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State residents recall toll of measles before vaccines

The measles started like a typical childhood illness for Dorothy Thompson — with just a runny nose. But she soon developed itchy red blotches across...

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State residents recall toll of measles before vaccines

The measles started like a typical childhood illness for Dorothy Thompson — with just a runny nose. But she soon developed itchy red blotches across...

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Posted on August 6, 2025

What to know about measles risks in Wisconsin

Before the 1960s, hundreds of thousands of Americans faced measles infections each year. The advent of vaccination eliminated the disease in the Unite...

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What to know about measles risks in Wisconsin

Before the 1960s, hundreds of thousands of Americans faced measles infections each year. The advent of vaccination eliminated the disease in the Unite...

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Posted on August 6, 2025

Change underway this fall for Medford, Rusk County food pantries

Indianhead Community Action Agency (ICAA) announces at effective October 1, 2025, ICAA will no longer serve as the grantee for the Temporary Emergency...

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Change underway this fall for Medford, Rusk County food pantries

Indianhead Community Action Agency (ICAA) announces at effective October 1, 2025, ICAA will no longer serve as the grantee for the Temporary Emergency...

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Posted on August 6, 2025

Registration open for ‘Quilt College’ event at NTC

Early bird registration is open for Quilt College 2025 to be held on Saturday, October 11 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the NTC Wausau Campus. Attend...

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Registration open for ‘Quilt College’ event at NTC

Early bird registration is open for Quilt College 2025 to be held on Saturday, October 11 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the NTC Wausau Campus. Attend...

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Posted on August 6, 2025

BBB Scam Alert: Receive a call from someone at a loan processing company? It could be a scam

First it was Jessica, now, it's Evelyn. Scammers are at it again, posing as representatives from loan processing companies to trick consumers into sha...

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BBB Scam Alert: Receive a call from someone at a loan processing company? It could be a scam

First it was Jessica, now, it's Evelyn. Scammers are at it again, posing as representatives from loan processing companies to trick consumers into sha...

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Posted on August 6, 2025

MEDFORD POST 147 SOFTBALL - Post 147’s path to Legion title game included three dominant victories

MEDFORD POST 147 SOFTBALL

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MEDFORD POST 147 SOFTBALL - Post 147’s path to Legion title game included three dominant victories

MEDFORD POST 147 SOFTBALL

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Posted on August 6, 2025

Stetsonville 5K run/walk sees solid turnout for Centennial Hall celebration

More than 60 area runners and walkers participated in a 5K run/walk on Saturday monring in celebration of the 50th anniversary of Centennial Community...

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Stetsonville 5K run/walk sees solid turnout for Centennial Hall celebration

More than 60 area runners and walkers participated in a 5K run/walk on Saturday monring in celebration of the 50th anniversary of Centennial Community...

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Posted on August 6, 2025

As summer winds down be alert for students, school buses

Another school year is set to begin this month, and the Wisconsin State Patrol is reminding drivers to be alert and avoid distractions to keep kids sa...

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As summer winds down be alert for students, school buses

Another school year is set to begin this month, and the Wisconsin State Patrol is reminding drivers to be alert and avoid distractions to keep kids sa...

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Posted on August 6, 2025

Medford Area Public School District announces opening dates

Attention all parents and students of the Medford Area Public School District: School starts on Tuesday, September 2, for students in Grades 1 - 9 . T...

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Medford Area Public School District announces opening dates

Attention all parents and students of the Medford Area Public School District: School starts on Tuesday, September 2, for students in Grades 1 - 9 . T...

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Posted on August 6, 2025

Military reunion planned for Aug. 9 in Medford

Military service members and their families are invited to attend a reunion on Saturday, August 9, at 10 a.m. at the Jaycee Pavilion next to the baseb...

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Military reunion planned for Aug. 9 in Medford

Military service members and their families are invited to attend a reunion on Saturday, August 9, at 10 a.m. at the Jaycee Pavilion next to the baseb...

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Posted on August 6, 2025

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State residents recall toll of measles before vaccines

State residents recall toll of measles before vaccines

What to know about measles risks in Wisconsin

What to know about measles risks in Wisconsin

Change underway this fall for Medford, Rusk County food pantries

Change underway this fall for Medford, Rusk County food pantries

Registration open for ‘Quilt College’ event at NTC

Registration open for ‘Quilt College’ event at NTC

BBB Scam Alert: Receive a call from someone at a loan processing company? It could be a scam

BBB Scam Alert: Receive a call from someone at a loan processing company? It could be a scam

MEDFORD POST 147 SOFTBALL - Post 147’s path to Legion title game included three dominant victories

MEDFORD POST 147 SOFTBALL - Post 147’s path to Legion title game included three dominant victories

Stetsonville 5K run/walk sees solid turnout for Centennial Hall celebration

Stetsonville 5K run/walk sees solid turnout for Centennial Hall celebration

As summer winds down be alert for students, school buses

As summer winds down be alert for students, school buses

Medford Area Public School District announces opening dates

Medford Area Public School District announces opening dates

Military reunion planned for Aug. 9 in Medford

Military reunion planned for Aug. 9 in Medford

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