A mother’s life, a daughter’s tale

“Waltraud,” by New London author Tammy Borden, tells the true story about a young girl growing up in Nazi Germany..Contributed Photo

New London author writes about her mother growing up in Nazi Germany

Polish Eagle Brau returns

The Portage County Historical Society and District One Brewing have released olish Eagle Brau, a pre-Prohibition lager inspired by the historic Polish Brewing Company of Stevens Point..Contributed Photo

Portage County Historical Society, District One Brewing collaborate

Chief Waupaca never existed

The Chief Waupaca Historical Marker was replaced with a new marker clearing up the legend that the city of Waupaca's name was taken from a local chief named Sam Wapuka..James Card Photo

Roadside historical sign pulled, replaced

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Man charged with 12th OWI gets trial date

PORTAGE COUNTY—Eugene Volk, 66, received a September trial date for a 12 th OWI charge. A two day jury trial is set to begin on September 4 in Portage County, though Volk currently resides in …

Portage County tourism sees record breaking 2024

PORTAGE COUNTY – The Wisconsin Department of Tourism released 2024 economic impact data, showing Portage County tourism generated a record $269 million. Statewide, all-time high visitation …

Board members voted unanimously in favor of permitting UWSP Athletics to sell alcohol inside Goerke Park and the K.B. Willett Arena for Pointer football and hockey games.

UWSP receives Board of Park Commissioners approval for alcohol sales at Pointer sporting events

STEVENS POINT - At the Board of Park Commissioners meeting on June 4, 2025, the board members voted unanimously in favor of permitting UWSP Athletics to sell alcohol inside Goerke Park and the K.B. …

Mayor Mike Wiza with a RoboCop poster signed by Peter Weller. Of the poster, he said, “One April, Peter Weller was at a ComicCon event in Chicago. I couldn’t go, so I sent a friend of mine. She told him the story, and in the end, I got a signed, personalized movie poster from Peter Weller that even lists his old address in Stevens Point on it. He said he wanted a picture back of it, because he said ‘I want to see it hanging in the mayor’s office.’”

Mayor Mike Wiza gives update on RoboCop statue

STEVENS POINT - After a recent news release from the Detroit Free Press confirming the RoboCop statue’s location in the Eastern Market of Detroit, Stevens Point Mayor Mike Wiza shares his …

The Waupaca Farmer's Market is located downtown and happens rain or shine every Saturday.
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Explore Waupaca’s robust market scene

WAUPACA – With the warming temperatures, the season for outdoor markets is in full swing and there are many opportunities for residents to support local venders and farmers. Turner’s …

His name is Iola

IOLA – Invasive species-eating goats have been hard at work on the River Walk trail in Iola and an unexpected but successful birth was a coincidental chance of a storm front and a passing …

To catch a pedophile

WEYAUWEGA – On April 23, the Weyauwega Police Department received a cybertip from the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) through the Wisconsin Department of Justice. Sergeant Bryan …

Hold my beer (until July 2026)

NEW LONDON – The completed construction of a beer garden that is planned to be constructed by Der Wolf Garden LLC at the intersection of Wolf River Avenue and Smith Street has been delayed from …

Strawberry Fest will be back in downtown Waupaca on Saturday, June 21 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Strawberry Fest on June 21

WAUPACA - On the second day of summer, Strawberry Fest returns to downtown Waupaca on Saturday, June 21 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visitors can browse up to 150 arts, crafts, and vendor booths while …

An engineer’s perspective

MANAWA – Representatives from Cedar Corporation, the City of Manawa’s engineering firm, gave a public presentation about the dam as well as the feasibility analysis for future …

This bracket was recently purchased by the Iola Revitalization Committee to for hanging flower baskets in downtown Iola. It was created by KSF Metal Works.
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Master of metal opens shop

IOLA – A new metal works business in Iola has become popular around the community as more and more people are looking for unique metal artwork. The new business, KSF Metal Works, is owned by …

Big parties need big venues

NEW LONDON – With the size of special events in the city of New London getting larger, the New London Parks and Recreation Committee discussed possible venues in the city for a festival grounds …

New middle school principal hired

CLINTONVILLE – The Clintonville Board of Education has hired Charles Seils to serve as the principal for Clintonville Middle School, effective July 1. The board approved the hire at its June 9 …

New scholarship program awards $1,500 to area seniors

HORTONVILLE –Wolf River Community Bank recently announced the first recipients of its inaugural scholarship program. Three recipients, one each from Hortonville, New London and Shiocton school …

Fatal motorcycle crash

WAUPACA – On June 3, motorcyclist Sam A Lehman of Waupaca was heading northbound on County Trunk E, went into a ditch and crashed into some trees on Casey Road. The Waupaca County …

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Dear Reader, We are all inhabitants of private universes. One person’s world revolves around the crack of a bat against a baseball, the geometry of a perfect swing, the smell of grass and …

Hortonville ends season in State Quarterfinal

Taiven Gass starts the WIAA State quarterfinal against Hartford on the mound..Nick Griesbach Photo

The Hortonville Polar Bears could not overcome the deficit in the first inning that put them in a hole in the quarterfinals of the WIAA State Baseball championships on June 16, as Hartford moved on …

Almond-Bancroft season ends in title game

Almond-Bancroft defeated Thorp on June 12 to advance to the WIAA Softball state championship on June 14, as their season was ended by Belmont. Almond-Bancroft 18, Thorp 3 …

Waupaca Track and Field finish runner-up at state

Waupaca had two participants compete in the WIAA Track and Field State Championships June 6-7 in the Wheelchair division, as Jack Barbeau finished in the top four in four events, including winning …

Comet’s Soccer yield state hopes in OT

The Waupaca Comets run to state came up just short as their season was ended by the West Salem Panthers in the sectional final on Saturday June 14 in Medford. The Comets took down Ashland on …

Waupaca defeats Clintonville in American Legion play

The Waupaca Post 161 got a home victory over the Clintonville Diamond Cats on Friday, June 13. Jay Card got the lone run on the board as he showed his speed coming in to score from first base …

New faces at Gills Landing

Gills on the Wolf is under new ownership. It’s a family-run venture. They were looking to buy a river cottage but instead they restored and reinvigorated this historic landmark on the Wolf River
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WEYAUWEGA – She calls them Weyauwegians. What’s with these people? Why are they so friendly, so helpful? All those people that stopped by to help over the past months. They poured cement …

I-S Chamber of Commerce awards

The Iola-Scandinavia Chamber of Commerce awards were held May 21 at Crystal Cafe in Iola. Winners are (from l to r) Diana Jones, Jules Melum and Megan Melum.

IOLA-SCANDINAVIA – The annual award ceremony for the Iola-Scandinavia Chamber of Commerce awards was held May 21 with winners in each category for outstanding person of the year, business of …

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Haack, Jerry

Jerry Robert Haack 1959 ~ 2024 Age 65 "Celebration of Life " Jerry R. Haack (fondly dubbed "JerBear" and "Daddy-O”) passed away peacefully on November 4, 2024, at home in …

Griepentrog, Jodi

Jodi L. Griepentrog, age 59 of Clintonville passed away unexpectedly at her home on Sunday June 15, 2025. A Gathering to Celebrate Jodi’s Life will be held Friday June 20, 2025 from 4-7pm at …

Melby, Mary Lou

Mary Lou Melby, age 86, passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2025. She was born August 21, 1938 to Fred and Hulda (Rhode) Redman. On October 2, 1965, she was united in marriage to Kenneth Melby …

Manteufel, Wayne

Wayne Raymond “Red” Manteufel, age 75, passed away on Sunday June 8, 2025. He was born on January 6, 1950, to the late Raymond and Amber (Rasmussen) Manteufel in New London. After …

Carstensen, Guenter

Guenter Carstensen, age 83 of Shawano, passed away on June 6, 2025.

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A mother’s life, a daughter’s tale

Polish Eagle Brau returns

Chief Waupaca never existed

Man charged with 12th OWI gets trial date

Portage County tourism sees record breaking 2024

UWSP receives Board of Park Commissioners approval for alcohol sales at Pointer sporting events

Mayor Mike Wiza gives update on RoboCop statue

Explore Waupaca’s robust market scene

His name is Iola

To catch a pedophile

Hold my beer (until July 2026)

Strawberry Fest on June 21

An engineer’s perspective

Master of metal opens shop

Big parties need big venues

New middle school principal hired

New scholarship program awards $1,500 to area seniors

Fatal motorcycle crash

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Stevens Point Gazette Thursday, June 12, 2025

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Hortonville ends season in State Quarterfinal

Almond-Bancroft season ends in title game

Waupaca Track and Field finish runner-up at state

Comet’s Soccer yield state hopes in OT

Waupaca defeats Clintonville in American Legion play

Pacelli wins sectional final

Hortonville baseball advances to State

Track athlete qualifies for state after loss of loved one

New faces at Gills Landing

I-S Chamber of Commerce awards