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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Portage County in week ending Apr. 13?

By Central Wisconsin News | Apr 19, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Portage County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 13, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Rep. Tiffany: 'The Trump trial in NY is blatant election interference'

By Central Wisconsin News | Apr 19, 2024

Wisconsin State Representative Tom Tiffany has asserted that the trial of former President Donald Trump, currently underway in New York, is a flagrant attempt at election interference. He further stated that Democrats seem reluctant to allow the American people to exercise their democratic rights by determining election outcomes through voting.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Marathon County in week ending Apr. 13?

By Central Wisconsin News | Apr 16, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Marathon County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 13, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Marathon County in week ending Apr. 13?

By Central Wisconsin News | Apr 16, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Marathon County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 13, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Music Concerts Coming to UW-Stevens Point Campuses in May

By Central Wisconsin News | Apr 16, 2024

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is gearing up to host a series of music concerts across all three of its campuses in Stevens Point, Marshfield, and Wausau this coming May.According to the university's announcement, the UW-Stevens Point concerts will kick off at 7:30 p.m. at the Noel Fine Arts Center Michelsen Hall on 1800 Portage Street, Stevens Point. Tickets for the general public are priced at $17, $15 for seniors, $10 for youth, and UWSP employees, while UW-Stevens Point students can attend for free. Tickets can be purchased online, at the Information and...

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2 gas stations in cities throughout Marathon County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Apr. 13

By Central Wisconsin News | Apr 15, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Marathon County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Apr. 13, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Tiffany Announces April Mobile Office Hours

By Central Wisconsin News | Apr 15, 2024

WAUSAU, WI – Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) has revealed the schedule for his upcoming mobile office hours, aimed at assisting residents with federal agency-related matters. A member of Congressman Tom Tiffany’s staff will be present at various locations throughout different counties to provide aid on a range of federal issues.The mobile office hours are set to take place on specific dates and times at different libraries and community centers across Wisconsin. On Monday, April 22nd, the mobile office will be at the Thorp Public Library in Clark County from 2:30 pm to...

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UW-Stevens Point faculty, staff, honored for excellence

By Central Wisconsin News | Apr 15, 2024

Several faculty and staff members at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point have been recognized for excellence within their professional fields.Associate Professor Rebecca Franzen has been appointed as the new director of the Wisconsin Center for Environmental Education (WCEE) at UWSP, succeeding Anna Haines. The WCEE focuses on promoting environmental literacy and stewardship through educational initiatives for students and educators statewide.Professor Holly Schmies from the athletic training department at UWSP has been awarded the Great Lakes Athletic Trainers...

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Explore UW-Stevens Point’s Schmeeckle Reserve spring programs

By Central Wisconsin News | Apr 15, 2024

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point’s Schmeeckle Reserve is gearing up for an array of exciting spring programs that offer a unique opportunity to explore nature and learn about the environment.One of the highlighted events is the annual Spring Candlelight Hike, themed “Hopping into Spring,” which will take place on Friday, May 3, from 7-9:30 p.m. The event promises torch-lit trails, character programs, snacks, crafts, and live animals. According to the Friends of Schmeeckle Reserve, a donation of $4 per person or $10 per family is suggested to support future events...

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Marathon County in week ending Apr. 13

By Central Wisconsin News | Apr 14, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Marathon County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Apr. 13, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Which former Central Wisconsin News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 15?

By Central Wisconsin News | Apr 14, 2024

These former Central Wisconsin News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 15.

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Central Wisconsin News area weekly mass times

By Central Wisconsin News | Apr 13, 2024

The following parishes in the Central Wisconsin News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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In 2022-23 school year, white students had highest representation in Wood County districts

By Central Wisconsin News | Apr 12, 2024

The most prevalent ethnicity in the Wood County districts' student body in the 2022-23 school year was white, according to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Marathon County in week ending Apr. 6

By Central Wisconsin News | Apr 12, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Marathon County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 6, according to GasBuddy.com.

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2022-23 School Year: What was most represented ethnicity in Portage County districts?

By Central Wisconsin News | Apr 11, 2024

The most prevalent ethnicity in the Portage County districts' student body in the 2022-23 school year was white, according to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

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UW-Stevens Point Spreads Joy of Poetry on Poem in Your Pocket Day

By Central Wisconsin News | Apr 11, 2024

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is gearing up to celebrate Poem in Your Pocket Day on Thursday, April 18, as part of the National Poetry Month festivities. The event encourages individuals to select a poem, carry it with them, and share it with others, fostering moments of connection and appreciation through the art of poetry.Marketing/Outreach Librarian Nerissa Nelson expressed the university's enthusiasm for the event, stating, “We’re thrilled to bring the joy of poetry to our community in such a tangible way." Nelson highlighted the significance of Poem in...

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Rep. Tiffany: 'Biological men should NOT compete in girl’s sports'

By Central Wisconsin News | Apr 10, 2024

Wisconsin State Representative Tom Tiffany has voiced his belief that biological men should not be permitted to participate in girls' sports. He asserts that the efforts of Democrats and Governor Evers are aimed at eradicating women's sports in Wisconsin.

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Marathon County Districts: Which ethnicity was most represented in 2022-23 school year?

By Central Wisconsin News | Apr 10, 2024

The most prevalent ethnicity in the Marathon County districts' student body in the 2022-23 school year was white, according to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Marathon County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Apr. 6

By Central Wisconsin News | Apr 9, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Marathon County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 6, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Bluegrass Musical Staged at UW-Stevens Point in ‘Bright Star’

By Central Wisconsin News | Apr 9, 2024

A tale of love and redemption in a bluegrass musical titled "Bright Star" will grace the stage at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. The musical, created by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell, will be showcased at the Jenkins Theatres of the Noel Fine Arts Center in Stevens Point.Set in the 1920s and '40s American South, the production follows editor Alice Murphy as she encounters a young soldier returning home from World War II, reigniting her yearning for the child she once lost. Professor Mark Hanson, the show's director, described it as a narrative of second...