High usage rates will impact the Medford School District’s chances when shopping for health insurance this year. This may result in changes for staff in cost and plan changes as school board members seek to find cost saving options. Cory Tothe-LaPointe a senior benefit consultant with Spectrum Benefit Solutions, the district’s insurance broker, was at Monday evening’s school board meeting

Michael Bub candidate for the 87th Assembly District announced that past State of Wisconsin Assembly Representatives Mary Williams and Robert (Bob) Larson have endorsed Mike Bub for the Republican nomination for the 87th Assembly seat. The primary will be held on Tuesday, August 9. Bob Larson served in the Wisconsin Assembly from 1985 to 1991. Mary Williams served from 2002 to 2014. Rep. Larson

Pruny fingers One of the things you don’t anticipate when undergoing a sleep study is to wake up with a pruny finger. We’ve all experienced having pruny digits. They are most common from staying too long splashing around in a lake or pool or, less fun, from having just finished washing a mountain of dishes. Again, it is not something you expect as a side effect of a sleep study.

• Reline sewer on Hwy 13- $200,000 This is not the total amount for all the projects, however, the ARPA funds will be a starting point. Bub suggested asking the county pay for the radios instead of using ARPA funds, the council agreed and will bring the topic to the county board’s attention. In other business, council members: • Recommended the room tax distribution will remain

Independence Day is Monday, and many people will be celebrating during the upcoming weekend. Whether your plans involve watching professional fireworks or creating your own display, ReadyWisconsin encourages you to make safety a priority. “Independence Day celebrations are a summer tradition for many people, and fireworks are often a part of many gatherings,” said Wisconsin Emergency Management

Gov. Tony Evers this week signed Emergency Order #170 prohibiting price gouging of gasoline and diesel. Due to increasing oil demand, limited global supply, and low refinery capacity, states across the nation have seen significant price increases for gasoline and diesel, including in Wisconsin. According to the American Automobile Association (AAA), the current national average price of gasoline is