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New Lisbon man sentenced in shooting deaths
MAUSTON - A 26-year-old New Lisbon man was sentenced today in Juneau County Circuit to 30 years in prison for his part in the 2007 shooting death of two Wisconsin Rapids residents.
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Exhibit to feature photography, silk scarves
PORT EDWARDS -- Welcome in a new year of art with a visit to the Alexander House, 1131 Wisconsin River Drive, Port Edwards.
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Dance students to present 'Variations'
More than 40 upper-level students from Dance with Pam will showcase their talent this weekend during the studio's annual 'Variations' performance at the Performing Arts Center of Wisconsin Rapids.
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Propane tank heater cause of fire call
A 20-pound propane cylinder that was hooked up to a portable heater, caused a fire call in Wisconsin Rapids Monday evening.
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Keep up on area business with new blogs
The Press-Gazette has launched two new business-related blogs. Biz Blog will focus on Northeastern Wisconsin business news.
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Wisconsin National Guard unit readies for deployment to Iraq
Central Wisconsin soldiers will leave for training this week ahead of the Wisconsin National Guard's largest deployment since World War II.
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Common Council will consider motion to censure alderman
A Wisconsin Rapids Common Council member could face disciplinary action for comments he made during the council's Dec.
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Wisconsin Rapids Company Spreads "Goodness" To Children In Costa Rica
The Goodness Company in Wisconsin Rapids is spreading a bit of holiday magic to children in Costa Rica.
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Father, son accused of attacking officer
A father and son accused of striking an officer who tried to break up their fight are scheduled to face related charges Jan.
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Wisconsin Rapids tops L-C
Wisconsin Rapids won nine of 14 matches to beat host Luxemburg-Casco, 39-19, in a battle between traditional state powers on Tuesday night, Dec.
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Lanphear court proceeding rescheduled, DA offers settlement
A pretrial conference for a 46-year-old Saratoga man charged with the abduction and assault of two south Wood County men has been rescheduled for Feb.
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Jumpers start 2009 with a shiver, splash
About 100 people braved the New Year's Day elements to take the Polar Bear Jump into the icy water outside The Lure Bar & Grill in Rome.
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2006 referendum vote opened door for Wisconsin Rapids school upgrades
Note: This is the conclusion of a two-part series looking at how the Wisconsin Rapids School District is using funds approved through a 2006 referendum.
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Wood Co. inmate dies
A 53-year-old Marshfield man who hanged himself in the Wood County Jail in Wisconsin Rapids on Tuesday morning died Wednesday at Saint Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield.
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Christmas meals served today in Wisconsin Rapids, Nekoosa
The Neighborhood Table will have Christmas Day meals available for anyone who would like to come and join in with a community meal.
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Some Hardees restaurants close
Hardee's fast-food restaurants have closed abruptly in four north and central Wisconsin communities.
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Wisconsin Rapids Boys & Girls Club's expansion delayed by chilly weather
Because of the frigid wind chill conditions this month, the opening of a new technology center at the Boys & Girls Club of the Wisconsin Rapids Area will likely be pushed back a few weeks.
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Wisconsin Rapids area events
Family New Year's Eve: 7:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Performing Arts Center of Wisconsin Rapids.
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Letter: City Nativity scene an attack on nonChristians
Per Keith J. Kirby's letter of Dec. 16: Keith Kirby stated that rather than file lawsuits, this money would be better spent on charities.
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Workers' lives turned upside down
Because of the remodeling of her life, Jackie Aron spends more entertainment time with play money than using real dollars to treat her family for a night out.
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