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Marathon County to consider data center moratorium

Marathon County board members are being asked to consider a 12-month moratorium on data center construction so that zoning staff have time to research regulations on a booming technology that’s need...
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Kelley looks to build new office in Abby
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Kelley looks to build new office in Abby

A Colby-based business is looking to build a new corporate office in Abbotsford’s western industri...

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New fowl ordinance approved by Colby council

A more detailed ordinance regarding the ownership of fowl such as chickens, ducks and quail within the city limits was approved at the Colby City Council meeting on Tuesday. Key points in the new ordinance include new allowances for the number of birds allowed on a property, clarification of standards for coops and pens and the need to register for a permit in order to own poultry within the ci...

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‘We want to protect the farmland’
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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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Abby K-12 approves co-pays for employees

By implementing a new 20 percent coinsurance payment for employees on the district’s health insurance plan, the Abbotsford School Board on Monday followed the lead of several other districts in the area that are trying to blunt the effects of rising premiums. As a member of the Marathon County Children with Disabilities Board, Abbotsford is one of six area school districts in a consortium tha...

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