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Verna Birkett

Verna I. Birkett, 94, Greenwood, passed away at her home unexpectedly on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025. A memorial service to celebrate Verna’s life will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday,...

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Calling for change

Snowmobilers call for council to eliminate ordinance restricting riding in city between 2 and 6 a.m....

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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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Support educational farm stay bill

Wisconsin legislators should support a bill that would open the door for more local control and revenue opportunities for Wisconsin’s farm families.Under current law, the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection issues licenses to regulate campgrounds. A person may not manage or operate a campground without such a license. According to the legislative reference bureau under AB413...

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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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