more

WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Mid-State Technical College has announced its Dean’s List for the 2018 fall semester. This recognition is reserved for Mid-State students who have enrolled in six or more credits and have earned a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.75 during the semester.    Following is the list of Mid-State’s Dean’s List recipients, sorted by student’s city of residence and last ...read more