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Prevention is important to treating varicose veins

Awareness is being raised about the warning signs and health risks of varicose veins, a condition that affects millions of Americans, especially women. Varicose veins are more than a visual issue. ...
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Medford restaurant destroyed in January 4 blaze
Firefighters open the upstairs apartment access door at Rocky's Cozy Kitchen in Medford on January 4 and were greeted with a blast of flames.
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Medford restaurant destroyed in January 4 blaze

By Brian Wilson News Editor Medford, January 2026 - A landmark Medford business was destroyed an...

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Taylor County announces limited trail opening

Alex Solawetz, Taylor County forest and recreation administrator announced that on Tuesday, Dec. 30, at noon, the M1 and Corridor 23 which make up the Pine Line Trail Corridor from the city of Medford to the Price County line will be open to snowmobiles only. All other trails remain closed. Efforts to open remaining trails are underway. He said there will be further updates for trail openings a...

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A bright idea takes shape through creative partnership for children’s book

Inspired by the Christmas season and the spirit of giving, as well as his own heart for service, loc...

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Wisconsinites invited to participate in Wisconsin Conservation Congress resolution process

The Wisconsin Conservation Congress (WCC) invites all Wisconsinites to take part in its annual spring hearing process. The WCC is an independent organization of residents that advises the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) on how to responsibly manage Wisconsin’s natural resources. Each year, residents have an opportunity to submit ide...

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Medical treatments don’t take a holiday; give blood or platelets now

The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give blood or platelets now to keep the blood supply as strong as possible in the final days of the year and into 2026. Types O, A negative and B negative blood donors are especially needed now. Record-setting travel is happening across the country. With more people headed away from home, blood and platelet donations can dip at a cru...

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Gov. Evers approves new rule aimed at keeping kids in foster care with family and loved ones

Revised rule creates streamlined licensing pathway for relative and like-kin caregivers, keeping more kids with adults who know and love them Gov. Tony Evers recently announced he has approved a new administrative rule designed to help improve the state’s foster care system by ensuring kids can more easily be placed with family relatives or like-kin caregivers when they are unable to safely rema...

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