Gilman parent objects to doubling punishment, calls for board to set limits on principal’s authority
Gilman School District administrator Walter Leipart educated board members on budget terminology and fund balances during a meeting on Monday, September 21, where the board also heard a complaint from a parent concerned about the school’s cell phone policy and subsequent consequences. MANDEE ELLIS/THE STAR NEWS Gilman School District administrator Walter Leipart educated board members on budget terminology and fund balances during a meeting on Monday, September 21, where the board also heard a complaint from a parent concerned about the school’s cell phone policy and subsequent consequences. MANDEE ELLIS/THE STAR NEWS
With the new school year less than a month underway, the Gilman School District has already heard parent feedback on their policy regarding student cell phone use during school hours, and the conse...
Longtime Rib Lake Lion Tom Stewart points out his father, Leroy Stewart’s name in a program from the charter ceremony held in May 1966. Leroy Stewart is 97 years old and is the last surviving charter member of the service organization. Tom Stewart explained he joined the club because of growing up doing club activities and projects with his father. BRIAN WILSON/THE STAR NEWS
The city of Medford has a new logo. As part of the LIVE Grant program, the city is doing a rebranding effort to have the same logo used across platforms and purposes. City council approved the new logo on Monday and it will be phased in as signs, letterhead and clothing are replaced.
The Zoning Board of Appeals granted a variance for the developer to reconfigure two non-conforming lots to make them easier to develop for affordable singlefamily residential homes. BRIAN WILSON/THE STAR NEWS
Jacob and Daniel Nagel were joined by members of The Chamber, the Gilman Development Foundation and representatives from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation to celebrate the ribbon cutting for Hickory Haven Apartments in Gilman. The owners renovated and converted the former nursing home facility into a mixedsize apartment complex with seven different styles of apartments ranging from a 600 square foot studio apartment to a 1,400 unit with three bedrooms and two baths. Pricing ranges from $900-1,400 with internet and water and sewer utilities included. BRIAN WILSON/THE STAR NEWS
Price County Administrator Paul Trimner explained his duties to members of the Taylor County ad hoc administrative committee on April 4. BRIAN WILSON/ THE STAR NEWS
