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Scott Beck Named American Seed Trade Assn. Central Regional VP
Scott Beck, president of Beck’s Hybrids based in Atlanta, Indiana, was recently elected as central regional vice president of the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA). He’ll represent Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, and Wisconsin during his three-year term. “This role offers an incredible opportunity to represent and advocate for...
Beyond the Barometer: Changes coming to wind chill alerts
MADISON, Wis. -- Starting October 1st, 2024, the National Weather Service will no longer be issuing wind chill advisories, watches or warnings. Instead, Extreme Cold Watch/Warning and/or Cold Weather Advisory will be issued for an area.
Wisconsin towns pass poll worker protections after state kills bill
In the small towns of Armstrong Creek and Caswell in rural Forest County, municipal clerk Tamaney "Sam" Augustin has only a small group of poll workers — and the ones she does have, she wants to keep safe. That’s why she insisted on making changes at one of the...
Trinity Pesko Crowned Miss Czech-Slovak US 2024
Park Falls Wis. (WCQM/WPFP) – Recently, local Phillips High School teacher Trinity Pesko won the title of Miss Czech Slovak 2024. We spoke with her about how it felt to win the title and what it means to her. “…a lot of those cultures, whether they’re Czech or Slovak...
Wildwood Zoo announces death of female lynx after complications during vet exam
MARSHFIELD, Wis. (WSAW) - The City of Marshfield Parks & Recreation Department has announced the passing of Lexi, the female lynx at Wildwood Zoo. At the time of her death, Lexi was 19.5 years old and considered to be a geriatric cat. According to a Facebook post by the zoo,...
Local leaders honor community dedication of Howard Seid, the 2024 U.P. Veteran of the Year
ESCANABA, Mich. (WJMN) — Local legislators, veteran group leaders and more gathered on Thursday at the U.P. State Fair to honor Ontonagon’s Howard Seid for his outstanding community service. “An incredible human being, an incredible and inspirational Yooper, a proud Michigander, and the 2024 Upper Peninsula Veteran of the Year.” Those words from Michigan’s lieutenant […]
Taylored Health opens Phillips office
MEDFORD — Taylored Family Care Clinic of Medford officially opened its second location in Phillips with an open house and ribbon cutting on Aug. 12. A direct pay, fee-per-visit clinic model attracted patients so far north of Medford that a northern branch was opened in the former Flambeau Home Health and Hospice office at 133 N. Lake Ave. Rebecca Gilbertson, a family nurse practitioner and founder of Taylored Family Care Clinic in 2013, was on hand to cut the ribbon alongside staff, members of the...
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