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Aspirus will transfer Medford maternal care services to Wausau
Aspirus Health will transition maternal care services performed at its Medford hospital to its Wausau hospital, a 50-minute drive away, on Oct. 1 in part due to a shrinking supply of OB-GYN physicians. To access this content, you must purchase a Premium membership, or log in if you are a...
Your first look inside the new Wood County Sheriff’s Office and Jail as construction continues
WISCONSIN RAPIDS − It's been about 1 ⅟₂ years since Wood County broke ground on the new Wood County Sheriff's Office and Jail in October 2022, and the approximately $98 million project is still on time and on budget, according to officials. Construction of the new county building is on track to...
Marshfield School Board to Review New Sex-Discrimination Policy in Wake of Title IX
MARSHFIELD, WI (OnFocus) – At a Special Meeting on Monday, July 22, 2024, the Marshfield School Board will consider Approval of New Policy 2264, Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities. According to the policy documents, “This policy pertains to sex discrimination, including sex-based harassment,...
Auburndale’s Breanna Aue Places in National Junior Hereford Association Photography Contest
GRAND ISLAND, NE (OnFocus) – Hundreds of National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA) members from across the nation competed in the photography and poster contests, exhibiting their passion and dedication to the Hereford breed through arts. The winning participants were recognized and awarded at the VitaFerm® Junior National Hereford Expo...
Recent Marshfield Police Reports – July 15-22, 2024
MARSHFIELD, WI (OnFocus) – Marshfield Police Department recently submitted these reports. For more information, please contact the department. July 15, 2024 – Officers responded to Pick n Save for a male who was having suicidal ideations. Contact was made with the male and crisis was made aware. During contact with the male, he also reported a transaction between himself and another party who had given him pills in exchange for money. A protection plan was put in place and charges will be requested through the Wood County District Attorney’s Office.
Mid-State Technical College opens new AMETA Center in central Wisconsin
STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAW) - Mid-State Technical College is celebrating a new opportunity for students. Today a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for its new Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering Technology, and Apprenticeship program. The groundbreaking is after five years of planning and construction. The new building will give students and faculty a...
Northwoods small businesses receive funding from Main Street America grant program
TOMAHAWK, Wis. - Local businesses have received funding as part of the Backing Small Businesses Program from Main Street America. The funds were awarded in the amount of $10,000. Local businesses include Cathy's Ice Cream and Candy in St. Germain, the Northwoods Child Development Center in Eagle River, PROCESS in...
Merrill middle school hires Rhinelander native as new associate principal
MERRILL, Wis. - Prairie River Middle School has a new associate principal. The school district hired Nate Lemmens as the replacement for Diane Goetsch, who retired at the end of last school year. Lemmens was previously a special education teacher for 12 years in Milwaukee, before becoming the Wausau West...
Tripoli to hold all class reunion
BRANTWOOD — Tripoli School District alumni and faculty are preparing to gather on Aug. 2-3 at the Palmquist Farm in Brantwood for a reunion of all past graduates and anyone who attended the former school district. The last graduating class of Tripoli High School was in 1969. The high school then closed and consolidated with Prentice School District. Tripoli Elementary School was closed in 2005 and students were bussed to Prentice. ...
Kronenwetter village president will become interim administrator
KRONENWETTER, WI (WSAU-WAOW) – Village Administrator Peter Kampfer had only been in the role for a few months before he suddenly resigned on Friday. In a board meeting on Monday, Village Board members making the choice to carry over administrative duties to Village President Chris Voll while they repost the job opening on their website. “Approval for Administrator, the Village President will fill that role per ordinance and policy of the village. And continue to inform in emergency situations and ensure the full board is informed in a timely basis,” said Trustee Kelly Coyle.
County officials say inflation is making it harder to maintain current levels of service as population grows
EAU CLAIRE — “It’s kind of a two-edged sword,” said Eau Claire County Administrator Kathryn Schauf when commenting on the population growth in the county. “Last year, we had the highest net new construction in the state.” This, she said, is a good thing for county revenue because the amount of property tax that can be levied by the county is determined by this value. “We can only increase our...
Several roads reopened in Town of Dunn following deputy response
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - The Dane County Sheriff’s Office reported on Monday that several roads are back open in the Town of Dunn after deputies responded to a “person in crisis.”. As of about 5:15 p.m., the sheriff’s office said in a Facebook post that the situation was...
Viroqua man injured after car runs intersection, into parking lot of area business
VIROQUA, Wis. – Vernon County Sheriff Roy Torgerson reports a single-vehicle crash occurred early Sunday morning, July 14, 2024, in rural Viroqua, in the town of Viroqua. The Sheriff’s Office says at approximately 2:00 a.m., the Sheriff’s Office 911 Dispatch Center was notified of the crash. The Sheriff’s report states that Colton William Anderson, 20, of rural Viroqua, was driving south on State Highway 82 and went through the intersection of State Highway 56 and crossed both the west and eastbound lanes. The vehicle then went off the south side of Highway 56, traveled down an embankment into the parking lot of Sheldon’s Auto Wrecking and struck a fence and a gate.
Manufacturer agrees to $85,000 settlement for violating air laws at Manitowoc facility
MANITOWOC (WLUK) -- Violations of Wisconsin's air laws at a Manitowoc manufacturing facility will cost Kerry Inc. $85,000. Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul announced details of the settlement Monday, which requires Kerry Inc. to pay a total of $85,000 in forfeitures, surcharges and court costs to resolve violations of Wisconsin air laws related to its liquid smoke manufacturing facility in Manitowoc.
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