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šŸŒ± How close is Stevens Point to fully recovering from its cyberattack?

Stevens Point, Wisconsin Patch AM: a 5 min read

Good morning Stevens Point! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ā˜€ļø

In today's newsletter:

  • How close is Stevens Point to fully recovering from its cyberattack?
  • Portage County neighbors, including Stevens Point couples, are saying ā€œI do.ā€
  • Want to get your hands dirty with clay this fall?

Also on today's calendar: 75th Fall Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Assn. Show & Sale and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Some sun, then turning cloudy, with a high of 64 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 65, low: 38.
  • Monday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 62 and low of 44 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. Stevens Point systems nearly back to normal after likely ransomware attack (stevenspointjournal.com) ā€” Stevens Pointā€™s computer systems are nearly back to normal a week after staff stopped a likely ransomware attack, and officials say thereā€™s still no evidence residentsā€™ or employeesā€™ data was exposed. Emergency services and key city functions stayed online, only three devices were affected, and new security measures plus an insurance claim and council report are underway.
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2. Who's getting married in Portage County? (spmetrowire.com) ā€” Portage Countyā€™s latest batch of marriage licenses includes several couples planning ceremonies in Stevens Point, alongside weddings in Plover, Alban, Lanark, and Stockton. The Metro Wire will publish these public records monthly, noting each coupleā€™s municipality and wedding date so residents can see who recently tied the knot in their community.
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3. FIRED Ceramics Club Hopes to Expand Creative Opportunities for University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Students (thepointeruwsp.com) ā€” A student-run ceramics club at UW-Stevens Point is opening its doors to the wider Stevens Point community, offering affordable, hands-on clay projects twice weekly at the Noel Fine Arts Center. With more than 250 members already, the group welcomes all skill levels, plans fall sales of membersā€™ work, and will host several guest speakers later this semester.
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4. Central Wisconsin Week 7 high school football scores (greenbaypressgazette.com) ā€” If youā€™re following Stevens Point high school football, this live Week 7 scoreboard tracks scores in real time for teams from Stevens Point and nearby Wausau, Marshfield, and Wisconsin Rapids. It also links to deeper coverage of key matchups, standout players, and conference races that local fans will care about all season.
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šŸ“ø Around Stevens Point

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šŸ’¬ Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • City Seeks Proposals for Sidewalk Snow & Ice Removal: The City of Stevens Point seeks proposals to complete snow removal and ice abatement by applying sand or salt to public sidewalks.
    Sealed proposals are due on or before October 26, 2026, at 2:00 pm. StevensPoint.com (Nextdoor )
  • October is National Firewood Month, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is using the occasion to spread the eventā€™s slogan: ā€œBuy It Where You Burn It!
    ā€ Itā€™s important for Wisconsin residents and visitors to understand and observe the year-round importance of obtaining firewood from local sources,ā€¦ (Nextdoor )
  • Designer Greetings posted a job opening for Flexible Part-Time Merchandiser Work in Stevens Point. Apply here.
  • Donaldson Company, Inc. posted a job opening for Machinist Trainee - 1st Shift in Stevens Point. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Stevens Point here.

Ok Stevens Point! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" ā€” A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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