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Retired teachers worry about district
Elbert Rackow, 82, retired from teaching at Stevens Point Area Senior High in 1990, but he said he never stopped being an educator.
Green flag to drop on RC track
It took Jeremy Rendmeister one night of remote control car racing to get hooked.
Accident victims in fair condition Thursday
Two people were airlifted after a one-vehicle accident Wednesday in the town of Stockton.
Sign up for Bowl for Kids Sake
It's time to lace up your bowling shoes. Big Brothers Big Sisters' Bowl for Kids Sake will be held on Feb.
Plover motel could be finished in weeks
The owner of a former Days Inn in Plover that burned in 2004 says he could have the motel complete in a matter of weeks after a Portage County jury last week set damages in the millions.
Village of Amherst Library Board, 3:30 p.m., Lettie Jensen Library, 278 N. Main St.
Gale L. West, 96, died Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010, under the care of Ministry Home Hospice Care at the Stevens Point Care Center.
'Cheating Death' speaker date changed
PLOVER - The "Cheating Death" presentation has been changed to April 13. Curves of Plover/Stevens Point will sponsor the event lead by Dr.
Knights host academic, free throw contests
WISCONSIN RAPIDS -- Knights of Columbus, Council 1558 will host a math, spelling and free throw contest Feb.
Two arrested after attempted robbery
Two 19-year-old Plover residents were arrested Saturday morning after an attempted robbery, according to a report from the Plover Police Department.
Gifford to hold listening sessions
Portage County Executive Candidate Jim Gifford will be holding listening sessions over the next few weeks in towns and villages throughout the county.
Court decision gives Biron development project green light
BIRON -- A court decision cleared the way for a residential development that ultimately would involve shifting a portion of Highway U away from the Wisconsin River.
County Executive Candidate Patty Dreier to hold listening sessions
Portage County Executive Candidate Patty Dreier will hold half a dozen listening session throughout the county where members of the public can meet and share their ideas about how to move Portage County forward.
Local groups ask for donations to Haiti quake victims
Local churches, businesses and organizations are doing what they can to help in the aftermath of the earthquake in Haiti this week, where thousands are feared dead.
State cracks down on commercial driver violations
New regulations give the state more enforcement power to deal with commercial driving violations.
New course teaches financial skills
Daniel Mallek of Stevens Point Christian Academy said his future is more financially stable after a few days in the school's new finance course.
Testing for census takers to be held in Plover
The U.S. Census Bureau hopes to recruit 48,000 short-term workers in Wisconsin this spring to help gather data for the 2010 Census.
Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune
The Wisconsin Rapids Deanery is sponsoring an "Evening For Couples" on Feb. 27. All engaged and married couples are invited to attend and hear the night's speakers, Joe and Barb Kruse.
Group Buys 900 Wis. Acres to Preserve Bird Habitat
A not-for-profit group has bought nearly 900 acres of land in central Wisconsin to expand the habitat for grassland birds.
Ammonia Recalled by OnLine Packaging Due to Chemical Hazard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following products.