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New event planned in Stratford

Village residents hope to build on success of annual car show

Years after Heritage Days was discontinued, several Stratford community members are hoping to revive summer festivities with a one-day event that builds on the success of an annual car show in June...

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County sees big drop in tax-delinquent properties

Towns may be asked to help clear up abandoned ‘slivers’of land...

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Athens hires new sergeant for PD

To address a staffing shortage at the local police department, the Athens Village Board voted last Monday to create a new part-time police sergeant position and then hired Brent Olson, at a starting wage of $26 per hour, to fill that position.Police Chief Aaron Stencil also told the board that he previously spoke to the Athens Board of Education about the village and school district possibly colla...

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Marathon native finishes eighth Boston Marathon
EIGHT DOWN - Allan “Fish” Stieber poses for a picture with his medallion after finishing his eighth Boston Marathon at the age of 70. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Marathon native finishes eighth Boston Marathon

At age 70, ‘Fish’ Stieber is still in his stride...

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Stratford considers having two inspectors

Stratford would continue to retain the services of longtime building inspector Kevin Breit for residential buildings while also having a new company, Three C’s, handle all commercial inspections under a recommendation made by the Public Works Committee last week.After the village board voted in February to have Three C’s take over all future residential and commercial inspections within the vi...

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Guided tours of Fromm Farm planned for May 16

The Marathon County Historical Society (MCHS), in partnership with the Fromm Bros. Historical Preservation Society, will host a special Preservation Month excursion to the historic Fromm Farm on Saturday, May 16.The event will begin at the Woodson History Center, located at 410 McIndoe Street in Wausau.This unique experience invites guests to explore one of Marathon County’s most significant his...

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