Wisconsin Rapids City Times Heart of Wisconsin chamber to host employment and resources fair
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WOOD COUNTY – The Heart of Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce has partnered with Lakeland University, Mid-State Technical College and University of Wisconsin- Stevens Point & Marshfield campuses to host an employment and resources fair.
“Our goal is to help connect employers with job seekers. We also want to help the job seekers with other resources they may need. Businesses are looking for ready and able job seekers with immediate starting,” stated Heart of Wisconsin Vice President Krista Coon.
The fair will be held on April 15, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Employer booths will be set up in the East Junior High School Field House off Sixth Street in Wisconsin Rapids.
WISCONSIN RAPIDS – A Pittsville man pointed a loaded gun at an 11-year-old girl s face and threatened to shoot her pony, according to court documents.
The incident is one in a list of numerous crimes against children included in a criminal complaint Wood County Assistant District Attorney David Knaapen filed Tuesday against 52-year-old Brian S. Scapardine.
Scapardine is facing charges of child abuse, second-degree recklessly endangering safety with use of a dangerous weapon and two counts of causing mental harm to a child. Wood County Circuit Judge Greg Potter set a $10,000 signature bond for Scapardine during his initial appearance Monday.
The 11-year-old girl told Wood County investigators a pony had bitten her finger and she was kind of crying. Scapardine, who raises horses, pointed the gun at her face and asked her if she wanted him to shoot her pony, according to the complaint. When the girl said no, Scapardine told her that was what would happen if she didn t stop c
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Wisconsin Rapids City Times Heart of Wisconsin chamber presents annual awards
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WISCONSIN RAPIDS – On March 3, the Heart of Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce held its 73rd annual meeting. With over 150 people in attendance, in person at the Ridges and virtually, the following individuals and businesses were recognized through chamber awards:
Professional Growth – Jenna Moran; Chamber Champion – Dale & Pam Bowden; Community Spirit of the Year – Tami Kasten; Entrepreneur of the Year – Roberts Physical Therapy & Brett Roberts; Shining Star –Wisconsin Rapids Community Theatre; Ambassador of the Year – Ann Grinder; Citizen of the Year – Fred J. Griesbach; Homegrown Product or Service – ColdSnap Aquaponics; Innovative Business of the Year – ND Paper; Regional Economic Impact – Solarus; Business of the Year – Wisconsin River Orthopedics.