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Community effort saves local daycare from closing

IOLA – Young Impressions Daycare will remain open after a community effort helped secure the funding needed to keep the longtime child care center operating. The effort began last fall after the …

Almanac predicts early winter weather

COUNTY – Winter will come quick and cold to Wisconsin according to the formula used by the Farmer’s Almanac who released their annual winter weather forecast last week. Their fall forecast for …

Future of community garden undetermined

CLINTONVILLE – The future is undetermined for the unused community garden located in W.A. Olen Park in Clintonville as the city considers a new location for the garden. The Clintonville Public …

Board suspends policy regarding food treats in school

NEW LONDON – After hearing feedback from district teachers and parents, the New London Board of Education has suspended the implementation of a wellness policy that advised staff not to use food as …

WEYAUWEGA – The Waupaca County Fair kicked off this week without one of its longtime attractions: horse exhibits and shows were canceled to protect horses from equine strangles. The annual fair …

Popular goat grazing project canceled

IOLA – A popular restoration project in the Village of Iola has been abruptly shut down after a man was caught on camera attempting to breach an electric fence surrounding a grazing herd of goats. …

Clintonville named as underrated tourist destination

CLINTONVILLE – Three thousand travelers were asked in a survey to identify towns they think have the most untapped tourism potential. The survey was conducted by Hostinger, an AI-powered business …

Calling 911

• Aug. 17 – A woman reported a case of identity theft. She was out $13, 200 but was able to recover it. • Aug. 17 – Marshfield Clinic requested a welfare check on a man living in his truck …

Stevens Point Police Report

• Aug. 14 – Officers responded to a call regarding two windows being broken at an older industrial building on Wood Street. • Aug. 14 – A 24-year-old man was arrested on a probation violation …

TOWN OF EAU PLEINE — One woman was announced deceased after a fatal accident on private property in the Town of Eau Pleine. On Aug. 19, at approximately 4:31 p.m., the Portage County Sheriff’s …

Just in time with an EpiPen

TOWN OF PINE GROVE – On August 20, 2026, at 6:30 p.m., Portage County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the 7300 block of County Trunk N in the Town of Pine Grove for a report of a …

Annual Pie in the Park returns

IOLA – The Sheveland-Taylor American Legion post’s annual “Pie in the Park” celebration will return to Veterans Memorial Park on Aug. 29, bringing together community members for an afternoon …

$60,000 paving project needs competitive bids

CLINTONVILLE – After receiving an estimate of $60,000 for a parking lot paving project in the city of Clintonville, the city will now seek competitive bids because of the cost of the project. The …

New developer’s agreement to be negotiated

NEW LONDON – A developer’s agreement with Breezewood Builders, LLC for the construction of two six-plex apartments at the corner of Wolf River Avenue and Wyman Street that had lapsed will be …

STEVENS POINT — Stevens Point Area Public School District custodial and maintenance team member Jeremy Manthey earned first place in the individual Clean Room Challenge at the Wisconsin Association …

City considers comprehensive hotel feasibility study

NEW LONDON – The city of New London is moving towards spending $7,000 to have a comprehensive hotel feasibility study completed by Core Distinction Group. At its July 28 meeting, the New London …

Elevated bacteria levels found in Lake Pacawa

PORTAGE COUNTY — The Portage County Division of Public Health is advising residents to take caution when swimming or wading in Lake Pacawa. On Aug. 10, 12 Portage County beaches were tested for E. …

STEVENS POINT — Several University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point alumni are being recognized for their service to their communities. The Pointer Impact Award, created by the UW-Stevens Point Alumni …

School board approves operational referendum

IOLA – The Iola-Scandinavia School Board has approved a revised four-year operational referendum for the Nov. 3 ballot, scaling back its financial request in an effort to close a projected budget …

CLINTONVILLE – The Clintonville Common Council took no action at its Aug. 11 meeting on listing the Clintonville Utilities property located at 260 7th Street in Clintonville for sale after legal …

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