It is almost impossible to conceptualize the violence and chaos caused by school shootings, but perhaps, even more difficult is to imagine that kind of violence happening on the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point campus. The campus so peaceful that the only time the word “gun” is heard is deer season. But just weeks after the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas ... Read More »
Active Portage County hosted a night hike for Portage County in Plover. On Saturday, Oct. 7 people could participate in a noncompetitive walk of four, eight or twelve miles on the Tomorrow State River nature trail. Active Portage County’s website said Moonwalk Wisconsin is hosted on the weekend closest to the full moon in the month of October. “Moon Walk ... Read More »
Avoid the Thanksgiving bloat this year by participating in the annual Turkey Trot. This non-competitive and family-focused race will take place on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, Nov. 24 at Pfiffner Park in Stevens Point. The Turkey Trot is organized by Portage County Can, or PC Can, which encourages the Stevens Point Community to balance nutrition and activity. The vision of PC ... Read More »
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