While roaming around the shadowy streets of Abbotsford on Saturday night, I came across Brandon and Nicole Homeyer of Medford along with their young children sitting on a street corner smiling. At least I assume their children were smiling, it was hard to tell under the scarves, coats and other bundled clothing to ward off the frigid winter temperatures. But, if they were anything like the dozens

In 2000, the Weather Shield Lite Foundation was started with the philosophy of giving back to area communities guided by the teaching that, “What you do to the least of my brothers, that you do to me.” (Matthew 25:40). Since its start more than two decades ago, the LITE Foundation has, through employee contributions, company matches and annual donations by the Schield family, donated more

The need for air medical transport is critical for many patients facing life threatening medical situations. To assure ongoing service at the highest level, a new advanced aircraft is joining the Aspirus MedEvac fleet. The twin-engine Airbus H135 helicopter arrived at the MedEvac hangar at Central Wisconsin Airport this week to begin its inauguration into service. After crew training is complete

Joe and Christy Tomandl of Medford were selected as the recipients of the 2022 Wisconsin Leopold Conservation Award. Over the weekend they were formally recognized during the 103rd Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation Annual Meeting held in Wisconsin Dells last weekend. Given in honor of renowned conservationist Aldo Leopold, the award recognizes farmers and forestland owners who inspire others

Emily Gojmerac Reporter “It’s so great to find that one special person you want to annoy for the rest of your life.” These are the words Terri and Earl Oberle have lived by for the past 50 years since they got married in 1972. Terri (Liszewski) Oberle grew up in the Bellinger area. She is the daughter of Adeline—who just turned 98 years old, and the late Edmund Liszewski. Earl

From past files of The Star News 10 YEARS AGO December 6, 2012 Stan Carbaugh is a familiar person to many in the Medford community. Over the decades he has devoted countless hours to helping build the community through active service. Last week that hard work and dedication to his community was recognized when he was presented with the Hillmar L. “Bill” Solberg Distinguished Service Medal

Emily Gojmerac Reporter Do you know what you’re looking for when you go to a jewelry store? When people walk into a jewelry store, they may feel overwhelmed by what they are seeing. Black River Diamond Company is a Green Bay based business that brought a branch to Medford a year and a half ago. Black River does everything from jewelry repairs, cleaning, and even helping you pick

From past files of The Star News 10 YEARS AGO November 29, 2012 Nicole Winchell has been appointed as interim executive director at Hope Hospice and Palliative Care. She has been a member of the management team as manager of clinical services at Hope Hospice for the last four years. “Nicole’s hospice experience, background in nursing and connections to the community make her an excellent

Millions of people across the globe feel that the holiday season is a magical time of year. Though those people come from all walks of life, it’s likely that no group is as taken by the unique spirit of the holiday season as much as children. Whether they’re looking forward to Santa’s arrival or preparing for a school holiday pageant, kids have much to be excited about come December. Parents