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25 August 2026

County to seek bids for new Highway shop

Marathon County supervisors voted Tuesday to proceed with the next phase of a proposed Highway Department headquarters in Kronenwetter, a step that wi...

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County to seek bids for new Highway shop

Marathon County supervisors voted Tuesday to proceed with the next phase of a proposed Highway Department headquarters in Kronenwetter, a step that wi...

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Posted on August 25, 2026

State trooper from Edgar charged in hit and run

A state trooper from the Edgar area has been charged with felony hit and run after he allegedly hit a man with his truck after leaving a bar near Merr...

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State trooper from Edgar charged in hit and run

A state trooper from the Edgar area has been charged with felony hit and run after he allegedly hit a man with his truck after leaving a bar near Merr...

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Posted on August 25, 2026

Local student receives national honor

The National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) today announced student Katie N. Kalmon from Dorchester, has been selected to become a member of ...

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Local student receives national honor

The National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) today announced student Katie N. Kalmon from Dorchester, has been selected to become a member of ...

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Posted on August 25, 2026

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18 August 2026

Questions raised over Flock cams, Marathon County captain responds to concerns

Flock cameras – high-tech surveillance devices that can read license plates on thousands of cars on public roadways – have been the subject of a f...

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Questions raised over Flock cams, Marathon County captain responds to concerns

Flock cameras – high-tech surveillance devices that can read license plates on thousands of cars on public roadways – have been the subject of a f...

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Posted on August 18, 2026

County board to vote on pursuing JDA

County board to vote on pursuing JDA

With limited options for stopping the proposed Hub City Wind project near Stratford – and time running out to take action – the Marathon County Bo...

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County board to vote on pursuing JDA

With limited options for stopping the proposed Hub City Wind project near Stratford – and time running out to take action – the Marathon County Bo...

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Posted on August 18, 2026

Enrollment continues to rise at Abby schools

As of last week, 11 new students had enrolled in Abbotsford Middle and Senior High Schools, bringing the total number of families being served by the ...

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Enrollment continues to rise at Abby schools

As of last week, 11 new students had enrolled in Abbotsford Middle and Senior High Schools, bringing the total number of families being served by the ...

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Posted on August 18, 2026

Highway shop nearly ready to go out for bids

Construction bids for a new $55 million Marathon County Highway Department headquarters in Kronenwetter would be solicited in September under a propos...

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Highway shop nearly ready to go out for bids

Construction bids for a new $55 million Marathon County Highway Department headquarters in Kronenwetter would be solicited in September under a propos...

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Posted on August 18, 2026

More info sought on climbing gym proposal

More info sought on climbing gym proposal

Marathon County supervisors are asking for more information on a proposal to repurpose county-owned facilities on River Drive in Wausau into a climbin...

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More info sought on climbing gym proposal

Marathon County supervisors are asking for more information on a proposal to repurpose county-owned facilities on River Drive in Wausau into a climbin...

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Posted on August 18, 2026

Colby awarded grant to aid homeless students

Members of the Colby School Board were informed of a few items regarding grant writing at their most recent school board meeting on Monday. In additio...

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Colby awarded grant to aid homeless students

Members of the Colby School Board were informed of a few items regarding grant writing at their most recent school board meeting on Monday. In additio...

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Posted on August 18, 2026

Wisconsin DNR urges to keep young wildlife wild

Wisconsin DNR urges to keep young wildlife wild

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public to protect young wildlife by observing them from a safe distance and letting th...

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Wisconsin DNR urges to keep young wildlife wild

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public to protect young wildlife by observing them from a safe distance and letting th...

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Posted on August 18, 2026