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Spiros faces challenge from Democrat Wuethrich

Spiros faces challenge from Democrat Wuethrich Spiros faces challenge from Democrat Wuethrich
Rep. John Spiros, who has represented the 86th Assembly District since 2013, faces a challenge next month from Democrat Andy Wuethrich, a political newcomer from the Marshfield area. Located in north-...
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Greenwood farmers win championship at World Forage Analysis Superbowl
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Greenwood farmers win championship at World Forage Analysis Superbowl

Conditions for growing alfalfa need to be just right in order for the plant to properly grow, and th...

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Hurd faces rematch with Halls in 69th Assembly District race
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers gives his State of the State Address in the Wisconsin State Assembly Chambers Tuesday, January 24,2023. Photo By Joe Koshollek Wisconsin State Legislature.
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Hurd faces rematch with Halls in 69th Assembly District race

Next month’s election for the 69th Assembly District will feature a rematch between Rep. Karen Hur...

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Greenwood school tax rate remains steady

Residents in the Greenwood School District will see a small rise in this year’s tax bill, but the mill rate for this coming year will be lower than originally projected. This year’s tax levy of $3,635,939 was approved at this year’s annual meeting held on Sept. 28, with one resident in attendance. The mill rate will go from $7.40 to $7.60. District administrator Joe Green said the distric...

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Loyal School District issues statement on Highway 98 billboard

Early last week, a private group known as SOS Loyal had new messages placed on both sides of the Highway 98/East Elm Drive billboard by Dollar General in Loyal. Both messages oppose consolidation, with one side including the Loyal School District logo and #LoyalProud, a hashtag used on the school district’s social media, and the other featuring a picture of the front of Loyal High School, includ...

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Marathon County sets Nov. 1 deadline for Alliant to respond to wind project concerns
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Marathon County sets Nov. 1 deadline for Alliant to respond to wind project concerns

Marathon County is hoping for “something of substance” from Alliant Energy after the county boar...

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Measles cases reported in Marathon, Chippewa counties

Within the past week, the Marathon County Health Department has reported an increase in measles cases within the county, with five total cases being confirmed as of Oct. 2. At this time, the Marathon County Health Department says there are no known community exposure locations, and urges the public to be aware of the signs and symptoms of measles and to get vaccinated against the disease. Accor...

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