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Dean Manecke

Dean W. Manecke, 67, Fenwood, passed away with his family at his side on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital Palliative Care after his long battle with mesotheliom...

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Delaying raises cost

Cost of courthouse camera system upgrades jumps more than 41% compared to initial quotes...

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Gilman school tax rate tumbles
Gilman School District administrator Walter Leipart walks board members though budget 101 at a meeting on Monday, October 19. The board adopted the 20262027 budget in addition to setting the levy and going over the recent community housing study. MANDEE ELLIS/THE STAR NEWS
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Gilman school tax rate tumbles

Board approves smaller local levy, sets rate at $6.36 per $1,000 of value, reviews local housing stu...

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Dining dilemma
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Dining dilemma

The Aging and Disability Resource Center of Taylor County (ADRC) is ensuring that its diners are get...

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Plenty of family fun on tap for 2026 Harvest Days weekend

The annual Harvest Days celebration runs October 23 to 25 with events for all ages throughout the weekend.The annual festival is put on by The Chamber with the support of business sponsors.The fun starts on Friday evening with Adult Trick or Treating from 5 to 8 p.m. Adults are encouraged to dress up in their favorite costumes and visit participating area businesses. Check out medford-chamber.org ...

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Appeals board approves variance for temporary downtown residence
The city Zoning Board of Appeals granted a temporary variance for the owner of 330 S. Whelen Ave. to use the main level of the building for residential use as he builds a new home outside the city. BRIAN WILSON/THE STAR NEWS
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Appeals board approves variance for temporary downtown residence

The city of Medford cleared the way for a property owner to use a downtown building as a temporary r...

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Press freedom is essential for a functioning democracy
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Press freedom is essential for a functioning democracy

The first amendment to the United States Constitution is unambiguous in its language protecting the ...

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