Monday, September 16, 2024
Mattresses, desks donated to sister city
Aviation camp part of career exploration program in Portage Count
Herbert and Evelyn Wolding Family STEAM Center to open in Amherst
The Portage County Sheriff’s Office is joining law enforcement agencies across Wisconsin in the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign from now through Labor Day, Sept. 2.
The Aquatic Plant Management of Minocqua crew removes Eurasian watermilfoil at Sunset Lake Park Beach on Aug. 7. Contributed Photo Portage County group seeks to control invasive plants By Gene …
A groundbreaking ceremony was held Aug. 5 for the McCain Foods Hall of Fame Pavilionin Plover. Eliot Javers Photo Work begins on Plover pavilion By Eliot Javers Donors and board members of the Plover …
Dean Bertram is director of the short documentary film, "The Shaver Mystery," which will be shown at In the Pines Studio at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16. Contributed Photo New arts venue in Stevens Point …
Community event in Stevens Point National Night Out will be held from 3-6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6, will be held in the parking lot and fields behind Madison Elementary School at the intersection of Red …
Stevens Point Mayor Mike Wiza presents a certificate to Gene Kemmeter, recognizing him for his service as a community journalist. John Kemmeter Photo Kemmeter’s career spans more than half century …
Longtime Stevens Point attorney Maurice Rice (second from left) recently received recognition from the Wisconsin Legislature for more than 30 years of service to the Portage County Legal Aid Society. …
Construction crews are building a solar canopy shelter at Groholski Park in Stevens Point. Submitted Photo Shelter built in Groholski Park The newest neighborhood park in Stevens Point features a …
The Central Wisconsin Area Community Theater will present William Shakespeares Merry Wives of Windsor at 6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, and at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 15-18, at Schmeeckle …
Daylilies, other colorful perennials and more greet visitors to the Lisa and Dennis Cook garden in Amherst. Seven properties in Stevens Point and Amherst areas are featured in the Portage County …
The Festival Foods fireworks show is slated to launch Saturday, July 6, over the Wisconsin River at dusk. Riverfront Rendezvous weekend celebration By Robert Cloud The 40th annual Riverfront …
Every week, area veterans meet at a Denny's in Rothschild. Submitted Photo Weekly gathering of local veterans By Eliot Javers Every week, area veterans meet at a Denny’s in Rothschild at 11:30 a.m. …
Grand opening slated for June 11 Dahl Automotive will hold two grand opening celebrations on Tuesday, June 11, to welcome the auto group to central Wisconsin. Dahl Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram located at …
A pile of unrecyclable materials pulled from the Portage County Solid Waste recycling facility on the afternoon of May 30. The pile includes appliances, plastic films and bags, bagged materials, yard …
Lil Ed & The Blues Imperials will perform at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 27, at Pfiffner Pioneer Park in Stevens Point. Photo Courtesy Alligator Records Band to play in Pfiffner Pioneer Park Chicago …
The Plover Area Convention and Visitors Bureau has a new website at comeovertoplover.com that highlights tings to do for both visitors and residents. Focus on events, local attractions The Plover …
The annual Portage County Master Gardener plant sale begins at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 18. Submitted Photo Event planned for May 18 The Portage County Master Gardener Association will hold its annual …