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2026 budget proposal cuts 15 positions, defers projects

2026 budget proposal cuts 15 positions, defers projects
Lance Leonhard
2026 budget proposal cuts 15 positions, defers projects
Lance Leonhard

Marathon County administrator Lance Leonhard presented a 2026 budget proposal last week that defunds 15 full-time vacant positions and defers about $5 million in maintenance projects while also pay...

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Perkinstown mining update draws large crowd
Neighbors to the drilling site and area residents check out the bore samples drilled this summer from the Bend site. Deposits of copper, gold and tellurium were found there, with exploration continuing to see if a mine is economically viable. BRIAN WILSON/THE STAR NEWS
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Perkinstown mining update draws large crowd

A proposed copper and gold mine in Perkinstown is inching its way toward reality, but is still years...

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Allan Koffler of AK Outdoors, located at N3637 State Hwy 13 in Medford, stands with the brand new, fireproof and waterproof safe purchased by Taylor County Human Services with grant funds intended to help the community reduce access to lethal means. MANDEE ELLIS/THE STAR NEWS
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County revises budget, lowers levy increase ahead of hearing
Medford Area Middle School students stream down the Angel Flight as they flooded Main Street ahead of the annual Homecoming Parade held Friday afternoon. BRIAN WILSON/THE STAR NEWS
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County revises budget, lowers levy increase ahead of hearing

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Court ruling is an attack on basic liberties

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