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Prevail Bank names new Wausau branch manager
Prevail Bank has hired Luke Champine as its new branch manager in Wausau, Prevail Bank recently announced. As an experienced bank manager and commercial loan professional, Champine is charged with building a strong customer service, results-oriented atmosphere that customers will appreciate. Professional development, operations management, team building and strategic planning and execution are Champine’s strengths.
Good To Be Home – Chucks Split Series
Wausau, WI – The Woodchucks split the series with Green Bay and won their first game at home in eight days. They beat the Rockers tonight, 12-4. Adiel Melendez (Montavello) made his first appearance since his All-Star nomination. Melendez went a full 3 innings pitched, striking out 3 and allowing just 2 runs. The Chucks are now 8-0 when Melendez pitches.
Johnny & the MoTones playing Wednesday on 400 Block
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - If you love jazz, blues, rock, and country music, Wednesday’s Concerts on the Square in Wausau will have a mix of everything for you and the whole family. Johnny & The MoTones are playing Wednesday night. The band began about 25 years ago. They have...
Wausau area births, July 23
Kevin and Shenae Zempel announce the birth of their son Troy Donald, born at 7:33 p.m. July 10, 2024. Troy weighed 3 pounds, 1 ounce. Zach and Whitney VanDerLeest announce the birth of their daughter Macy Kay, born at 4:33 p.m. July 17, 2024. Macy weighed 6 pounds, 14 ounces.
City seeks comments on environmental assessment for former Wausau Floral property
City officials are seeking public comments before demolishing a Grand Avenue building that will become the next Wausau Fire Department headquarters, without preparing an Environmental Impact Statement. According to a July 12 notice from Mayor Doug Diny, an Environmental Impact Statement, or EIS, is not necessary because the project “will...
‘One of the most difficult jobs in America today’: How the role of superintendents has shifted in Wisconsin
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Several large school districts in Wisconsin are either looking for a superintendent or recently appointed a new one. That includes school districts in Milwaukee, Green Bay and Madison. The challenge of finding a superintendent who matches the community is crucial to a district’s success.
What to know about assisted living in Wisconsin: admissions, cost, services, and more
In Wisconsin, there are more than 4,000 assisted living facilities and 60,000 beds — and they range in size, price, specialities and level of medical care. Assisted living facilities oversee key questions about your or your loved one's care: admissions, staffing levels and the availability of a nurse, among other things. Here are the...
Wages up 1%, home prices up 7% and 4 more takeaways as Green Bay, Appleton area June home sales
Existing home sales declined 10.5% in June across much of Wisconsin, but Green Bay, Appleton and Oshkosh areas all saw either smaller declines, or in one region's case, an increase. June is part of Wisconsin's peak home-buying season which makes the decline in sales, and a decline in new listings, disappointing, said Mary Jo Bowe, board chair of the Wisconsin Realtors Association, in a media release. ...
Foam on Wisconsin water bodies may contain high levels of 'forever chemicals'
MADISON - A new study of Wisconsin lakes found that naturally occurring foam created by churning water could carry high levels of "forever chemicals," warranting caution. The study, which involved researchers from the University of Wisconsin PFAS Center of Excellence, looked at the levels of PFAS in foam that typically collects along...
Florida man indicted in Wisconsin on charges of selling fake Native American jewelry
A Florida man is charged with pretending to be Native American and selling his jewelry as “Native American-made” in northern Wisconsin, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Wisconsin has announced. Jose Farinango Muenala, 45, of Casselberry, Fla., allegedly sold the misrepresented jewelry during the Loon Day Festival in Mercer, in violation of the Indian Arts and Crafts Act, a truth-in-marketing law. ...
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