Back to the North Wood column: Deserting scoundrel is sentenced to prison
How often do you hear the word "scoundrel" used today? I would bet few people younger than 30 know what a "ne'er do well" is.
View ArticleMeet the 2013 Alice in Dairyland Finalists
Beth Babcock, Wisconsin Dells , is a substitute teacher and works on her family's beef farm.
View ArticleJackson Co. man charged with sexual assault
A man is charged in Jackson County with sexually assaulting a teenaged girl, then threatening to dismember her if she told anyone.
View ArticleFormer Fond du Lac woman finalist for Alice in Dairyland
A former Fond du Lac woman is among four finalists for the 66th Alice in Dairyland position.
View ArticleA-F School Board candidates talk about budget, auditorium project
On Tuesday, Adams-Friendship Area School District residents will choose from a field of six candidates, three of whom will serve on the School Board.
View ArticleFarm News and Notes
MADISON - A former Fond du Lac woman is among four finalists for the 66th Alice in Dairyland position.
View ArticleSpring election preview candidate recap
Incumbents Anne Lee and Mary Rayome face challenger Jim Scott. Incumbent Randy Billington faces challengers Scott Colburn, John Schultz, Richard Matzke, Karen Schulz and Jeff Babcock.
View ArticleYellow River rising; flood warning in Babcock
UNDATED The National Weather Service has posted a flood warning for the Yellow River in Babcock in Wood County.
View ArticleFlood warnings issued for some Wisconsin rivers
Wood County Emergency Management Director Steve Kreuser tells the Marshfield News-Herald that the Yellow River has a tendency to get ice jams and usually floods each spring.
View ArticleOnline exclusive: Two years of Wood County health inspection reports
The Wood County Health Department checks licensed food establishments, tattoo parlors, nail salons and a few other types of businesses about once a year to determine whether the businesses meet state...
View ArticleTeen leaders plan Charity Charge
Pittsville High School's Teen Leadership Council is holding the fourth annual Charity Charge on June 1 at Jeremiah's Crossing Ranch, 2440 Highway X near Babcock.
View ArticleOut & About
Tickets cost $5 and can be reserved by calling 715-421-0435 or stopping at the WRCT office in Rapids Mall.
View ArticleStudent exchanges can create lasting friendships
During his stay, I convinced the Peruvian lad to spend a few days with me so that we could get acquainted as I was scheduled to be a 4-H exchangee to his country for six months.
View Article66th Alice in Dairyland announced
The 66th Alice in Dairyland was announced Friday evening by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection.
View ArticleWood County under flood warning, frost advisory through Friday
Hope's Door will be having our summer hours starting June 15 to Aug. 15 from 9 a.m. to noon.
View ArticleWednesday's police log: Man reports something 'blew out' windshield
The man was a newspaper carrier waiting, not sleeping. * At 9:01 a.m. Tuesday, a Wisconsin Rapids woman reported someone stole the front license plate from a vehicle at Witter Field, 500 Eighth Street...
View ArticleAnnual garden walk on Saturday
University of Wisconsin Extension Wood County Master Gardener Volunteers have created an annual summer event residents eagerly look forward to every July.
View ArticleOut & About
Several local food vendors will have lunch items available for purchase, and visitors can sit back and relax while enjoying entertainment provided by Tilly's Village.
View ArticleSaturday's police logs: Caller reports blue box with bow on sidewalk in...
At 11:40 a.m. Friday, a caller reported a baby abduction alarm going off at Riverview Medical Center, 410 Dewey St. Hospital staff members called back to say it was a false alarm.
View Article5 year-old boy hit by car
A 5-year-old boy in Wood County had to be taken to the hospital after he was hit by a car in the middle of traffic.
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