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2025 CCCF grant allocation cycle now open

TheClarkCountyCommunityFoundation (CCCF) is pleased to announce the opening of its annual grant allocation cycle. Completed applications from eligible Clark County non-profit organizations will be ...

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Music to take center stage at Rib Lake in summer 2026
Hip Pocket drew a crowd of about 400 people to Ice Age Park when they performed in 2025, the band will return in 2026 to close the Friends of Rib Lake Music in the Park series with a concert scheduled for August 29. ALEX WILSON/THE STAR NEWS
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Music to take center stage at Rib Lake in summer 2026

Friends of Rib Lake announce summer line-up for 2026 Music in the Park on Forward Central Stage...

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Security screening at courthouse begins January 19
Beginning on January 19, those entering the Taylor County Courthouse will need to go through a security checkpoint and screening. Bags and people will be scanned for weapons and other prohibited items. The intent is to improve security for those working at and visiting the courthouse. BRIAN WILSON/THE STAR NEWS
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Security screening at courthouse begins January 19

Beginning Monday, January 19 the Taylor County Courthouse will implement security screening at the p...

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Republican proposals on data centers makes sense

Wisconsin Republican legislators are on the right course when it comes to developing common-sense rules for data centers that keep the doors open for economic and technological growth.According to the Wisconsin Journal Sentinel, Sen. Romaine Quinn, R-Birchwood, and Rep. Shannon Zimmerman, RRiver Falls, are seeking co-sponsors for a bill they say will ensure 'growth occurs responsibly and that the ...

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City gives preliminary go-ahead to seek a grant with Stetsonville

The city of Medford is hoping to making cooperation pay off.During the committee of the whole portion of Monday’s council meeting, members approved moving forward on applying for a grant with the village of Stetsonville that would provide additional funding for wastewater treatment plan operations.According to city coordinator Joe Harris, it will cost about $4,500 total to hire engineers with Sh...

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Development Foundation gives update on area economic health
At the January 8 annual meeting held at The Chamber office, Medford Area Development Foundation assistant director Billie Hartwig gave an update on the organization’s activities over the past year. BRIAN WILSON/THE STAR NEWS
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Development Foundation gives update on area economic health

The local economic health of the Medford area remains strong and the Medford Area Development Founda...

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BRI promises to improve as they adjust to new food service contract
The board of the Aging and Disability Resource Center of Taylor County gathered on Wednesday, Jan. 14, where they heard about a slight hiccup in meals that made their way to Rib Lake last week. MANDEE ELLIS/THE STAR NEWS
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BRI promises to improve as they adjust to new food service contract

Though there may have been a few hiccups during the first week of their meal service, overall, diner...

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