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Wage hike

Wage hike
Medford firefighters direct traffic on Hwy 13 at Brehm Drive to go around an accident scene on August 28. At last week’s fire commission meeting, members gave their approval to a wage increase for firefighters who respond to fire and rescue calls as well as looking at the equipment rate charges for different types of incidents. BRIAN WILSON/THE STAR NEWS
Wage hike
Medford firefighters direct traffic on Hwy 13 at Brehm Drive to go around an accident scene on August 28. At last week’s fire commission meeting, members gave their approval to a wage increase for firefighters who respond to fire and rescue calls as well as looking at the equipment rate charges for different types of incidents. BRIAN WILSON/THE STAR NEWS

Medford firefighters see pay increase to keep up with starting factory wages

Medford firefighters will get a $3 per hour pay jump following action b...

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Perkinstown mining update draws large crowd

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Residents question track plans

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Residents question track plans
Rib Lake administrator Travis Grubbs points out where parking lot will be removed this spring. BRIAN WILSON/THE STAR NEWS
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Residents question track plans

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County Board chairman Jim Metz (l. to r.) and committee member Lorie Floyd listen as Scott Mildbrand makes a point to Bud Suckow (in picture to right) at the March 21 administrative ad hoc committee meeting. BRIAN WILSON/THE STAR NEWS
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Sparks fly as county considers administrative overhaul

Special committee continues to meet to consider consolidating staff oversight...

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