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Tuesday | WisInfo

Court date set in child, animal neglect case

FRIENDSHIP -- An Adams County couple arrested for multiple counts of child neglect and mistreatment of animals will make their initial court appearance Dec.

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Related Topix: Friendship, WI, Animal Rights

Sun Nov 22, 2009

Oshkosh Northwestern

Commentary: State deer hunters not always on target

Over 600,000 people from every state in the Union and many foreign countries converged upon our Wisconsin woods this weekend to, hopefully, shoot deer.

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Related Topix: Wisconsin, Waupaca, WI, Minong, WI, Washburn County, WI, Necedah, WI

Sat Nov 21, 2009

Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune

Pittsville school enrollment up

Fall enrollment in the Pittsville School District increased about 5 percent this year, halting a nearly 10-year streak of annual reductions.

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Related Topix: Education Etc., Nekoosa, WI, Friendship, WI

Fri Nov 20, 2009

WisInfo

Deer permits down as gun season looms

With the close of deer archery season today, business will slow down at Timberline Archery, Bait and Tackle.

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Related Topix: Wood County, WI, Wisconsin Rapids, WI

Thu Nov 19, 2009

Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune

Man gets jail time for sexual assault and domestic abuse

An 18-year-old Nekoosa man was sentenced in Wood County Circuit Court to 75 days in jail for charges related to domestic abuse and sexual assault.

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Related Topix: Domestic Violence (Domestic Abuse), Law, Nekoosa, WI, Wood County, WI

Wed Nov 18, 2009

WisInfo

Board OKs Adams County tax increase

FRIENDSHIP -- Adams County's property tax rate will go up 15 cents per $1,000 of equalized value in 2010.

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Related Topix: Friendship, WI, Adams, WI, Grand Marsh, WI

Tue Nov 17, 2009

WisInfo

Adams County Humane Society seeks help for animals

The Adams County Humane Society is in need of supplies to help with the animals seized last week during an investigation of a child neglect and animal mistreatment case, officials said.

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Related Topix: Friendship, WI, Animal Rights

Thu Nov 12, 2009

WMTV Madison

CrimeTracker 15: Animals Seized in Adams County

Fair Posted Thursday, November 12, 2009 --- 6:37 p.m. On 11-11-09 at approximately 1:17 p.m., the Adams County Sheriff's Dept.

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Related Topix: Animal Rights, Adams, WI

Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune

Highway 54 bypass faces competition for grant

Almost three months after submitting an application for federal stimulus funds for a project local officials hope will boost the economy, community leaders continue to await the results of the bid.

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Related Topix: Wood County, WI, Wisconsin Rapids, WI, Port Edwards, WI

Tue Nov 10, 2009

Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune

Donations would bring public radio to more listeners

If community members contribute $25,000 before the end of the year, a project to expand Wisconsin Public Radio's potential local audience by almost 250,000 listeners will be a go, a network official said.

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Related Topix: Wisconsin, Wisconsin Rapids, WI, Coloma, WI, Adams, WI

Mon Nov 09, 2009

WisInfo

Adams County offering children's H1N1 vaccines

FRIENDSHIP - Adams County Public Health is offering H1N1 injectable and nasal mist vaccine for children, the health department announced today.

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Related Topix: H1N1 Influenza / Swine Flu, Health, Friendship, WI

Thu Oct 29, 2009

WisInfo

Colleen A. Crocker

Colleen Ann Crocker, 50, of Adams died Friday, Oct. 23, 2009, at the University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin, following a long battle with injuries following an automobile accident that took place Dec.

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Related Topix: Adams, WI, Madison Metro, Madison, WI, Port Washington, WI, 9

Tue Oct 27, 2009

WisInfo

Deputy, K-9 honored

On Oct. 13, Adams County Sheriff's Department canine handler Deputy Craig Orlowski, and his partner, K-9 Deputy Kyra, received two prestigious awards from the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Canine Handler Association at a ceremony held at Chula Vista Resort.

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Mon Oct 26, 2009

WisInfo

Bruce W. Smith

Bruce W. Smith, 62, of Arkdale, died Friday, Oct. 23, 2009, at his home, following a battle with cancer.

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Related Topix: Arkdale, WI, Friendship, WI, US Military, US Air Force, Life, Veteran Affairs

Sat Oct 24, 2009

Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune

Sheriff works to stay connected with public

When Wood County Sheriff Thomas Reichert started holding listening sessions, he expected to hear residents' comments on big issues.

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Related Topix: Wood County, WI, Rudolph, WI, Wisconsin Rapids, WI

Tue Oct 20, 2009

Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune

Volunteer opportunities

One of the goals of United Way of Inner Wisconsin's Volunteer Center is to recruit and match volunteers for nonprofit organizations needing your help in south Wood and Adams counties.

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Related Topix: Wood County, WI, Wisconsin Rapids, WI

Sun Oct 18, 2009

WisInfo

United Way campaigns fight on in down economy

People are rallying together for the good of their communities, and leaders say they have every indication their campaign goals will be reached.

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Related Topix: Portage County, WI, Marketing, Wood County, WI, Marshfield, WI, Clark County, WI

Fri Oct 16, 2009

WisInfo

Editorial: The United Way counts on you to give, volunteer

It's a little tougher to give this year, isn't it? Maybe your wages are frozen or you've had to take a furlough.

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Related Topix: Wood County, WI, Opinion

Mon Oct 12, 2009

Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune

United Way of Inner Wisconsin Somebody needs your help -- please give

October 12, 2009 There are so many causes out there asking for our attention and for donations.

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Related Topix: Wood County, WI

Sat Oct 10, 2009

WisInfo

Column: Fair, camp prep keep 4-Her busy

My name is Nicole and I have been selected to be the 4-H Youth Journalist. I am 14 and have been in 4-H for about six years.

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Related Topix: Photography, Arts, Life, Food, Nutrition, Wisconsin Dells, WI

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