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Your letters: UWSP chancellor touts value for Marathon County students, region
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State to investigate Wausau mayor’s removal of ballot drop box
The state Department of Justice will take over an investigation into whether Wausau’s mayor broke the law when he removed a ballot drop box from outside City Hall. A spokesperson confirmed Thursday that the state’s Division of Criminal Investigation is the lead investigator in the case. The state did not release further information about the investigation and did not respond to a question about the timeline for the investigation.
Marathon County volunteer opportunities: Week of Oct. 7
Find More Donation + Volunteer Opportunities! Go to the United Way Volunteer Connection volunteer website at unitedwaymc.galaxydigital.com. Run, Walk, Or Volunteer To Fight Hunger! The 2024 Turkey Trot is Thanksgiving Day morning, Nov. 28. Whether you run or walk, by yourself or with your family and friends (strollers and pets welcome!), 100 percent of your registration fee will help continue the work of Marathon County Hunger Coalition, an initiative of United Way. Volunteer teams can help as course marshals, setting up and restocking refreshment areas, or cleaning up afterward. Register at: www.runsignup.com/unitedwayturkeytrot2024.
Marathon County Public Library programs, adults
The Marathon County Public Library’s Wausau Headquarters, 300 N. First St., Wausau, will offer an album cover art craft for adults on Oct. 10 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free, supplies provided, with registration appreciated. For more info, call 715-261-7230. The public is invited to a community Craft Supply Swap on...
Wausau East student creates Wausau City Hall pollinator gardens
WAUSAU – Wausau City Hall now has two pollinator gardens on its grounds thanks to Wausau East High School senior Natalie Doering. Why did she do it? To create something that would have a positive and lasting impact on the community, as well as the natural world. It also...
Column: Ordinary people made an extraordinary impact on Rib Mountain’s TIF policy
Wausau’s Independent: By Tom Kilian for Wausau Pilot & Review. This week’s decision of the Rib Mountain Village Board to reject another Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district is more significant and special than many in Central Wisconsin may realize. It is one of those uncommon examples of a government ultimately listening to ordinary people after they make their civic voice heard.
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