Valentina Peguero-Lawlor

From the sun to dark matter, discover the secrets of the universe at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point’s Allen F. Blocher Planetarium. Planetarium shows are offered at 2 p.m. Sundays. The educational shows are free and open to the public, but donations are appreciated. Shows in February and March include:

Ann M. Britz, 86, formerly of the town of Stockton, passed away at Whispering Pines in Plover under the care of ProMedica (Heartland) Hospice on January 24, 2023. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at St. Mary’s Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 7176 Esker Rd. in Custer. Rev. Mark Miller will officiate.

The Stevens Point Fire Department and Portage County Ambulance Service are “Keeping The HEART Red” for American Heart Month, which is February. The brainchild of Lt. Shane Westphal from SPFD, the program is similar to the Christmastime “Keep the Wreath Green” promotion, which draws attention to the dangers of structure fires.