Portage County
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Staying Green: What you can do
By Olivia De Valk PORTAGE COUNTY – On average, 2,000 tons of non-recyclable material and 200,000 tons of recyclable materials are sent through Portage ... -
Governor vetoes Mill Bill
By Gazette Staff MADISON – On July 8, Governor Tony Evers vetoed Assembly Bill No. 367, which was designed to provide assistance in restarting ... -
Time Capsules: History pulled from the pages
Compiled by Kris Leonhardt 100 years ago Henry Schultze, a clammer, drowned in the Wisconsin River two miles north of Stevens Point. Schultze, who ... -
Portage County Blotter
6/29/2021 Deer vs. car A driver hit a deer on Hwy 54 in Waupaca. 6/29/2021 Disorderly A suspect was charged with disorderly conduct and ... -
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 ... -
Portage County ranks ninth in best places to get a mortgage
By Taylor Hale PORTAGE COUNTY – Portage County ranked number nine in the top 10 counties in the state to receive a home mortgage ... -
Pet of the Week: Gable
Gable is a labrador-boxer mix. He is medium in size, has been alter and is 3 years old. Gable is a high energy dog, ... -
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 ... -
Portage County vaccine literacy program
By Olivia De Valk PORTAGE COUNTY – A vaccine literacy program run by the Portage County Literacy Council aims to make COVID vaccines more ... -
Time Capsules: History pulled from the pages
Compiled by Kris Leonhardt 100 years ago A roadster driven by and belonging to P.H. Hewitt, a traveling salesman, was badly damaged along with ...