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• Portage County inspections: One restaurant with 10 violations (stevenspointjournal.com) — If you eat out around Stevens Point, August's Portage County health inspections brought mostly good news, with several Stevens Point restaurants earning clean reports and a few cited for fixable issues like cooler temperatures, sanitation and food storage. One local spot logged 10 violations, but many were corrected on the spot, giving diners a clearer picture of current food safety practices.
• Stevens Point city staff suspect attempted ransomware attack (wsaw.com) — Stevens Point city staff say they likely stopped a ransomware attack in its early stages, but some municipal services are still being restored. Mayor Mike Wiza reports no evidence of stolen data, while IT teams rebuild servers, quarantine suspicious machines, and roll out stricter cybersecurity protocols, all while keeping emergency services fully operational for residents.
• Mid-State Technical College launches 3 new career paths. Apply now. (bnd.com) — Students in the Stevens Point area now have three new ways to train for in-demand careers at Mid-State Technical College, with programs in community health work, therapeutic activity support, and tree health launching this year. Each short-term credential emphasizes flexible schedules, online learning, and quick entry into the workforce, and applications are already open for anyone looking to upskill or change careers.
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