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County sells off nine seized properties

By Kevin O’Brien

Marathon County has found success in using the Wisconsin Surplus Online Auction to sell off seized tax-delinquent properties, accor...

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Fenwood project to wrap up in 2026
NOT IDEAL - Pictures of manure runoff were shown to members of Marathon County’s Environmental Resources Committee as examples of what the county is trying to prevent through various conservation measures. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Fenwood project to wrap up in 2026

While discussing Marathon County’s efforts to clean up the Fenwood Creek watershed last week, supe...

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New idea takes root in Athens prairie
PRAIRIE CONVERSION - Marathon County CPZ staff planted a prairie seed mix in May on a 30acre plot of land just west of Athens as part of an effort to remove nitrates from the village’s well water. A similar project is planned in the village of Rib Mountain. SUBMITTED PHOTO

New idea takes root in Athens prairie

County proposes ‘Green For Green’ for protecting wells...

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New corporation counsel hired
Brian Desmond

New corporation counsel hired

Marathon County Administrator Lance Leonhard has announced the appointment of Brian Desmond as the n...

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AREA CHURCH SCHEDULES

Don’t see your church listed? Need to report a change? Please call 715- 223- 2342....

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RECORD REVIEW

RECORD REVIEW50 YEARS AGO...WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1975Wildcats win county trophyThe Wien Wildcats 4-H Club, Edgar, was awarded the county dairy promotion trophy sponsored by the Agri-Business Committee of the Wausau Area Chamber of Commerce. Representing the Wien Wildcats at the presentation dinner were Nancy Pilgrim, president, Debbie Borchardt, vice president, and Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Wirkus.C...

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STRATFORD-MARATHON

STRATFORD-MARATHON JOURNAL 50 YEARS AGO...WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1975Music Dept to Present ‘Oklahoma’The Marathon High School musical department is presenting their annual musical play, Oklahoma, in November. The main cast consists of Susan Southworth, Donald Litzer, Robin Paff, Douglas Lang, Julie Szymanski, Terry Lang, and John Hilber.School Purchases PoolThis summer the School Board purchas...

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