![]() Wisconsin Rapids, WI – As COVID-19 continues to impact us locally, the Wood County Courthouse will be limiting access to the public effective Thursday, April 9, 2020, to only allow those with prescheduled meetings or appointments to enter the Courthouse. This is being done to preserve the health and safety of our staff, elected officials, and community members while continuing to maintain the ability to provide essential services. Limited court hearing and proceedings will continue to be held. “This decision was difficult to make as we know the services provided by Wood County are important for many community members. Services will continue to be provided as necessary but we asking that community members call or email before arriving to the Courthouse so we may reduce direct individual contact and continue to support the Governor’s ‘Safer At Home’ order,” stated Doug Machon, Wood County Board Chair. Staff are available by phone for appointments and questions. Limited court proceedings will continue as directed by the Circuit Court Judges. Those that have an appointment or a scheduled court proceeding are requested to arrive individually. Groups of people, including family members and/or support individuals of those seeking services, are requested not to accompany them at this time. For those needing to drop off paperwork or make payments, a locked drop-box is located at the entrance to the Courthouse. Please place all documents and/or payments in a sealed envelope and indicate the department to which your correspondence should be directed, your name, address, and account/parcel number. Direct lines for each County department located in the Courthouse who interface with the public are listed below: CHILD SUPPORT – Agency staff may be reached at 715-421-8430. The office will continue to process support payments and provide customer service. Payments can be made online, mailed, or placed in the drop-box at the Courthouse entrance. COUNTY CLERK – At this time, there will be no vehicle registration services or passport services offered. Marriage licenses and candidate filings will be done by appointment only. Election result reporting and canvassing will continue as scheduled. Please call 715-421-8460 with questions or to request an appointment. COURTS/CLERK OF COURTS - The Wood County Circuit Court will continue to operate in a limited capacity with priority on urgent cases. Less urgent matters are being rescheduled. The Clerk of Court office has suspended all in-person services. Those with questions related to court proceedings may contact the Courts by calling: Clerk of Circuit Court 715-421-8490 Branch 1 (Judge Potter) 715-421-8520 Branch 2 (Judge Brazeau) 715-421-8518 Branch 3 (Judge Wolf) 715-421-8415 DISTRICT ATTORNEY/VICTIM WITNESS - Physical access in limited to law enforcement personnel only. We encourage all other contact by telephone at 715-421-8515 (District Attorney) or 715-421-8580 (Victim Witness). EXTENSION – At this time programming is being offered remotely. Phone lines and emails are being monitored and responded to accordingly. Please call 715-421-8440 to leave a message or visit https://wood.extension.wisc.edu/staff-directory/ for specific staff contact information. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT - The office is staffed, but not open to the public. Please call 715-421-8508. HUMAN RESOURCES - The Human Resources Department can be reached at 715-421-8457 or [email protected]. We are continuing to recruit for open positions. A list of current openings can be found at: https://careers.co.wood.wi.us/CyberWeb/. PLANNING & ZONING – The Planning & Zoning office has closed their public service counter in the Courthouse but remains fully staffed to answer questions or information needs of the public via telephone, email, and fax. Please call 715-421-8466. REGISTER OF DEEDS - The Register of Deeds can be reached at 715-421-8450. Documents will still be recorded as received. Copies of vital records are still able to be obtained through the mail and online through VitalChek. Applications can be found at: http://www.co.wood.wi.us/Departments/ROD/Certificates.aspx. SHERIFF’S DEPT. - The Wood County Sheriff’s Department has released the following press release in regards to changes in services: https://www.co.wood.wi.us/CurrentEvents.aspx?BlogPostID=656 Non-emergent matters can be directed to 715-421-8700. TREASURER - TREASURER - The Treasurer’s Office has closed their public service counter in the Courthouse but will remain fully staffed to answer questions or information needs of the public via telephone (715) 421-8484, email ([email protected]), and fax (715) 421-8481. Payments can be dropped off at the drop box located at the Courthouse front door by Security Services by check or money order. You can also make payments online at www.co.wood.wi.us/departments/treasurer with a credit/debit card or e-check (fees apply). If dropping off a payment, your payment must be in an envelope with your name and parcel number on it. A receipt will be mailed to you at a later date. VETERAN SERVICES - The Veteran Service Offices will serve the public though telephone, email, fax, and the US Mail until further notice. Please call 715-421-8420 (Wisconsin Rapids office) or 715-384-3773 (Marshfield office). A detailed list of services still being provided can be found at the Wood County website (http://www.co.wood.wi.us/ ). If you have questions or immediate needs related to COVID-19, call 2-1-1 or text COVID-19 to 211-211. For tonight's election:
Absentee ballots must be:
Polling places: West Side voters and those living in the red area on the map (Wards 1-10, 22, and 23) vote at the Centralia Center, 220 3rd Avenue South. East Side voters, with the exception of those living in the red area on the map (Wards 11-21, and 24-29), vote at the former Shopko store located at 1100 East Riverview Expressway (note that this is a new location and is just to the east of the former Crossview Church location). Please visit the City website or http://www.myvote.wi.gov/ for more information. CENTRALIA CENTER POLLING LOCATION REMAINS UNCHANGED
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - City of Wisconsin Rapids – April 2, 2020 Wisconsin Rapids City Clerk Jennifer Gossick has announced that for the election next Tuesday, April 7, the previous polling location at Crossview Church has been moved to the former Shopko building next door (just to the east of Crossview Church). The address of the new polling location is 1100 East Riverview Expressway. The polling location on the City’s west side, Centralia Center, located at 220 Third Avenue South, remains the same. The Shopko polling location is for voters in Wards 11-21, and 24-29. The Centralia Center polling location is for voters in Wards 1-10, 22, and 23. Polling places are open 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 7. The City is taking special precautions to keep Election Day safe, including minimizing common touch points; using masks, gloves and hand sanitizer; and having separation barriers between voters and election workers. Both polling locations will be sanitized throughout the day. Please visit https://myvote.wi.gov/en-us/ for more information about the April 7 Spring Election and voter information. WEDC Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes will join to share a state perspective
(April 2, 2020 - WISCONSIN RAPIDS-- For Immediate Release) For the past two weeks, local businesses have been invited to a joint COVID-19 business briefing hosted by Mayor Zachary Vruwink. This briefing serves to inform local businesses, as well as the public, on important developments stemming from the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic and its impact on the community. Last week, Congressman Ron Kind joined to provide an update on the passage of the CARES Stimulus Bill. This week, Missy Hughes, Secretary and CEO of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) will join us to provide a state business perspective. Once again, local businesses and organizations are invited to a joint COVID-19 briefing with Mayor Zachary Vruwink, Wisconsin Rapids Area Chamber, and Wood County Health Department officials. The call will take place Friday, April 3, 2020 at 2:15pm. Registration is required and available at wirapids.org/coronavirus. “Amid restrictions that will ultimately save lives, our businesses and their employees are faced with unprecedented challenges,” said Mayor Zach Vruwink. “As we continue to navigate unchartered waters, we are listening and considering every resource at our disposal to help,” he added. Questions can be sent in advance to [email protected] or via the ‘Chat’ feature during the call. “The Heart of Wisconsin is here to assist ALL local businesses - large and small." Said Angel Whitehead, President for the Heart of Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce. “We want to ensure that Central Wisconsin’s business community can navigate through this challenging time.” Call-in registration is available here: www.wirapids.org/coronavirus In light of the Safer-At-Home Order we invite businesses to a second briefing and Q/A
(March 26, 2020 - WISCONSIN RAPIDS-- For Immediate Release) Last week, local businesses were invited to a joint COVID-19 briefing with Mayor Zachary Vruwink, along with Chamber and County Health officials. This briefing served to inform over 115 local businesses on important developments stemming from the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic and its impact on the community. Once again, local businesses and organizations are invited to a joint COVID-19 briefing with Mayor Zachary Vruwink, Wisconsin Rapids Area Chamber, and Wood County Health Department officials. The call will take place Friday, March 27, 2020 at 2:15pm. Registration is required and available at wirapids.org/coronavirus. “The ongoing public health crisis continues to impact businesses both essential and non-essential,” said Mayor Zach Vruwink. “We want to share resources, provide an update and answer questions,” he added. The Mayor’s Office, Chamber of Commerce and County Health Department remain resources for businesses concerned for their employees’ health and all who work to adapt and survive. Questions can be asked during the briefing via a Chat feature or relayed in advance to [email protected]. “The Heart of Wisconsin is here to assist all local businesses - large and small." Said Angel Whitehead, President for the Heart of Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce. “We want to ensure that Central Wisconsin’s business community can navigate through this challenging time.” Call-in registration is available here: wirapids.org/coronavirus or at wisconsinrapidschamber.org/COVID-19 |
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