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Cheri Becker

Cheri L. Becker, 67, of Loyal, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, at Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield. A celebration of life for Cheri will be held on Saturday, Feb. 7,...

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Village of Spencer experiences water main break

A large number of Spencer businesses and homes were without water last Wednesday as the village experienced a major water main break.The village clerk’s office received calls from about 20 businesses and residents on the south end of the village who lost water for about an hour while the leak was located. Public works employees discovered the leak flowing into the storm sewer on Depot Street nea...

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Support anti-SLAPP legislation in Wisconsin

Wisconsin needs an anti-SLAPP law.Wisconsin must join the growing number of states that enact protections against lawsuits intended to shut down public debate.SLAPP stands for Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation. These meritless lawsuits are filed to shut down opposing voices with the goal of stifling public debate. The people filing the lawsuits know they have little chance of actually...

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When power replaces liberty

Sharon Schoonover...

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Is our democracy in trouble?

Pat McKearn...

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Marathon County launches open data portal

Marathon County has launched the Marathon County Open Data Portal, a resource designed to provide public access to county data in a clear and organized format. Community members are invited to explore the site and review available data at MarathonCounty.gov/opendata.The Open Data Portal is hosted on Marathon County Pulse, a community-driven platform created to make data about quality of life in Ma...

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Wisconsinites reminded to participate in Wisconsin Conservation Congress resolution process

The Wisconsin Conservation Congress (WCC) invites all Wisconsinites to take part in its annual spring hearing process.The WCC is an independent organization of residents that advises the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) on how to responsibly manage Wisconsin’s natural resources.Wisconsin residents are invited to submit ideas as proposed re...

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