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Heartland to Heritage: USS Constitution’s commanding officer connects with her Wisconsin roots

The distance between the rolling fields of Medford, and the timeworn decks of the USS Constitution in Boston can be measured in more than just miles. It’s a journey that spans the heart of America t...
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Sewer connection plan on track, bidding to be in late winter
David Walter, of SEH Engineering, told members of the Stetsonville Village Board on Oct. 21 that planning for the sewer connection project between the village and the city of Medford was on scheduled.The project is expected to be put out for bid in late winter 2027. BRIAN WILSON/THE STAR NEWS
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Sewer connection plan on track, bidding to be in late winter

A planned sewer system regionalization project between Stetsonville and the city of Medford is on tr...

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Lange makes case for board seat

This is the statement given by new school board member Amanda Lange at Monday’s school board meeting prior to her being selected to fill the vacancy due to the resignation of Corey Dassow.Amanda Lange: “I am here tonight because I care deeply about the community. I care about the schools and mostly the kids. I am a parent, I am a coach, I am a professional. And my professional background is in...

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Trick-or-Treat hours set in area

Gilman — Gilman School District will be holding a Halloween Festival on Friday, Oct. 30 from 1:30 to 2:45 p.m. with a Spook Parade starting the festivities. Families are welcome to attend.Trick-or-Treating in the village of Gilman will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Halloween Night (Saturday, Oct. 31). Those participating are reminded to have their porch lights on.Rib Lake— Trick-or-Treating in t...

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If you build it, will they come?
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If you build it, will they come?

There are very few problems in any community in rural Wisconsin that having several hundred more res...

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Keep perspective in election outcomes
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Keep perspective in election outcomes

On November 3, voters across Wisconsin and across the country will go to their local polling places ...

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Town resident calls for city to put Billings Ave. sidewalk on east side

A town of Medford property owner was back before the Medford City Council this week to ask questions and raise concerns about a planned sidewalk on Billings Ave.At Monday’s city council meeting, Billings Ave. resident Bill Clark questioned plans to place the sidewalk on the west side of the road when the road is redone next summer. The project will include eliminating the ditches and installed c...

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