Stevens Point police search for burglary suspect

Man fled on foot and may be armed

Raising awareness of domestic abuse

CAP Services will hold a silent walk to raise awareness of domestic violence at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8, in downtown Waupaca..File photo

Silent walk planned in Waupaca

Waupaca to save pedestrian bridge

The pedestrian bridge that connects Waupaca's Hidden Park to the nearby Rotary Riverview Park has been closed for safety concernsfor more than a decade..Jim Card Photo

Downtown structure closed since 2012

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“Pollinator Series: Bumble bee on gaillardias” is an encaustic on wood, created by Jessie Fritsch. Her studio in Stevens Point is featured in the Hidden Studios Art Tour slated for Oct. 4-6..Photo courtesy of Jessie Fritsch

Tour features Hidden Studios

Local artists featured in self-directed tour

Waupaca unveiled its new giant video screen that can be used for sports action footage and graduation ceremony montages. Also, local businesses can advertise on it. .James Card Photo

Waupaca’s new JumboTron

Giant video display board placed in high school gym

Portage County’s Polish heritage was celebrated Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 14-15, at the Dozynki Harvest Fest in downtown Stevens Point. Shown, from left, are Gayle Phillip, president of the Polish Heritage Awareness Society, and lClara Baker. .Olivia Coffin Photo

Stevens Point celebrates Polish heritage

Dożynki: Traditional Slavic harvest festival honors earth’s bounty

Meet Linus, a pup that is one of many dogs up for adoption through Our Pack, a New London-based animal rescue. .James Card Photo

Dog pack looks for homes

Animal rescue in New London has a mission

Kellen Burkley and his crew of workers updated the entrance to the Iola Village Hall. .Submitted Photo

Scout earns Eagle Award

Project involved Iola Village Hall makeover

“Lagers and Loggers” will be held from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2, at the historic Pfiffner Building in Stevens Point..Contributed Photo

‘Lager and Loggers’ offers beer, bluegrass

Event slated for Oct. 2 in Stevens Point

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The Saints In Our Midst

Dear Reader, In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, it’s easy to overlook the quiet acts of kindness and the unwavering strength of character that some individuals exhibit

Comets defeat Truckers

Rossalyn Wehmeyer keeps the Comets on the offensive in a three-set sweep..Nick Griesbach Photo

Waupaca wins decisive three sets

Iola-Scandinavia's Korz Loken breaks away from Assumption's Reid Sauter in the first half of a Central Wisconsin Conference-Small game Sept. 13 in Scandinavia. Loken and the Thunderbirds improved to 3-1 on the season with a 41-0 win over the Royals..Greg Seubert Photo.

Thunderbirds get back on track

Iola-Scandinavia defeats Abbotsford 41-0

Truckers come up empty

Clintonville volleyball team takes on Coleman, Peshtigo

Stange’s to close its doors

Stange's of Waupaca will close by the end of the year. Mark Stange and Liz Stange are planning to retire..James Card Photo

72 years of selling furniture in Waupaca

Zwicker building open during Hinderfest

The old Zwicker building, now renamed The Eight 10, temporarily opened to host Hinderfest. .James Card Photo

Hinder Brewing Co, plans to complete finishing touches to addition by end of year

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