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Great American Smokeout set for Nov. 17

Resources available to help people quit smoking The American Cancer Society’s Great American Smokeout was held Thursday, November 17. The event, held annually on the thir...

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Excited children couldn’t get into the building fast enough as the Grand Gilman Theater, Western Taylor County Public Library, Taylor County Literacy Council, Friends of the Library and the Gilman CBA teamed up to provide the community with a free viewing of The Polar Express on Saturday, Dec. 14. The event included a free book for each family, popcorn, and a soda. MANDEE ELLIS/THE STAR NEWS
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Fiscal Facts: State tax ranking hits all-time low

The ratio of state and local taxes that Wisconsinites paid as a share of their personal income f...

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Study committee proposes solutions for cranes

Sandhill cranes are a wildlife success story. More than a century ago, they were nearly hunted to extinction. Now they number some 50,000 in Wisconsin. But all those beautiful birds can damage crops. And that is behind the frequent efforts to allow for hunting of the cranes. So, it should be no surprise that a split study committee of the Wisconsin Legislature has voted 8-4 to reco...

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Hardware stores are among my favorite places. Like many middle-aged men, I have an inherent ...

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WisDOT encourages attentive driving to keep pedestrians safe

Pedestrian Safety Month highlights crash risks for non-drivers The Wisconsin Department of Transportation calls on drivers and pedestrians to share the road and stay aware of your surroundings to protect all travelers this fall. October is Pedestrian Safety Month, to help drivers recognize that pedestrians are our most vulnerable road users in a crash. “We’ve lost too many frie...

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How to choose the right assisted living facility

Choosing an assisted living facility is a big decision. Whether you decide for yourself or a loved one, you want to find a new home that meets all your clinical, financial, and lifestyle needs. Here are BBB’s tips for researching assisted living facilities and finding the best option for you: Tips for choosing an assisted living facility • Get recommendations. Ask friends, fa...

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How to spot a job scam – no matter how sophisticated

If you are applying to jobs online, constantly research before accepting an interview or employment offer. Job scammers have gotten very sophisticated, convincingly claiming to represent real employers, requiring interviews, and even providing phony offer letters. These cunning new twists on traditional job scams have increased in BBB’s Scam Tracker. In fact, according to BBB’s latest Sc...

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