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District sticks with contract school buses

WAUPACA – It was decided at a recent Waupaca school board meeting that the district will not pursue developing a district-owned bussing system. At a Sept. 23 board meeting, information and …

Finalists narrowed for next police chief

STEVENS POINT — The Stevens Point Police and Fire Commission have announced four candidates that will move forward in the hiring process for the next chief of police. The next chief of police …

City to purchase land by police station

NEW LONDON – The city of New London is seeking to purchase 675 square feet of land south of the New London Police station so it can repair a concrete block retaining wall in the area and …

Developers pitch ideas for Shokpo lot

STEVENS POINT — During an Oct. 14 Redevelopment Authority Meeting, developers had the chance to pitch their ideas for what could be built in the Shopko lot in downtown Stevens Point. Demolition …

NEW LONDON — The New London American Legion Auxiliary hosted a Community Bulb Planting Day on Wednesday, Oct. 15, at the entrance to Hatten Park. The planting commemorates the 250th anniversary …

Successful blood drive but hold the coffee

IOLA – The Iola Fitness and Aquatic center held a blood drive Sept. 17 that included free Peanuts shirts and a wide range of pumpkin desserts. The drive was held in the center’s Mishler …

District changes insurance benefit brokers

CLINTONVILLE – The Clintonville School District has changed insurance benefit brokers from NIC to Brown & Brown after NIC was purchased by a different company. The Clintonville Board of …

Stevens Point Police Report

• October 10 – An officer was dispatched to Bannach Elementary School for a report of a juvenile throwing large rocks at staff members and then fleeing into the woods. • October 10 …

Calling 911

• Oct. 13 –Michels Corporation reported they had a GPS location of an air compressor unit that was stolen at 5:20 a.m. from a jobsite. It was now at the corner of Shakey Lake and School …

UPDATED: Gunfire leads to standoff, death

WAUTOMA – On Oct. 16 at 5:25 p.m., Waushara County Sheriff deputy and a Wisconsin State trooper checked on a domestic violence call at a home near the intersection of State Road 73 and County …

Bear Creek bank robbed

BEAR CREEK – Waupaca County Sheriff deputies assisted with investigating the robbery of Premier Community Bank in Bear Creek on Friday, Oct. 17. Outagamie County deputies received a reported of …

Area trick-or-treating: dates and times

Oct. 24 Waupaca’s Halloween on Main Trick-or-treating at local businesses 4 to 6 p.m. Oct. 25 Manawa: 4 to 6:30 p.m. Oct. 26 Rosholt: 5 to 7 p.m. Hortonville: 3 to 5 pm. Iola: 2 to 4 …

CWD confirmed at Portage Co. deer farm

PORTAGE COUNTY—The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection has confirmed that a Portage County deer farm has tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD). The …

King Berry changes ownership after 40 years

WAUPACA – In 1983, Steve Scheller opened up a self-serve roadside stand to sell raspberries while he was in college. The side hobby to earn some money for school soon became his full-time …

Scout to build archery range

NEW LONDON –The New London Parks and Recreation Committee approved a presentation by Colton Swanson to create an archery range in the city as part of his Eagle Scout project. Swanson, a …

Utilities facility hosts Touch-a-Truck event

CLINTONVILLE – For the first time, Clintonville Utilities held its annual Touch-a-Truck event at its newly constructed facility. The event, which has been held for around five years, was held …

Pumpkin Palooza on Oct. 18

NEW LONDON — The New London Area Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce the first-ever Pumpkin Palooza on Saturday, Oct. 18. This is an all-new community event designed to celebrate fall, …

New UWSP Health and Wellness Center opens

STEVENS POINT — Get an inside look at the new University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Health and Wellness Center as the university offers its grand opening and tours of the facilities on Oct. 17. …

Horse & Buggy Days 2025

Lutefisk, lefse served up in Northland

IOLA — The congregation of Northland Lutheran Church will host its 107th Annual Lutefisk Supper and Norwegian Bake & Craft Sale on Saturday, Oct. 18. The rural church will serve the …

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