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Chimney swift count needed before southern migration

Chimney swift count needed before southern migration Chimney swift count needed before southern migration

The public is asked to report chimney swift sightings, to help monitor populations and locate important roost sites, before they begin their migration south. The call to count is part ...

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Medford to provide interim financing for Stetsonville sewer connector

City will provide 0% interim financing for engineering work in exchange for portion of finished line...

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Committee OKs HRA changes, sends it to full county board
On Friday, Nov., 7 at 9:33 p.m., the Gilman Rural Fire Department was dispatched to a house with black smoke coming from the attic and soffit at the address of W14450 Scott Ave. in the town of Cleveland, with all residents reported out of the building. Per Gilman policy, Jump River Fire was requested for an immediate response. Based on an eye witness report from a citizen on the scene heavy black smoke was coming from all eaves and visible flames inside the building, Sheldon Fire was requested for tenders and personnel. When the first responding fire officer arrived on the scene, moderate smoke was coming from the attic area through the soffit and eaves and large visible flames from in the center of the house could be seen through the front windows. An immediate interior attack was coordinated and limited the fire to the area around the origin at the center of the house. The limited ventilation from closed windows and doors and quick response from fire departments limited the damage. After the fire was extinguished, Sheldon Fire was released. Gilman and Jump River Fire remained on the scene for overhaul and to check for further extension and were clear of the scene at 11:45 p.m. and back at the hall at 11:55 p.m., with an additional hour needed for clean up. The investigation concluded that the fire started in the basement around the chimney in an electrical junction box and spread up the chimney chase into the first floor and attic. The home sustained moderate smoke and limited water damage with family members assisting in immediate housing needs. No injuries were reported at the scene. “The Gilman Rural Fire Department would like to thank Jump River Fire, Sheldon Fire, Taylor County/ Aspirus Ambulance Services, Taylor County Sheriff, Taylor County Dispatch, Taylor County Emergency Management and Jump River Electric,” said Gilman fire chief Brian Welsh. MANDEE ELLIS/THE STAR NEWS
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Committee OKs HRA changes, sends it to full county board

The Taylor County personnel committee made short work of approving a resolution to restructure how t...

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Cody Jochimsen joins Taylor County Veterans Service Office as veterans service specialist
Veterans service specialist Cody Jochimsen has joined the Taylor County Veterans Service Office. BRIAN WILSON/THE STAR NEWS
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Cody Jochimsen joins Taylor County Veterans Service Office as veterans service specialist

Those visiting the Taylor County Veterans Services Office have seen a new face in recent weeks. Cody...

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Council approves pay raise for mayor on 5-3

The city of Medford mayor will get a pay boost, with the new rate to begin following the spring election when a new mayor will take office.On November 10, members of the Medford City Council approved increasing the mayor’s annual pay from $12,500 to $15,000. The increase was met with opposition on council and passed on a 5-3 vote.Mayor Mike Wellner was not at Monday’s meeting and had previousl...

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Taylor County Moving for a Cure cancer stipends still available

Taylor County Moving for a Cure (TCMC) held its annual event in May 2025. The group was organized 10 years ago as a grass-roots committee with the goal of dispersing all proceeds from the event to cancer patients living within our communities. In 2024 the decision was made to expand TCMC’s reach by allocating 10% of the funds raised to cancer patients “working” within Taylor County for at le...

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Well done, Medford VFW Post 5729
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Well done, Medford VFW Post 5729

For more than 75 years Medford VFW Post 5729 has served as a community hub.It has been a place where...

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