The city of Medford cleared the way for an expansion of daycare options in the city. At Tuesday’s city council meeting, aldermen approved a rezoning request for two small wedge-shaped parcels of land owned by Immanuel Lutheran Church from R-1 residential to G-1 institutional use. Scott Mildbrand, chair of the church’s building committee, explained to council members that the church is planning

The dream of opening a shelter to help area people get back on their feet after finding themselves homeless took a major step toward becoming reality this week. Taylor County Supportive Housing officially purchased a building at 232 S. 4th Street in Medford which will be converted into use as a shelter. The large building is currently set up to be a three-plex, however it has been vacant for more

Patriotism means not only having pride and devotion to our country, but most importantly living in a way that makes the United States of America better. To make our country great our actions must speak loudly. We must have a deep respect for our flag and our country. The patriots and veterans who sacrifice their lives and have a vigorous desire to give us freedom deserve our utmost respect. Standing

A multi-year effort to renovate and restore the Mondeaux Lodge and residence quarters is in its home stretch. According to Mark Beuning, technical services staff officer with the USDA Forest Service, currently site work is underway at the facility with additional paving and driveway/parking areas being installed. Work crews are working on installing windows and renovating the bathroom and showers

Good evening President Fleegel, Superintendent Sullivan, Principal Lybert, Assistant Principal Guden, faculty, family, friends, and classmates of 2021. I was told that high school was going to be the best years of my life, but I sure hope that’s not true. As fun as it was, I don’t think I can handle another school lunch. The sad truth though is that we don’t have to. This is it. Every test

Class motto: “Success in not final, failure is not fatal; it is the courage to continue that counts,” Winston Churchill Class song: “Wake Me Up” by Avicii Marathon Cheese Scholarships were presented to Carson Church, Jake Cipar, Brianna Weiler, Ellee Grunwald and Emily Dassow. Ryan Alexander Parents are Kurt and Kathleen Alexander of Medford. Attending NTC for marketing. Lauryn

Darlene and Ken Hallgren Scholarship recipients were Emily Dassow, Veronica Diercks, Allie Gripentrog and Sam Liske. Chloe Ertl Parents are David and Sue Ertl of Medford. Attending Northcentral Technical College for Agri-Business. Colton Gowey Parents are Shain and Jennifer Gowey of Stetsonville. Begin an apprenticeship as an electrician. Olivia Felix Parents are Cathy and Jeffrey Litscher

Good evening President Fleegel, Superintendent Sullivan, Principal Lybert, Assistant Principal Guden, faculty, family, friends, and classmates of 2021. I stand before you tonight with a simple yet daunting task. I have to say something profound to inspire you, and try to make it funny and keep the mood light, all while trying to make this short because I know people don’t pay attention after