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Climate change plays role in wildfires

Terry Hansen

Dear editor, Six Wisconsin Republican congressmen — Bryan Steil, Derrick Van Orden, Scott Fitzgerald, Glenn Grothman, Tom Tiffany, and Tony Wied — recently sent a letter to the EPAblaming Canad...

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Marathon County is a lesson in what not to do when it comes to events

Marathon County seems to just want any events in rural parts of the county to go away and never come back.The county has a nightmare of a permitting process for events in rural communities. The event permitting process requires groups to jump through hoops, fuels the power trips of paper-pushing bureaucrats, and creates a mountain of paperwork, all in the name of being prepared for any type of eve...

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Greenwood graduate earns Wisconsin FFA Star Farmer award
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Greenwood graduate earns Wisconsin FFA Star Farmer award

One local student’s dedication to the beef industry and producing high-quality cattle has led to h...

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Greenwood, other local food pantries share hours, information

Everyone needs a helping hand now and then. Local food pantries provide a practical means of assistance by offering food to those who need it.Recently, directors of a couple of local food pantries took the time to share pertinent information about their operations.Greenwood Area Food Pantry This pantry, located at Missionary Baptist Church, 302 N. Main St., Greenwood, is 100% donation supported an...

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Loyal American Legion Auxiliary meets

The Loyal American Legion Auxiliary Post 175 met on July 14. The meeting was called to order by president Jodi Lindner at 7:30 p.m. Chaplain Donna Langfeldt gave the opening prayer, which was followed by a moment of silence for deceased members. The Pledge of Allegiance and Preamble were recited.Roll call was taken, with 18 members present. The secretary’s report was read by Shelly Taylor. The m...

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Vets invited to Vietnam Vets Reunion at Highground

On Aug. 2, The Highground will host its annual Vietnam Veterans Reunion.The reunion will feature a series of events, including:• Honoring the “Lost 74” at 1 p.m.: A centerpiece presentation will be given by survivors of the tragic 1969 USS Frank E. Evans collision. Attendees will hear firsthand accounts of the disaster and the ongoing fight for recognition.• Wreath-laying ceremonies: Sombe...

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