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Buckle up when on the roads, no matter the trip

Buckle up when on the roads, no matter the trip Buckle up when on the roads, no matter the trip

The Chippewa County Sheriff’s office will join law enforcement agencies across the country, to reinforce the lifesaving benefit of wearing a seat belt. The Chippewa County Sheriff’...

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VA program offers veterans opportunity to get care while staying in their homes

Older veterans can get the care they need in their home under the Home Based Primary Care program through the Veterans Administration Home Based Primary Care is for Veterans who need team based in-home support for ongoing diseases and illnesses that affect their health and daily activities. While qualifying veterans usually have difficulty making and keeping clinic visits because of the severit...

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Kirkley named 2025 Director of the Year by Wisconsin EMS Association

The Wisconsin EMS Association (WEMSA) has named Robert “Bob” Kirkley, director – emergency medical services for Aspirus MedEvac, as its 2025 Director of the Year, recognizing his exceptional leadership and lasting impact on the emergency medical services (EMS) profession. With more than 35 years of experience in EMS, Kirkley has become a defining force in EMS administration, known for innova...

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Raiders rebound from Friday thumping by blowing out Merrill
Raider Dawson Rappe sends the puck toward the crease to see if he can make something happen Tuesday during the first period of Medford’s 8-2 home loss to Black River Falls. MATT FREY/THE STAR NEWS
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Raiders rebound from Friday thumping by blowing out Merrill

Knocked down hard Friday by Great Northern Conference champion Mosinee, the Medford girls basketball...

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DNR encourages new riders to give snowmobiling a try

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages snowmobile riders to bring a friend along on their next snowmobiling adventure.Feb. 7-16 is Take a Friend Snowmobiling Week, which aims to recruit new snowmobilers to the sport. While on the trails, support a local business, soak in the views and show your ride-along friend why so many people are passionate about snowmobiling in Wiscon...

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Bring antlers, skulls to AK Outdoors for free scoring event

Have you ever wondered just how big your hunting trophy truly is? Here is your chance to find out.On Saturday, Feb. 21, the Wisconsin Buck and Bear Club (WBBC) is teaming up with AK Outdoors to hold a free scoring event at the AK Outdoors shop, located at N3637 State Hwy 13 in Medford.According to AK Outdoors owner Allan Koffler, two WBBC, Pope and Young and Boone and Crockett certified measurers,...

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Cook and use candles with caution on Valentine’s Day

To keep the spark alive safely this Valentine’s Day, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) encourages extra caution when cooking and using candles to celebrate the holiday. According to NFPA, cooking is the leading cause of U.S. home fires and injuries – nearly half (49%) of all reported U.S. home fires involve cooking equipment – while an average of nearly 6,000 home fires involvi...

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