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Three Aspirus hospitals earn five-star recognition for nurse communication
Performers have been hard at work preparing for the Medford Area Community Theatre production of '1776.' The musical tells the story of the Continental Congress in the weeks leading up to the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Tickets go on sale beginning June 8 and will be available at The Star News office at 116 S. Wisconsin Ave. in Medford. The performance will be June 25-27. BRIAN WIL1SON/THE STAR NEWS
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Three Aspirus hospitals earn five-star recognition for nurse communication

Three Aspirus hospitals have been recognized among the nation’s top performers for nurse communica...

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Rib Lake talks parking as referendum work continues
Taylor County Sheriff’s office expressed appreciation to the Fulcrum Foundation for their generosity in funding the replacement of our Automated External Defibrillators (AED) in all of our marked squad cars. Each deputy is trained as a 1st Responder which enables them to respond to medical emergencies in our county. Oftentimes first on scene, deputies initiate CPR, attach AED’s, and provide life-saving measures until EMS personnel arrive to provide advanced patient care. Also, thanks to the Taylor County Health Department for writing the application to receive the funding. Pictured are (l. to r.): sheriff Dassow, public health officer Michelle Cahoon, deputy Bunkelman, deputy Barth, deputy Frischmann, and chief deputy Kowalczyk. SUBMITTED
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Rib Lake talks parking as referendum work continues

While the Rib Lake School District continues construction as part of the recent referendum, board me...

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The Dweebs will kick off Rib Lake music series on June 16
The third generation of Dweebs joined the band just two years ago, and with performing in their blood, they’re going to leave it all on the floor and make sure that everyone is going to sleep good that night. SUBMITTED
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The Dweebs will kick off Rib Lake music series on June 16

As children toss their backpacks into corners and trade in their pencils for bicycles, adults everyw...

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Economic health starts on the farm
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Economic health starts on the farm

Dairy farmers are the anchors for rural communities across Wisconsin.When a developer looks to build...

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looking. KK said there had not been anyone by her when the shot was fired.Interviews between the investigators and the others involved in the incident resulted in various similar recounting of the events and altercation leading up to the shooting.CM said the victim had walked around a vehicle to approach and push Porter. CM said he ran after them and tried to stop them by hugging the victim and te...

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Goat Crazy Dairy: A different breed of operation
Alicia Brost owns and operates Goat Crazy Dairy located in Medford. She took the leap from cows to goats just last year when she realized that she wanted to stay in the dairy business while also raising her four young children. It’s hard work, and she wouldn’t have it any other way. MANDEE ELLIS/THE STAR NEWS
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Goat Crazy Dairy: A different breed of operation

What kind of animal comes to mind when you think about dairy?Do you think of the classic Holstein co...

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