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Central Wisconsin cheese makers win big at world contest

The results are in from the World Championship Cheese Contest, held March 3-5 in Madison, with several central Wisconsin cheese makers taking home the top awards in their respective categories. Award ...
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Shooting victim name, charges sought

05/01/2026 Updated Press Release Regarding the recent death investigation, which was reported on April 28, 2026, at approximately 8:49 P.M. in the Township of Little Black in Taylor County, the male victim has been identified as 21-year-old Austin D. Olson of Medford, Wisconsin. The adult male who was taken into custody on 04/29/26 has been identified as 19-year-old Brent M. Porter of Mar...

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Marshfield Clinic accepting behavioral health grant applications from school districts
Members of the Taylor County Coordinated Community Response/Sexual Assault Response Team (CCR/SART) gathered at Northcentral Technical College in Medford on Tuesday, April 28, where they observed two virtual presentations by Josephine A. Lauren of Incest AWARE. During the first session, Lauren educated on supporting survivors and their families by using the best language available and better understanding the basics about causes and consequences of this type of abuse. The second session brought to light the stigma surrounding difficult and taboo topics. Pictured are (l. to r.) Sam Jerome, initial assessment social worker with Taylor County Human Services; Sam Gehrke, Stepping Stones; Amy Riegert, Aspirus Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) coordinator; and Ashley Rourk, Stepping Stones. MANDEE ELLIS/THE STAR NEWS
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Marshfield Clinic accepting behavioral health grant applications from school districts

Marshfield Clinic is now accepting applications for two school-based youth mental health programs op...

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US Agriculture Department invested $330 million in Wisconsin

In the last year, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development made $330 million in investments in rural communities across Wisconsin. These investments helped to boost Wisconsin’s economy, invest in agricultural opportunities, develop rural infrastructure, and encourage private investment in rural America.“Rural communities across America are the backbone of our nation and Pres...

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Give road crews a break

Slow down.Put your coffee down. Hang up your phone. Turn down the radio, audio book or latest true crime podcast you have become obsessed with.It is road construction season in Wisconsin.Your one job as a driver is to navigate safely to your destination. Safely, not just for you and your passengers, but other drivers on the roads and especially for those working in construction zones.Crews are out...

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Fire Department break-in attempt was despicable
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Fire Department break-in attempt was despicable

Sometime between April 23 and April 25, there was a break-in attempt at the Stetsonville Volunteer F...

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Wind, Solar, and Data Centers
Taylor County registrar of Deeds Jaymi Kohn (left) reported to land information committee members that the register of deeds has about 60 agreements on file between county landowners and wind and solar companies. The county is urging property owners to get educated before they sign contracts. Information can be found at https://economicdevelopment.extension.wisc. edu/reset/#resources. MANDEE ELLIS/THE STAR NEWS
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Land Information committee cautioned on easements...

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