Mayor to Council: Postpone Vote on Marijuana Fine Reduction
Mayor, some on council cite need for more research | By Brandi Makuski City leaders on Monday agreed to postpone voting on a fine reduction for the first
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Month: December 2017
WANTED: Erik M. McDonald, Jr.
Metro Wire Staff Erik M. McDonald Jr. is currently wanted by law enforcement. The Portage Co. Sheriff’s Office reports that McDonald has an active warrant as of Dec.
Read MorePolice, Fire Raise Over $10K During Red Kettle Challenge
Plover Police Dept. bests brethren in friendly annual competition | By Brandi Makuski Plover police on Dec. 9 raised more money than any other emergency services agency in
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Santa Claus Visits Park Ridge
77 Years of Tradition Keeps Santa Coming to Park Ridge | Metro Wire Staff Santa and Mrs. Claus had a list of about 50 children to visit on Monday.
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City Approves New Garbage Cart Ordinance
By Brandi Makuski City leaders on Monday gave unanimous approval to an ordinance amendment governing garbage can storage. The ordinance spent three months at the committee level due
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Berards Endow $1M to First-Generation College Fund
For the Metro Wire First-generation college students entering UW-Stevens Point will benefit from a generous gift from local philanthropists Bob and Mary Berard. The Berards of Stevens Point
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Donations for SPPD’s New K-9 Unit Start to Roll In
Elks Lodge helps kick off donation drive for new K-9 unit at SPPD | By Brandi Makuski Fundraising for the city’s first police K-9 unit is now underway.
Read MoreRasmussen to Retire From UWSP After Almost Three Decades
Facilities planning director retires from UW-Stevens Point | For the Metro Wire After 27 years and more than $500 million in projects, Carl Rasmussen, UW-Stevens Point’s director of
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Rookies Sign Update ‘Long Overdue’
Metro Wire Staff Rookies Sports Pub is sporting a new look. The south side sports bar updated its marquee sign on Dec. 15. The sign was installed by
Read MoreCWSO Gets Jazzy in ‘East Meets West’
For the Metro Wire The Central Wisconsin Symphony Orchestra is about to get jazzy in a big way. The CWSO’s Jazz Ensemble will present “East Meets West,” a
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