District closing in on operating debt free

On Monday, October 13, the transportation committee gathered to receive an update on services within the county as well as hold their public hearing. The committee reviewed and approved the 2026 85.21 transportation grant application. This grant helps counties fund specialized transportation services for seniors and individuals with disabilities. In addition, the committee heard from Sheila Sut...

The Medford School District is making the leap to self-insurance for employee healthcare coverage. The change will ideally have little impact on the approximately 1,100 people currently covered by the district’s heath insurance other than changing insurance cards and having to check to make sure specific brands of medication are covered. Insurance brokers with M3 of Wausau, said employees wil...