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In a world increasingly shaped by global headlines and social media noise, reconnecting with local news is vital for civic engagement, accountability, and community resilience. We can all support essential local journalism by subscribing, donating, sharing stories, encouraging young reporters, and educating the next generation about media literacy and the importance of a free press. T HE STARN EWS 1875 Serving Taylor County Since 116 S. Wisconsin Ave. PO Box 180 Medford, WI 54451 715-748-2626 centralwinews.com 174757 In a world increasingly shaped by global headlines and social media noise, reconnecting with local news is vital for civic engagement, accountability, and community resilience. We can all support essential local journalism by subscribing, donating, sharing stories, encouraging young reporters, and educating the next generation about media literacy and the importance of a free press. T HE STARN EWS 1875 Serving Taylor County Since 116 S. Wisconsin Ave. PO Box 180 Medford, WI 54451 715-748-2626 centralwinews.com 174757
It takes George Jessick between 12 and 15 hours to complete an American flag display box for the Taylor County Veterans Service Office. BRIAN WILSON/THE STAR NEWS
Through generous grant donations from the Taylor County Literacy Council, a new Little Free Library has been established at the Medford Curling Club. The library is filled with books and learning activities which can be utilized by visitors throughout the curling season. Members of the Medford Curling Club, Little Rocks Curling Academy and Taylor County Literacy Council gathered to commemorate the new space. BRIAN WILSON/THE STAR NEWS
Despite the cold, work continues on the renovation and expansion of Medford Area Senior High School. Here light streams from inside the plastic sheeting protecting workers as they work on connecting the tech ed. building to the high school creating a scene out of a science fiction movie. BRIAN WILSON/THE STAR NEWS
Medford Lions presented a check to Frances L Simek Memorial Library director Maxx Handel (on the right) for an order of Read-Along Books. These books are very popular with elementary students, including those with low vision. Some of the books are bilingual covering both Spanish and English. Parents and students are encouraged to stop by the library and check these books out. SUBMITTED
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