Commentary
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City Seeks to Purchase New Plow Truck, Start Rental Inspection Program
Here is a rundown of notable approvals from Monday night’s meetings. As a note, all approved motions must seek final passing through next week’s ... -
Isherwood Column: Two Bucks, Please
By Justin Isherwood In round amounts, I’d like about 114 million dollars. Please, drop off the money at the Gazette office, large denominations appreciated. ... -
Schuh Column: Wait – there’s more!
By Jim Schuh Two weeks ago, I presented a column complaining about how impersonal and annoying business’ automated answering devices are. They basically tell ... -
Isherwood Column: The Relativity of Trees
By Justin Isherwood By my calculation this day, April 23, is my family’s 163rd annual event, the reference to 1855 when my great-grandfather James ... -
Commentary: Will new CWD-combat efforts save future of deer hunting?
By Gene Kemmeter Wisconsin is enacting new requirements to combat chronic wasting disease (CWD) in the deer population. Gov. Scott Walker announced a three-step ... -
‘If you’d like excellent customer service, please hold’
Portage County Gazette By Jim Schuh Attention: Companies with automated answering equipment that claim, “Your call is important to us…” or “Please continue to ... -
You’re Invited: Shredding Party!
Submitted by LouAnn Schulfer, AWMA®, AIF® Accredited Wealth Management Advisor® Accredited Investment Fiduciary® We’re gearing up to host our eighth annual Shredding Party, a ... -
Schierl’s death leaves void in Portage County community
By Gene Kemmeter Stevens Point and Portage County lost one of its “community treasures” Tuesday, April 10. Anne Gilfry Schierl, a retired Stevens Point ... -
Watch the heavens move and be sure to kill every fly you can
By Jim Schuh After experiencing a few recent super moons, when the moon appeared larger than usual to us earthlings, I started thinking about ... -
The best beds come with dogs
By Justin Isherwood I don’t leave the farm often which happens to be the nature of this career. Beyond which, I really like my ...