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Letter: Oversight matters on water quality issues
To the Portage County Board of Supervisors and other impacted parties: It was quite a packed room last night at the Land and Water Conservation Committee meeting where Lisa Doerr from Polk County ...
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Dewey FD wins grant from Central Wisconsin Electric Cooperative
DEWEY — The Central Wisconsin Electric Cooperative awarded a $1,000 grant to the Dewey Fire Department on Nov. 5 to support the department’s purchase of new breathing equipment. Dewey firefighter ...
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Schmeeckle Reserve to host free nature programs in November and December
For more information, email [email protected], call 715-346-4992, or visit the Visitor Center. Those with special needs are encouraged to request accommodations in advance. Schmeeckle Reserve, a field ...
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Red Kettle bell-ringing kicks off in Portage County
The Salvation Army’s 2024 Red Kettle Campaign officially launched on Nov. 6 at Festival Foods in Stevens Point, drawing community leaders, local law enforcement, firefighters, and members of the ...
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Letter: Direction of country ‘clearly decided’ at the polls
I woke up like usual this morning, but I had a calm about me I haven’t felt in years. My mind is at ease, and I don’t feel like I need to instantly know what is going on in the world and who is doing ...
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Alex Beach promoted before a packed room at Stevens Point PD
STEVENS POINT — Acting Sgt. Alex Beach was promoted to probationary sergeant on Nov. 6, celebrated by a roomful of current and former coworkers, family members, and friends at the Stevens Point Police ...
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Prevail Bank holiday campaign to double community donations
PORTAGE COUNTY — Prevail Bank has announced a Holiday Matching Funds Campaign to amplify the impact of community donations this season. From Nov. 12 through Dec. 6, each of the bank’s branches will ...
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Voters approve referendum approving nine new firefighters
STEVENS POINT — Stevens Point voters have approved a $975,000 annual referendum to bolster staffing at the city’s fire department. The tally is marked by 7,889 votes (56.7%) in favor and 6,023 votes ...
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Stevens Point Fire Department opens applications for Explorer Post 242
STEVENS POINT – The Stevens Point Fire Department is now accepting applications for its popular Explorer Post 242 program, offering young adults a unique opportunity to learn about firefighting and ...
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Stevens Point Fire Department schedules informational meeting for Explorer Post 242
STEVENS POINT – The Stevens Point Fire Department is now accepting applications for its popular Explorer Post 242 program, offering young adults a unique opportunity to learn about firefighting and ...
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Column: What’s Brewing at Mission Coffee House
As the holiday season approaches, Mission Coffee House invites patrons to preorder stocking stuffers, with 4-ounce bags of fresh roasted coffee available for $6 each, which includes a buy-one-get-one ...