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Whooping cough confirmed at Wood County school
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 02:00:11 -0800
A Wood County health official confirmed Tuesday a case of pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, at the Wood County Alternative School.
Mailbox ordinance squeaks by County Board
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:23:03 -0800
The Shawano County Board of Supervisors voted 18-11 Wednesday in favor of an ordinance that establishes new rules for mailboxes on county roads.
New discipline policy to be used in Wood County: Dispatcher will be first to face post-union procedures
Fri, 17 Feb 2012 01:54:19 -0800
Authorities investigation into a Wood County dispatchers handling of a 911 call the morning a Wisconsin Rapids man disappeared in Grand Rapids is the first major test of the countys revised disciplinary policies.
Officials try to attract psychiatrists to Wisconsin
Mon, 13 Feb 2012 05:38:09 -0800
WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis. — County officials in central and northern Wisconsin say they are experiencing a shortage of psychiatrists, particularly those who serve children.
Dispatcher will be first to face post-union discipline policy in Wood County
Fri, 17 Feb 2012 01:55:50 -0800
Authorities investigation into a Wood County dispatchers handling of a 911 call the morning a Wisconsin Rapids man disappeared in Grand Rapids is the first major test of the countys revised disciplinary policies.
Black bear hibernating in drain tunnel
Sun, 12 Feb 2012 19:49:58 -0800
WOOD COUNTY — Winter in Wisconsin means black bears are hibernating, but in the Town of Vesper in Wood County,...
Wood County eyes new pay scale
Wed, 08 Feb 2012 01:50:27 -0800
Wood County hopes to join other central Wisconsin counties for an employee study officials hope will save taxpayers money and create a fair wage structure.
Wood Co. dispatchers get heavy training
Tue, 21 Feb 2012 01:53:59 -0800
WISCONSIN RAPIDS -- Before officials trust new Wood County dispatchers with the publics safety, the individuals go through extensive testing and training to be sure they are ready, county officials say.
Wood Co. considers nursing home loan
Tue, 21 Feb 2012 01:48:14 -0800
WISCONSIN RAPIDS -- Wood County officials are considering borrowing $2.8 million to upgrade Edgewater Haven Nursing Home, a county-owned facility in Port Edwards.
Wood Co. Man Missing 1 Month, 911 Dispatcher Suspended
Wed, 15 Feb 2012 14:36:56 -0800
A dispatcher involved in the case of the missing Wood County man has been suspended.