PORTAGE COUNTY — The Portage County Division of Public Health is advising residents to take caution when swimming or wading in Lake Pacawa. On Aug. 10, 12 Portage County beaches were tested for E. …
STEVENS POINT — Several University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point alumni are being recognized for their service to their communities. The Pointer Impact Award, created by the UW-Stevens Point Alumni …
IOLA – The Iola-Scandinavia School Board has approved a revised four-year operational referendum for the Nov. 3 ballot, scaling back its financial request in an effort to close a projected budget …
CLINTONVILLE – The Clintonville Common Council took no action at its Aug. 11 meeting on listing the Clintonville Utilities property located at 260 7th Street in Clintonville for sale after legal …
WEYAUWEGA – Advocates for the restoration of Weyauwega Lake have secured a state permit that clears the way for mechanical weed removal on the 251-acre waterway. The newly approved permit from the …
IOLA – The third annual Iola-Scandinavia Back to School Family Week will bring families together Aug. 22-28 with a week of activities designed to celebrate the start of a new school year. The …
WAUPACA – A proposed new ordinance the Waupaca City Council is considering will restrict where sex offenders can live and loiter within the city. Waupaca Police Chief Pete Kraeger presented the …
IOLA – The Iola Car Show is launching its first Cruise of Honor Benefit Auction, a new online fundraiser dedicated to enhancing the organization’s Cruise of Honor program for military veterans. …
NEW LONDON – The New London Economic Development Committee approved directing city staff to work on a developer’s agreement with Tom McHugh Construction for a 30-lot residential and two-lot …
PORTAGE COUNTY – Blue green algae (cyanobacteria) has been confirmed in Lake Du Bay. Residents are urged to use caution when recreating on or in this water body. Blooms can produce toxins that may …
CLINTONVILLE – Harter’s Fox Valley Disposal will continue to handle the garbage and recycling collection and disposal needs of the residents of the city of Clintonville after the Clintonville …
WAUPACA – In late June, Taylyn Claussen, 12, went to Guthrie, Oklahoma to compete at the National Junior High Finals Rodeo. Her specialty is barrel racing but before she could ride her horse she …
WAUPACA – Simpson’s Restaurant is featured in a new book titled, “Wisconsin Supper Clubs: One for the Road” by Ron Faiola. Forty-five supper clubs across the state are included and they are …
NEW LONDON — The waning summer sun glints off the bronze reflection of the Wolf River in New London, where a classic 1987 blue and white Carver cruiser is tied securely to the dock. Inside the …
MANAWA – Construction is underway downtown to transform a vacant South Bridge Street property into a new coffee shop and lounge. Jean and Jake Seeger purchased the former garage at 306 S. Bridge …
PORTAGE COUNTY — A Portage County deer farm has tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD). The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection confirmed that a …
BUENA VISTA — A Buena Vista home was destroyed in an Aug. 14 fire. The quick-moving fire destroyed the home and moved into the woods nearby, with multiple crews battling the blaze for almost six …
• Aug. 10 – A person visited the sheriff’s office lobby with a video of a Tesla truck dumping a mattress on their property, once in June and again last Saturday. • Aug. 10 – A caller …
• Aug. 7 – A 63-year-old man was trying to direct a moving van into a parking spot on Maria Drive when a 33-year-old man parked in the spot. The two entered into a verbal argument and were then …
