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A wake-up call for disaster preparedness

In the same span of time that it takes to read these words, the lives of 75 families in the Marathon County community of Ringle were forever changed. On the afternoon of April 13, severe thunderstorms...
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Always remember

On September 11, 2001, terrorists hÄłacked planes and turned them into missiles. First one, then another flew into the towers of the World Trade Center. America, and the world, watched in horror as the flames spread. The smoke billowed in the clear blue skies and the towers fell, trapping those inside. At the same time, another hÄłacked plane struck the Pentagon. Passengers and crew fought back...

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Superintendent’s Corner: School District of Athens
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Superintendent’s Corner: School District of Athens

The 2026–27 school year is officially underway, and it has been wonderful welcoming everyone back ...

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Workers make America great

Monday is Labor Day. It is the traditional end to the summer season, just as Memorial Day marks its unofficial start. As with the holiday that marks the popular start of summer, there is much more to Labor Day than picnics and truck pulls. Labor Day honors those who work throughout the year to make American great. It is the day to celebrate the workers, not only the people with calluses on t...

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The fringes ultimately lose when they go too far
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The fringes ultimately lose when they go too far

Ideologues always overplay their hand. Can’t resist. Two recent observations serve as reminders...

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Clear rules needed forALPR cameras

You may not remember where you were at a specific moment during a road trip, but chances are Flock Safety, and other surveillance companies like it, do. You might not like how that information is being used or who has access to it. According to company information, Flock Safety maintains a network of 120,000 automated license plate readers (ALPRs) across 49 states and the company reports workin...

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A new model for higher education in the area

When Samyris Thao decided she wanted to become a nurse, she didn’t want to leave Wausau. She wanted to stay close to her family, continue helping care for her younger siblings and earn a degree that would prepare her for a meaningful career. Fortunately, she didn’t have to choose between those priorities. Today, Samyris is pursuing her dream through a partnership between the University of W...

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