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Proposed Marathon County solar operation raises zoning questions

A proposal to install a small-scale solar array in the town of McMillan, just outside the city limits of Marshfield, has drawn opposition from the township and raised legal questions about Marathon Co...
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John and Lois Garbisch named Citizens of the Year
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John and Lois Garbisch named Citizens of the Year

Creating a better community for the children of Granton has been a lifetime goal of John and Lois Ga...

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Grassland expands capacity with automated warehouses
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Grassland expands capacity with automated warehouses

Growth, efficiency, and a vision for the future are driving Grassland Dairy Products’ latest expan...

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Granton, Neillsville school districts look to collaborate

The Granton and Neillsville school districts have agreed to explore working together in a couple of subject areas. The two boards met together in Granton last Thursday to talk through potential areas for collaboration. The five-member Granton board attended, along with Sue Voigt, Deanna Heiman, and Herman Seebandt from the Neillsville board, with Paul Opelt and Dewey Poeschel absent. Also prese...

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Proposed Marathon County solar operation raises zoning questions

A proposal to install a small-scale solar array in the town of McMillan, just outside the city limits of Marshfield, has drawn opposition from the township and raised legal questions about Marathon County’s ability to regulate renewable energy projects under 100 megawatts. Marshfield Utilities, in conjunction with Great Lakes Utilities (GLU), plans to build four different solar panel sites in...

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Duane and Jeanne Strey named Granton Honored Grandparents
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Duane and Jeanne Strey named Granton Honored Grandparents

In the eyes of a child, every moment of presence matters. That is something that has always been a f...

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Loyal, Greenwood boards add option on ballot ahead of advisory vote

As the Loyal and Greenwood school boards make further preparations for asking their respective communities on whether or not they would support school consolidation, the boards have decided to add another option to the ballot. The board presidents are expected to review and approve the final version of the advisory question before the end of August, as the November election draws near. The two ...

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