As families head to lakes, rivers and pools this summer, a local trauma expert is reminding everyone that drowning is often fast, silent and difficult to recognize.
World Drowning Prevention Day, o...
Area veterans gathered at 5th Avenue Consignment in Medford for a picture along a flag-decorated length of fence that was painted in honor of local veterans. Pictured are Vern Neumueller (U.S. Navy 1957-1961), Jack Johnson (U.S. Air Force 1968-1972), Dave Nelson (U.S. Army 1968-1972), Duane “Dewey” Frey (Wisconsin Army National Guard 1965-1994), David Gruny (Army Combat Engineer 1966-1972) and Bruce Emmerich (U.S. Army 1971-1974). MIKE GOODMAN/THE STAR NEWS
The 84th annual Spirit-Hill-Ogema 4-H Fair will be held Friday and Saturday, August 14 and 15. Friday evening is entry night. Saturday morning judging begins at 9. The fair is held at the Spirit Town Hall, located 10 miles east of Ogema on Hwy 86. SUBMITTED
