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Mayors Monday: Stevens Point’s Mike Wiza

STEVENS POINT, WI (WSAU) — The city of Stevens Point is once again emphasizing “shop local” this gift-giving season. Mayor Mike Wiza says it starts with the downtown Holiday Parade on Thursday, November 19th. “Traditionally, it’s before Thanksgiving [because] the downtown business want to remind you, and so do I, to shop local whenever you can.”

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Shafranski Enshrined into Wisconsin Athletic Director Hall of Fame

STEVENS POINT, Wis. – Tom Shafranski, a former assistant director for the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association was inducted into the Wisconsin Athletic Directors Association (WADA) Hall of Fame during a ceremony at Kalahari Resorts & Conventions in Wisconsin Dells Sunday evening. During his tenure on the WIAA executive staff, he...

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Stevens Point Christmas tree installed at public square

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAW) - Stevens Point’s Christmas tree was installed Tuesday downtown at the Mathias Mitchell Public Square. The white pine was donated by Tim and Marilyn Swiecki and will stand about 45 feet tall when decorated. The tree will be lit at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19,...

Stevens Point, WI · 19h

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Where to find Veterans Day events, free meals & deals in Stevens Point

STEVENS POINT – Veterans Day is a time to honor those who served, and communities and businesses across the Stevens Point area are offering several ways to recognize veterans this year. Several events are planned throughout the Stevens Point area, and many local restaurants and businesses are thanking veterans with free meals and other discounts. The Stevens Point Journal has gathered details on local events and Veterans Day offers throughout the Stevens Point area. If your organization is hosting a Veterans Day ceremony or your business is offering veterans a discount to mark the day and you would like it included, please email Editor Jamie Rokus at jrokus@usatodayco.com . Veterans Day ceremonies and events St. Paul Lutheran School. 1919 Wyatt Ave. in Stevens Point, will host a Veterans Day Program at 8:30 a.m. Nov. 11 featuring music by the Grenadiers, the middle school choir and the third grade. After the program, there will be a brunch served in the café for veterans and their families. The Mid-State Veterans Club will host its annual Veterans Day celebration from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Nov. 11 at the Stevens Point Downtown Campus LEAD Center. The free community event will include a flag ceremony, rifle salute,

Stevens Point, WI · 21h

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70-apartment senior living facility under construction in downtown Wausau

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) -The Grant Place, a private 70-apartment senior living facility, is being built at the corner of Grant and First streets in downtown Wausau. The facility is meant to keep people 55 and older in an active and social setting as they downsize to an apartment complex. Fifty...

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Wausau alder says mayor removed him from committees in retribution

A Wausau alder told the council’s rules committee Monday that he believes Mayor Doug Diny removed him from two longtime committee posts in retribution for their disagreements. Alder Lou Larson represents District 10 and chairs the Public Health and Safety Committee. He said Diny left him off the Parks...

Wausau, WI · 17h

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Wausau School Board seeks legal advice on Wausau East boys’ hockey co-op impasse

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - The Wausau Board of Education has authorized district administrators to retain legal counsel to explore options for giving Wausau East boys an opportunity to play varsity hockey after a proposed co-op with Wausau West stalled in a conference vote. You can watch the full school board...

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Township of Hamburg celebrates 150-year anniversary with time capsule

TOWN OF HAMBURG, Wis. (WJFW) — Just a short drive west of Merrill lies the township of Hamburg. The small town celebrated its 150th anniversary earlier this year, and to mark the milestone, the town is burying a time capsule that will be opened in 50 years. On Monday...

Hamburg, WI · 1d

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Marathon County Historical Society to host program about history of Northwoods logging

WAUSAU, Wis. (WJFW) — The logging industry helped shape the Northwoods into what it is today and one local history center in Wausau is giving people a chance to learn more about it. The Marathon County Historical Society (MCHS) is putting on a new edition to its History Speaks...

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Veterans ‘Wall of Honor’ updated at Rothschild Denny’s

ROTHSCHILD — The Veterans Weekly Cup-of-Coffee organization has updated its “Wall of Honor” at Denny’s in Rothschild, featuring six new photographs recognizing local veterans for their military service. The photographs, displayed in the restaurant’s west room, feature veteran members in patriotic settings. The display is updated...

Rothschild, WI · 22h

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Marathon County leaders to meet privately on bond non-payment notices, weigh special meetings on Bug Tussel and Alliant

Editor’s note: This story was updated Tuesday to reflect an amended agenda that identifies Bug Tussel as the subject of the bond trustee’s non-payment notices. The agenda included with the meeting packet did not name the borrower. Marathon County leaders will meet privately Wednesday over notices from a...

Marathon County, WI · 1d

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Wausau alders split over answering residents during public comment; city memo finds no legal bar

Wausau alders are debating whether council rules should let residents get an answer during public comment, after a city legal memo found no state law barring responses. The question came before the council’s Rules Review Committee on Monday. The meeting began a broad review of the standing rules that govern how the Wausau City Council and its committees do business. Committee Chair Kristin Slonski said the council’s practice has been to listen to speakers, thank them and avoid back-and-forth, but that practice appears nowhere in the rules.

Wausau, WI · 20h

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State rep. accused of stealing political signs set to face a judge

Democratic state Rep. Anne Hughes is expected to be arraigned on Tuesday after she was accused of stealing political campaign signs in Easton.

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Your letters: Marathon County clerk explains write-in vote counting after sheriff’s race raises questions

I am writing to explain how write-in votes are counted in Wisconsin elections. The rules governing write-in votes are among the most complex parts of election administration and understanding them may help clarify some misconceptions. The write-in candidate for Marathon County Sheriff has claimed he earned 1,404 write-in votes, which...

Marathon County, WI · 1d

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Service dogs and state assistance for military veterans; and low vaccination rates concern Dr. Zorba Paster

A Wausau group trains service dogs for military veterans with PTSD. Then, we talk about the state benefits due to vets. And then, we talk to Dr. Zorba Paster about falling child vaccination rates in Wisconsin. Dogs trained to help military veterans with PTSD. Military veterans with post-traumatic stress can...

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The Advocate: How a Wisconsin Shop Takes Insurance Short Pays to Small Claims Court

When an insurer won’t pay the full cost of a repair, Andy Grundman said, he doesn’t send the balance to his customer, and he doesn’t write it off. He takes it to small claims court. Grundman owns Pat’s Body Shop in Wausau, Wisconsin. In an interview with...

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Grand Theater in Wausau reopens after renovations

The new-look Grand Theater opens Saturday. Six months of construction are in the books, and the venue is ready to welcome Wayne Newton to the stage. Second Century Campaign Marketing Manager Sadie Fisher says patrons will notice a mix of new and old looks. “It will feel like the Grand you know and love, but it also looks so much brighter and fresher. The theater itself has so many colors.”

Wausau, WI · 5d

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Finance briefs: Ambulance monitors, water utility payment and cemetery deal return Tuesday

Wausau’s Finance Committee meets at 5:15 p.m. Tuesday in a joint session with the Human Resources Committee. The raise, credit card policy, lead pipe award and year-end budget amendment are covered separately. The agenda also includes these items. Hoenecke cast lone vote against budget. Minutes from the Oct. 20...

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