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Solar panels on the Grant Town Hall are expected to generate about $1,100 of electricity a year, not the $8,000 town officials originally reported.

Solar panels on the Grant Town Hall are expected to generate about $1,100 of electricity a year, not the $8,000 town officials originally reported.

The Grant Town Board used ARPA money to pay for the solar system, which should meet the municipal power needs.

The County Board will have to decide whether to give the project final approval when it votes on the funding in May.

2022 election results from the Portage County executive, Portage County Board, Portage County referendum, Stevens Point school board, Stevens Point City Council and other races.

By Taylor Hale PORTAGE COUNTY – Locals from across the county came out to vote during the April 5 elections. Polling locations were located throughout the region, allowing residents to cast their ballots. This year’s races included county executive and judge seats, city alder positions, school board seats, and village board positions. Also on the 2022 ballot was a referendum focused on the Portage County Health Care Center, located in Stevens Point. Rosholt, Plover, Auburndale, Almond,...

Incumbent Charles Gussel will face challenger Greg Hakala in a race for the Portage County Board District 20 seat in the spring election on April 5.