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2 Marathon High School students compete at national business leadership conference
Two Marathon High School incoming seniors are in Orlando, Fla. this week competing at the Future Business Leaders of America Middle and High School National Leadership Conference. Addisen Molepske and Clara Krasselt are both competing at the event, which allows top performing students to compete in leadership events, share their...
Handful of locals compete at Badger State Games
MARATHON CITY – The 39th installment of the Badger State Summer Games were held on Sunday, June 23 and several TimesLand athletes made the trip to Marathon City to be a part of the 800+ attendees gathered for friendly competition. From Peshtigo, competing in the 11–12-year-old group, Haddie Nault...
Stratford Legion baseball splits doubleheader at Marathon
MARATHON – The Stratford Legion baseball team split a doubleheader at Marathon on Monday, winning the opener 5-1 before dropping Game 2 in heartbreaking fashion, 6-5. Stratford used a four-run sixth inning to break a 1-1 tie to win Game 1. Brady Schmidt earned the win with two shutout...
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!
Art of Wine to return to CVA
WAUSAU – The Center for the Visual Arts in downtown Wausau will host its annual fundraising event, Art of Wine, on Sept. 14, and tickets are now on sale. This event is a popular fundraiser that supports the programs provided to the community, including the CVA’s free art galleries, school of art for children and adults, scholarship funds, and its gift shop, which supports Wisconsin-based artists.
The Chucks Lose a Slugfest with Fond Du Lac – Finish the Series On the Road
The Chucks Lose a Slugfest with Fond Du Lac – Finish the Series On the Road. The Chucks fall 7-17 to the Dock Spiders and move to 20-5 on the season. The Chucks pitching staff had another tough outing, forcing the Chucks to battle for a series split tomorrow.
Wausau org heads to Caribbean for educational project after Hurricane Beryl landfall
Shortly after deadly Hurricane Beryl made landfall near St. Lucia, a Wausau nonprofit is heading to the area to help run an educational camp on the Eastern Caribbean island nation. Wausau resident Christine Daniels, executive director of Good News Project, is flying to Saint Lucia Wednesday with her two daughters...
Wausau area births, July 2
Trevor McManus and Cassandra Oelke announce the birth of their son Cooper Maddux, born June 26, 2024. Cooper weighed 7 pounds, 15 ounces. Jason Woller and Hanna Okrzesik announce the birth of their daughter Morgan Lynn, born at 1:12 p.m. June 28, 2024. Morgan weighed 7 pounds.
Registation still open for Nerf Blaster war at Marathon Park
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - Registration is still open for a team-based Nerf gun battle at Marathon Park in Wausau. The event is for kids aged 9-12. The cost is $10. Nerf Wars are from noon to 1:30 p.m. on both July 3 and July 19. Nerf Blasters, darts and protective eyewear will be provided. Participants can bring their own Nerf blasters but are subject to approval.
Wausau West High School drama standout performs on Broadway stage
A Wausau West High School junior last month realized his dream of performing on a Broadway stage, as one of two students representing Wisconsin in a national drama competition. Nolan Travis, along with Middleton High School’s Ava Greenberg, performed June 24 at the 15th annual Jimmy Awards, a program that...
Youth Firefighting Training grant presented to NTC
Northcentral Technical College (NTC) was one of four recipients of a $25,000 Youth Firefighter Training grant from the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS). “We recognize the growing demand for qualified volunteer firefighters within our community,” said Jeannie Worden, NTC president. “To address this urgent need, it is...
Alcohol Poisoning Prevention Tips for Fourth of July Festivities
WAUSAU, WI (OnFocus) – Excessive drinking, including binge drinking, is a significant preventable cause of death in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Alcohol-Related Disease Impact (ARDI) application, excessive alcohol use is responsible for over 178,000 deaths annually, ranking it among the top preventable causes of death, alongside tobacco use, poor diet, physical inactivity, and illegal drugs.
Wausau Woodchucks edge Madison in 10 innings, clinch Northwoods League playoff berth
MADISON – The Wausau Woodchucks clinched the Northwoods League Great Lakes West Division title and a playoff berth with a 2-1 win over the Madison Mallards on Monday night at Warner Park. Adiel Melendez (Montavello) made his fifth start of the season on the mound for the Chucks and...
Report From the State Legislative Audit Bureau Recommends the DOJ Hire More Forensic Toxicologists
(Jessie Opoien, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) A new report from the nonpartisan Legislative Audit Bureau recommends the state Department of Justice hire more forensic toxicologists, monitor the timeliness of processing sexual assault kits and develop written policies to improve processing times in the State Crime Laboratories. According to Jessie Opoien with...
Wausau Post 10 Legion baseball wins slugfest over Antigo
WAUSAU – Wausau Post 10 scored three runs in three-straight innings and came from behind to defeat Antigo 13-8 in a Wisconsin Valley Legion Conference baseball game Monday night at Athletic Park. Antigo led 6-1 after scoring five runs in the top of the second inning only to see...
2024 Fourth of July fireworks schedule
Antigo Where: Antigo High School When: July 4, 9:20pm Parade at 7pm Athens When: July 3, 2024 Where: Fireworks will be set off of High Street at dusk. Boulder Junction Where: Boulder Junction Airport When: July 4, dusk Eagle River Where: Eagle River Airport When: July 4, dusk Parade at 11am Elcho Where: Over Elcho High School football field When: July 6, dusk Lac du Flambeau Where: Downtown Lac du Flambeau When: July 4, dusk Lake Tomahawk Where: Snowshoe Park When: July 4, After the snowshoe baseball game Land O’ Lakes Where: Land O’ Lakes airport When: July 3, 10:15pm Manitowish Waters Where: Over Rest Lake When: July 4, 9:45pm Parade at 2pm Mercer Where: Carow Park When: July 4, dusk Merrill Where: Merrill Area Recreation Complex When: July 5, dark Minocqua Where: Torpy Park When: July 4, dark Mosinee Where: Fireworks at River Park at dusk. When: July 4, Dusk Phelps Where: Over North Twin Lake When: July 4, 10pm Parade at 6pm Phillips Where: Over Elk Lake When: July 4, dark Parade at 2pm Presque isle Where: Pipke Park When: June 29, 5-9pm Rhinelander Where: Hodag Park When: July 4, dusk Parade at 4pm Sayner/Star Lake Where: Plum Lake Community Park When: July 4, dusk St. Germain Where: St. Germain Community Park When: July 4, dusk Tomahawk Where: Sara Park When: July 4, dusk Parade at 1pm Wausau Where: Wausau Downtown Airport When: July 4, 9:15pm.
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