Nekoosa News

The cause of a Wednesday morning fire that destroyed a single-family home southeast of Kellner remained unknown Wednesday, officials said.

Congratulations, Coach Zellmer and the Nekoosa baseball team, for the fine season and their regional championship.

Seemed like a lot of bad news. As spring turned to summer 1959, I "graduated" from eighth grade at Grove school, and the little people were up to their tricks.

PITTSVILLE -- For some central Wisconsin residents, the Fourth of July wouldn't be complete without a parade.

About a year after Montreal-based papermaker Domtar shuttered its Port Edwards mill, many of the 501 workers who lost their jobs have moved on to new careers.

With only days to spare, Maj. Beth Schaefbauer made it home to Nekoosa from Iraq, in order to share experiences with the many local citizens gathered at the Nekoosa, Port Edwards and Rome cemeteries for Memorial Day remembrance of the soldiers who served their country.

For 40 years, the sights and sounds of the Little Britches Rodeo filled the arena at Lazy B Ranch.

Chuck and Bea Dombrowski of Wisconsin Rapids celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary June 6 at a family reunion at Lake Emily Lodge in Amherst Junction and June 7 at a get-together at the couple's home.

Erik Brost's double was the only hit the Nekoosa Legion team could manage in the second game of a doubleheader with the Wisconsin Rapids Ramblers, but it was enough for a 5-4 win and a completed sweep on Friday.

Wood County Master Gardener Volunteers invite residents to celebrate the 10th anniversary of their community garden walk as they present "Down the Garden Path" from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 11 in Wisconsin Rapids.

Nekoosa Academy graduated 13 individuals recently in a ceremony at Lake Aire Supper Club.

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I guess this area always was ahead of the times. It is too bad that we never got into coining phrases.

A benefit swim for Jennifer Rowe, Nekoosa, will take place at 10 a.m. today at Petenwell Park.

Contributed photos The Knights of Columbus recently built a ramp for Ken and Carmen Servin at 1251 Apricot St.

After reaching a high of 325 students three years ago, enrollment in the Wisconsin Rapids School District's English as a Second Language program has been on the decline.

Joanna Johnson will perform in her senior violin recital at at 7 p.m. June 18 at the Chestnut Center Avenue Center or The Arts, 208 S. Chestnut Ave.

James E. DuPree, 79, 1411 16th St. S., Wisconsin Rapids, died Sunday morning, June 7, 2009, at Saint Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield.

You buying a ticket for the charity house raffle means families touched by cancer and families touched by abuse, will benefit directly from local proceeds.

Column: Not all tomatoes require support Question: Could you tell me the difference between determinate and indeterminate tomato varieties? Do both types require staking? -- Joan, Nekoosa Answer: Determinate and indeterminate refers to the growth habit of the plants, and they have different pruning and staking recommendations.