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Rep. Hurd votes to reauthorize the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship program and protect state from foreign adversaries

During January 22 Assembly floor session, Representative Karen Hurd (R-Withee) voted for legislation that would reauthorize the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program for four years, along with a packa...

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Curt Bach, CPA, promoted to partner at Hawkins Ash CPAs
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Curt Bach, CPA, promoted to partner at Hawkins Ash CPAs

Hawkins Ash CPAs, one of the Top 200 CPA Firms in the United States, is pleased to announce the prom...

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More high-speed internet access is never a bad thing for Gilman
Jeremy Carolofi, network engineer with Country Wireless, spoke to the Gilman Village Board, Jan. 14, about a lease agreement, to install four transmitters on the water tower, to bring more high-speed internet options to the area. In return, the company can pay for the electric used by the transmitters, a flat rate or give in-kind service to the village, for several sites, such as at the sewer plant and park. GINNA YOUNG/THE STAR NEWS
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More high-speed internet access is never a bad thing for Gilman

Everyone can agree, that Gilman can only benefit from increased high-speed internet services, which ...

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AnnMarie Foundation invests nearly $400K in Wisconsin communities

The AnnMarie Foundation concluded 2025 by awarding grants and scholarships totaling over $397K supporting schools, nonprofits and students across Wisconsin communities that were once home to Phillips Plastics Corporation.Throughout the year, the AnnMarie Foundation awarded 126 grants to schools and nonprofit organizations. In addition, the foundation awarded 70 scholarships to help students pursue...

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Rep. Hurd talks about state budget concerns with Medford Board
Rep. Karen Hurd visited with the Medford School Board on January 26 and talked with members about the choices that were made in regard to educational funding in the current state budget. Hurd is a member of the legislature’s joint finance committee that is tasked with working on the biennial budget. BRIAN WILSON/THE STAR NEWS
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Rep. Hurd talks about state budget concerns with Medford Board

Different viewpoints on school funding clashed at Monday night’s meeting of the Medford School Boa...

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Wisconsin needs an anti-SLAPP law

Wisconsin must join the growing number of states that enact protections against lawsuits intended to shut down public debate.SLAPP stands for Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation. These meritless lawsuits are filed to shut down opposing voices with the goal of stifling public debate. The people filing the lawsuits know they have little chance of actually winning in court, but that’s no...

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Why recognition banquets matters
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Why recognition banquets matters

There are saints who walk among us.Most go unrecognized and unseen. They see tasks that need to be d...

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