The Behnke Olson Recreation Center at Standing Rocks Park. (Courtesy Portage Co. Parks Department)
Metro Wire Staff Winter sports enthusiasts can finally break out their winter gear this week. The downhill skiing and snowboard hill at Standing Rocks County Park will open
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Stevens Point Lt. Joe Johnson hits the Barbie aisle at Walmart on Dec. 13. (Metro Wire photo)
This story is free only because of support from area subscribers and advertisers By Brandi Makuski Nearly two dozen children got a little help with their Christmas shopping
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The Berard Center is located at 941 Michigan Ave. The Guided Pathways for Success (GPS) Building is next door. (Metro Wire photo)
By Patrick Lynn STEVENS POINT — A small dental clinic tucked inside the Boys & Girls Club of Portage County isn’t going anywhere. Noble Community Clinics has taken
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The Noel Fine Arts Center. (Metro Wire photo)
By Patrick Lynn STEVENS POINT — A new exhibition opening this week at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point’s Carlsten Art Gallery draws inspiration from Wisconsin’s changing seasons and
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A longtime supporter of community causes has once again chosen the Green Circle Trail as the recipient of her Giving Tuesday generosity. (Contributed)
By Patrick Lynn STEVENS POINT — A longtime supporter of community causes has once again chosen the Green Circle Trail as the recipient of her Giving Tuesday generosity.
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The downtown branch of the Portage Co. Library is located at 1001 Main St. in Stevens Point. (Metro Wire photo)
Metro Wire Staff PORTAGE COUNTY — Families will have several chances to join Portage County Public Library staff for songs, stories and hands-on activities as the library hosts
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SPASH is located at 1201 North Point Dr. (Metro Wire photo)
By Patrick Lynn OSHKOSH — The SPASH boys swim team turned in a strong performance Saturday, finishing second at the Wildcat Invite at Oshkosh West High School in
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SPASH is located at 1201 North Point Dr. (Metro Wire photo)
By Patrick Lynn MARSHFIELD — The SPASH boys swim team opened its season with a strong statement Tuesday night, rolling past Marshfield and Tomahawk in a triangular meet
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SPASH is located at 1201 North Point Dr. (Metro Wire photo)
By Patrick Lynn STEVENS POINT – The SPASH boys swim team opens its 2025-26 season tonight in Marshfield, entering the year with a roster evenly split between veterans
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The Metro Wire will publish a list of marriage licenses filed with the Portage County Clerk’s Office each month. Included are the municipality where the couple plans to marry, and
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