County forms committee to look at administrator, county executive options
The Medford Lions represented by Lions Sue Giese, Judy Sorge, Shirley Lemke, Sue Breneman and Lions President Rick Sperl presented a $2,500 donation to the Frances L. Simek Memorial Library for the purchase of large print books for the adult section and for read-along books for the juvenile collection. This donation will enhance the library's collection utilized by Medford Area residents with low vision and many others. Library Director Maxx Handel (far left) accepted the donation and expressed appreciation for all the support from the Medford Lions over the years. SUBMITTED The Medford Lions represented by Lions Sue Giese, Judy Sorge, Shirley Lemke, Sue Breneman and Lions President Rick Sperl presented a $2,500 donation to the Frances L. Simek Memorial Library for the purchase of large print books for the adult section and for read-along books for the juvenile collection. This donation will enhance the library's collection utilized by Medford Area residents with low vision and many others. Library Director Maxx Handel (far left) accepted the donation and expressed appreciation for all the support from the Medford Lions over the years. SUBMITTED
Members of the Taylor County executive committee will be joined by two other board members in exploring administration options for running the county in the future.
John DeMay’s son Jordan was a victim of sextortion in 2022. After Jordan took his own life, John began educating the public on the signs of sextortion and advocating for online safety. John DeMay was at the Medford Area Senior High School on Monday, October 12. MANDEE ELLIS/THE STAR NEWS
The Zoning Board of Appeals granted a variance for the developer to reconfigure two non-conforming lots to make them easier to develop for affordable singlefamily residential homes. BRIAN WILSON/THE STAR NEWS
Price County Administrator Paul Trimner explained his duties to members of the Taylor County ad hoc administrative committee on April 4. BRIAN WILSON/ THE STAR NEWS