The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) invites Wisconsin companies and organizations that have achieved exporting success to apply for a 2023 Governor’s Export Achievement Award. The awards are open to companies of all sizes and to organizations that have contributed to the state’s ability to compete in the global economy. “Wisconsin companies and products are known

Medford native Brian Egle loves the variety of work he gets to tackle in his job at Oak Ridge National Laboratory in East Tennessee. One day, his team’s work might be enabling a basic science experiment, another day a high-energy physics experiment or a potential cure for cancer. Egle, who left Wisconsin for the lab in 2010, finds it fulfilling to contribute to research that has the potential

Meal prices for breakfast and lunch at Medford Area Public Schools will remain the same next year despite an increase in the amount the district is going to pay food service provider A’viands. On the flip side, district families could see increases and volatility in the price of a la carte items in the coming school year as school leaders note that the company needs to maintain an adequate margin

Event organizers tap country music singer/songwriter for Aug. 17 show Country music singer/songwriter Keith Anderson will be the featured performer at the 2023 Parkfest to be held in the Medford City Park on August 17. “We are excited to bring Keith Anderson to Parkfest 2023. With Keith and some new exciting changes to the lineup, Parkfest 2023 is sure to be the best one yet,” said Billie

The Medford Common Council Committee of the Whole voted to approve the low bid of $2,122,645.00 for the city’s aeration system upgrades project. The bid was submitted by August Winter and Sons, Inc. out of Appleton and was over $500,000 cheaper than the bid submitted by Staab Construction Corporation. City wastewater employee Alex Zenner said August Winter and Sons is a reputable company but

Brian Wilson In the slang of 19th century opium dens, the phrase chasing the dragon was used to describe an addict’s unsuccessful attempts to chase after that first euphoric high. Given the physiological nature of opium and similar drugs, every other high is only a shadow of that first one despite the addict pushing just a little further until ultimately they are broken in body and spirit.

According to school finance director Audra Brooks, the district has spent a significant amount in the past year to upgrade and replace older equipment in the school kitchens and while this has reduced the balance some, the fund balance still remains high. Last month the district had voted to extend free lunch to all students who qualify for reduced lunch. While the district has routinely maintained