🌱 What the sudden Papa John’s shutdown means for Stevens Point pizza fans
Stevens Point, Wisconsin Patch AM: a 5 min readGood morning Stevens Point! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What the sudden Papa John’s shutdown means for Stevens Point pizza fans
- Ready for a free riverfront movie night in Stevens Point?
- How UWSP musicians turned classroom rehearsals into a pro-level album
Also on today's calendar: Aber Suzuki Center Voice Recitals and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What did Tennessee see? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Friday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 78 and low of 61 degrees.
- Saturday: Warmer with a few showers, temps: high: 85, low: 60.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 83 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Papa John's closes Division Street location in Stevens Point (stevenspointjournal.com) — Papa John’s has permanently closed its Division Street location in Stevens Point as of May 24, ending the chain’s presence in the city again. Customers are being directed to the newer Wisconsin Rapids store, while the article recaps the pizza chain’s on-and-off history at two Division Street addresses over the past few decades. 
2. Stevens Point visitors center hosts free Movie in the Park June 9 (stevenspointjournal.com) — Families can enjoy a free outdoor showing of “Zootopia 2” on June 9 at Pfiffner Pioneer Park, as the Stevens Point Area Convention & Visitors Bureau marks its 40th anniversary. Food trucks start serving at 5 p.m., the movie begins around 6:15 p.m., and residents are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets to relax along the Wisconsin River.
3. UW-Stevens Point wind ensemble records professional album (spmetrowire.com) — UW-Stevens Point’s top Symphonic Wind Ensemble recently spent three intensive days recording a professional six-piece album, “Endless Horizons,” right here in Stevens Point. Led by director John Lynch with faculty soloist Brent Turney and industry engineers, the project gave student musicians hands-on experience with professional recording and will be released on streaming platforms later this year.
4. Friendly competition, community support highlight second year of Pack the Pantry event (wsaw.com) — Stevens Point and Plover residents are being challenged to a friendly rivalry to see which community can donate the most non-perishable food in this year’s Pack the Pantry drive. Starting today, you can buy Sack Hunger bags or give cash at Metro Market locations in both communities, all leading up to the June 19 event aimed at topping last year’s 12,000-pound total.
5. Naked man stole ambulance with patient inside (waupacanow.com) — A man whose last listed address is in Stevens Point has pleaded not guilty to ten charges after allegedly stealing an occupied ambulance in Wisconsin Rapids and leading officers on a lengthy chase in February. Court records describe a bizarre incident ending safely in a field near Pittsville, and the case is now moving toward a July pre-trial hearing in Wood County.
📸 Around Stevens Point
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★ Featured events ★
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Scouts Gardening Merit Badge Clinic →
Food + Farm Exploration Center, 3400 Innovation Dr, Plover
9:00 am
Saturday June 6
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Other local events
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FREE Coffee and Cotton Candy @ Gadgets & Goodies
Portage County Business Council Gadgets & Goodies 3027 Village Park Dr Plover, WI 54467
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Aber Suzuki Center Voice Recitals →
Noel Fine Arts Center, 1800 Portage St, Stevens Point
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Sunset Point Winery Tour & Tasting Flight
Portage County Business Council Sunset Point Winery
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Board of Water and Sewerage Commissioners →
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Airport Commission →
City of Stevens Point Meetings -
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Transit Commission →
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5:00 pm -
The Juliet Connection Monthly Meeting in Park Ridge
Portage County Business Council Next Home Priority 20 Park Ridge Dr. St. Point, WI 54481
5:30 pm
Saturday June 6
Monday June 8
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Spud of the Month: Deviled Potatoes →
Food + Farm Exploration Center, 3400 Innovation Dr, Plover
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FREE Coffee and Cotton Candy @ Gadgets & Goodies →
Gadgets & Goodies, 3027 Vlg Pk Dr, Plover
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2026 Korean War Veterans Memorial Ceremony →
Plover, WI Calendar, 1505 Maple Dr, Plover
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The Juliet Connection Monthly Meeting in Park Ridge →
NextHome Priority, 20 Park Ridge Dr, Stevens Point
5:30 pm
Friday June 5
Saturday June 6
Sunday June 7
Monday June 8
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Summer is heating up in Wisconsin ☀️
As temperatures rise, it’s important to take steps to stay safe in extreme heat. Remember to stay hydrated, limit time in the sun when possible, and… (Nextdoor ) - Anyone know anyone who has a truck with a bed part available to help me pickup bikes??
I only know people who own or drive enclosed vehicles that can't fit bikes.. I need to pick up up to 4 bikes for family. (Nextdoor District 4 - North Side)
- Prevail Bank posted a job opening for Universal Banker in Stevens Point. Apply here.
- Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Delivery Driver in Stevens Point. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Stevens Point here.
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