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Our view: Cheers to those who ring bells for Red Kettle drive

Cheers to all those volunteers who have been ringing bells for the Salvation Army's Red Kettle campaign.

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Fri Nov 20, 2009

Stevens Point Journal

Film Festival names Audience Choice Award winners

The Central Wisconsin Film Festival, an annual independent film festival held in Amherst and Stevens Point on Nov.

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Wausau Daily Herald

Claudia Schmidt to perform at Amherst's Jensen Center

Michigan native Claudia Schmidt will perform as part of the Tomorrow River Concerts series at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Lettie W. Jensen Community Center, 487 N. Main St., Amherst.

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Wed Nov 18, 2009

WisInfo

Family reunion: Stanke

Former Nelsonville resident Mildred Stanke celebrated her 91st birthday recently.

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Tue Nov 17, 2009

Stevens Point Journal

Todays government meetings

The Portage County Jail Overcrowding Committee, 4:30 p.m., Portage County Courthouse Conference Room F. Agenda includes Discussion/Recommendations regarding Home Detention Program fees, compliance with jail rules and expectations upon book-in and offender programming and Home Detention.

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Fri Nov 13, 2009

The Daily Page

Beer Here: Hop Harvest from Central Waters Brewing

Did you catch a glimpse of the harvest moon a few weeks ago? Well, the makers of Central Waters beer must have been basking in the moonbeams as they celebrated the release of their latest seasonal brew: Hop Harvest.

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Thu Nov 12, 2009

WisInfo

Wisconsin International Pageant applicants sought

Applications are being accepted for the Wisconsin International 2010 pageant, which will be held in Amherst on Feb.

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Wed Nov 11, 2009

WisInfo

Blood drive to be held Thursday

AMHERST - BloodCenter of Wisconsin will hold a blood drive from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Jensen Community Center, 487 N. Main St., Amherst.

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Fri Nov 06, 2009

WisInfo

Pease to perform at benefit

Come for an all-you-can-eat fish fry and chicken buffet from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Nov.

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Thu Nov 05, 2009

WisInfo

Letter: Amherst cyclist looking for good Samaritan

On Sept. 12, 2009, at about noon, I was involved in a bicycle accident on Division Street in Stevens Point.

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WisInfo

Pageant applicants sought

Applications are being accepted for the Wisconsin International 2010 pageant, which will be held in Amherst on Feb.

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Tue Nov 03, 2009

WisInfo

No injuries after two vehicles hit buildings

Two vehicles have hit buildings in two separate incidents since Sunday. At 12:39 p.m. Monday at Wyndmere Estates, 216 Prentice St.

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Mon Nov 02, 2009

WisInfo

'Festival of Chocolate' to return to Amherst

AMHERST - The Festival of Chocolate ... and More returns to the Jensen Community Center in Amherst from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov.

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Sun Nov 01, 2009

WisInfo

Leaders' service honored

The Portage County 4-H Leaders held the 2009 Leader Recognition Banquet at the Elizabeth Inn and Convention Center, Plover, on Oct.

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Sat Oct 31, 2009

WisInfo

Riley celebrates 103rd birthday

Edna Riley, a resident of the Portage County Health Care Center, celebrated her 103rd birthday on Friday.

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Fri Oct 30, 2009

WisInfo

Film festival shines light on art of filmmaking

When Lee Vaughter first heard about the Central Wisconsin Film Festival, he couldn't wait to enter his films.

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Thu Oct 29, 2009

WisInfo

Amherst school to salute vets

Students and staff at Amherst Elementary School will present a Patriotic Music Sing-along on Veterans Day, Nov.

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Wed Oct 28, 2009

Stevens Point Journal

Film Festival to be held Nov. 6 to 8

The fourth annual Central Wisconsin Film Festival will be held Nov. 6 to 8 at three locations in Portage County - the Lettie W. Jensen Community Center in Amherst, and Rogers Campus Cinema and The Garage at Emy J's., both in Stevens Point.

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Mon Oct 26, 2009

Stevens Point Journal

Bible retreat in Amherst still strong after 75 years

Riverside Bible Camp in Amherst is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year. The camp, which sits on 47 acres on the banks of the Tomorrow River in central Wisconsin, sends a Christ-centered, nondenominational message through a rustic camping experience.

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Fri Oct 23, 2009

WisInfo

Shipment delays postpone flu vaccine clinics

Because of delays in the shipment of the seasonal influenza vaccine, many Aspirus VNA Home Health public flu clinics scheduled until Nov.

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