Announcement
Wood County beaches and Cera Park are closed for the season. All other park areas, including campgrounds, shelters, boat landings, disc golf courses, and walk trails remain open through October 31, 2026.
Recent News
Stoney River Marshfield Holding Fun Community Events; Two Events This Week on October 14th & 15th
Stoney River Marshfield is welcoming area residents, families, and local media to a full slate of October events designed to celebrate the season, support local organizations and give residents plenty of reasons to open their doors to the broader Marshfield community. From a traditional tea presentation to live music, ...
Oct 12, 2026
Wildwood Park & Zoo and Marshfield Parks & Rec Invite the Community to Help Name New Cougar Cubs; Responses Due by October 19th
Wildwood Park & Zoo and the Marshfield Parks & Recreation Department invite the community to help name the zoo's two newest residents: two adorable cougar cubs. Community members can cast their votes for their favorite names by visiting vote.wildwoodzoosociety.com. Voting is free, with one vote allowed per pers...
Oct 10, 2026
Deadline to Register Online for the November 3rd Election is Wednesday, October 14th
The November 3rd Elections are right around the corner and there are a few things voters should know. I spoke with Melissa Kono, Municipal Clerk Specialist with the UW-Madison Local Government Education Center, and she provided several reminders including the upcoming online voter registration deadline. Again, the best...
Oct 8, 2026
Wisconsin Rapids Man Sentenced for Fleeing an Officer
A Wisconsin Rapids Man was sentenced for fleeing an officer in Wood County Court on Monday. On August 25th, at Whitrock Ave at 64th St. in the Town of Grand Rapids, a Grand Rapids officer observed a vehicle driven by Yelbin Alvarez Valerio operating in excess of 20 MPH above the posted speed limit. When the officer att...
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Healthy People Wood County Launches 2026 Community Health Assessment
Healthy People Wood County is excited to announce the launch of the 2026 Community Health Assessment (CHA) Survey. Community members who live and/or work in Wood County are invited to complete the survey to share their experiences, priorities, and concerns, helping identify local priorities and guide future health impr...
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