Benjamin C. Smith. (Courtesy Portage Co. Jail) Smith pleads not guilty for February home invasion, shooting death, in Plover June 24, 2021June 25, 2021 By Brandi Makuski A Nelsonville man pleaded not guilty during a hearing on Wednesday for his role in a Feb. 8 home invasion that resulted in the de... Keep community journalism going. Subscribe today for online annual or monthly access! Login