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MARAWOOD TRACK & FIELD - Tlusty repeats in high hurdles; Rademacher wins the high jump title

Tlusty repeats in high hurdles; Rademacher wins the high jump title
Rib Lake's Emma Tlusty gets over this mid-race hurdle during her third-place finish in the 300-meter race Monday at Stratford. She also won the 100-meter high hurdles. MATT FREY/THE STAR NEWS
Tlusty repeats in high hurdles; Rademacher wins the high jump title
Rib Lake's Emma Tlusty gets over this mid-race hurdle during her third-place finish in the 300-meter race Monday at Stratford. She also won the 100-meter high hurdles. MATT FREY/THE STAR NEWS

Emma Tlusty defended her high hurdles title of a year ago, Maddie Rademacher claimed her first one in the high jump and Jed Henderson just missed a boys high jump three-peat, highlighting Rib Lake...

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Mental health needs continues to drain county resources
At a Taylor County Human Services meeting on Wednesday, May 13, protective services coordinator Jen Meyer (pictured) reported that 84 residents have utilized the county's crisis services since January of this year, and those who participated in the satisfaction survey were pleased with the county's support. MANDEE ELLIS/THE STAR NEWS
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Mental health needs continues to drain county resources

The cost of caring for county residents with long-term mental health needs continued to concern memb...

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Milk bags get thumbs down at Medford schools
Medford Area Senior High School guidance counselor Terry Lybert was recognized at the Taylor County Educator of the Month for the Month of May. He received the recognition from school board president Dave Fleegel at the May 18 school board meeting. BRIAN WILSON/THE STAR NEWS
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Milk bags get thumbs down at Medford schools

Individual bagged milk got a thumbs down from Medford staff and school board members.Webers Farms of...

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Rib Lake board discusses blast zones for July 3 fireworks

Rib Lake residents are hoping to get more bang for their buck this Independence Day.For the annual fireworks show, planned for the evening of July 3, Rib Lake will be moving from setting off near the lake and island to having them set off near the Hot Pond area in the Ice Age Park. Being closer is hoped to bring a better show experience for the crowds that come out for the celebration. The firewor...

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Congratulations Class of 2026

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Operation Horses Heal joins global campaign for the healing power of horses

Operation Horses Heal has been selected to join the fifth annual 2026 Horses for Mental Health (HMH) Campaign, a global movement raising awareness and funding for programs that bring horses and people together for healing, connection, and emotional well-being.This recognition places Operation Horses Heal among a select group of nonprofits worldwide that demonstrate high standards in both client an...

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NSWERED This week, a reader asked about school district phone bills sending us the following question: “If I look in the TDS 2025 Phone Directory starting on page 39 for Medford Area Public Schools, I see 4-1/2 pages of phone numbers. Why is that the case? Usually, most businesses will have one published phone number, multiple incoming/ outgoing lines to handle their traffic needs, and a central...

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