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116487_3 J.A. O’Leary Scholarship J.A. O’Leary is the former owner and publisher of The Star News. He was a leader in community newspapers and a technology innovator. J.A. O’Leary was a leader in bringing the American newspaper industry into the computer age. He had a vision of the future of technology in newspapers and worked tirelessly throughout his career sharing his knowledge. He died in 1997 and the staff and family have sponsored a scholarship in his memory since. $ 500 Scholarship is open to a current year graduate who resides in Taylor County and is pursuing a career in journalism, communication, graphic design or computer technology. To apply, submit a one page (approx. 500 word) essay about what your community newspaper means to you along with applicant’s name, mailing address, phone number, email address, high school or GED program and high school GPA. Include applicant’s planned major field of study and the school or program they will be attending. Deadline: Friday, Apr. 12 before 3 p.m. Recipient will be notified by May 15. Applications May Be... Emailed to Mailed to The Star News PO Box 180, Medford, WI 54451 or kellyschmidt@centralwinews.com 116487_3 J.A. O’Leary Scholarship J.A. O’Leary is the former owner and publisher of The Star News. He was a leader in community newspapers and a technology innovator. J.A. O’Leary was a leader in bringing the American newspaper industry into the computer age. He had a vision of the future of technology in newspapers and worked tirelessly throughout his career sharing his knowledge. He died in 1997 and the staff and family have sponsored a scholarship in his memory since. $ 500 Scholarship is open to a current year graduate who resides in Taylor County and is pursuing a career in journalism, communication, graphic design or computer technology. To apply, submit a one page (approx. 500 word) essay about what your community newspaper means to you along with applicant’s name, mailing address, phone number, email address, high school or GED program and high school GPA. Include applicant’s planned major field of study and the school or program they will be attending. Deadline: Friday, Apr. 12 before 3 p.m. Recipient will be notified by May 15. Applications May Be... Emailed to Mailed to The Star News PO Box 180, Medford, WI 54451 or kellyschmidt@centralwinews.com
Hip Pocket drew a crowd of about 400 people to Ice Age Park when they performed in 2025, the band will return in 2026 to close the Friends of Rib Lake Music in the Park series with a concert scheduled for August 29. ALEX WILSON/THE STAR NEWS
Beginning on January 19, those entering the Taylor County Courthouse will need to go through a security checkpoint and screening. Bags and people will be scanned for weapons and other prohibited items. The intent is to improve security for those working at and visiting the courthouse. BRIAN WILSON/THE STAR NEWS
At the January 8 annual meeting held at The Chamber office, Medford Area Development Foundation assistant director Billie Hartwig gave an update on the organization’s activities over the past year. BRIAN WILSON/THE STAR NEWS
The board of the Aging and Disability Resource Center of Taylor County gathered on Wednesday, Jan. 14, where they heard about a slight hiccup in meals that made their way to Rib Lake last week. MANDEE ELLIS/THE STAR NEWS
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