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Wisconsin Rapids, Wis. – The Wisconsin Rapids Rafters (33-37, 18-17 2nd half) won their final home game of the year 4-1 over the Green Bay Bullfrogs (28-43, 16-19 2nd half). The Rafters rallied in the eighth scoring three runs to take a late lead against the Frogs.   Both teams traded runs in the second. Green Bay scored on a wild pitch and the Rafters responded a half inning later with an ...read more

Wisconsin Rapids, Wis. – The Wisconsin Rapids Rafters (34-37, 19-17 2nd half) defeated the Green Bay Bullfrogs (38-44, 16-20 2nd half) 8-3 in the 2018 season finale. The Rafters took the lead in the first and never looked back, holding the lead with a plethora of offense.    The cranberry and gold got the party started in the first. Three runs scored on three hits. Jack-Thomas Wold (UNLV) ...read more

WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Mid-State celebrated the achievements of its first summer Metal Mania graduates on the College’s Wisconsin Rapids campus on Wednesday, August 8. The new eight-week program allowed those interested in a career as a machinist to take courses in machine tool, print reading and solid modeling and receive eight transferable college credits. A number of local businesses financially ...read more

The Cancer Survivors Support Group will meet Tuesday, September 11, from 5:15 to 6:15 pm in the Aspirus Riverview Hospital Lower Level Conference Center, 410 Dewey Street, Wisconsin Rapids.   The September meeting will feature “Art: A Wonderful Form of Therapy,” presented by Stephany Hartman, Executive Director of the Central Wisconsin Cultural Center.  The Cancer Survivors Support Group is ...read more

Rafters Roll At Major League Dreams Showcase  Wisconsin Rapids made in impact at the showcase event in Madison.     Wisconsin Rapids, Wis. – The Wisconsin Rapids Rafters sent three players to the Major League Dreams Showcase in Madison, WI Tuesday night. Ty Duvall (Vanderbilt), Trayson Kubo (Stephen F. Austin) and Jack-Thomas Wold (UNLV) all contributed to a 4-1 win for the home team in the ...read more

Wisconsin Rapids had the tying run cut down trying to reach home plate in a one-run loss.    Wisconsin Rapids, Wis. – The Wisconsin Rapids Rafters (30-37, 15-17 2nd half) head up to Wausau to face the Wisconsin Woodchucks (28-40 ,16-17 2nd half) at Athletic Park. This is the first meeting between these two teams since June 24th. The Rafters are 4-2 against the Chucks in 2018. A win tonight ...read more

Wisconsin Rapids scored eleven on Kalamazoo in the first four frames in game two of doubleheader   Wisconsin Rapids, Wis. – The Wisconsin Rapids Rafters (29-32, 14-12 2nd half) swept the day/night doubleheader against the Kalamazoo Growlers (37-25, 13-14 2nd half) taking the nightcap 12-4. After a 2-1 game one win in the early afternoon, the Rafters took a big lead early in game two and ...read more

Wisconsin Rapids will play their second day-night doubleheader of the season against the Growlers   Wisconsin Rapids, Wis. – The Wisconsin Rapids Rafters (27-32, 12-12 2nd half) will finish their season series against the Kalamazoo Growlers (37-23, 13-12 2nd half). This is the second day-night doubleheader between the two clubs. The last came on June 27th at Witter Field. The Rafters split ...read more

Three Rafters Selected to Major League Dreams Showcase Trayson Kubo, Jack-Thomas Wold and Ty Duvall will be featured in this year’s showcase. Wisconsin Rapids, WI — The Northwoods League has announced the rosters for the 2018 Major League Dreams Showcase, which will be hosted by the Madison Mallards at Warner Park on Tuesday, August 7. The annual Showcase will consist of a double-header ...read more

Aspirus Riverview Joint Center invites everyone to the free Orthopaedic Night Series event, “Sports Medicine: It’s Not Just for Athletes.”   The discussion will feature Dr. Thomas Smedberg, orthopaedic surgeon with Wisconsin River Orthopaedics, and the Aspirus Riverview Therapies athletic training staff.   “Sports Medicine: It’s Not Just for Athletes” will be held Wednesday, August 29, from ...read more

It is with mixed emotions that I announce the resignation of our Chamber President, Melissa Reichert.   Melissa has been offered and accepted the position of Communications Manager with the City of Punta Gorda, Florida.  Her last day with the Heart of Wisconsin Chamber will be July 25, 2018. As a life-long resident of Wisconsin Rapids, I am tremendously proud that Melissa has seized this new ...read more

Ali Mancl and Kyle Berra have been named clinic managers of Aspirus Doctors Clinic in Wisconsin Rapids.    Ali Mancl was raised in Wisconsin Rapids and had served as Aspirus Doctors Clinic’s nursing supervisor since 2016. A registered nurse since 2008, she earned a bachelor of science in nursing degree from Chamberlain University in Downers Grove, Illinois. Prior to joining Aspirus, she served ...read more

WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI – United Way of Inner Wisconsin has changed its name to United Way of South Wood & Adams Counties.  With the increase in electronic giving from around our region, the state and even nationally, it was decided we needed to change our name to something that better describes our geographical coverage area.  Our new name paints a better picture of where we are.     “The only ...read more

WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI – Do you know a student who needs school supplies this fall, and may not be able to afford it?  Does your business, church or organization want to do something to help?  Now is the time to take action!   STUFF THE DESK Registration is now open for Stuff the Desk until Friday, August 3, 2018. Families can register by completing the online application, which can be found ...read more