Kris Brandner of the Taylor County Autism Support Group put an autism awareness sticker on a young participant in the Walk for Autism Acceptance and Inclusivity that took place on Monday evening. The walk started and finished at the Frances L. Simek Memorial Library in Medford. This is the 10th year of the event and the importance of it continues to be felt in the community. “In Medford Schools we have 54 students who have been identified as being on the autism spectrum,” stated student services director Joe Greget. Events such as Monday evening’s walk helps spread awareness in the community and serves to highlight its awareness and acceptance in the broader community. BRIAN WILSON/THE STAR NEWS
Former Medford mayor Mike Wellner (right) passed the gavel to incoming mayor Laura Holmes at a City Council meeting on Tuesday, April 22. Holmes brought in 624 votes while former fellow council member and runner-up Dave Brandner received 380. MANDEE ELLIS/THE STAR NEWS
Members of the Taylor County Coordinated Community Response and Sexual Assault Response Team gathered at Aspirus Medford Hospital on Friday, April 10. Pictured are (front row, l. to r.) Chad Liske, Medford police chief; Amy Riegert, Aspirus Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner coordinator; Jaime Johnson, Stepping Stones; Courtney Scholl, Stepping Stones director; Ashley Rourk, Stepping Stones; Holly Miller, Taylor County Sheriff’s Office detective; (back row) Nick Berger, Medford police school liaison officer; and Josh Budimlija, Medford police detective. MANDEE ELLIS/THE STAR NEWS
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