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Challenges, opportunities await in 2026

Challenges, opportunities await in 2026 Challenges, opportunities await in 2026

In homes across Taylor County, Christmas trees are being put out to the curb, decorations are being packed away for another year, and fresh resolutions haven’t been broken yet.

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Taylor County Veteran’s groups and Veteran’s resources

FFICE224 S 2nd St Medford (p) 715-748-1488 Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. closed from12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.Facebook: Taylor County VSCVSO Walk-In HoursRib Lake Library, 645 Pearl St, Rib Lake 1st Tuesday1:30 to 3:30 p.m.Gilman Senior Center 385 E Main St Gilman3rd Thursday 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.AMERICAN LEGION P OSTS Western Taylor County American Legion Post#359 (Chartered April 8, 194...

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Beware: Scammers are targeting veterans with fraudulent repayment letters, texts

Unscrupulous scammers are targeting veterans, surviving spouses and family members who receive Veterans Administration (VA) benefits. They pretend to be official VA representatives and use official communication channels to demand repayment for alleged benefits overpayments. Fraudulent letters, emails and texts often include fake VA letterheads and logos, making it difficult to distinguish genuine...

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The Tombstone Pizza Bandshell in the Medford City Park will be a lively place this coming summer as the Kiwanis Summer Concert Series returns for the 2026 season. BRIAN WILSON/THE STAR NEWS
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Summer dreams

Kiwanis Concert Series announces line-up for the summer 2026 season...

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Taylor County prepares for takeoff with airport improvements
Karl Kemper of firm Becher Hoppe presented construction plans to the airport committee on Monday, Jan. 5. The plans include the construction of a 126 foot by 33 foot three-bay box hanger and an apron. Thanks to federal grants, the county will only put 5% towards the project which is set to be complete in 2027. MANDEE ELLIS/THE STAR NEWS
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Taylor County prepares for takeoff with airport improvements

The Taylor County Airport will see over a million dollars in upgrades this year or next with only a ...

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Area city, county, school district ballots set as nominations close

With the nomination deadline passed for the county board, school districts and the city of Medford the slates of candidates have been set.In the city of Medford, Dave Brandner and Laura Holmes will face off to determine who will be the next mayor. Incumbent mayor Mike Wellner announced he is retiring from public office after his current term ends in April.There will be two new faces on city counci...

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Challenges, opportunities await in 2026
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Challenges, opportunities await in 2026

In homes across Taylor County, Christmas trees are being put out to the curb, decorations are being ...

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