Column: Portage County’s HHS team stretches to meet growing demand
By Nancy S. Lind STEVENS POINT — When you’re managing 148 employees and a $37.3 million budget while trying to protect a county’s most vulnerable residents, every decision
Read MoreBy Nancy S. Lind STEVENS POINT — When you’re managing 148 employees and a $37.3 million budget while trying to protect a county’s most vulnerable residents, every decision
Read MorePortage Co. residents can send their open letters to [email protected] To the Editor- As someone who has served in local government for more than 25 years, I’ve witnessed
Read MoreEditor’s note: The Metro Wire has received numerous messages and phone calls expressing similar concerns, and our staff is working on a story relating to the matter. To
Read MoreData, information, knowledge, and wisdom: What AI can—and can’t—do for you By Jason Glisczynski In today’s world, we’re bombarded with data. Open your phone and you’ll find financial
Read MoreGot an opinion? Send your open letter to [email protected], and include your name and municipality of residence. By Brandi Makuski There was little skepticism when Stevens Point adopted
Read MoreTo the Editor- I will tell you a story. As you know, I am a proud survivor of domestic violence/abuse. Just before we moved to Lowry AFB in
Read MoreBy Tim “Shoe” Sullivan It all happened because I wanted to take a shower. The incident was in 1980. Return with me now to that thrilling day of
Read MoreBy Brandi Makuski I’ve become aware of two presentations hosted at local churches in recent months about “Matthew 25” initiatives. The presentations were hosted by the churches, while
Read MoreBy Tim “Shoe” Sullivan The art of selling has never been my strong suit. Sales was just not my bag. It was in the first grade when I
Read MoreBy Jason Glisczynski “The most important quality for an investor is temperament, not intellect.” – Warren Buffett If you know me well, you know I love tacos. They’re
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