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With land committed, city seeks to attract developer for project

A plan to develop unused city-owned land in the industrial park for apartments ...

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Transportation grant funds sought for county veterans service office

On Monday, October 13, the transportation committee gathered to receive an update on services within the county as well as hold their public hearing.The committee reviewed and approved the 2026 85.21 transportation grant application. This grant helps counties fund specialized transportation services for seniors and individuals with disabilities. In addition, the committee heard from Sheila Sutton ...

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Medication/sharps disposal will get easier for county residents
The new drop boxes are located by jail entrance to the Taylor County Courthouse. They are available 24 hours a day for disposal of medications and sharps. SUBMITTED
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Medication/sharps disposal will get easier for county residents

County taps into opioid settlement funds for drop boxes, will be available 24 hours a day...

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Medford School Board makes switch to self-insurance
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Medford School Board makes switch to self-insurance

The Medford School District is making the leap to self-insurance for employee healthcare coverage.Th...

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Wisconsin should reject speed camera ticketing

If Sen. Dora Drake (D-Milwaukee), has her way Big Brother will be watching Wisconsin’s roads to crack down on speeders and other traffic offenders.Drake is the author of Senate Bill 375, which, if passed, will allow for up to 75 traffic cameras to be placed at intersections in the city of Milwaukee. The cameras would monitor traffic and snap photos of vehicles that run red lights or speed and a ...

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Government employers must think out of the box on healthcare costs
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Government employers must think out of the box on healthcare costs

Public employers, decision makers and taxpayers must think outside the box when it comes to employee...

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Gilman civic leaders begin planning for a Christmas festival
The Gilman Village Board met with area business owners prior to the regular board meeting on October 8 to discuss the Gilman Christmas Festival which will take place on December 13, in addition to events held on Small Business Saturday, November 29. MANDEE ELLIS/THE STAR NEWS
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Gilman civic leaders begin planning for a Christmas festival

The Gilman Village Board and several area business owners gathered before the regular board meeting ...

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