The Friends of the Portage Public Library raised $600 for programming at the library in two days by selling hydrangeas for Mother's Day.
Capitalizing off costly mistakes, a pitching gem and masterful performance at the plate highlighted this week's top performances. Meet this week's stars.
Across Wisconsin and the nation, thousands will gather on courthouse lawns and other venues to celebrate America’s 73rd annual National Day of Prayer today. Large and small groups will hear much needed prayers for our nation, both spoken and unspoken, in these challenging times. It would be …
From 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on May 4, Portage residents can dispose of their unwanted items at the Municipal Garage at 616 Washington St. during the city's annual spring cleanup.
Portage's Parks and Recreation Department planted 40 trees along East Conant Street for Arbor Day last week in an effort to get more shade-lined streets back in the city.
From impressive performances at the plate to in the circle, five standout efforts from the high school softball diamond. Vote for your favorite.
The star elevated Waupun to its first state championship, and now is headed to a perennial NCAA tournament team. Here's what we know.
The Women’s Civic League of Portage will host its monthly luncheon meeting May 8 at Dino's, 2900 New Pinery Road, Portage.
Madison College-Reedsburg, 300 Alexander Ave., will host the annual Celebrate A Nurse 5K at 9:30 a.m. Saturday to support men and women who choose the nursing profession. The event kicks off National Nurses Week, May 6-12.
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WAUSAU — The Arbor Day Foundation names 15 Aspirus Health hospitals as 2023 Tree Campus Healthcare institutions for their commitment to planting, nurturing and celebrating trees, including Aspirus Divine Savior in Portage.
The city of Portage has embarked on a significant development to enhance its infrastructure and services with the groundbreaking of a new public works facility. This project, encompassing a 51,000 square foot main facility, a 10,000 square foot cold storage facility, and a salt shed, marks t…
“Every day is Earth Day, and I vote we start investing in a secure climate future right now.”—Jackie Speier
Truth is truly stranger than fiction. I couldn’t make this up if I tried.
Baron is a 4-year-old mixed breed, large—over 44 pounds fully grown/mix. He’s handsome, very sweet, easy-going and he loves to cuddle, get attention and just hang out. He loves belly rubs.
A large construction project to resurface and reconfigure Wisconsin Dells Parkway, set for five phases from 2026 to 2028, will minimize the impact on summer tourism traffic.
Big plays on the bases and on the mound highlighted this week's top area performances. Meet this week's stars.
A woman charged in the 2022 killing of a Madison man just outside of Portage was sentenced Tuesday to 22 years in prison.
“Don’t wait for someone to bring you flowers. Plant your own garden and decorate your own soul.”– Luther Burbank
Last year, my husband Frank and I planned a trip of a lifetime — a Rhine River cruise through the Netherlands, Germany, France and Switzerland. Twenty-four days before the trip, though, Frank ended up in intensive care with a major health crisis.