Joshua “Josh” Michael Martin, also known as “Solid,” of Waupaca, died unexpectedly following an automobile accident on Nov. 1, 2024. He was 46. Josh was born March 27, 1978, in Chippewa Falls, Wis., ...

Our recent elections would not have happened without the work of our many dedicated clerks and trained poll workers. Thank you one and all. I have been a poll worker for the past two years. After ...

To the Portage County Board of Supervisors and other impacted parties: It was quite a packed room last night at the Land and Water Conservation Committee meeting where Lisa Doerr from Polk County ...

DEWEY — The Central Wisconsin Electric Cooperative awarded a $1,000 grant to the Dewey Fire Department on Nov. 5 to support the department’s purchase of new breathing equipment. Dewey firefighter ...

For more information, email [email protected], call 715-346-4992, or visit the Visitor Center. Those with special needs are encouraged to request accommodations in advance. Schmeeckle Reserve, a field ...

The Salvation Army’s 2024 Red Kettle Campaign officially launched on Nov. 6 at Festival Foods in Stevens Point, drawing community leaders, local law enforcement, firefighters, and members of the ...

I woke up like usual this morning, but I had a calm about me I haven’t felt in years. My mind is at ease, and I don’t feel like I need to instantly know what is going on in the world and who is doing ...

STEVENS POINT — Acting Sgt. Alex Beach was promoted to probationary sergeant on Nov. 6, celebrated by a roomful of current and former coworkers, family members, and friends at the Stevens Point Police ...

STEVENS POINT — Stevens Point voters have approved a $975,000 annual referendum to bolster staffing at the city’s fire department. The tally is marked by 7,889 votes (56.7%) in favor and 6,023 votes ...

PORTAGE COUNTY — Prevail Bank has announced a Holiday Matching Funds Campaign to amplify the impact of community donations this season. From Nov. 12 through Dec. 6, each of the bank’s branches will ...

STEVENS POINT – The Stevens Point Fire Department is now accepting applications for its popular Explorer Post 242 program, offering young adults a unique opportunity to learn about firefighting and ...