Maxine Kremer Operates Bright Green Ice Cream Truck A bright green, musical ice cream truck has been making the rounds in Central Wisconsin, to the delight of area residents. Pittsville resident Maxine Kremer, 23, said she started Maxine’s Sweet Treats this year on a whim, a business idea which has turned into a fun side job. “Everyone loves ice cream,” she said,...

Stevens Point Goes Soft (Serve) There’s nothing better than soft serve ice cream to beat the summer heat. Luckily, Stevens Point has TWO highly-rated locations to get that sweet fix. Boasting homemade toppings, generous portions, and affordable prices, Belt’s Soft Serve and the newer Carl D’s are favorites of the area. Give them both a try before the summer heat winds...

Offering diverse scenery and great outdoor activities year-round, the Green Circle Trail should be on everyone’s bucket list. The trail is made up of a series of twelve connected routes which encircle the entire city of Stevens Point, passing sites that recall the city’s lumber history and early settlements. Twenty-six miles long with additional spurs and trails numbering an additional...

Central Wisconsin Military Show Continues Iola Tradition After twenty-five years and a cancellation, the Iola Vintage Military and Gun Show has been reborn. Though the torch may have been dropped after the Iola’s cancellation earlier this year, it was quickly picked up by a large group of people dedicated to keeping the show going. Renamed the Central Wisconsin Military Show, the rebranded...

Summer Shindig Benefits Rozellville Lions Club For food and free family fun, check out the Rozellville Lions Summer Shindig, to be held Saturday, August 12 from 9 a.m. until dusk at the St. Andrews Catholic Church parking lot in Rozellville. There will be music and cash raffles all day, a craft and car show, kids activities, and a baggo tournament. Now in...

Devil's Lake a Popular State Attraction Spanning 10,000 acres and welcoming nearly three million visitors per year, Devil’s Lake State Park in Baraboo is a popular hiking, camping and recreation spot bursting with natural beauty year-round. Lined with towering bluffs, the 360-acre lake is a great spot for kayaking (rentable), swimming (try the pet-designated area for your furry friend), and stand-up...

Highground Serves as Place of Healing and Learning Machines fight the wars, but it’s the humans behind those machines who bear the wounds. The Highground in Neillsville is a place of healing and respite from the wounds of war. It is not a war memorial, but a veterans memorial that pays tribute to the sacrifices and service of the dead, missing...

Big Eau Pleine Park Full of Outdoor Opportunity Boasting lush forest and a water view, Big Eau Pleine Park proves you don’t have to travel far to find a great park. The 2,050 acre park extends two miles into the Big Eau Pleine Reservoir, making it a prime spot for fishing, kayaking, and other recreational activities. Day hiking is excellent and free....

Help Solve a Whodunit Mystery at Point Basse A body was discovered while cleaning out the ice house, and the citizens of Point Basse have a mystery on their hands. Did the former employee die in an accident? Or was it murder? Help solve the case by attending the Mystery Event at the Historic Point Basse site in Nekoosa on July 29...

Newman's Offers Fun and Affordable Family Fun For an affordable and family-friendly summer outing, try a game of miniature golf. Newman’s 1st Street Miniature Golf Course and Ice Cream has been a favorite spot for multiple generations since its opening in 1973, bringing together grandkids and grandparents, young families, and friends for a round of golf. Easily accessible by bike, the...