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20 January 2026

Marathon Co. judge warns that attorney shortage is getting worse

A shortage of attorneys – both prosecutors and defense lawyers – continues to get worse in Marathon County, leading to costly delays in the court ...

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Marathon Co. judge warns that attorney shortage is getting worse

A shortage of attorneys – both prosecutors and defense lawyers – continues to get worse in Marathon County, leading to costly delays in the court ...

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Posted on January 20, 2026

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13 January 2026

$20,000 requested for well protections

Inspired by the success of a prairie conversion near Athens last year, Marathon County conservationists are asking the county board to contribute anot...

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$20,000 requested for well protections

Inspired by the success of a prairie conversion near Athens last year, Marathon County conservationists are asking the county board to contribute anot...

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Posted on January 13, 2026

Five running for three seats in Dorchester

Five members of the Dorchester community were nominated for three open trustee positions at the village’s Jan. 7 caucus, and will appear on the Apri...

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Five running for three seats in Dorchester

Five members of the Dorchester community were nominated for three open trustee positions at the village’s Jan. 7 caucus, and will appear on the Apri...

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Posted on January 13, 2026

Marathon Co. to vote on wind/solar resolution

For opponents of large-scale wind and solar energy systems, one of the most soughtafter goals has been to give local municipalities the power to essen...

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Marathon Co. to vote on wind/solar resolution

For opponents of large-scale wind and solar energy systems, one of the most soughtafter goals has been to give local municipalities the power to essen...

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Posted on January 13, 2026

Clark County’s 1897 jail faces uncertain future

The 1897 Clark County jail on Neillsville’s Fifth Street stands as both a reminder of the past and a prominent local landmark. However, that history...

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Clark County’s 1897 jail faces uncertain future

The 1897 Clark County jail on Neillsville’s Fifth Street stands as both a reminder of the past and a prominent local landmark. However, that history...

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Posted on January 13, 2026

County board rescinds official newspaper designation

The Clark County Board has opted to rescind its designation of an official county newspaper, providing more flexibility in where and how notices are p...

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County board rescinds official newspaper designation

The Clark County Board has opted to rescind its designation of an official county newspaper, providing more flexibility in where and how notices are p...

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Posted on January 13, 2026

Colby consolidates funds into road work account

The Colby City Council decided last week to reappropriate some of the city’s carryover funding from 2025 as they head into 2026. Remaining money ...

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Colby consolidates funds into road work account

The Colby City Council decided last week to reappropriate some of the city’s carryover funding from 2025 as they head into 2026. Remaining money ...

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Posted on January 13, 2026

Winter Wonderland inspires ‘Bright Idea’

Inspired by the Christmas season and the spirit of giving, as well as his own heart for service, local creative professional and Rotary member Ben Bau...

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Winter Wonderland inspires ‘Bright Idea’

Inspired by the Christmas season and the spirit of giving, as well as his own heart for service, local creative professional and Rotary member Ben Bau...

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Posted on January 13, 2026

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2026

06 January 2026

Moratorium on AI data centers adopted

Like nearly any emerging technology in the course of human history, artificial intelligence (AI) presents many opportunities, but also challenges. As ...

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Moratorium on AI data centers adopted

Like nearly any emerging technology in the course of human history, artificial intelligence (AI) presents many opportunities, but also challenges. As ...

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Posted on January 6, 2026

Abby OK’s soil study for potential development

In preparation for a possible business development in Abbotsford’s western industrial park, an engineering company will be taking soil samples from ...

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Abby OK’s soil study for potential development

In preparation for a possible business development in Abbotsford’s western industrial park, an engineering company will be taking soil samples from ...

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Posted on January 6, 2026

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Marathon Co. judge warns that attorney shortage is getting worse

Marathon Co. judge warns that attorney shortage is getting worse

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$20,000 requested for well protections

$20,000 requested for well protections

Five running for three seats in Dorchester

Five running for three seats in Dorchester

Marathon Co. to vote on wind/solar resolution

Marathon Co. to vote on wind/solar resolution

Clark County’s 1897 jail faces uncertain future

Clark County’s 1897 jail faces uncertain future

County board rescinds official newspaper designation

County board rescinds official newspaper designation

Colby consolidates funds into road work account

Colby consolidates funds into road work account

Winter Wonderland inspires ‘Bright Idea’

Winter Wonderland inspires ‘Bright Idea’

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Moratorium on AI data centers adopted

Moratorium on AI data centers adopted

Abby OK’s soil study for potential development

Abby OK’s soil study for potential development

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