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10 Stevens Point Area Businesses That Opened, Closed, or Moved in 2025

Stevens Point · Stevens Point

10 Stevens Point Area Businesses That Opened, Closed, or Moved in 2025

In the ever-evolving landscape of local commerce, Stevens Point has witnessed a dynamic year in 2025, marked by the opening, closing, and relocation of several notable businesses. As the community adapts to changing economic conditions and consumer preferences,these shifts not only reflect the resilience and innovation of local entrepreneurs but also the evolving needs of [...]Read Article

YMCA water balloon fight to raise funds for swim lesson scholarships

Stevens Point · Stevens Point

YMCA water balloon fight to raise funds for swim lesson scholarships

Metro Wire Staff STEVENS POINT – The Stevens Point Area YMCA is hosting a family-friendly water balloon event this month to raise funds for its Swim Lesson Scholarship The post YMCA water balloon fight to raise funds for swim lesson scholarships appeared first on Point/Plover Metro Wire.Read Article

Column: Independence Day in Stevens Point, where democracy lives at the river's edge

Independence Day · Stevens Point

Column: Independence Day in Stevens Point, where democracy lives at the river's edge

By Nancy S. Lind This Independence Day, as fireworks light up the Wisconsin River from Pfiffner Pioneer Park and families gather at the River’s Edge Campground for their The post Column: Independence Day in Stevens Point, where democracy lives at the river’s edge appeared first on Point/Plover Metro Wire.Read Article

Signal installation on Hoover Road delayed, awaiting equipment delivery

Keep community journalism going. Subscribe today for online annual or monthly access! Username Password Remember Me Forgot Password The post Signal installation on Hoover Road delayed, awaiting equipment delivery appeared first on Point/Plover Metro Wire.Plover · Plover Read Article

Portage County Alliance hosts Poker Run to support snowmobile, ATV/UTV clubs

By Patrick Lynn Portage County — The Alliance of Portage County Snowmobile and ATV/UTV Clubs is hosting its inaugural countywide Poker Run to raise funds for local clubs. The post Portage County Alliance hosts Poker Run to support snowmobile, ATV/UTV clubs appeared first on Point/Plover Metro Wire.Portage County, Wisconsin · Portage County Read Article

UPDATE: Man remains hospitalized after vehicle fire on Church Street

Keep community journalism going. Subscribe today for online annual or monthly access! Username Password Remember Me Forgot Password The post UPDATE: Man remains hospitalized after vehicle fire on Church Street appeared first on Point/Plover Metro Wire.Plover · Plover Read Article

DNR seeks public comment on bridge project impacting threatened turtle

By Patrick Lynn PORTAGE COUNTY — The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is seeking public comment on a proposed authorization to allow the incidental taking of a rare The post DNR seeks public comment on bridge project impacting threatened turtle appeared first on Point/Plover Metro Wire.Portage County, Wisconsin · Portage County Read Article

Most pavement buckles repaired after last weekend's heat wave

Keep community journalism going. Subscribe today for online annual or monthly access! The post Most pavement buckles repaired after last weekend’s heat wave appeared first on Point/Plover Metro Wire.Heatwaves · Plover Read Article

Riverfront Rendezvous returns with music, fireworks and expanded Safety Day

By Brandi Makuski STEVENS POINT — Riverfront Rendezvous returns to Pfiffner Pioneer Park July 3–5 with three days of free live music, family activities, carnival games, and a fireworks The post Riverfront Rendezvous returns with music, fireworks and expanded Safety Day appeared first on Point/Plover Metro Wire.Stevens Point · Stevens Point Read Article

Portage County Historical Society earns state’s top honor for local history work

By Brandi Makuski STEVENS POINT — The Portage County Historical Society has received the Wisconsin Historical Society’s top honor for 2025, recognizing decades of work in preservation, education, The post Portage County Historical Society earns state’s top honor for local history work appeared first on Point/Plover Metro Wire.Education · Stevens Point Read Article

Portage County urges residents to safely dispose of fireworks

Metro Wire Staff STEVENS POINT – With Independence Day celebrations in full swing this week, Portage County officials are reminding residents to properly dispose of used and unused The post Portage County urges residents to safely dispose of fireworks appeared first on Point/Plover Metro Wire.Independence Day · Stevens Point Read Article

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