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125 Years Ago

February 23, 1901 Geo. Oudenot from Athens was a caller at the Star and News office Saturday evening. He says Athens has about 500 population, a large lumber mill,...

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State grants to help fund CDL training

Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD), this week announced nine businesses and organizations in eight Wisconsin counties across the state will collectively receive $250,000 in commercial driver training grants. These grants are part of the Commercial Driver Training Grant program and work to support businesses and organizations that offer training f...

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County board members consider committee changes
County board member Karen Cummings speaks in support of making changes to the county’s committee structure during discussion at the Feb. 24 county board session. BRIAN WILSON/THE STAR NEWS
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County board members consider committee changes

Taylor County could see a shake up in how committees and the county board itself functions.At Tuesda...

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Gilman makes decision on what agreement with Country Wireless looks like
Jane DeStaercke, president of Gilman Village Board, spoke Feb. 11, about a Thrive Rural Wisconsin Grant that has been received, from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation. Gilman will receive $25,000, each year of the grant. GINNA YOUNG/THE STAR NEWS
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Gilman makes decision on what agreement with Country Wireless looks like

Additional internet options are on the way for Gilman residents, thanks to the village approving ent...

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Don’t open door for patient exploitation in name of expediency
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Don’t open door for patient exploitation in name of expediency

Even well-intentioned efforts can have negative consequences.That is the case with AB 598, a bill pa...

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Medford looks at staffing needs in 2026-2027 school budget
Medford School Board member John Zuleger (left) received a certificate from school board president Dave Fleegel (right) for earning level one recognition from the Wisconsin Association of School Boards. Board members who attend WASB training and events accumulate points which go toward recognition levels. BRIAN WILSON/THE STAR NEWS
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Medford looks at staffing needs in 2026-2027 school budget

Medford Area Public Schools is looking to boost English Language Learning (ELL) at the high school a...

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Creature Fear: An unhinged Wisconsin horror film
Creature Fear is a horror film about two people who get together to make music, but find themselves interrupted, starring Natalie Gerene, Jarrod Langwinski and Billy Chengary. Director Manny Gumina filmed the movie in Price County, where he learned to hunt starting at five years old. SUBMITTED
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Creature Fear: An unhinged Wisconsin horror film

There’s a reason that people come to north central Wisconsin. It’s a popular getaway for familie...

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