Brandi Makuski

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By Brandi MakuskiSTEVENS POINT — A month-long community fitness challenge to benefit local residents experiencing homelessness will kick off May 1, culminating in a group walk and celebration at the end of the month. Organized by the Bread of Life Hope Center of Portage County, a program of The Salvation Army, the “Every Step Counts, Walk a Mile in Their Shoes” fundraiser encourages participants to set personal fitness goals and collect pledges from sponsors for every mile walked.

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By Brandi MakuskiPLOVER – Registration opens Monday, April 7, for the 16th annual Cops-N-Bobbers event, returning to Lake Pacawa Park on June 7. The free fishing event is organized by Portage County law enforcement, including the Portage County Deputy Sheriffs Association, Stevens Point Police Officer’s Association, and Plover Police Department, in partnership with the Stevens Point Elks Lodge 641.

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By Brandi MakuskiPORTAGE COUNTY – The Portage County Business Council is hosting a community food drive on Friday, May 16, from noon to 6 p.m., with a spirited rivalry fueling the effort. Dubbed “Pack the Pantry,” the event is a friendly competition between Plover and Stevens Point to see which city can collect the most nonperishable food items. Collection sites will be set up at both Metro Market locations. Metro Market is located at 1500 Pinecrest Ave.

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By Brandi MakuskiSTEVENS POINT – City officials will hold a public preconstruction meeting on April 23 to provide details on two major road reconstruction projects scheduled for 2025. The meeting runs from 5 to 7 p.m. in the conference room at the City Streets Garage, 100 Sixth Ave. Officials will present updates on the Washington Ave. and Madison St. improvement projects. Residents, business owners, and other interested parties are encouraged to attend.

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By Brandi MakuskiWHITING — Consolidated Water Power Co. has begun a controlled drawdown of the Wisconsin River upstream of the Whiting Dam to address a mechanical failure in the dam’s infrastructure. According to Power Director Martin Burkhardt, the failure occurred in a stoplog—a device used to isolate turbines and tainter gates for maintenance—allowing water to leak into the river.