On behalf of the Wood County Child Care Task Force, Childcaring, Inc. continues to offer grant funding to help increase the availability of regulated child care throughout Wood County. The grants are designed to support both current child care providers who are ready to grow their programs and individuals interested in...

Healthy People Wood County is excited to announce the launch of the 2026 Community Health Assessment (CHA) Survey. Community members who live and/or work in Wood County are invited to complete the survey to share their experiences, priorities, and concerns, helping identify local priorities and guide future health impr...

The City of Marshfield will offer in-person absentee voting from Tuesday, October 20, through Friday, October 30, 2026, at City Hall, 207 W. 6th Street. Voting hours are Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Fridays from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Residents planning to vote absentee in person should note ...

Main Street Marshfield's Downtown Trick-or-Treat event will take place Thursday, October 29, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Event setup is expected to begin at approximately 3:30 p.m. To accommodate the event, Central Avenue will be closed from 9th Street to Veterans Parkway. All roads are expected to reopen by 7 p.m. Residents a...

The City of Marshfield advises motorists that W. 5th St. from Oak Avenue to Lincoln Avenue will be closed to vehicle traffic on Saturday, October 31, 2026, due to increased pedestrian activity associated with Halloween. The closure is expected to be in effect from approximately 4:00 p.m. to 8 p.m. Traffic restrictions ...

The Marshfield Fire Department is partnering with local organizations to offer a free Prevent Falls Resource Fair from 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday, October 29, at the Second Street Community Center, 211 E. Second St. The event will provide information about getting up after a fall, medications and falls, community resources a...

Stoney River Marshfield is welcoming area residents, families, and local media to a full slate of October events designed to celebrate the season, support local organizations and give residents plenty of reasons to open their doors to the broader Marshfield community. From a traditional tea presentation to live music, ...

The Marshfield Area Pet Shelter (MAPS) is excited to host its annual Paws & Pancakes Breakfast Fundraiser on Sunday, November 8, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Hotel Marshfield (2700 S Central Ave). Guests will enjoy a delicious breakfast buffet featuring scrambled eggs, pancakes, sausage, breakfast potatoes, cinn...

The Everett Roehl Marshfield Public Library will host its first Autumn Author Showcase on Saturday, November 7, from 10 a.m. to noon. The event will bring together more than 20 local and area authors, giving residents an opportunity to meet the writers, learn about their published works, and explore a variety of books....

Mid-State Technical College invites families and community members to dress up and join the fun at Monster March at Mid-State, a free Halloween celebration Thursday, Oct. 29, at the Wisconsin Rapids Campus. From 4 to 6 p.m., families can trick-or-treat through the halls of Mid-State while exploring the campus and exper...