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STEVENS POINT — The Board of Park Commissioners unanimously approved the continuation of alcohol sales by UWSP athletics at home games held at Community Stadium and the KB Willett Arena. During the …

MADISON – Governor Evers signed a $2.4 million contract to improve US 10, between Portage County Line and Anderson Road, in the town of Farmington. Work is scheduled to begin on June 16, 2026. …

Library launches Community Craft Connection

MANAWA – Area residents looking for a creative outlet and a chance to socialize can find both at the Sturm Memorial Library this summer through the Community Craft Connection program. The free …

The Viking Age comes to Scandinavia

SCANDINAVIA – For those looking to celebrate Father’s Day with a glimpse into the past, the Viking Age is coming to Main Street. The Wisconsin River Ravens, a local historical reenactment group, …

Schroeder retires from Clintonville PD

LINTONVILLE – When the shift of Captain Dennis Schroeder ended June 4, it marked the end of a career and his time at the Clintonville Police Department that began in 1992. The day marked …

NEW LONDON — The second annual Summer Kickoff – Night Market once again transformed downtown New London into a vibrant gathering place on Friday, June 5, welcoming more than 4,100 visitors for an …

Farmstand is a recipe for local collaboration

WAUPACA – A new farmstand has popped up in King at 81 Market and features fresh baked goods made by stay-at-home moms. Mama’s Farmstand began as a way to make some extra money so owner Alicia …

The beach is back

FREMONT – Partridge Lake Beach reopened last week after being temporarily closed due to record flooding and storm damage. The beach is located in Partridge Lake Park on Wolf River Drive and …

HORTONVILLE – For decades, the building at 208 W. Main Street in the heart of downtown Hortonville echoed with the roar of classic motorcycles and the familiar aesthetic of Hardtails Saloon. Today, …

The season of the ticks

COUNTY – Waupaca County residents are seeing a sharp rise in tick-borne diseases, according to the Department of Public Health (DPH). Tick-borne illnesses were by far the most common communicable …

Calling 911

• June 1 – A caller reported a smashed mailbox with pieces of it in the roadway and said there were some other mailboxes missing by Bear Lake. • June 1 –A woman requested a welfare check on a …

Stevens Point Police Report

• May 29 – Officers were cleaning up a homeless camp at Mead Park but stopped due to a large amount of snakes. • May 29 – A homeless man was arrested at Iverson Park on a warrant, including …

Rezoning for multi-family housing

WAUPACA – The Waupaca City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to approve a certified survey map for a nearly 15-acre property at 780 Bowling Lane, marking what officials call the first step toward a …

Thirsty Perch renews push for liquor license

IOLA – Local establishment Thirsty Perch is renewing its push for a liquor license as a court appeal is ongoing. Thirsty Perch is a bar and grill on Water Street, though for the past year the …

Council approves bid for new city hall

STEVENS POINT — The Common Council has approved a bid from Miron Construction to build the new City Hall, located at 1039 Ellis Street. The site for the future city hall was formerly the Historic …

City moves up mower purchase by two years

CLINTONVILLE – The Clintonville Common Council approved the purchase of a 2026 Hustler Super Z mower with attachments from Jake’s Sales & Service in Beaver, Wisconsin for a total of $20,443. …

Board approves five-year custodial contract

NEW LONDON – The New London Board of Education approved a five-year contract with SSC for custodial services with the New London School District. The board approved the contract at its May 26 …

PORTAGE COUNTY — The Portage County Board approved Executive Eric Olson’s appointment of Scott Allen as the next Director of the county’s Planning and Zoning Department at its May 19 meeting. …

Parking lot projects scheduled at high school

NEW LONDON – The New London High School facility will have sealcoating, patching, and striping done to needed areas of its parking lots and walking areas at a cost of $46,330. The New London Board …

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