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Suspect arrested in hit-and-run from last month
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU-WAOW) – A suspect has been arrested in a hit-and-run involving a car that crashed into two bicyclists in Marathon County in early May. Lt. Steven DeNovi of the Marathon County Sheriff’s Department said the suspect is a 42-year-old man from Shiocton. “I just got done speaking with him and he told me he thought he hit a mailbox,” Lt. DeNovi said. Investigators said the suspect’s name will be released after his first court appearance.
Marathon County volunteer opportunities: Week of June 17
Find More Donation + Volunteer Opportunities. Go to the United Way Volunteer Connection volunteer website at unitedwaymc.galaxydigital.com. Do you Enjoy Helping People Get the Care They Need? Faith in Action Marathon County seeks a volunteer to help with its intake process. Intake volunteers are responsible for completing a home visit with new care recipients. The home visit can be completed in person or over the phone. The intake volunteer will assess whether the care recipient will be a good fit for our program based on his or her needs and answer any questions he or she may have. Once the home visit is completed, the intake volunteer will write a summary and return it to the FIAMC office. For a FIAMC volunteer application, phone 715-848-8783, email [email protected] or visit FaithInActionMarathonCounty.org.
Here's a look at what Wausau area voters will see on their fall 2024 ballots
Voters will choose leaders in partisan races this fall for county, state and federal seats. A primary is set for Aug. 13 with the general election on Nov. 5. WAUSAU − Voters in the Wausau area will choose leaders in partisan elections this fall to carry out the work of local government and represent their interests in the state and federal governing bodies.
Marathon County Tourism Saw Record-Breaking Year in 2023
The Wisconsin Department of Tourism released 2023 economic impact data, showing Marathon County tourism experienced a record-breaking 2023, generating $490 million and contributing to Wisconsin tourism’s historic $25 billion economic impact. The statewide results mark back-to-back record years for the Wisconsin tourism industry. Marathon County has experienced record-breaking revenues...
Great Pinery Heritage Waterway – Positively Positive News!
William Bertram, President of Wausau & Marathon County Parks & Recreation Foundation. A water trail worthy of National Recognition in Central Wisconsin. The National Park Service – Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance program (NPS-RTCA) supports locally-led conservation and outdoor recreation projects across the United States. NPS-RTCA assists communities and public land managers in developing or restoring parks, conservation areas, rivers, and wildlife habitats, as well as creating outdoor recreation opportunities and programs that engage future generations in the outdoors.
Woman Accused of Road Rage Beating Incident in Ringle
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) — A Marathon County woman is accused of beating another woman in what’s been described as a road rage incident in the Town of Ringle. Terra LaFave is facing a felony count for strangulation or suffocation along with misdemeanor charges for battery and disorderly conduct. Investigators say she was choking a woman at the intersection of Clubhouse and Ringle roads.
Your letters: Resident encourages support of Hmong Congressional Gold Medal Act
As many of us know, Marathon County is home to one of the largest concentrations of Hmong in the country. The Hmong were vital partners to American troops during the fight against communism during the Vietnam War. Over 30,000 Hmong men fought the ground war, flew combat missions, gathered intelligence on North Vietnamese troop movements, interrupted the Ho-Chi-Min Supply Trail, and rescued American pilots downed behind enemy lines.
Ramp Up Marathon County kicks off 2024 season
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - Ramp Up Marathon County was back in action this week to kick off the 2024 season in east Wausau. The team works to help people with mobility issues stay in their homes by building wheelchair ramps and raising money to cover the costs. The crew has been working at the site on North 4th Street for three days and expects to finish construction tomorrow.
Marathon County Woman Accused of Beating Another Woman After Road Rage Incident in the Town of Ringle
(Mike Leischner, WSAU) A Marathon County woman is accused of beating another woman in what’s been described as a road rage incident in the Town of Ringle. According to Mike Leischner with WSAU, Terra LaFave is facing a felony count for strangulation or suffocation along with misdemeanor charges for battery and disorderly conduct.
Meetings to discuss recreational trail connecting Merrill to Wausau
Members of the Friends of the River Bend Trail in Merrill have long dreamed of extending the trail all the way to Wausau to the south and to Tomahawk to the north, and now initial planning has begun to determine the feasibility and planning for just such an extension, and they are inviting the public to learn more and provide input.
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