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When does school start for students in the Wisconsin Rapids area for the 2024-25 academic year?
Students, teachers, parents and administration staff are recharging and preparing through the summer months for the upcoming 2024-25 school year. Several weeks of summer remain but everyone is looking forward to the next school year in their own way. Here’s when students are expected back in the classroom this fall...
Your first look inside the new Wood County Sheriff’s Office and Jail as construction continues
WISCONSIN RAPIDS − It's been about 1 ⅟₂ years since Wood County broke ground on the new Wood County Sheriff's Office and Jail in October 2022, and the approximately $98 million project is still on time and on budget, according to officials. Construction of the new county building is on track to...
Stevens Point looking for poll workers
The Stevens Point City Clerk's office is looking for additional people to serve as poll workers for the general election in November. Poll workers need to be electors of Portage County and able to read, write and understand English. Workers will be trained beforehand. People can apply at the City...
Free Rapids swim events set
WISCONSIN RAPIDS — The Wisconsin Rapids Aquatic Center will be open to the public for a free swim event on Sunday, July 21 from 6 to 8 p.m. This event is sponsored by McCain Foods and is free to anyone. A similar event will be held on Sunday, July 28, also from 6 to 8 p.m. That event is sponsored by ERCO Worldwide.
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