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A haunted road ramble

WEYAUWEGA – There are two Marsh Roads in Waupaca County. One is supposedly haunted, the other is not. Both have sections of gravel and both run through woodlands. The un-haunted Marsh Road is a …

Ghost bride haunts local bridges

STEVENS POINT — With the Wisconsin River and other waterways winding through the city, Stevens Point has numerous bridges. Local folklore suggests a ghostly bride lingers around some of these …

Spooky nursing home

NEW LONDON - For nearly a century, people have shared all kinds of stories about the old Villa Apartments on Pearl Street in New London. The building has served many purposes over the years, and its …

Plainfield addresses renewed interest in Ed Gein

PLAINFIELD – The case of Ed Gein is being brought back to light following the release of the newest installment of the Monster series on Netflix. The series is shedding light on the case once …

Post office might be named after Korean War hero

WAUPACA – On Oct. 24, Congressman Tony Wied introduced legislation to rename the post office in Waupaca after local Medal of Honor recipient and Manawa native Master Sergeant Melvin O. …

Life in prison for parent killer

WOLF RIVER – On Oct. 17, Winnebago County Judge Michael Gibbs sentenced Erik Metzig, 28, back-to-back life terms for killing both of his parents in their Wolf River home. He will have no chance …

Plover River Crossing extends Green Circle Trail

STEVENS POINT — During a Special Common Council meeting, a $1,796,643.43 contract was unanimously approved to Highway Landscapers for the Plover River Crossing project. The Plover River …

Park to get new fishing pier

IOLA - On October 14, the American Legion Sheveland-Taylor Post 14 approved the addition of a fishing pier to the Veterans Memorial Park, during their monthly meeting. “I think this will be a …

Suspect in Amber Alert files lawsuit against DOC

STEVENS POINT — Jordan Coyle, a suspect in the Sept. Amber Alert issued in Almond, has filed a lawsuit against the Department of Corrections over a 2008 sentencing. On Sept. 11, an Amber Alert …

District to make promotional videos

CLINTONVILLE – The Clintonville Board of Education has approved spending $10,850 for the creation of five videos as part of its referendum communications plan. The approval came at the …

Faretta wins Prism Award

WAUPACA – The Waupaca Area Chamber and Visitors Bureau recognized Kristin Faretta of The Lakes Childcare Center as this year’s Prism Award recipient, an honor bestowed to individuals who …

2026 budget unanimously approved

STEVENS POINT — The common council unanimously approved the 2026 budget during their Oct. 20 meeting. The 2026 capital budget, totaling $29.2 million, has seen a significant uptick from prior …

April referendum would benefit the district

CLINTONVILLE –The Clintonville Board of Education continues to discuss an operational referendum in anticipation of asking the school district’s residents to approve an operational …

Calling 911

• Oct. 20 – A man stopped in the sheriff’s office to report suspicious activity on his property. There were two people peeking into his buildings and he had a photo of their vehicle. …

Stevens Point Police Report

• October 17 – A woman was issued two hit and run citations on Walter Street. • October 17 – A caller reported their yard decorations on Briggs Street were “damaged by …

One dead in two-vehicle crash

FREMONT — On Oct. 22 at 10:30 a.m., a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of U.S. Highway 10 and Old Highway 49 killed one driver and left another person hospitalized. A truck pulling a …

The Dressmaker of Clintonville

CLINTONVILLE – There is a woman on Elm Street that sews dresses for little girls around the world so they have a chance to look pretty and feel pretty. Lavonne Froemming, 83, makes the dresses …

Cool under pressure

WAUPACA – Kim Allard, a telecommunicator with the Waupaca County Sheriff’s Office, was recognized by Rep. Brent Jacobson (R-Mosinee) as First Responder of the Year for the 87th Assembly …

New date for holiday parade

STEVENS POINT — The Stevens Point holiday parade has been rescheduled to Nov. 20. after an original date of Nov. 26. The parade organizers moved the date to Nov. 20 to better accommodate …

District hires new law firm

CLINTONVILLE – The Clintonville Board of Education ignored a motion it passed at its Sept. 22 board meeting to interview the law firms of Renning, Lewis & Lacy, s.c.; von Briesen & …

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