Marshfield City Council Approves Items for Green Acres Estates Development
The Marshfield Common Council approved some ordinance changes and bids to prepare for the Green Acres Estates Development. First the Council approved the first reading of Ordinance No. 1511 amending Section 19.63 of the Marshfield Municipal Code regarding required improvements. This change will allow developers to be a...
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The Store Convenience Stores Ending Operations at the End of July
(Caitlin Shuda, USA TODAY NETWORK - Wisconsin) The Store convenience stores will end operations at the end of July. According to Caitlin Shuda with USA TODAY NETWORK - Wisconsin, the company will end the brand's convenience store operations July 31 and will work to forge an agreement with the next operator to establish...
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Nelson-Jameson Names Winners of "Golden Rule" College Scholarship Recipients
Nelson-Jameson, a leading food processing distributor with roots in dairy production supplies, recently announced the second annual winners of its "Golden Rule" college scholarship program through the Nelson-Jameson Foundation (NJF). Two students, Cierra Warren and Nicholas Dupree, were each awarded a $2,500 ...
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Wausau Man Sentenced for Homicide
(Mike Leischner, WSAU) A Wausau man found guilty of killing Mai Rue Vang during an argument in 2021 will spend the rest of his life in prison without the possibility of parole. According to Mike Leischner with WSAU, Umberto Lo was sentenced Monday afternoon, four months after he was found guilty at trial. Judge LaMont ...
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Local Students Selected as Members of DATCP's Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has announced the members of the next Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council. These students will be high school seniors during the 2024 - 2025 school year. Some local students on the Council include Jordan Berg of Neillsville and Ella Raatz...
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Aspirus Nurses Receive Nightingale Awards
Three nurses from the Northwest Wisconsin Division of Aspirus Health have been recognized for their outstanding service by the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh College of Nursing and Board of Visitors. The Nightingale Awards event took place in Oshkosh on Thursday, April 25 to honor the 2024 nominees who exemplify the h...
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Emerald Ash Borer Detected in Washburn and Taylor Counties
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has detected the presence of emerald ash borer (EAB) for the first time in Washburn and Taylor counties. Burnett is now the only county without a detection since EAB was first discovered in Wisconsin in 2008. DNR staff members collected larvae samples in the town of S...
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Issues Between Newly Renamed Wausau Botanic Gardens and Monk Family Continue
(Chris Conley, WSAU and WAOW) The issues between the newly renamed Wausau Botanic Gardens and the Monk family continue. According to Chris Conley with WSAU and WAOW, for the first time, members of the Monk family are speaking out. This comes after the gardens announced its new name, changed to Wausau Botanical Gardens,...
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Dexter, North, and South Wood County Park Campgrounds Open
Dexter, North, and South Wood County Park Campgrounds and all amenities associated with them have opened. Camping reservations are required. You can check if there are available sites at any time on their camping and reservation system. Log in or create an account and make your reservation online. Beaches officially op...
May 07, 2024
Marshfield FFA Participates in Career Development Events
The Marshfield FFA recently participated in the Wisconsin FFA Career Development Events held at UW-Madison. The Wildlife team consisting of Caellum Kohel, Jace Kelnhofer, Sawyer Ambelang and Addison Schlagenhaft won the state title with Caellum placing 3rd as an individual. The Forestry team also won the state title wi...
May 07, 2024