Opinion
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Be our guest: The dangers of consumer fireworks
By Andrew Egan Stevens Point Fire Marshal Every year, Americans patriotically celebrate the Independence Day holiday. In a normal year, July 4th is filled ... -
From the Publisher: Father’s Day
Dear reader, Today is Father’s Day as you all know and by now you may have been thinking about your dad and all he ... -
From the Publisher: The future is bright
Dear reader, Wow you might ask. Why the optimism? We feel like things are more uncertain and unsettled than we can ever remember. We ... -
From the Publisher: Moving Ahead
Dear reader, As you are aware, the Covid-19 pandemic and shutdown of the economy have taken an enormous toll on businesses across the State. ... -
Letter to the Editor: A pint for a pint
June 1st is the date for the next Red Cross, Plover/Whiting Blood Drive. The drive will be held at the Plover Municipal Building, noon ... -
Kemmeter column: Little, light lift sometimes needed in life
By Gene Kemmeter More than 20 years ago, the Portage County Gazette started a little column in its pages referring to some of the ... -
From the Publisher: Adapting to the new normal
Dear reader, Our governmental leaders seem to be confused. Some are emphasizing that we should take precautions against infection with the coronavirus—stay home, keep ... -
Isherwood column: Our flag – the embodiment of history
By Justin Isherwood It’s 4:30 going on 5. The wind has changed to an insistent westerly. A chill is attached, the day will be ... -
Kemmeter column: Regular upgrades work better than periodic
By Gene Kemmeter Neighborhood street reconstruction has become an annual project for Stevens Point in recent years, as the city slowly and methodically upgrades ... -
Be our guest: Plan is response to human-made disaster, not a pandemic
By AFT-Wisconsin UW System President Ray Cross is proposing a plan to shrink the UW System, consolidating and eliminating programs and positions across campuses. ...