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Robertson Sentenced For Felony Count Related to Multi-County Chase Last Winter
MERRILL, WI (WSAU) — An Irma man who led officers on a chase between Lincoln and Marathon Counties last December has pled no contest to one count of recklessly endangering safety. Court records show Bernard Robertson entered the plea on Tuesday and was sentenced to six years in the...
Pet of the Week: A1 and Steak Sauce
Hi, I’m A1! I’m a handsome guy who is here with my best pal, Steak Sauce, looking for a new home. I’m very active, playful and affectionate, so I’m the perfect cat for you. Come visit me (and Steak Sauce) today!. Steak Sauce. Hey there, I’m...
Seminar to help veterans secure death benefits
WAUSAU – The Marathon County Veterans Service Office and Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Homes and Crematory will host a free seminar for veterans and their families to learn how to pre-register for state and national cemeteries, military markers and medallions, and military honors, as well as how to personalize funeral and memorial options.
Marathon County volunteer opportunities: Week of July 1
Find More Donation + Volunteer Opportunities! Go to the United Way Volunteer Connection volunteer website at unitedwaymc.galaxydigital.com. Team or Family Opportunity! During the summer season, the Marathon County Hunger Coalition collects nearly 500 pounds of donated produce each week from the farmers market. We need volunteers to help sort these fresh vegetables and get them ready for market shoppers at The Neighbors’ Place. Monday mornings, 7 a.m. – 9 a.m. Ideal for groups of 3-5. Sign up at unitedwaymc.org/volunteer!
The McLit offers free literacy services
The Marathon County Literacy Council (McLit) in Wausau offers a variety of services free to the public. “We are a local nonprofit working to fulfill our mission of ‘Improving Quality of Life Through Literacy,’” tutor and office assistant Judy Staszak said. From financial and math tutoring, to...
Marathon County Community Resource Unit Conducts Drug Investigation in Wausau
On June 25th, the Marathon County Community Resource Unit conducted a drug investigation on the northeast side of Wausau, which led to a search warrant being executed at a residence, resulting in the seizure of three quarters of a pound of marijuana, a quarter pound of cocaine, and an illegally possessed firearm.
How often is the water checked in the public pool you go to
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - Who doesn’t love a good pool day? It can be a blast to splash in the water, and enjoy the sun, but it turns out bacteria think so too. Local pools like Kaiser Pool in Wausau can be a lot of fun, but only if the water is safe. That water, is of course, everywhere at the pool. However, the crowds can make it more difficult to keep the water clean during the summer. More people means more bacteria.
Neumann Reaches Plea Deal in Business Theft Case
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) — A woman accused of stealing tens of thousands of dollars from a Central Wisconsin business has pled no contest to one count of theft in a business setting. Lillianna Neumann was then found guilty by Judge Scott Corbett. A presentence investigation will be conducted over...
Board upholds rejection of farmer’s petition
On the same night that a new Farmland Preservation Plan was adopted, a question about how to truly preserve farmland in Marathon County divided supervisors over a petition from a farmer in the town of Marathon. Tyler Seehafer submitted a proposed text amendment to the county’s zoning ordinance that would...
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