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Walk for Hope Set for September 14 at Lake Pacawa
PLOVER — The 18th annual Walk for Hope will take place on Saturday, Sept. 14, at Lake Pacawa in Plover. The event, organized by Prevent Suicide Portage County, will raise awareness about mental health issues and suicide prevention. The walk will begin at 10 a.m., with same-day registration available at the event.
Assembly District 87
U.S. Senate | U.S. House | State Senate | Assembly | Constitutional amendments. The northwestern district covers parts of Marathon, Waupaca, Shawano and Portage counties, as well as the cities of Mosinee, Marion and Schofield. It includes villages like Big Falls, Birnamwood and Eland. It’s a safe Republican district.
Man Accused of Beating Stevens Point Man to Death Appears in Portage County Court
(Mike Leischner, WSAU) A Portage County judge has denied a motion to exclude evidence or testimony against one of the three men accused of beating a Stevens Point man who died from his injuries. According to Mike Leischner with WSAU, Arlin Sangster was in court Monday for a final pre-trial...
Charges dropped against 3 of 5 defendants in connection with Amherst standoff
STEVENS POINT − A judge has dismissed charges filed against three of five defendants in connection with a standoff July 25 and 26 in Amherst. The Portage County District Attorney's Office filed motions Friday to dismiss the charges against Thomas J. Decarlo, 20, of Ashland; Brodee T. Voelker, 30, of Gurnee, Illinois; and Brandon J. Laux, 34, of Plover. Portage County Circuit Judge Michael Zell dismissed the charges against the three men after the motions were filed...
Hull Fire Department to partner with humane society for open house
The Hull Fire Department will host an open house on Wednesday, Aug. 14, from 6 to 9 p.m. at 4818 Wojcik Memorial Dr. The event will feature a range of activities for families, including food trucks, the fire department’s smokehouse, a bouncy house, and demonstrations by firefighters. Several food trucks will also be onsite for the event.
Five charged in connection with Amherst standoff make appearances in Portage County Court
STEVENS POINT − Five people arrested Thursday in connection with an almost 24-hour standoff between law enforcement officers and a man wanted for the attempted homicide of a Sauk County deputy made court appearances Wednesday in Portage County. The five each face a charge of being a party to the crime of harboring or aiding a felon for helping Jeffrey E. Miller, 32, who was charged Friday in Sauk County Circuit Court with attempted first-degree intentional...
Five accused of harboring, aiding a felon in Amherst standoff involving Sauk Co. suspect
Five people are accused of harboring or aiding a felon after an armed standoff in Portage County involving a suspect accused of shooting a Sauk County deputy, a criminal complaint states.
Stevens Point mayor recognizes journalist
Long-time community journalist Gene Kemmeter was recognized for “extraordinary contributions and lifelong dedication.”. Stevens Point Mayor Mike Wiza honored Kemmeter for more than 50 years of serving Portage County in the field of journalism. He presented a proclamation at the Wooden Chair Restaurant before a group of friends, former...
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