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Jan
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

Ballots set for April 7 elections

Voters on both sides of the Clark-Marathon county border will have new representatives on their respective boards following the April 7 election. On t...

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Ballots set for April 7 elections

Voters on both sides of the Clark-Marathon county border will have new representatives on their respective boards following the April 7 election. On t...

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Posted on January 6, 2026

Marathon Co. OK’s manure rules for state 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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Marathon Co. OK’s manure rules for state 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

Taking a look back on the 2025 hunting seasons

Taking a look back on the 2025 hunting seasons

It ended. The 2025 hunting season closed last Sunday. It was what it was, nothing more and nothing less. For some it was a fabulous season, for oth...

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Taking a look back on the 2025 hunting seasons

It ended. The 2025 hunting season closed last Sunday. It was what it was, nothing more and nothing less. For some it was a fabulous season, for oth...

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Posted on January 6, 2026

30

Dec
2025

30 December 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

Fire hall insurance still in question

Too many questions remained unanswered last week for the Central Fire and EMS District board to settle on a solution for insuring the city of Abbotsfo...

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Fire hall insurance still in question

Too many questions remained unanswered last week for the Central Fire and EMS District board to settle on a solution for insuring the city of Abbotsfo...

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Posted on December 30, 2025

Banks warn of ‘recovery’ scams

Five area banks are warning consumers about a growing and particularly harmful fraud trend known as recovery scams, in which criminals target individu...

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Banks warn of ‘recovery’ scams

Five area banks are warning consumers about a growing and particularly harmful fraud trend known as recovery scams, in which criminals target individu...

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Posted on December 30, 2025

Salvation Army celebrates 160 years of helping out

Salvation Army celebrates 160 years of helping out

The Salvation Army is celebrating 160 years of operation this year. Founded by Methodist preacher William Booth in 1865, the founders sought to bri...

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Salvation Army celebrates 160 years of helping out

The Salvation Army is celebrating 160 years of operation this year. Founded by Methodist preacher William Booth in 1865, the founders sought to bri...

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Posted on December 30, 2025

Two county supervisors decide not to run again

Two local county supervisors – one each from Marathon and Clark County – have decided not to run for a new term in 2026. Jordan Reynolds, rural...

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Two county supervisors decide not to run again

Two local county supervisors – one each from Marathon and Clark County – have decided not to run for a new term in 2026. Jordan Reynolds, rural...

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Posted on December 30, 2025