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2026

13 January 2026

Marathon OK’s ballfield agreement with schools

For the first time this spring, Marathon High School’s softball team will have a total of four fields to choose from when practicing and playing gam...

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Marathon OK’s ballfield agreement with schools

For the first time this spring, Marathon High School’s softball team will have a total of four fields to choose from when practicing and playing gam...

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Posted on January 13, 2026

Incumbents nominated for new terms in Edgar

Three of Edgar’s village trustees were nominated for new terms on the village board as part of Monday’s annual spring caucus. As a result, trus...

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Incumbents nominated for new terms in Edgar

Three of Edgar’s village trustees were nominated for new terms on the village board as part of Monday’s annual spring caucus. As a result, trus...

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Posted on January 13, 2026

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Jan
2026

06 January 2026

Ballots set for April 7 local elections

Several contested school board races will appear on local ballots in April following Tuesday’s deadline for candidates to register for the spring el...

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Ballots set for April 7 local elections

Several contested school board races will appear on local ballots in April following Tuesday’s deadline for candidates to register for the spring el...

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Posted on January 6, 2026

Manure ordinance sent to state for review

Last-minute concerns about a proposed overhaul of Marathon County’s animal waste ordinance nearly derailed the plan before it could be sent to state...

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Manure ordinance sent to state for review

Last-minute concerns about a proposed overhaul of Marathon County’s animal waste ordinance nearly derailed the plan before it could be sent to state...

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Posted on January 6, 2026

Alice in Dairyland applications due by Jan. 30

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) invites individuals with a passion for promoting agriculture to apply f...

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Alice in Dairyland applications due by Jan. 30

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) invites individuals with a passion for promoting agriculture to apply f...

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Posted on January 6, 2026

Edgar native retires after 42.5 years in nursing

Edgar native retires after 42.5 years in nursing

Edgar native Jody Baeseman retired on Friday after working as a nurse for 42 and a half years in north central Wisconsin. It was just by chance tha...

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Edgar native retires after 42.5 years in nursing

Edgar native Jody Baeseman retired on Friday after working as a nurse for 42 and a half years in north central Wisconsin. It was just by chance tha...

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Posted on January 6, 2026

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Dec
2025

30 December 2025

Federal broadband projects approved

High-speed internet access for thousands of residents across rural Marathon County is one step closer to reality after the federal government recently...

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Federal broadband projects approved

High-speed internet access for thousands of residents across rural Marathon County is one step closer to reality after the federal government recently...

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Posted on December 30, 2025

Substance abuse help extended to rural areas

Substance abuse help extended to rural areas

For the past few years, a handful of employees working in the Marathon County District Attorney’s office have been working with people in the Wausau...

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Substance abuse help extended to rural areas

For the past few years, a handful of employees working in the Marathon County District Attorney’s office have been working with people in the Wausau...

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Posted on December 30, 2025

County offices to close at noon Fridays

Beginning Jan. 5, 2026, most Marathon County offices will close by noon on Fridays under updated public access hours meant “to better align service ...

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County offices to close at noon Fridays

Beginning Jan. 5, 2026, most Marathon County offices will close by noon on Fridays under updated public access hours meant “to better align service ...

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Posted on December 30, 2025

County board to see new faces next year

Six members of the Marathon County Board of Supervisors, including one from the western edge of the county, have declared their intention not to seek ...

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County board to see new faces next year

Six members of the Marathon County Board of Supervisors, including one from the western edge of the county, have declared their intention not to seek ...

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Posted on December 30, 2025