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Fishhooks sometimes catch people instead
People trying to catch a fish sometimes catch themselves or a companion instead. People Catcher’s Club displays have been in place for over 30 years at Aspirus Eagle River Hospital and Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff. They show lures that have snagged anglers over the years. Wendy Lizack...
Several communities hosting Memorial Day ceremonies and events
(WSAW) - Several communities will hold public memorial events for Memorial Day. A Service of Remembrance for the American Service People who died at sea will be held at 8 a.m. on Hudson Street Bridge. Floats and walking units will meet at 9 a.m. at Eastview Medical & Rehabilitation. The parade will proceed down 5th Avenue to the Vietnam Memorial on Clermont Street in front of the Courthouse. A ceremony at the courthouse begins at 10 a.m.
America’s largest adventure race explores the Northwoods
RHINELANDER – The largest adventure race in the United States, the Rib Mountain Adventure Challenge, has competitors trekking, biking, and paddling through the pristine waterways, beautiful trails, and serene wilderness of the Northwoods of Wisconsin. The event started in 2015 and is held over Memorial Day weekend. The event is capped at 500 racers, which drew racers from 19 states last year. Every year, the course changes with recent editions headquartered in Rib Mountain, Brokaw, and Stevens Point; however, this year’s course will be taking place in the land of the iconic hodag, Rhinelander, for the first time. The adult version of a scavenger hunt not only draws hard-core racers, but the event invites newcomers with about half of the field being new adventure racers. Additionally, the family division attracts multi-generational teams, encompassing an age range from 7 to 70.
Man arrested in Boulder Junction, charged with sixth OWI
BOULDER JUNCTION, Wis. - A 42-year-old man from Milwaukee has been arrested for his sixth OWI offense. Joshua Groth, of Milwaukee, was stopped in his vehicle on Sunday, May 26 at approximately 7:13 p.m. in the town of Boulder Junction. The Wisconsin State Patrol Wausau Post observed Groth crossing over...
E911 Telecommunicator - # 3678977
JOB DUTIES: This position is responsible for receiving and dispatching all nonemergency and emergency calls for service, dispatching emergency vehicles and personnel to incident locations, providing emergency instructions and prioritizing emergency situations as needed. Position also monitors and maintains facility security and performs various clerical and computer entry duties that relate to the maintenance of the E911 system and department records. Position requires frequent use of radio equipment, computers, and other technology. Extensive training and mentoring are provided for the position.
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