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Midwest weather, at it again

Every once in awhile, mother nature decides to give central Wisconsin the proverbial “People’s Elbow” and reminds us that we are not in summer yet. The WWE move made famous ...

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Marathon Co. looks at ice arena options
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Marathon Co. looks at ice arena options

Building a new ice arena in Marathon County could cost as much as $54.6 million, but it’s far from...

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Curtiss offers to sell fire station
JOINT MEETING - Curtiss DPW Larry Swarr listens to a joint meeting of the Curtiss Village Board and the Owen-Withee-Curtiss Fire Commission on Monday at the fire station in Curtiss. Village officials offered to sell the building to the fire district for $635,000, less than half of the appraised value. STAFF PHOTO/KEVIN O’BRIEN

Curtiss offers to sell fire station

Village extends half-price offer to OWC fire district...

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Politics wreck disaster relief

Politics should not play a part in determining who gets federal disaster relief.'When it comes to getting things done, I don't care what party somebody's in.” Chris Christie, former Republican governor of New Jersey, made this comment in 2012 in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy and faced criticism over meeting with President Obama to secure federal help to recover from the disaster.While Christi...

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Caffeine & the heart – What you need to know

Caffeine is one of the most widely consumed stimulants in the world. It is found in coffee, tea, energy drinks, sodas, and even chocolate. For many people, that daily cup of coffee is a part of everyday life. But how does caffeine affect the heart?Experts say the answer depends on how much you consume and how your body responds. In moderate amounts, caffeine is generally considered safe for most h...

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Eastern Equine Encephalitis confirmed in Marathon County

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has confirmed that a 5-monthold colt in Marathon County has tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE). It is the state’s first confirmed case of EEE in a horse this year. In 2024, DATCP documented 10 cases of EEE in horses; an online map of the 2024 cases is available.EEE and West Nile Virus (WNV) are viru...

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Wisconsin Civics Games Editorial Writing & Cartoon Contest now accepting entries

The WNA Foundation is excited to announce the fifth annual Editorial Writing & Cartoon Contest, which aims to increase civic education and engagement while celebrating the rights established by the First Amendment.The contest is open to all Wisconsin middle and high school students, including home-schooled students. Essays and cartoons should focus on the importance of the First Amendment. Stu...

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