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Great Pinery Heritage Waterway set on becoming a national waterway through additional grant with plans to keep expanding
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - The Great Pinery Heritage Waterway opened less than a year ago at Riverside Park, but they’re far from being done. Last month they received a second grant from the National Parks, Service, River, Trails and Conservation Assistance Program for three projects. The three projects consist...
‘Forward Beverage Company’ is moving forward with a statewide distributor
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - It’s only been ten months and already ‘Forward Beverage Company,’ a non-alcoholic company in Downtown Wausau, is now statewide. For its 10-month anniversary, they announced they will be working with new distributor Badger Liquor. This has increased the company’s reach statewide including six Festival Foods Locations.
All-inclusive playground set to open in Tomahawk in August
TOMAHAWK, Wis. (WSAW) - The clock is winding down. In a month and a half, Tomahawk will have a new park accessible for all. After 30 years of being known as the Toddler Playground Park, the new Dream Park is almost set to be enjoyed by the community. Tomahawk Together,...
Wausau area births, July 11
Matthew Vehlow and Destinie Juers announce the birth of their daughter Charlotte Elizabeth-Marie, born at 12:27 p.m. July 2, 2024. Charlotte weighed 5 pounds, 10 ounces. Tuan Tran and Myngoc Nguyen announce the birth of their son Makaveli Minh, born at 10:20 a.m. July 3, 2024. Makaveli weighed 6 pounds, 6 ounces.
Cathy’s Ice Cream n’ Candy Shoppe gets $10,000 small business grant
Cathy’s Ice Cream n’ Candy Shoppe in St. Germain has been awarded a small business enhancement grant worth $10,000. The Backing Small Business Enchancement Grant was presented through American Express and Main Street America, who made the announcement on Tuesday, June 25.
Event held to help plan Rib Lake’s future
Rib Lake’s future is on the discussion table. On June 3, 40 residents of Rib Lake met with members of the Rib Lake Community Development Foundation and Jenny Polacek, architect from the project’s contracted firm Wendel, to talk about reinvigorating Rib Lake. Main Street and the waterfront are the focus areas of the Rib Lake Community Development Foundation’s Vision Plan.
A major company in Minnesota is letting go of hundreds of employees
Charter Communications to Cut Over 1,000 Jobs Across Multiple States. Charter Communications, also known as Spectrum, has revealed plans to lay off over 1,000 employees across multiple states, including Minnesota, in a significant move that will impact its workforce. The telecommunications company has confirmed that the job cuts will affect different locations in Ohio, Texas, Michigan, Wisconsin, California, and notably, 330 jobs in Rochester, Minnesota.
Study committee meets for first time to consider future of the University of Wisconsin System
A study committee made up of lawmakers and members of the public will spend the next few months discussing the future of the University of Wisconsin system and solutions for ongoing concerns, which appeared to be wide ranging during the panel’s first meeting on Thursday. The group will provide legislative recommendations when it wraps up […] The post Study committee meets for first time to consider future of the University of Wisconsin System appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Do you qualify for Wisconsin Shares help with child care costs? Here's how to find out, and apply
Wisconsin Shares, a subsidy program that assists families statewide with child care costs, has been in the news a lot recently. are estimated to qualify for Shares, and those who use the program may receive more financial help. But what exactly is Wisconsin Shares, and what does your family need...
Star farmer committed to wide experiences
WAUMANDEE, Wis. – When Kaleb Ellis began showing pigs in 4-H in the fourth grade, he had no clue the experience would lead him to the runner-up position for Wisconsin’s Star FFA Farmer Award. His dedication to farming and his work ethic showed through when the six judges interviewed and picked their winners for 2024 from 349 applicants.
Health care mergers are getting trickier, the balance and laws entities must follow
MARSHFIELD, Wis. (WSAW) - North Central Wisconsin has seen several mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships in health care over the last few years. Between Aspirus and Marshfield Clinic purchasing what was left of Ascension facilities in the region, Aspirus finalizing its partnership with St. Luke’s, and Marshfield Clinic’s attempts to merge with Essentia Health and now Sanford Health; it has all changed health care for the communities they serve. The practice is a growing trend happening around the country.
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