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Help Wanted - PM Transit Supervisor

Supervises, directs, reviews, plans, and evaluates the work of subordinate personnel engaged in a variety of transportation service activities within the Transportation Division. Apply by 3 pm Friday, February 5.

Sculpture Park Committee Accepting Submissions

The Stevens Point Sculpture Park committee is accepting submissions of sculpture work for their annual, three-year outdoor sculpture exhibition for display from August, 2021 through August, 2024.

The committee is also accepting submissions of sculpture work for a site-specific outdoor sculpture to reshape a 36” in diameter and 30+ foot high ash tree, which was a victim of the emerald ash borer. Both calls for submission will be juried.

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Release of Sex Offender in Stevens Point: Scott E. Szerlong

Upon release from prison, Scott Szerlong will live at 1504 Water St. He will be placed on supervision with the Wis. Dept. of Corrections & monitored by Sex Offender Agent Specialists with the Division of Community Corrections, in Portage County.

Scott Szerlong is subject to lifetime GPS monitoring.

Date of Birth: 01-19-1972White/MaleHeight: 6’0”Weight: 225Hair: BrownEyes: Blue

Release Date: 1-21-2021Released to 1504 Water Street, Stevens Point Offense Type: Possession of Child P...

January 19 County Board Video Online, on TV, & on Radio

The January 19 County Board Board meeting video is online. It will play on Community TV channel 984 & 105.9 FM radio WSNP-LP Wednesday, January 20 at 5:00 & 10:00 pm, & Thursday, January 21 at 7:30 am.

City of Stevens Point Ballot Drop Boxes

The City of Stevens Point has ballot drop boxes for City residents. One is in front of City Hall, 1515 Strongs Ave., & the other is at Dreyfus University Center, 1015 Reserve St. The boxes are available until 5:00 pm, Feb. 15, for City residents only.

On Election Day, February 16, 2021, ballots will need to be returned to the Clerk’s Office in time to be delivered to the polling location before 8:00 p.m., or dropped off at your polling site.

Ballot Drop Box at UW-SP

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Help Wanted - Relocation Coordinator (Limited Term)

Responsible for assisting elderly & disabled tenants of Edgewater Manor with relocation to other housing options.

Will assist tenants with identifying & evaluating other suitable housing options, identifying & applying for housing assistance programs if needed, developing a plan for each tenant based on their individual needs, following through with plan exec...

Help Wanted - Relocation Coordinator (Limited Term)

Responsible for assisting elderly & disabled tenants of Edgewater Manor with relocation to other housing options.

Will assist tenants with identifying & evaluating other suitable housing options, identifying & applying for housing assistance programs if needed, developing a plan for each tenant based on their individual needs, following through with plan exec...

January Common Council & Bike/Ped Street Safety Meeting Videos Online, on TV, & on Radio

The Jan. 18 Common Council & Jan. 14 Bike/Ped Street Safety Committee Meeting videos are online. They will play on Community TV (Spectrum channel 984) & on WSNP-LP radio, 105.9 FM, Tuesday, Jan. 19 at 5 & 10 pm, and Wednesday, Jan. 20 at 7:30 am.

City Employees - EAP Connection & Health Newsletters

The January, 2021 EAP Connection and Health Newsletters have been published. These free resources are provided by ERC, our Employee Assistance Program, and Ascension Employer Solutions.

Help Wanted at K.B. Willett Ice Arena

The City of Stevens Point is accepting applications for Seasonal Building Supervisor and Seasonal Skating Instructor at the K.B. Willett Ice Arena. Apply by 4:00 pm on February 1, 20021.

Voting by Absentee Ballot

Any qualified elector who is unable or unwilling to appear at the polling place on Election Day may submit a request to vote an absentee ballot to their municipal clerk.

A qualified elector is any U.S. citizen, who will be 18 years of age or older on Election Day, who has resided in the ward or municipality where he or she wishes to vote for at least 28 consecutive days before the election.

The elector must also be registe...

Become a Bicycle Friendly Business

The Bicycle Friendly Businesses Program is based on the belief that bikes are good for businesses, employees, and the community. Applicants receive feedback to help them become more bike-friendly. Deadline for Spring 2021 applications is February 11.

Becoming a Bicycle Friendly Businesses benefits your bottom line while also enhancing quality of life in your community. 

BFBs are recognized for their efforts through an award system based on four essential elements to being bicycle frie...

Aspirus to Acquire Ascension Sites in North/Central Wisconsin

Aspirus Health and Ascension have signed an agreement to transfer from Ascension to Aspirus ownership of seven hospitals, 21 physician clinics, and air and ground medical transport services located in north and central Wisconsin.

Aspirus Health and Ascension have signed an agreement to transfer from Ascension to Aspirus ownership of seven hospitals, 21 physician clinics, and air and ground medical transport services located in north and central Wisconsin. “Aspirus is com...

Iverson Park Winter Sports Area OPEN

The Iverson Park Winter Sports Area will OPEN Friday, January 1. The facilities will close if temperature is below -15 degrees. Toboggan runs are closed this season due to COVID safety protocols. (This status is subject to change without notice.)

City Employees - 2021 Wellness Program Flyer Available

The 2021 City of Stevens Point Wellness Program is an opportunity for employees on the City’s high deductible health insurance plan to earn Health Savings Account dollars by completing simple objectives. All details are available in the flyer.