Around the County
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Portage County-owned roads become ATV/UTV routes
For the City Times PORTAGE COUNTY – The Portage County Board of Supervisors has adopted an ordinance designating all Portage County-owned roads as all-terrain ... -
One dead following head-on collision
For the Gazette PORTAGE COUNTY – One person has died following a head-on collision near Rudolph. On Jan. 15, shortly after 8 a.m., the ... -
Free fishing weekend to be held Jan. 16-17
For the Gazette MADISON – Anglers of all ages and experience levels are encouraged to explore the outdoors during “Free Fishing Weekend.” You can ... -
Family Video to close remaining store locations
For the Times CENTRAL WISCONSIN – Family Video has announced the closing of its 250 plus remaining locations on Jan. 6. All stores have ... -
Supporting Safety: WE Energies grant assists Rudolph department with equipment purchase
By Kris Leonhardt RUDOLPH – A recent grant from the WE Energies Foundation is helping the Rudolph Volunteer Fire Department provide needed equipment to ... -
Time Capsules: History pulled from the pages
Compiled by Kris Leonhardt 100 years: January 1921 Three new county officers assumed their duties the first Monday of January. Byron J. Carpenter, Stevens ... -
Missing Watertown man located in Portage County
By Gazette staff PORTAGE COUNTY – On Dec. 30, shortly before 1 p.m., Portage County Sheriff’s deputies and Wisconsin State Patrol were called to ... -
Year in Review: 2020 Silver Linings
Working through things together By Chris Holman Portage County Executive 2020 will be remembered for a lot of truly unfortunate things, and I’m certain ... -
Around the County: Downtown holiday displays
By Taylor Hale Associate Editor PORTAGE COUNTY – COVID has prompted many home and shop owners to indulge in their festive decorating habits – ... -
Time Capsules: History pulled from the pages
Compiled by Kris Leonhardt 100 years: December 1920 The disappearance of more than $50 in bills from Joseph Kryszewski’s pocketbook, at his shoe repair ...