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Josh Ostrowski announces run for sheriff

PORTAGE COUNTY — Following Sheriff Lukas’ announcement that he is not seeking re-election as Portage County Sheriff, Josh Ostrowski announced his candidacy. In his announcement declaring he …

Guardians of the Children carry out their mission

Actions speak louder than words, which the Guardians of the Children – Wolf River Chapter proved while supporting Blue Ribbon Kids Day on April 11. Blue Ribbon Kids Day is held every April during …

All hands on deck

Fire district seeks federal funding for expansion

WEYAUWEGA - The Weyauwega Area Fire District is renewing its push for a multi-million-dollar expansion and modernization of its fire station, citing growing firefighter cancer risks, cramped …

Floodplain regulations must be met for new press box

CLINTONVILLE – The construction of a new press box at Don Jirschele Stadium in Clintonville must meet floodplain regulations since it would be located in a floodplain. That was the message the …

Muske hired as city manager for Platteville

CLINTONVILLE – Current Clintonville City Administrator Caz Muske has been hired as the city manager for the city of Platteville, with her starting date June 8. Muske had been named one of four …

WEYAUWEGA — On Sunday evening of April 12 at around 6:30 p.m., the Weyauwega Fire Department was dispatched to rescue a kayaker who capsized in flooded woods along the Wolf River. The victim was …

Woman stalked for 25 years

CLINTONVILLE – Scott William Mueller, 73-year-old homeless man, is facing felony stalking and misdemeanor harassment charges after a 25-year cross-country pursuit of a woman he claimed to have …

Stevens Point Police Report

• April 6 – One man was arrested on West River Drive for domestic charges. • April 6 – A parent reported someone on social media had reached out to their 15-year-old son asking him to look at …

Calling 911

• April 6 – A caller requested an ambulance for an elderly woman that was possibly having a heart attack on Little River Road. • April 6 – A caller reported the death of a 30-year-old male. …

UWSP student arrested for attacking reporter

STEVENS POINT – Paige Ostroushko, a University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point soccer player and psychology major, faces charges for assaulting journalist Savanah Hernandez on April 11. The attack …

New group aims to curb cat crisis

MANAWA – A local woman is hoping to establish a feline spay and neuter service in Manawa and beyond with a new nonprofit aimed at curbing the stray cat population. Paw and Order founder Carrie …

Martinson reflects on his time on NL School Board

NEW LONDON – After serving on the New London Board of Education for almost 10 years, Chris Martinson decided not to run for reelection for another term in the April 7, spring election. Even though …

Land parcel to be acquired for runway project

CLINTONVILLE – The Clintonville Common Council approved the purchase of a parcel of land owned by Murphy Construction (MCC) for the 14/32 Runway project at Clintonville Municipal Airport. The …

Two men arrested for child pornography

NEW LONDON — Sergio Antonio Avendano, 51, of El Salvador and living in New London, was arrested for a felony charge of possession of child pornography following a CyberTip from the National Center …

Meet the Trail Angels

IOLA – When storms knocked out power across parts of central Wisconsin last week, Lara Pagel was still thinking about hikers. Pagel, a volunteer with the Portage/Waupaca County chapter of the Ice …

Sisters open boutique for kids

WAUPACA – As downtown Waupaca continues to grow, a boutique focused on children is set to open soon. Sisters Chelsea Rudig and Delaney Schroeder, are working hard for the grand opening of April and …

WAUPACA – The big news of the spring election in Waupaca is the passing of the school referendum with 870 for yes and 565 for no. Other results: Mayor Brian Smith received 1,131 votes for …

Tied election decided by coin toss

HORTONVILLE – In a rare turn of electoral events, a deadlocked race for the Hortonville Village Board was decided by a game of chance Wednesday morning. Newcomer Dalton Davis was declared the …

Spring election: Portage County

• The Rosholt School District Referendum passed in a 769 to 649 vote. • Joe Firkus became the Plover Board Supervisor with 247 votes, with Eugene J. Pavelski and Betsy Wiberg earning 199 and 158 …

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