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Medford man charged following Aug. 30 bar fight

A 33-year-old Medford man has been charged with felony battery following an Aug. 30 fight at El Derby Bar in Colby that sent another man to the hospit...

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Medford man charged following Aug. 30 bar fight

A 33-year-old Medford man has been charged with felony battery following an Aug. 30 fight at El Derby Bar in Colby that sent another man to the hospit...

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Posted on September 9, 2026

COURT

CIRCUITR EPORTS Found guiltyMathew Balich, 52, of Medford, was found guilty due to a guilty plea of misdemeanor OWI (3rd). A charge of operating with ...

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CIRCUITR EPORTS Found guiltyMathew Balich, 52, of Medford, was found guilty due to a guilty plea of misdemeanor OWI (3rd). A charge of operating with ...

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Posted on September 9, 2026

Hamland, Sperl earn overall wins as Hodags win GNC double dual

MEDFORD GIRLS SWIM - Hamland, Sperl earn overall wins as Hodags win GNC double dual

Mylah Hamland and Sophie Sperl earned impressive overall wins Thursday while Medford’s girls swim team began Great Northern Conference competition b...

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MEDFORD GIRLS SWIM - Hamland, Sperl earn overall wins as Hodags win GNC double dual

Mylah Hamland and Sophie Sperl earned impressive overall wins Thursday while Medford’s girls swim team began Great Northern Conference competition b...

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Posted on September 9, 2026

Rebels stop Redmen’s offense, get big plays in 44-6 win

WABENO-LAONA 44, RIB LAKE 6 - Rebels stop Redmen’s offense, get big plays in 44-6 win

As advertised, Wabeno-Laona quarterback Cooper Albrecht was a problem Thursday for Rib Lake, throwing for 135 yards and three touchdowns and running f...

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WABENO-LAONA 44, RIB LAKE 6 - Rebels stop Redmen’s offense, get big plays in 44-6 win

As advertised, Wabeno-Laona quarterback Cooper Albrecht was a problem Thursday for Rib Lake, throwing for 135 yards and three touchdowns and running f...

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Posted on September 9, 2026

MEDFORD CROSS COUNTRY - Arndt, Ziehlke lead Medford teams who place 7th, 11th Tuesday

The boys placed seventh and the girls came in 11th Tuesday during one of the bigger cross country meets the Medford Raiders will compete in this fall,...

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MEDFORD CROSS COUNTRY - Arndt, Ziehlke lead Medford teams who place 7th, 11th Tuesday

The boys placed seventh and the girls came in 11th Tuesday during one of the bigger cross country meets the Medford Raiders will compete in this fall,...

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Posted on September 9, 2026

Medford Area Performing Arts season begins with ‘It Takes Two’

Medford Area Performing Arts season begins with ‘It Takes Two’

The first concert of the Medford Area Performing Arts Association’s 2026-2027 season will be on Saturday, September 19, when “It Takes Two: A Lege...

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Medford Area Performing Arts season begins with ‘It Takes Two’

The first concert of the Medford Area Performing Arts Association’s 2026-2027 season will be on Saturday, September 19, when “It Takes Two: A Lege...

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Posted on September 9, 2026

National Preparedness Month encourages Wisconsinites to be ready for disasters

Every area of Wisconsin can face disasters, and it is important to have a planned response whether you are at home, work, school or on the road. To he...

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National Preparedness Month encourages Wisconsinites to be ready for disasters

Every area of Wisconsin can face disasters, and it is important to have a planned response whether you are at home, work, school or on the road. To he...

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Posted on September 9, 2026

Providers weigh in on when children should stay home from school

As students return to the classroom, parents can expect their children to encounter plenty of germs. Children average more than two to three colds eac...

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Providers weigh in on when children should stay home from school

As students return to the classroom, parents can expect their children to encounter plenty of germs. Children average more than two to three colds eac...

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Posted on September 9, 2026

Gift creates visionary program in the UW-Stevens Point Sentry School of Business and Economics

A major gift from the McPartland Family Foundation will drive the creation of a Future Leaders Program through the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Poi...

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Gift creates visionary program in the UW-Stevens Point Sentry School of Business and Economics

A major gift from the McPartland Family Foundation will drive the creation of a Future Leaders Program through the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Poi...

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Posted on September 9, 2026

CVTC’s Safety Day to help strengthen workplace safety

Workplace safety is constantly evolving, and employers need more than compliance checklists to keep their teams safe. Chippewa Valley Technical Colleg...

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CVTC’s Safety Day to help strengthen workplace safety

Workplace safety is constantly evolving, and employers need more than compliance checklists to keep their teams safe. Chippewa Valley Technical Colleg...

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Posted on September 9, 2026