The Colman Track Replacement Project will rebuild the facility at Maria Drive and Reserve Street on the north end of campus. (Contributed)
By Patrick Lynn STEVENS POINT – The State Building Commission has approved the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point’s plan to replace its aging outdoor track and field complex, clearing
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Portage County 4-H members and volunteers were honored during two separate award ceremonies held Nov. 7 and Nov. 9 at the Jensen Center. (Contributed)
By Brandi Makuski AMHERST – Portage County 4-H members and volunteers were honored during two separate award ceremonies held Nov. 7 and Nov. 9 at the Jensen Center.
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This year, the deer disposal kiosk and dumpster have been moved to the east side of the facility’s main parking lot at 600 Moore Road in Plover. (Contributed)
Metro Wire Staff STEVENS POINT – Portage County Solid Waste is again partnering with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to give hunters a free option for deer
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After a summer of construction and delays, North Reserve Road in the Town of Hull is expected to reopen by Friday. (Metro Wire photo)
By Brandi Makuski HULL — After a summer of construction and delays, North Reserve Road in the Town of Hull is expected to reopen by Friday. Town Chairperson
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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
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Donn Behnke. (Contributed)
By Patrick Lynn STEVENS POINT – The Portage County Public Library will host longtime Stevens Point Area Senior High cross-country coach and author Donn Behnke for a talk
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The UW-Stevens Point Department of Theatre and Dance will stage the comedy musical “Ride the Cyclone” Nov. 7-9 and 13-15. (Contributed)
By Patrick Lynn STEVENS POINT — The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will stage the darkly funny and thought-provoking musical “Ride the Cyclone” this November at the Noel Fine
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Kevin Quevillon. (Contributed)
By Patrick Lynn STEVENS POINT – The Boys & Girls Club of Portage County has named Kevin Quevillon as the 2025 recipient of the Anne G. Schierl “Above
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The downtown branch of the Portage Co. Library. (Contributed)
Metro Wire Staff STEVENS POINT – The Portage County Public Library will host a presentation this month marking the 50th anniversary of the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald.
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Organizers said that Pease will not perform songs during the event but will share personal reflections from his life and career. (Contributed)
By Patrick Lynn PLOVER – The Portage County Historical Society will host a special evening of storytelling with longtime performer and educator Tom Pease on Tuesday, Nov. 18,
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