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County seeks input on Hub City Wind Farm

The Alternative Energy Project Local Impact Advisory Committee, established by the Marathon County Board of Supervisors, is inviting ounty residents to participate in upcoming public engagement opp...

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‘We want to protect the farmland’

When asked last week why they decided to sign leases with Alliant Energy as part of the proposed Hub...

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Abby fire hall issues settled

Two long-simmering issues involving Abbotsford’s fire hall were put to rest – for now, at least – at last Thursday’s monthly meeting of the Central Fire and EMS board. First, the seven-member board voted to accept an offer from the city of Abbotsford to pay for a three-inch water meter, instead of a four-inch meter, at the fire hall. This will reduce the monthly meter charge from nearly...

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Colby schools examine acceleration program

A proposal to examine an “acceleration” program for elementary school students was discussed at the Colby School Board’s monthly meeting on May 18. The program would involve moving students with advanced test scores into higher grade level classes for specific subjects. Fourth grade teacher Allison Gosh presented the idea to the board. The intended purpose of the program would be to meet ...

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11th annual Abby Festival scheduled this weekend

Abbotsford’s downtown will once again be filled with family-friendly festivities this weekend as part of the 11th annual Abby Festival. Food from around the world will be the highlight of this year’s festival, which has been scaled back from previous years. In addition to the traditional Mexican cuisine that is typically sold by vendors downtown, the event will feature Nicaraguan, Vietnames...

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APL summer reading program has arrived
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APL summer reading program has arrived

Unearth a story at the Abbotsford Public Library this summer! The library’s Summer Reading Program...

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MAREA meeting minutes from the month of May

The May meeting of the Marshfield Area Retired Educators’ Association was held at Country Aire on May 18. The meeting was called to order by President Sally Lucas and she led the Pledge of Allegiance. Guests in attendance were Christy Treankler, Kelly Altmann, and speaker, Jennifer Chrudimski. The secretary’s report was approved. The treasurer’s report was handed out and filed for audit. ...

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