Commentary
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From the publisher: Christmas and Hanukkah
Dear reader, Christmas and Hanukkah are upon us. Inherent in these holidays are bringing home a tree, decorating the tree, house, and yard, lighting ... -
Ice fishing contest Reels in $1,500 for Portage County Literacy Council
For the Gazette STEVENS POINT – Worzalla congratulated the winners of their Reel It In For Reading ice fishing competition and announced their $1,500 ... -
Kemmeter Column: County celebrates year after quarantine
By Gene Kemmeter A lot of familiar faces smiled back at people around Portage County during the Fourth of July weekend as crowds flocked ... -
Isherwood Column: Great engineering projects two
By Justin Isherwood The London sewer system is currently being accessorized, engineers would say super-sized, to fit a consumer society that showers often and ... -
Show Column: Odd Jobs
By Tim “Shoe” Sullivan I never celebrate Labor Day. Mainly because I never actually “worked.” Now don’t get me wrong. It’s not that I’m ... -
Looking ahead with Larry: July 2
By Taylor Hale PORTAGE COUNTY – Portage County Public Library Director Larry Oathout sat down with Portage County Gazette staff to give a monthly ... -
Giese Column: Grocery Store Traffic
By Rick Giese At the onset, let me state that I am all in favor of the free and orderly flow of commerce. I ... -
Kemmeter Column: Rendezvous returns, so do other events
By Gene Kemmeter Riverfront Rendezvous is back at Pfiffner Pioneer Park, and so are other Portage County Fourth of July celebrations after a year’s ... -
Shoe Column: Marbles
By Tim “Shoe” Sullivan I’ll tell you what’s sad. Nobody plays marbles anymore. The kids are too busy playing video games. Marbles are those ... -
Clark Street – Main Street Historic District listed on National Register
For the City Times STEVENS POINT – On June 22, the National Park Service listed the Clark Street – Main Street Historic District to ...