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Two are always better than one, any day of the week Two are always better than one, any day of the week

Showing what a smooth landing it is now for a medical helicopter Sept. 28, LifeLink sent a flight crew to the helipad at the Holcombe United Methodist Church, which recently repave...

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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
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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 Ci...

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Going out on a high note
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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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