Vesper News

A fire this morning at Enbridge Energy damaged a storage building and equipment, but it did not endanger the company's pipelines.

A 44-year-old Marshfield woman and a 64-year-old Marshfield woman reported a 65-year-old Wabeno man was causing a disturbance during a child custody exchange at 12:05 p.m. Wednesday within the 100 block of North Central Avenue.

Cupid's Toys, which once went to the state Supreme Court to fight government regulation of its business, has shut down - but a new adult bookstore is poised to take its place.

Cupid's Toys, which once went to the state Supreme Court to fight government regulation of its business, has shut down - but a new adult bookstore is poised to take its place.

Joseph 'Joe' A. DeRuiter, 85, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009.

A local chapter of a federal program designed to serve the needs of young children from low-income families will open a new site, thanks to a recently announced grant.

The blast occurred in a dryer unit, authorities said. The Spencer High School Future Farmers of America members have been busy going out to deliver gift boxes and Christmas carols to area people.

Citing concerns about vague rules, impossible requirements and loss of local control, the Wood County Board rejected a proposed dangerous animal ordinance Tuesday.

A fire in Arpin this morning has resulted in the third red bulb on the "Keep the Wreath Green" wreath campaign.

Karaoke is scheduled for today and Friday at The Pour House, 3140 Lake Road, 421-1122. Another karaoke session is set for today at Kimmer's Ace of Clubs, 784 Highway 73 S., Nekoosa, 325-6990. "The Last Resort," written by Mike Edgren and presented by the Wisconsin Rapids Community Theatre, opens at 7:30 p.m. Friday in the Gilbert & Jaylee Memorial ...

From 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Mary "Casey" Martin, a resident of Grand Rapids, will be one of two featured artists showcasing work prior to the Wisconsin Rapids Community Theatre production "The Last Resort." One hour before the play begins she will exhibit her unique, one-of-a-kind fiber and book arts, along with her published books, which ...

* At 9:02 a.m. Monday, a Port Edwards woman reported the theft of a Garmin GPS from a vehicle in the 500 block of Letendre Avenue.

Masses for deer hunters are set for 4 p.m. Saturday at St. James in Vesper, and 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday at St.

Two teenagers were referred to Wood County Social Services, according to the Police Department log.

Dale Hahn, 60, 4983 Meadow Lane, Vesper, died Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St.

Berdine I. Keyes, 77, of 2230 14th St. S., Wisconsin Rapids, died Thursday afternoon, Nov.

WISCONSIN RAPIDS -- Nearly $2,000 was raised by local children at participating schools during United Way of Inner Wisconsin's sixth annual Community Change Drive from Oct.

Isadore Joseph Umlauft Sr., 85, of Marshfield, died Tuesday evening, Nov. 3, 2009, at the Bethel Nursing Center with his family by his side and under the tender care of Ministry Home Hospice.

Isadore Joseph Umlauft Sr., 85, Marshfield, died Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009, at the Bethel Nursing Center.

Halloween falls on a Saturday this year, and little costumed characters will be out on the streets then, so keep an eye open for them.