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Whose job is it?

Whose job is it?

Taylor County may need to take a greater role in keeping ATV trail systems maintained in the future. County forest administrator Jake Walcisak cautioned members of the forestry and recreation committee on August 5 that the county may need to be more active in the future in ensuring trails are maintained and kept open. Taylor County has historically served as a funding mechanism for ATV and
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Edming, Tomczyk advance in primary

Edming, Tomczyk advance in primary

While statewide contests dominated the ballots and headlines around the state, locally all eyes were on the Republican primaries for the 87th Assembly District and the 29th Senate District. In the 87th district race incumbent James “Jimmy Boy” Edming faced challenger Mike Bub in a rematch for their 2014 contest for the seat. Bub had run on a campaign that it is was time for a change after
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Seven tips to help encourage your child to get their exercise

Seven tips to help encourage your child to get their exercise

Exercising is good for anyone of any age, but it can be crucial in adolescents. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC) less than one-quarter of children 6 to 17 years of age participate in the recommended 60 minutes of physical activity every day. Regular physical activity can help children and adolescents improve cardiorespiratory fitness, build strong bones and muscles, control
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City looks at 6% rate increase for electricity use

City looks at 6% rate increase for electricity use

Electric utility customers in the city of Medford could end up paying slightly more in their electric bills starting in January. At Monday’s city council committee of the whole meeting, members recommended moving ahead with a proposal to ask the Wisconsin Public Service Commission (PSC) for an increase in the base electric rates. According to manager Spenser Titera, the city’s base rate
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Medford gearing up for Parkest 2022 on Aug, 18

Medford gearing up for Parkest 2022 on Aug, 18

Parkfest will be held on August 18 in the Medford City Park. The event will include featured musical artists, food and beverages, vendors, and activites brought to you by Medford Cooperative. A limited number of VIP access tickets are available. VIP tickets cost $90 and include a meet and greet with country music artist Jerrod Niemann, two free drinks, and a free camp chair. General admission
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School needs have not gone away

School needs have not gone away

“There is only one way to eat an elephant: a bite at a time.” — Bishop Desmond Tutu. Medford school officials can’t seem to catch a break. In recent years voters have soundly defeated repeated referendum attempts to update and expand the district’s 53-year-old high school. Most recently, school officials were holding out hope for a federal grant to construct a storm shelter “dome”
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Sportsmanship

Sportsmanship

You can learn a lot from your kids. Last weekend my son, Alex, attended a curling camp in Rice Lake. Sports camps are common during the summer months with youth athletes attending them to work on skill development and get ready for the upcoming season. Given the relatively few facilities that have ice over the summer, you have to travel a bit further to get camp opportunities for curling compared
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Riverhouse has had a long history in downtown Medford

Riverhouse has had a long history in downtown Medford

The historic Riverhouse property will soon be torn down and converted into a new space. The building has lived several lives and saw its fair share of owners and guests. The property has been a part of Medford for well over a century and will be severely missed by locals who remember the days when the building was in its prime. The abstract for the Riverhouse property, originally known as the
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