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Country Financial makes big donation to SPFD Explorers

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Raabe appointed to fill role of Plover Trustee Andrew Timm

Stabbing suspect rearrested after attempted attack on paramedic

Applications now sought for District 4 rep

Outgoing councilwoman drops F-bomb in parting remarks

Competency hearing set for stabbing suspect

Portage Co. Courts

Competency hearing set for stabbing suspect

April 15, 2019 editor1 Comments Off

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Bond set for armed robbery suspect

Portage Co. Courts

Bond set for armed robbery suspect

April 12, 2019 editor1 Comments Off

Breneman convicted of murdering wife’s boyfriend

Portage Co. Courts

Breneman convicted of murdering wife’s boyfriend

April 11, 2019 editor1 Comments Off

Police: man jumps from balcony in purse-snatching attempt

Portage Co. Courts

Police: man jumps from balcony in purse-snatching attempt

April 2, 2019 editor1 Comments Off

Mid-State summer term accelerates degree progress

St. Michael’s makes top 20 for rural hospital ranking

Work begins on future Taco John’s site

Van Horn named ‘Company of the Year’ by ESOP

Amherst-based H.O. Wolding acquired by Canadian company

Mid-State recognized as a top nursing school in state

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City crews to train, practice, with new striping equipment this week

Walk Wisconsin right around the corner

Whiting wellness retreat to feature cottage, ‘treehouse-like’ suites

Countywide election results

School board sees one newcomer

Recent Obituaries

James L. Carlson, 46

Marcy Kirsch, 91

Sharon L. Tibbs, 86

Allene M. Miller, 90

Mid-State instructor recognized with high honor

April 18, 2019 editor1 Comments Off

Reeder’s Ruck and Run enters its fifth year

Two promoted at PoCo Sheriff’s Office

Lake District to hold quarterly meeting in April

UWSP announces several events for Earth Week 2019

Hefty training day for local K-9, SWAT

Evers to declare ‘Trivia Weekend’ for Wisconsin

‘Around the Table’ host to hold cooking demo

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Police & Sheriff Calls

No injuries in Tuesday’s natural gas leak

No injuries in Tuesday’s natural gas leak

April 17, 2019 editor1 Comments Off

By Brandi Makuski Stevens Point firefighters cleared three buildings on the 1100 block of Francis St. after a caller

Armed robbery suspect captured near Plover Springs Dr.

Armed robbery suspect captured near Plover Springs Dr.

April 11, 2019 editor1 Comments Off

By Brandi Makuski Plover police say a suspect is in custody for allegedly robbing a Crossroads Commons restaurant on Wednesday