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Hendrickson honored for 47 years on county board

Hendrickson honored for 47 years on county board Hendrickson honored for 47 years on county board

By Valorie Brecht Wayne Hendrickson has been recognized for 47 years of service to county government, serving on the Clark County Board of Supervisors since 1976 and ...

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ALEX WILSON/THE STAR NEWS Firefighters and other emergency personnel were on the scene of a structure fire in Medford Sunday night. Here, firefighters in the ladder truck and on ground spray water to attempt to put out the fire.
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Fire levels restaurant

A landmark Medford business was destroyed and its owner is hospitalized after a Sunday evening fire....

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Taylor County Veteran’s groups and Veteran’s resources

FFICE224 S 2nd St Medford (p) 715-748-1488 Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. closed from12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.Facebook: Taylor County VSCVSO Walk-In HoursRib Lake Library, 645 Pearl St, Rib Lake 1st Tuesday1:30 to 3:30 p.m.Gilman Senior Center 385 E Main St Gilman3rd Thursday 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.AMERICAN LEGION P OSTS Western Taylor County American Legion Post#359 (Chartered April 8, 194...

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Beware: Scammers are targeting veterans with fraudulent repayment letters, texts

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Going out on a high note
For more than 30 years, Matt Robisch has led the instrumental music program at Rib Lake School District. He is retiring this month. His last performance with the band will be Jan. 17 at the Haas Fine Arts Center in Eau Claire leading the Rib Lake band during a concert for the Wisconsin Concert Band Association conference. The concert is free and people are encouraged to attend. ELIZABETH WILSON/THE STAR NEWS
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Going out on a high note

Rib Lake Concert Band to perform Jan. 17 at WCBA State Convention for Matt Robisch’s final perform...

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Taylor County prepares for takeoff with airport improvements
Karl Kemper of firm Becher Hoppe presented construction plans to the airport committee on Monday, Jan. 5. The plans include the construction of a 126 foot by 33 foot three-bay box hanger and an apron. Thanks to federal grants, the county will only put 5% towards the project which is set to be complete in 2027. MANDEE ELLIS/THE STAR NEWS
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Taylor County prepares for takeoff with airport improvements

The Taylor County Airport will see over a million dollars in upgrades this year or next with only a ...

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Area city, county, school district ballots set as nominations close

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