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2021-10-16

(STEVENS POINT, WI) Here are today’s top stories from the Stevens Point area.

Pulled from contributors around the region, here’s a glimpse of what’s going on nearby. For more stories from the Stevens Point area, click here.

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Wausau / wausaupilotandreview.com

DigiCOPY honors Veterans with complimentary Thank You Card distribution

In honor of Veterans Day, DigiCOPY in Stevens Point and Wausau will be distributing complimentary Veterans Day cards and envelopes to customers and community members. The red, white and blue Veterans Day cards are available through Monday, November 8th at the Stevens Point location, 428 Division Street and the Wausau location, 1800 W. Stewart Avenue, during regular business hours, Monday through Saturday. Read more

Drug Take Back events scheduled for next week

The county’s three law enforcement departments will be taking old, unwanted, or leftover prescriptions or over-the-counter medications next week. The national, twice-yearly Drug Take Back event will be held at various locations across the county beginning on Thursday, Oct. 19. Collection boxes are open during regular business hours year-round at... Read more

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Stevens Point / spmetrowire.com

Richard “Rick” Makuski, III, 44

Richard “Rick” Makuski, III, age 44, of Stevens Point, died at his residence, on Tuesday, October 12, 2021. He was born on September 9, 1977, in Stevens Point, the son of Richard P. Jr. and Mary (Hedrington) Makuski. He attended Stevens Point schools and graduated from SPASH in 1994. Rick... Read more

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Stevens Point / waow.com

Stevens Point YMCA takes part in nationwide challenge

STEVENS POINT, WI (WAOW)-- This year October 18th is the new ‘I’ll start Monday’. The Stevens Point YMCA, in partnership with YMCAs nationwide kickstarted a new challenge to help you attain fitness goals, gain mental clarity, and improve spiritual health. The challenge is 30 days - ends November 18th -... Read more

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