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Wisconsin group caught in path of Hurricane Beryl
CASTRIES, St. Lucia (WBAY) - A group from central Wisconsin was on a Caribbean island hit by Hurricane Beryl. Members of Good News Project from Wausau were teaching classes on the small island of St. Lucia. The executive director said they were going to wait out the storm before teaching...
Greenheck Turner Community Center provides sneak peek as crews near completion
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - The clock is ticking with many waiting in anticipation. We’re down to less than a month before the new Greenheck Turner Community Center opens its doors. The new facility will have more room for meetings, tournaments, and even practicing your golf swing at their sports...
Your letters: Does Yawkey Park have a future?
What in Wausau these past weeks reads like a mystery novel, minus it’s usual heroes and villains? Legislation has recently passed so that a pivotal green space, Yawkey Park will change dramatically. How did this happen? The Woodson YMCA has initiated plans for The Landing expansion, where there’s to be a Third Street skywalk coming through to the park’s adjacent 1920’s pergola. There will also be the construction of a long row of angled cement parking stalls before the park, on Fourth Street.
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.
Willow Springs Garden celebrates Independence Day Festival
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - Large crowds came out to Willow Springs Garden Sunday to kick off their Fourth of July celebrations. The grounds are located just north of Wausau in the town of Maine, and they play host to activities all year-long. During this Independence Day Festival, there was live...
Pine Crest Nursing Home sale off after lawsuit filed by county board member
MERRILL, Wis. (WSAW) - The long road to selling a Lincoln County nursing home is a little bumpier. The company set to purchase Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill is now backing out because someone on the Lincoln County Board is suing the county. There is language in the sale...
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...
Fireworks safety tips ahead of 4th of July holiday
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - If your 4th of July plans include fireworks, here’s some ways to make sure you celebrate safely. According to Aspirus, typical injuries from fireworks are to the hands, fingers, legs, as well as your head or eyes. Sometimes those injuries are serious enough to cause a trip to the emergency room. It could even be deadly.
Wausau FD receives American Heart Association award for EMS service
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - The Wausau Fire Department has received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline® EMS Gold achievement award for its commitment to offering rapid and research-based care to people experiencing the most severe form of heart attacks and strokes, ultimately saving lives. Emergency medical services staff...
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...
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!
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