WISCONSIN OFFICE OF CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH School shootings have a traumatic effect on the entire school community and can cause long-term harm to youth mental health and well-being. Children who survive shootings have twice as many pain disorders, are 68% more likely to have a psychiatric diagnosis, and are 144% as likely to develop a substance use disorder than those who did not experience a shooting. According to the latest fact sheet from the Wisconsin Office of Children’s Mental Health (OCMH), anxiety, depression, and PTSD, along with hypervigilance and fear are common mental health con ..read more

Funded projects focus on prevention, intervention, and treatment activities WISCONSIN DEPT OF HEALTH SERVICES Twelve Tribal nations, county, and municipal law enforcement agencies have received grants from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) for projects to prevent and reduce the dangers of opioid use. The projects include community drug disposal systems; programs that keep people with an opioid use disorder out of jail; education and training for staff on the medications for opioid use disorder, including how the medications are used as part of a treatment program; and treatment ..read more

Make an appointment now to help save lives during National Volunteer Month FOR WAUSAU TIMES During National Volunteer Month in April, the American Red Cross asks donors to help protect the blood supply by making and keeping blood or platelet donation appointments in the weeks ahead. Donors of all blood types – especially type O blood donors and those giving platelets – are needed now to keep the blood supply strong enough to support critical patient care this spring. The Red Cross depends on thousands of volunteer blood donors to collect about 12,000 blood donations every single day. With no s ..read more

May is Stroke Awareness Month – Learn about the AFib & Stroke Connection ASPIRUS HEALTH Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is estimated to affect over 2.7 million Americans, but many do not even know they have it. If left untreated, the heart rhythm disorder causes the heart to beat irregularly, greatly increasing the risk of stroke and heart failure. Aspirus Heart Care is offering a free seminar on Thursday, May 9th where people can learn more about atrial fibrillation, its connection to strokes and heart failure, as well as innovative treatment options offered at Aspirus Heart Care. The seminar ..read more

FOR WAUSAU TIMES Wausau Area Metro Special Olympics team – “The Dream Team” won both their games at the regional competition in Stevens Point on March 17th, 2024, to earn a spot at The Spring State Special Olympics games held in Oshkosh April 12-14.  They won their first two games on Saturday against the Eau Claire Wolverines and St. Coletta Crusaders and on the final day were able to beat the Door County Tigers, to end the competition with a perfect record and win the gold medal. Wausau Metro Adult Special Olympics is a Wausau area volunteer-driven organization that provides opportunitie ..read more

Bar Beats Friday April 19 Open Mic · Renee’s Red Rooster Bar and Grill, Stevens Point. 7 pm. 715-344-9825 Paddygrass · Sawmill Brewing Company, Merrill. Celtic, bluegrass, gospel, sea shanties & folk. 7 pm. 715-722-0230 Still Reckless · The Garage, Wausau. Country. 7 pm. 715-393-4495 Glen Everhart · Malarkey’s Pub & Townies Grill, Wausau. Variety. 8 pm. 715-819-3663 The Bad Downs · Happys Pub, Woodruff. 90’s rock & more. 9 pm. 715-614-7039 Saturday April 20 Dr. Biscuit · Guu’s on Main, Stevens Point. Classic rock & pop. 1 pm. 715-344-3200 The Foxfire Affair · Sawmill Brewing Co ..read more

The St. Michaels Royals win League Championship for second year in a row! MIKE HOFMANN PRESIDENT-WAUSAU INTERCHURCH DARTBALL LEAGUE The St. Michaels Royals win for the second time in as many years! The Royals had already won the A division in the Wausau Interchurch Dartball League and was headed for the League Championship Playoffs. The Playoffs were held at the League’s Annual Banquet on April 8th. In the first game the Royals narrowly bested the C Division Champs, the Redeemer Brewers. They moved on then to the Championship game and were the Victors over the St. Paul’s Hornets. The Royals en ..read more

Earth Day is celebrated around the world by individuals who want to help preserve the environment.  FOR WAUSAU TIMES April 22nd marks the anniversary of the modern environmental movement that started in 1970. The idea was first pitched by a junior senator from Wisconsin, Senator Gaylord Nelson and each year over one billion individuals participate in this special day from over 190 countries.  Good News Project (GNP), whose mission is fulfilling needs at home and abroad through meaningful service opportunities, will participate in Earth Day celebrations by providing special e- CYCLING ..read more

BRIAN OTTEN, MARKETING DIRECTOR GREATER WAUSAU CHAMBER OF COMMERCE The Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce named the recipients of the 2024 Small Business of the Year Awards at a program held at the Hilton Garden Inn in Rib Mountain on Tuesday, April 9. Eight businesses and organizations had been named as finalists in two categories. The Small Business of the Year Award recognizes business growth, community involvement and innovative efforts in the Wausau region and is a part of the Chamber’s annual Business Month. Erik Mrotek and Sadie Fisher of WAOW were the emcees for the event. The 2024 Sma ..read more

VISIT WAUSAU Visit Wausau is excited to announce the much-anticipated “Weatherproof” Annual Tourism Lunch, marking a high point in this year’s National Tourism Week celebrations. This signature event is set to take place at the scenic Granite Peak Ski Area, nestled within the picturesque landscapes of Wausau, Wisconsin. We invite members of the media, tourism professionals, and the public to join us for an enriching afternoon of networking, insightful discussions, and celebration of the vibrant tourism industry that Wausau proudly boasts. Event Details: Date: Wednesday, May 22, 2024 Time: 12:0 ..read more