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Bonnie Hoernke

Bonnie Ellen Hoernke, age 74, of Colby, entered her heavenly home Thursday, May 28, 2026, surrounded by her loving family at Marshfield Medical Center.

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County seeks energy project rules
Stone masons were underway refreshing the face of Medford Healthmart Pharmacy, located at 210 S. Main St. in Medford, on Thursday, May 28. Though there was consistent foot traffic throughout the project, the crew managed to beautify the entrance without issue. MANDEE ELLIS/THE STAR NEWS
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County seeks energy project rules

Lack of comprehensive county-wide zoning makes regulation a challenge...

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Homicide charges filed
Brent Porter, 19, gets led into the courtroom at the Taylor County Courthouse on June 2 prior to his initial appearance on homicide charges from the April 28 shooting death of Austin Olson, 21, of Little Black. BRIAN WILSON/THE STAR NEWS
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Homicide charges filed

Brent Porter, 19, faces up to 60 years in prison if convicted in death of a 21-year-old Little Black...

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Three Aspirus hospitals earn five-star recognition for nurse communication
Performers have been hard at work preparing for the Medford Area Community Theatre production of '1776.' The musical tells the story of the Continental Congress in the weeks leading up to the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Tickets go on sale beginning June 8 and will be available at The Star News office at 116 S. Wisconsin Ave. in Medford. The performance will be June 25-27. BRIAN WIL1SON/THE STAR NEWS
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Three Aspirus hospitals earn five-star recognition for nurse communication

Three Aspirus hospitals have been recognized among the nation’s top performers for nurse communica...

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The Dweebs will kick off Rib Lake music series on June 16
The third generation of Dweebs joined the band just two years ago, and with performing in their blood, they’re going to leave it all on the floor and make sure that everyone is going to sleep good that night. SUBMITTED
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The Dweebs will kick off Rib Lake music series on June 16

As children toss their backpacks into corners and trade in their pencils for bicycles, adults everyw...

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Setting ground rules

'The best defense of democracy is an informed electorate.'— Thomas Jefferson The beginning of June marks the traditional start of the campaign season in Wisconsin. It corresponds to when those running for partisan elected offices must have their nomination paperwork filed to appear on the ballot.The campaign season is the time for candidates, and supporters to make their pitch about why they bel...

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Economic health starts on the farm
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Economic health starts on the farm

Dairy farmers are the anchors for rural communities across Wisconsin.When a developer looks to build...

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