Monday, October 5, 2026
47 °
Clear
Log in Subscribe
News

How to finance fire trucks?

NEW LONDON – How to pay for the increasing cost of replacing fire trucks at the New London Fire Department is causing a concern with city of New London officials. Because of this concern, and the …

Big wins for bunny brothers

WAUPACA — Ezra Johnson, 7, and August Johnson, 12, of Waupaca, recently competed in the largest rabbit show in the United States, the National American Rabbit Breeders Association (ARBA) convention …

Indoor market back at I.C.C.

WAUPACA — The Indian Crossing Casino will continue the indoor winter Waupaca Farmers Market. The first was held Saturday, Jan. 3. The market will continue every other Saturday until the outdoor …

YMCA expands to Plover

PLOVER — A new YMCA location will open in Plover in 2026 and it’s opening its doors in the former Younkers building. The Stevens Point Area YMCA is collaborating with Lorke Development Company to …

NEW LONDON — The Wolf River Art League is inviting professional, nonprofessional and student artists to enter the 56th annual Mid-Winter Art Show, scheduled for Feb. 14-15 at Crystal Falls, 1500 …

PLOVER – The week before Christmas Attorney General Josh Kaul announced a $4.25 million multistate settlement with Menards, the home improvement retailer. The settlement resolves claims that the …

Clintonville: a year in review

CLINTONVILLE – As 2026 is still in its first week and we await the big stories of the year to happen, let’s take a look back at the big news stories from 2025. January More than 40 people …

Packers help Eco Park playground

WAUPACA – The City of Waupaca Parks and Recreation Department announced that it was awarded a grant from the Green Bay Packers Foundation as part of the Foundation’s annual grant cycle. The city …

Olive Garden comes to Plover

PLOVER — Olive Garden submitted applications in Dec. 2025 to purchase Plover-owned property. They submitted an application to purchase just over two acres of seventeen vacant acres owned by the …

Board considers next move for potential referendum

CLINTONVILLE – With the results from a community survey not showing a clear direction for the Clintonville School District in regards to whether an operational referendum would pass if it were …

Survey shows support for small referendum

CLINTONVILLE – When a community survey presented operational referendum possibilities of $3.3 million, $2.95 million, and $2.5 million to the residents of the Clintonville School District, …

Stevens Point Police Report

• December 25 – A man was on his way to Kwik Trip when he stated a car swerved at him. The man allegedly yelled at the vehicle. An officer noted, “The man was not very forthcoming with …

Calling 911

• Dec. 19 – A New London woman on Jennings Street reported there was a man “out of touch with reality” and he had a knife, a rope and he planned to hang himself. • Dec. 19 – The Wisconsin …

The sweet taste of success

NEW LONDON – A local woman is competing to be the Greatest Baker as she landed herself a spot within the top 15 bakers from around the world.  Amber Rodgers started Keen’s Sweet Treats …

Svetting on the Chain

WAUPACA – A new business venture on the shore of Columbia Lake gives people the opportunity to sweat Norwegian style and take a plunge in the frigid waters of the Chain O’Lakes. The Svett Club is …

2025 in Portage County

PORTAGE COUNTY — As 2025 comes to a close, so does a busy year of news for Portage County. • On March 16, Amherst man, Justin Wojtalewicz shot his brother on Mill Street in Amherst. His brother …

Governor looks to fill Huber’s seat

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced last week that he is seeking applicants for the Waupaca County Circuit Court – Branch 3. The appointment will fill a vacancy created by the passing of Judge …

Iola-Scandy: a year in review

IOLA – The year is set to come to a close in a few short days and as we all start to think about what we want to accomplish in the New Year, it’s always good to take a look back on the years …

Board reviews district’s report card

CLINTONVILLE – At its Dec. 8 meeting, the Clintonville Board of Education reviewed the district’s report cards which saw Clintonville High School meet few expectations, while Clintonville Middle …

Treasurer tax advice: avoid late fees

PORTAGE COUNTY — Portage County Treasurer Pam Przybelski is encouraging residents who pay their property tax bills by mail to be aware of a recent U.S. Postal Service policy change that may affect …

« Prev | 1 … 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 … 49 | Next »
Currently viewing stories posted within the past 2 years.
For all older stories, please use our advanced search.