Study: Adults consuming 13 percent of calories from added sugars
The trends are moving in the right direction: People are downing less added sugar in their diets, but health experts say Americans still consume too much.
- May 23, 2013
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For people thinking of joining the fun on June 1-2 when registration and trail fees for all-terrain...
ATV trails in Lincoln County will open at noon tomorrow.
The Wisconsin ATV Association has worked with partners on a pair of bills that will improve the ATV...
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6,800 Northern pike minnows were planted in Silver Lake at Silver Lake Park in Manitowoc on Friday.
Blogger Len Harris enjoyed a day of trout fishing with Dan Braun.
For the first time in more than a century, there is evidence that sturgeon are...
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Sponsors and landowners interested in hosting a gun deer hunt for hunters with disabilities are...
Chuck Quirmbach of Wisconsin Public Radio reports that a meeting today in Wausau could determine...
Challenge The Outdoors partnered with Shadows on the Wolf, Clintonville Chapter to mentor and...
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It's not just the highways: With the summer recreational boating season just getting underway,...
Law enforcement and the people cleaning up the Fox River want boaters this season to consider the...
Brisk temperatures didn’t stop Lourdes Academy eighth graders from kicking off the sixth annual...
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A bike helmet may be too expensive for some children, but a local child safety organization is...
A new bicycle shop is slated to open this summer in Oshkosh.
Village officials and residents kicked off the summer season Thursday night with a physical fitness...
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We golfers asked for forgiveness and the manufacturers gave it to us. In buckets.
The Hickory Golfers at the Bridgewood Golf Course play on Tuesday, May 14, 2013, in Neenah,...
The Mercury Hole in One media day was held on Friday, May 17, 2013 at Whispering Springs Golf...
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Suicide prevention program offered
The Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Awareness Committee of Portage County will sponsor free QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) training at 6 p.m. Thursday at the Portage County Public Library, 1001 Main St.
- May 23, 2013
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MS support group to meet
The Stevens Point Multiple Sclerosis Circle of Hope support group will meet at 6 p.m. June 4 at Kristin's Riverwalk, 1140 Clark St. This will be a pizza party.
- May 23, 2013
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Ministry offers grief support
Ministry Home Care-Hospice Services Grief Support Group will meet from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. June 6 in the chapel area at Ministry Saint Michael's Hospital, 900 Illinois Ave.
- May 23, 2013
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Funding available for caregiver respite
Caregivers of Alzheimer's patients and loved ones can apply for respite-specific funding for adult day programs, in-home assistance, meal delivery and visiting nurse assistance through Saint Michael's Foundation.
- May 23, 2013
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Register for Just Run events
Registration is open for the 2013 Justiceworks' Just Run Half-Marathon and 5K Run/Walk to be held Aug. 31 at Pfiffner Pioneer Park. A free Just Run Kids Quarter-Mile Run/Walk/Crawl also is planned.
- May 23, 2013
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Yard MD: Grow your own chocolate-themed garden with these tempting plant choices (story, video)
Gardeners often turn to themes when it comes to creating their backyard landscapes. Theme gardens can include plants of a certain type, specific colors, textures, scents and more.
- May 24, 2013
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If you have ... One hour, one day
Grab the dog and head outdoors this week, and explore the large dog exercise area at Standing Rocks County Park. The park, east of Plover just south of Highway B, offers plenty of room to roam for you and your furry friends.
- May 23, 2013
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Yard MD: CRAVING CHOCOLATE — Grow your own chocolate-themed garden with these tempting plant choices
Gardeners often turn to themes when it comes to creating their backyard landscapes. Theme gardens can include plants of a certain type, specific colors, textures, scents and more.
- May 23, 2013
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7 can't-miss summer events
Memorial Day marks the unofficial kickoff to summer, and here we share seven not-to-miss summer events in Portage County that you'll definitely want to add to your calendar now.
- May 22, 2013
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CWSO hosts annual Jazz Night fundraiser
The Central Wisconsin Symphony Orchestra will host Jazz Night 2013, its largest fundraiser of the year, at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Theater @1800, 1800 Northpoint Drive. This year's event will feature Randy Sabien and The Fiddlehead Band.
- May 22, 2013
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Poky Pedaling offers Sculpture Ride
Poky Pedaling Stevens Point will offer a Streetside Abstract Sculpture Ride on Saturday. Bikers should meet at 12:45 p.m. near the pool entrance at Goerke Park.
- May 22, 2013
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Annual art show returns to historic mill
Rising Star Mill, 3190 Highway Q, Nelsonville, will host its 26th annual Art Show and Sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.
- May 22, 2013
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Elizabeth Aguillera column: Arts integration prepares children to be innovators of tomorrow
The education system is challenged right now. The old structure prepared students for jobs in the industrial age. Arts and culture education has been pushed to the brink, considered special enrichment rather than core curriculum.
- May 22, 2013
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Burger secrets
When the weather turns warm, I find myself craving the smell and taste of a great homemade burger off the grill.
- May 21, 2013
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Yard MD tip of the week: Attracting hummingbirds to your yard
Yard MD Rob Zimmer explains how to attract hummingbirds to your yard in this week's tip of the week.
- May 21, 2013
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What's New in School: Students earn special reward after reaching fundraising goal
“Shave his head! Shave his head!” was the resounding chant heard in McDill Elementary School’s gymnasium on March 6. David Valdez, the school’s physical education teacher, was making good on his promise to allow students to shave off his hair if the school met its Jump Rope for Heart fundraising goal.
- May 16, 2013
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Local seniors receive National Merit scholarships
The Sentry Insurance Foundation has announced that Lauren Jurgella, a senior at Pacelli High School, and Elise Schimke, a senior at Stevens Point Area Senior High, are winners of National Merit Sentry Insurance Foundation Employee Dependent Scholarships.
- May 16, 2013
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Attila Weninger column: Recent change highlights need for continuous improvement
The Stevens Point Area Public School District has a mantra: 'Continue seeking new ways to improve.' While this describes many of our district's efforts, one example shows why it is imperative that as a teaching-learning enterprise, we always improve.
- May 16, 2013
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Library invites children to see big vehicles
The Iola Village Library, 180 S. Main St., will host a 'Touch the Vehicle' program from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. May 28 in the library parking lot.
- May 16, 2013
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Journal seeks your springtime photos
Stevens Point Journal Media is asking readers to share their photos highlighting the signs of spring to appear with our online weather updates, on Facebook as well as in print.
- May 16, 2013
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Rosholt bands to perform Pops Concert
The Rosholt Public School Band Department will present its Spring Pops/Awards Concert at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the high school auditorium, 346 Randolph St., Rosholt.
- May 16, 2013
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Sheriff's department offers hunting course
The Portage County Sheriff's Office will offer a hunter safety course from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. June 10, 11, 13 and 18 at the sheriff's department, 1500 Strongs Ave. A field day also is planned from 9 a.m. to noon June 15 at the Dewey Range.
- May 16, 2013
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REPLAY: Yard MD chat: Rob Zimmer answers your gardening questions
Garden Specialist Rob Zimmer, Gannett Wisconsin Media's Yard MD, chats weekly at 8 a.m. You can also follow him at www.twitter.com/YardMD and 'Like' him at www.facebook.com/YardMD. This week's topic: planting summer flowering bulbs, such as cannas, callas, dahlias and lilies.
- May 16, 2013
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New sunscreen labels: How to read the fine print
At first glance, the sunscreen bottles, tubes and canisters on store shelves this spring may not look much different from what consumers have seen in the past.
- May 16, 2013
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Ask a Doctor: Preventing ACL injuries a top priority for athletes
Question: I know so many girls who have had torn ACLs. Is there any way to prevent them?
- May 16, 2013
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Yard MD: Enjoy biggest and brightest hostas (story, video, photos)
When it comes to hostas, many gardeners prefer the true giants. Monstrous specimen plants that can reach up to nine feet across and four feet high are prized by hosta lovers who are drawn to these massive mounds of durable, heavily textured foliage.
- May 16, 2013
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cwACT to stage 'Proof'
How do you prove you created something? That is the central question tackled in the Central Wisconsin Area Community Theater's production of 'Proof,' which will be staged Friday through Sunday at Theater @1800.
- May 15, 2013
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Master Gardeners to hold plant sale
University of Wisconsin-Extension Portage County Master Gardener Volunteers will hold its annual plant sale from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday at the Rettler Corp. grounds in the Portage County Business Park, across from Crossroads Commons off Highway HH.
- May 15, 2013
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Concert to benefit cancer programs
The second annual Concert for a Cure for Cancer will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Pacelli High School, 1301 Maria Drive. Twenty-five performers, ages 7 to 89, will perform a variety of instrumental and vocal music.
- May 15, 2013
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Guitar champion to perform at Trinity
Trinity Lutheran Church, 1410 Rogers St., will host a performance by guitar champion Mark Kroos at 7 p.m. Sunday.
- May 15, 2013
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Ben Franklin choirs to perform
The Ben Franklin Junior High School choirs will present their spring concert at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in the school's auditorium, 2000 Polk St. Performing groups include Charger Chorus, Noteables and Concert Choir.
- May 15, 2013
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Student art show open to public
The Stevens Point Area Public School District's Spring Student Art Show and Open House will be from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Bliss Educational Services Center, 1900 Polk St.
- May 15, 2013
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Fun Fair raises money for technology
Madison Elementary School, 600 Maria Drive, will host its first Fun Fair from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. May 23. The event will include basket raffles, cake walk, Tippy the Clown, games in each classroom with prizes, and food and refreshments.
- May 15, 2013
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CWSO offers Young Artist Competition
Central Wisconsin Symphony Orchestra invites aspiring young musicians in grades nine to 12 during the 2013-14 school year to submit applications for the biennial Young Artist Competition. The competition will take place Sept.
- May 15, 2013
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Birding: Find wetlands, prairies, and forests in abundance at Crex Meadows, along with more birds than you can dream of ... but not more than you can count! Andy Paulios leads this event from 4 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Burnett County. Register at https://www.cvent.com/events/great-wi-birdathon-big-day-trips/registration-941aca6cd282454189211661afb27a0a.aspx. More events | Events map
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Classic snowmobile show: The Snowmobile Hall of Fame in St. Germain presents a Classic Sled Roundup. Judged sleds will be on display along with a swap meet. 1973 models will be the featured sleds this year. For more information call 715-542-4463 or e-mail info@snowmobilehalloffame.com. More events | Events map
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