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Summer booster program a way to build students’ skills

By Julia Wolf

Thanks to a federal grant, Cornell School District’s students entering kindergarten through eighth grade, will have a new, educati...

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Fire levels restaurant
ALEX WILSON/THE STAR NEWS Firefighters and other emergency personnel were on the scene of a structure fire in Medford Sunday night. Here, firefighters in the ladder truck and on ground spray water to attempt to put out the fire.
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Fire levels restaurant

A landmark Medford business was destroyed and its owner is hospitalized after a Sunday evening fire....

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Kiwanis Concert Series announces line-up for the summer 2026 season

Only 140 days remain until opening night of the 2026 Kiwanis Summer Concert Series in the Medford City Park. The Medford Kiwanis Club is excited to announce the schedule for the 2026 series. A total of 14 different groups will perform in this years’ series which will be held at the Tombstone Pizza Bandshell in the Medford City Park on Thursday evenings from May 28 to September 3. Concessions ...

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Going out on a high note
For more than 30 years, Matt Robisch has led the instrumental music program at Rib Lake School District. He is retiring this month. His last performance with the band will be Jan. 17 at the Haas Fine Arts Center in Eau Claire leading the Rib Lake band during a concert for the Wisconsin Concert Band Association conference. The concert is free and people are encouraged to attend. ELIZABETH WILSON/THE STAR NEWS
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Going out on a high note

Rib Lake Concert Band to perform Jan. 17 at WCBA State Convention for Matt Robisch’s final perform...

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Area city, county, school district ballots set as nominations close

With the nomination deadline passed for the county board, school districts and the city of Medford the slates of candidates have been set. In the city of Medford, Dave Brandner and Laura Holmes will face off to determine who will be the next mayor. Incumbent mayor Mike Wellner announced he is retiring from public office after his current term ends in April. There will be two new faces on cit...

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From the Clinic to the Course Wisconsin doctor competes in IRONMAN Spain
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From the Clinic to the Course Wisconsin doctor competes in IRONMAN Spain

Sunrise starts to crack over the water, bringing with it an early morning glow. The sea is cool in N...

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Taylor County Food Pantry to move to downtown Medford

The Taylor County Food Pantry is moving locations from Hwy 13 to 159 Whelen Street in downtown Medford. The pantry will be closed on January 11-17 as volunteers move the equipment, shelving and food items. The pantry will reopen at its new location on Tuesday, Jan. 20 at 8:30 a.m. “We can’t wait to welcome you into our new space and continue living out our mission — ‘To nourish our c...

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