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Eunice J. Hughes, 90
2+ week, 4+ day ago (282+ words) Eunice J. Hughes, of Stevens Point, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family, on July 24, 2026, at the age of 90. Eunice was born March 28, 1936, in Stevens Point, the daughter of the late Edward and Lavina (Brostowitz) Joosten. She grew…...
County officials target September groundbreaking for new jail
3+ hour, 47+ min ago (41+ words) Point/Plover Metro Wire This story will be updated By Brandi Makuski STEVENS POINT — A 48-year-old man was struck by a vehicle Monday afternoon in the parking lot of a Stevens...
City to close Briggs St. intersection this week
2+ week, 4+ day ago (174+ words) STEVENS POINT — Briggs Street will close at its intersection with Division Street beginning Wednesday, July 29, as crews complete utility work tied to the Business 51 Northside Reconstruction Project. The closure will allow construction crews to complete water main tie-ins at the…...
SPARTA book sale returns Aug. 5-8 with thousands of bargain books
2+ week, 4+ day ago (388+ words) STEVENS POINT — Book lovers will once again have the chance to stock up on inexpensive reads when the Stevens Point Area Retired Teachers’ Association hosts its annual book sale Aug. 5-8 at the Holiday Inn and Convention Center, 1001 Amber Ave. The…...
New Plover market offers products from across Latin America
2+ week, 4+ day ago (573+ words) PLOVER — A new Latin grocery store in Plover is bringing fresh produce, specialty foods and products from across Latin America to the village while aiming to create a welcoming, community-focused shopping experience. Las Marias Market, located at 1950 Post Rd., opened…...
Column: Ride-along offers inside look at Portage County sheriff’s patrol
2+ week, 4+ day ago (924+ words) By Michael J. SplinterDistrict 12 Portage County Board Supervisor “Oh, what an experience!” Those four words hardly begin to describe my evening riding along with Portage County Sheriff’s Deputy Brad and his K-9 partner, Luna. By 4:15 p.m., we were on patrol....
Kontos Column: What the Flock are you talking about?
2+ week, 4+ day ago (854+ words) One of the areas that law enforcement really doesn’t like to talk about are automatic license plate readers (ALPRs). Not because there is anything wrong with them, but back in the day, it was better to allow these tools to…...
Celebrate Plover returns this weekend with fireworks, music and family events
2+ week, 4+ day ago (380+ words) PLOVER — One of the village’s largest annual community celebrations returns this weekend as Celebrate Plover brings two days of live entertainment, family activities, a car show, vendors and a fireworks spectacular to Lake Pacawa Park. The free event runs Friday,…...
Storms, dangerous heat expected in Portage County through early next week
2+ week, 4+ day ago (304+ words) PORTAGE COUNTY — Residents could be dealing with a one-two punch of severe thunderstorms and dangerous heat over the next several days as a more active weather pattern settles into central Wisconsin. Friday is expected to remain mostly quiet, with only…...
Plover woman charged with using eye drops to poison ex
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (43+ words) Point/Plover Metro Wire This story will be updated By Brandi Makuski STEVENS POINT — A 48-year-old man was struck by a vehicle Monday afternoon in the parking lot of a Stevens...