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**This story will be updated** By Brandi Makuski AMHERST — A man was arrested Friday after sending threatening messages to a Tomorrow River School District employee and the
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Fire crews were called shortly before 11 a.m. to 5661 Hwy. 10 East after a passerby noticed water leaking from the building. (Metro Wire photo)
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By Brandi Makuski PLOVER — A Tesla caught fire Monday afternoon along I-39 near mile marker 154 after striking a guardrail, prompting a multi-hour response from the Plover
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Squads from the Plover and Stevens Point police departments and the Portage Co. Sheriff's Office during emergency vehicle operation demonstrations at Citizens Academy class. (Metro Wire photo)
February 2 School issues: Police were called to P.J. Jacob’s Jr. High, 2400 Main St., at 12:50 p.m. for “school issues” that were redacted from the blotter. Fraud:
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The Portage Co. Law Enforcement Center, 1500 Strongs Ave. in Stevens Point, contains an underutilized juvenile detection center, the sheriff says. (Metro Wire photo)
January 30 Bust: A 25-year-old man was arrested on a probation violation from the 900 block of Clark St. at 9:42 a.m. Who knows: Police conducted a traffic
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Plover firefighters hang the wooden heart and banner on Feb. 2. (Metro Wire photo)
By Brandi Makuski PORTAGE COUNTY — Area fire departments will again mark February as Heart Month with their annual “Keep the Heart Red” campaign. The community awareness, which
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The Portage Co. Law Enforcement Center on Jan. 29. (Metro Wire photo)
January 26 Fraud: A person, whose gender was redacted from the blotter, reported to deputies that they’d been the victim of loan fraud in Almond at 8:24 a.m.
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“When we apply for the grant, it’s all based on how many seatable positions you have,” Fire Chief Mark Deaver said. “Every position that responds needs to have a pack available.”
By Brandi Makuski PLOVER — The Plover Fire Department has received 45 new self-contained breathing apparatus air packs through a federal grant, upgrading critical safety equipment for firefighters.
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Stevens Point police respond to a semi versus car collision on Church St. near the old Shopko lot on Jan. 22. (Metro Wire photo)
January 23 School issues: Police were called to Washington Elementary, 3500 Prais St., at 8:03 a.m. for “school issues.” No details were included in the blotter. Not a
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Chief Brian Lepper honors Tiffani Sadogierski. (Metro Wire photo)
By Brandi Makuski TOWN OF DEWEY — The Dewey Fire Department recognized volunteers, honored years of service, and reflected on a growing call volume during its annual banquet
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