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Genevieve Erika Schield

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Shannon and Isaac Schield of Wausau announce the birth of a daughter, Genevieve Erika, born Nov. 9 at 3:48 p.m. at Aspirus Women’s Health Birthing Center at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces and was 20.5 inches long.

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WisDOT encourages attentive driving to keep pedestrians safe

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How to choose the right assisted living facility

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Property owners are asked to be on lookout for egg masses

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is encouraging property owners to examine their trees for egg masses of spongy moth (formerly known as gypsy moth) and plan ahead if control measures are needed. Spongy moth thrive in warm and dry weather, but even with “average” weather conditions this spring and summer, the outbreak is likely to continue and spread. The pest is co...

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Kim Swissdorf appointed DFI Division of Banking Administrator

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