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County may waive septic fee for storm victims

With nearly 150 homes in the town of Ringle destroyed or damaged by a tornado last month, Marathon County is considering whether to waive its normal $...

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County may waive septic fee for storm victims

With nearly 150 homes in the town of Ringle destroyed or damaged by a tornado last month, Marathon County is considering whether to waive its normal $...

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Posted on May 12, 2026

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County sees big drop in tax-delinquent properties

A sustained effort by Marathon County to go after tax-delinquent properties has resulted in a massive drop in money owed to the county over the past f...

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County sees big drop in tax-delinquent properties

A sustained effort by Marathon County to go after tax-delinquent properties has resulted in a massive drop in money owed to the county over the past f...

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Posted on May 5, 2026

New event planned in Stratford, Village residents hope to build on success of annual car show

Years after Heritage Days was discontinued, several Stratford community members are hoping to revive summer festivities with a one-day event that buil...

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New event planned in Stratford, Village residents hope to build on success of annual car show

Years after Heritage Days was discontinued, several Stratford community members are hoping to revive summer festivities with a one-day event that buil...

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Posted on May 5, 2026

Athens hires new sergeant for PD

To address a staffing shortage at the local police department, the Athens Village Board voted last Monday to create a new part-time police sergeant po...

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Athens hires new sergeant for PD

To address a staffing shortage at the local police department, the Athens Village Board voted last Monday to create a new part-time police sergeant po...

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Posted on May 5, 2026

Marathon native finishes eighth Boston Marathon

Marathon native and Owen resident Allan “Fish” Stieber recently overcame a toe injury that didn’t allow him with the amount of training time he ...

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Marathon native finishes eighth Boston Marathon

Marathon native and Owen resident Allan “Fish” Stieber recently overcame a toe injury that didn’t allow him with the amount of training time he ...

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Posted on May 5, 2026

Stratford considers having two inspectors

Stratford would continue to retain the services of longtime building inspector Kevin Breit for residential buildings while also having a new company, ...

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Stratford considers having two inspectors

Stratford would continue to retain the services of longtime building inspector Kevin Breit for residential buildings while also having a new company, ...

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Posted on May 5, 2026

Guided tours of Fromm Farm planned for May 16

The Marathon County Historical Society (MCHS), in partnership with the Fromm Bros. Historical Preservation Society, will host a special Preservation M...

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Guided tours of Fromm Farm planned for May 16

The Marathon County Historical Society (MCHS), in partnership with the Fromm Bros. Historical Preservation Society, will host a special Preservation M...

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Posted on May 5, 2026

Plans unveiled for Athens fitness center

The Athens Community Strength & Fitness Center (ACS&FC) nonprofit organization is thrilled to announce the new plans for a brand-new facility ...

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Plans unveiled for Athens fitness center

The Athens Community Strength & Fitness Center (ACS&FC) nonprofit organization is thrilled to announce the new plans for a brand-new facility ...

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Posted on May 5, 2026

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28 April 2026

Athens K-12 preps survey on facilities

The Athens Board of Education watched an online presentation at Monday’s meeting from Dr. Rob DeMeuse, vice president of research at School Percepti...

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Athens K-12 preps survey on facilities

The Athens Board of Education watched an online presentation at Monday’s meeting from Dr. Rob DeMeuse, vice president of research at School Percepti...

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Posted on April 28, 2026

Wind farm opponents gear up for fight

Ten years it took for the town of Forest in St. Croix County to fight off a proposed wind farm on the western edge of Wisconsin. But, in the end, �...

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Wind farm opponents gear up for fight

Ten years it took for the town of Forest in St. Croix County to fight off a proposed wind farm on the western edge of Wisconsin. But, in the end, �...

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Posted on April 28, 2026

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County may waive septic fee for storm victims

County may waive septic fee for storm victims

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County sees big drop in tax-delinquent properties

County sees big drop in tax-delinquent properties

New event planned in Stratford, Village residents hope to build on success of annual car show

New event planned in Stratford, Village residents hope to build on success of annual car show

Athens hires new sergeant for PD

Athens hires new sergeant for PD

Marathon native finishes eighth Boston Marathon

Marathon native finishes eighth Boston Marathon

Stratford considers having two inspectors

Stratford considers having two inspectors

Guided tours of Fromm Farm planned for May 16

Guided tours of Fromm Farm planned for May 16

Plans unveiled for Athens fitness center

Plans unveiled for Athens fitness center

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Athens K-12 preps survey on facilities

Athens K-12 preps survey on facilities

Wind farm opponents gear up for fight

Wind farm opponents gear up for fight

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