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Black holes, Mars and stargazing highlight UWSP’s September lineup

Black holes, Mars and stargazing highlight UWSP’s September lineup

September 4, 2026
Stevens Point YMCA plans first major capital campaign in 25 years

Stevens Point YMCA plans first major capital campaign in 25 years

September 4, 2026
18-home subdivision proposed between West River, West Zinda drives

18-home subdivision proposed between West River, West Zinda drives

September 3, 2026
New $10K grant program aims to spur investment in downtown Stevens Point

New $10K grant program aims to spur investment in downtown Stevens Point

September 3, 2026
Highway 54 rail crossings to close Sept. 14; motorists question detour plans

Highway 54 rail crossings to close Sept. 14; motorists question detour plans

September 3, 2026
Plover seeks DNR grant to combat invasive plant in village pond

Plover seeks DNR grant to combat invasive plant in village pond

September 3, 2026
Stockton Fire Department to host open house Sept. 9

Stockton Fire Department to host open house Sept. 9

September 3, 2026
Portage County sets groundbreaking for new jail, law enforcement center

Portage County sets groundbreaking for new jail, law enforcement center

September 3, 2026

Community

Black holes, Mars and stargazing highlight UWSP’s September lineup

Black holes, Mars and stargazing highlight UWSP’s September lineup

September 4, 2026
Stevens Point YMCA plans first major capital campaign in 25 years

Stevens Point YMCA plans first major capital campaign in 25 years

September 4, 2026
Plover VFW Auxiliary fundraiser delivers $5,700 to local organizations

Plover VFW Auxiliary fundraiser delivers $5,700 to local organizations

September 3, 2026
SPASH JV golfers finish second at Tribute invite

SPASH JV golfers finish second at Tribute invite

September 3, 2026
Portage Co. marriage licenses, August 2026

Portage Co. marriage licenses, August 2026

September 2, 2026
EGOCON returns to Plover for annual sci-fi, fantasy convention

EGOCON returns to Plover for annual sci-fi, fantasy convention

September 2, 2026

Business

New $10K grant program aims to spur investment in downtown Stevens Point

New $10K grant program aims to spur investment in downtown Stevens Point

September 3, 2026
UW-Stevens Point archives, GIS project earns Governor’s Award

UW-Stevens Point archives, GIS project earns Governor’s Award

September 3, 2026
EGOCON returns to Plover for annual sci-fi, fantasy convention

EGOCON returns to Plover for annual sci-fi, fantasy convention

September 2, 2026

ObituariesView All

Agnes “Aggie” Kobishop, 91

Agnes “Aggie” Kobishop, 91

K. Clarke Crandell, 83

K. Clarke Crandell, 83

Todd Michael Borski, 51

Todd Michael Borski, 51

Lois “Lou” Fossen, 92

Lois “Lou” Fossen, 92

Thomas “Tom” P. Sbonik, 90

Thomas “Tom” P. Sbonik, 90

Charlene “Char” Achsah (nee Strothman) Larson

Charlene “Char” Achsah (nee Strothman) Larson

Mary M. Stoll, 78

Mary M. Stoll, 78

Nancy Jean Hemauer, 73

Nancy Jean Hemauer, 73

OpinionView All

Wired for the Worst: Situational awareness can help you avoid danger

Wired for the Worst: Situational awareness can help you avoid danger

August 30, 2026

By Sally McGinty Portage County is a good place to live, and most residents feel very safe living here. Even in a relatively safe community, however, a few

Editorial: County officials shouldn’t have to Google their way through appointments

Editorial: County officials shouldn’t have to Google their way through appointments

August 23, 2026
Wired for the Worst: Prep for utilities failure

Wired for the Worst: Prep for utilities failure

August 16, 2026
Column: What’s Miresse up to in Madison?

Column: What’s Miresse up to in Madison?

August 9, 2026

Plover/WhitingView All

Plover VFW Auxiliary fundraiser delivers $5,700 to local organizations

Plover VFW Auxiliary fundraiser delivers $5,700 to local organizations

September 3, 2026

By Patrick Lynn PLOVER — The Plover Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary 10262 recently donated $5,700 to two local organizations with proceeds from its annual spaghetti fundraiser. Auxiliary

Highway 54 rail crossings to close Sept. 14; motorists question detour plans

Highway 54 rail crossings to close Sept. 14; motorists question detour plans

September 3, 2026
Plover seeks DNR grant to combat invasive plant in village pond

Plover seeks DNR grant to combat invasive plant in village pond

September 3, 2026
EGOCON returns to Plover for annual sci-fi, fantasy convention

EGOCON returns to Plover for annual sci-fi, fantasy convention

September 2, 2026

SirensView All

Police & Sheriff calls, Aug. 28-30

Police & Sheriff calls, Aug. 28-30

September 2, 2026

August 28 Trash: Deputies were called to check on a road hazard at West Clark St. and West Zinda Dr. at 12:30 a.m. The deputy found miscellaneous clothing

Eau Pleine woman dies after UTV incident

Eau Pleine woman dies after UTV incident

August 19, 2026
Police & Sheriff calls, Aug. 18-19

Police & Sheriff calls, Aug. 18-19

August 19, 2026
Police & Sheriff calls, Aug. 17-18

Police & Sheriff calls, Aug. 17-18

August 18, 2026
Police & Sheriff calls, Aug. 14-16

Police & Sheriff calls, Aug. 14-16

August 17, 2026
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