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28 April 2026

Athens K-12 preps survey on facilities

The Athens Board of Education watched an online presentation at Monday’s meeting from Dr. Rob DeMeuse, vice president of research at School Percepti...

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Athens K-12 preps survey on facilities

The Athens Board of Education watched an online presentation at Monday’s meeting from Dr. Rob DeMeuse, vice president of research at School Percepti...

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Posted on April 28, 2026

Wind farm opponents gear up for fight

Ten years it took for the town of Forest in St. Croix County to fight off a proposed wind farm on the western edge of Wisconsin. But, in the end, �...

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Wind farm opponents gear up for fight

Ten years it took for the town of Forest in St. Croix County to fight off a proposed wind farm on the western edge of Wisconsin. But, in the end, �...

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Posted on April 28, 2026

Athens Distinguished Alumni induction

Four new members were recognized as Athens High School Distinguished Alumni during Sunday’s ceremony in the middle/ high school commons where plaque...

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Athens Distinguished Alumni induction

Four new members were recognized as Athens High School Distinguished Alumni during Sunday’s ceremony in the middle/ high school commons where plaque...

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Posted on April 28, 2026

Committee formed to discuss Hub City JDL

As one of its first acts of business on Tuesday, the newly sworn-in Marathon County Board of Supervisors appointed a new advisory committee to help ne...

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Committee formed to discuss Hub City JDL

As one of its first acts of business on Tuesday, the newly sworn-in Marathon County Board of Supervisors appointed a new advisory committee to help ne...

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Posted on April 28, 2026

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Apr
2026

21 April 2026

Stratford names new police chief

The Stratford Village Board last week approved the hiring of police officer Sydney Nussbaum as the village’s new police chief with a yearly salary o...

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Stratford names new police chief

The Stratford Village Board last week approved the hiring of police officer Sydney Nussbaum as the village’s new police chief with a yearly salary o...

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Posted on April 21, 2026

An electrifying conversation

The age of affordable electricity is almost over, and “we’re in a learning moment about energy,” said Nick Hylla, executive director of the Midw...

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An electrifying conversation

The age of affordable electricity is almost over, and “we’re in a learning moment about energy,” said Nick Hylla, executive director of the Midw...

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Posted on April 21, 2026

Health insurance hike adds to Edgar’s budget woes

Rapidly rising health insurance costs are putting more pressure on school district budgets just as the Edgar School Board prepares to seek more money ...

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Health insurance hike adds to Edgar’s budget woes

Rapidly rising health insurance costs are putting more pressure on school district budgets just as the Edgar School Board prepares to seek more money ...

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Posted on April 21, 2026

Edgar approves sale of two lots on Chesak Ave.

The village of Edgar has agreed to sell two vacant lots along Chesak Avenue, at a cost of $40,000 each, to a pair of potential buyers who have not yet...

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Edgar approves sale of two lots on Chesak Ave.

The village of Edgar has agreed to sell two vacant lots along Chesak Avenue, at a cost of $40,000 each, to a pair of potential buyers who have not yet...

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Posted on April 21, 2026

Stratford K-12 accepts 7.2% hike in insurance

The Stratford Board of Education last Wednesday approved a 7.2 percent increase in its employee health insurance plan for the 2026-27 school year. ...

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Stratford K-12 accepts 7.2% hike in insurance

The Stratford Board of Education last Wednesday approved a 7.2 percent increase in its employee health insurance plan for the 2026-27 school year. ...

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Posted on April 21, 2026

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2026

14 April 2026

County looks to form task force on wind farm issue

With Alliant Energy reportedly months away from applying for a permit to build a wind farm in the Stratford area, Marathon County is looking at creati...

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County looks to form task force on wind farm issue

With Alliant Energy reportedly months away from applying for a permit to build a wind farm in the Stratford area, Marathon County is looking at creati...

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Posted on April 14, 2026

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Athens K-12 preps survey on facilities

Athens K-12 preps survey on facilities

Wind farm opponents gear up for fight

Wind farm opponents gear up for fight

Athens Distinguished Alumni induction

Athens Distinguished Alumni induction

Committee formed to discuss Hub City JDL

Committee formed to discuss Hub City JDL

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Stratford names new police chief

Stratford names new police chief

An electrifying conversation

An electrifying conversation

Health insurance hike adds to Edgar’s budget woes

Health insurance hike adds to Edgar’s budget woes

Edgar approves sale of two lots on Chesak Ave.

Edgar approves sale of two lots on Chesak Ave.

Stratford K-12 accepts 7.2% hike in insurance

Stratford K-12 accepts 7.2% hike in insurance

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County looks to form task force on wind farm issue

County looks to form task force on wind farm issue

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