Amherst is a village in Portage County, Wisconsin, with a population of approximately 1,117.
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43-year-old Amherst man sentenced to 8 years for March 2025 shooting
43-year-old Amherst man sentenced to 8 years for March 2025 shooting Stevens Point Journal
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Amherst man arrested for threatening school employee with messages
Amherst man arrested for threatening school employee with messages wjfw.com
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NewsJAN 22, 2026
Amherst Fire District's Adam Meshak named 2025 WI paramedic of year
Amherst Fire District's Adam Meshak named 2025 WI paramedic of year Stevens Point Journal
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