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Denied: Board of appeals rejects variance seeking flag lot

A variance requested by Charles and Jeanette Johnson was hotly contested at a city of Medford Zoning Board of Appeals meeting held on Wednesday, April...

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Denied: Board of appeals rejects variance seeking flag lot

A variance requested by Charles and Jeanette Johnson was hotly contested at a city of Medford Zoning Board of Appeals meeting held on Wednesday, April...

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Posted on May 6, 2026

Taylor County, much of state, experiencing elevated fire danger

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) asks the public to avoid outdoor burning activities, as fire danger is “Very High” in Taylor C...

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Taylor County, much of state, experiencing elevated fire danger

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) asks the public to avoid outdoor burning activities, as fire danger is “Very High” in Taylor C...

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Posted on May 6, 2026

Medford Area Senior High School holds Spring Concert

ALEX WILSON/THE STAR NEWSThe choral music department at Medford Area Senior High School held their Spring Concert on May 4 at Raider Hall at the high ...

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Medford Area Senior High School holds Spring Concert

ALEX WILSON/THE STAR NEWSThe choral music department at Medford Area Senior High School held their Spring Concert on May 4 at Raider Hall at the high ...

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Posted on May 6, 2026

County, forest users seek compromise for gun range

Taylor County is working to find a middle ground for a planned shooting range in the county forest and the potential impact on other forest users.On M...

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County, forest users seek compromise for gun range

Taylor County is working to find a middle ground for a planned shooting range in the county forest and the potential impact on other forest users.On M...

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Posted on May 6, 2026

CRASH

R EPORTSOn April 25, at 8 p.m., a vehicle operated by Nicole Dampier, 27, of Medford, was traveling east on CTH M in the town of Greenwood and attempt...

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CRASH

R EPORTSOn April 25, at 8 p.m., a vehicle operated by Nicole Dampier, 27, of Medford, was traveling east on CTH M in the town of Greenwood and attempt...

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Posted on May 6, 2026

DISPATCH

L OGS Taylor County Sheriff’s OfficeApril 27 - 9:41 a.m., extra patrol, W11062 Second S., Grover; 12:39 p.m., agency assist, 224 S. Second St., Medf...

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DISPATCH

L OGS Taylor County Sheriff’s OfficeApril 27 - 9:41 a.m., extra patrol, W11062 Second S., Grover; 12:39 p.m., agency assist, 224 S. Second St., Medf...

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Posted on May 6, 2026

CIRCUIT COURT REPORT

A sentencing hearing will be held at 11 a.m. on May 14 for Warren J. Tyznik, 62, of Medford. Tyznik was found guilty due to a no contest plea for felo...

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CIRCUIT COURT REPORT

A sentencing hearing will be held at 11 a.m. on May 14 for Warren J. Tyznik, 62, of Medford. Tyznik was found guilty due to a no contest plea for felo...

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Posted on May 6, 2026

Judging results from the 2026 Medford Area Quilt Show

The Medford Area Quilt Show was held on May 2 and 3 at the Simek Recreation Center in Medford. It was hosted by the Twisted Threads Quilt Group of Med...

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Judging results from the 2026 Medford Area Quilt Show

The Medford Area Quilt Show was held on May 2 and 3 at the Simek Recreation Center in Medford. It was hosted by the Twisted Threads Quilt Group of Med...

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Posted on May 6, 2026

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Talents on display at Quilt S howColleen Ansbaugh was the judge for the 2026 Medford Area Quilt Show held at the Simek Recreation Center on May 2 and ...

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Talents on display at Quilt S howColleen Ansbaugh was the judge for the 2026 Medford Area Quilt Show held at the Simek Recreation Center on May 2 and ...

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Posted on May 6, 2026

MEDFORD BOYS TENNIS - Tennis team gets GNC win at Ashland; mixes and matches at West

The Medford Raiders swept the doubles matches and added a pair of singles wins while defeating the host Ashland Oredockers 5-2 in Great Northern Confe...

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MEDFORD BOYS TENNIS - Tennis team gets GNC win at Ashland; mixes and matches at West

The Medford Raiders swept the doubles matches and added a pair of singles wins while defeating the host Ashland Oredockers 5-2 in Great Northern Confe...

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Posted on May 6, 2026

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Denied: Board of appeals rejects variance seeking flag lot

Denied: Board of appeals rejects variance seeking flag lot

Taylor County, much of state, experiencing elevated fire danger

Taylor County, much of state, experiencing elevated fire danger

Medford Area Senior High School holds Spring Concert

Medford Area Senior High School holds Spring Concert

County, forest users seek compromise for gun range

County, forest users seek compromise for gun range

CRASH

CRASH

DISPATCH

DISPATCH

CIRCUIT COURT REPORT

CIRCUIT COURT REPORT

Judging results from the 2026 Medford Area Quilt Show

Judging results from the 2026 Medford Area Quilt Show

————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 2026 Medford Area - Quilt S

————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 2026 Medford Area - Quilt S

MEDFORD BOYS TENNIS - Tennis team gets GNC win at Ashland; mixes and matches at West

MEDFORD BOYS TENNIS - Tennis team gets GNC win at Ashland; mixes and matches at West

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