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JDA discussion sent back to committee

County board delays action on addressing public’s Hub City Wind concerns

Hours of discussions over the course of two meetings failed to produce a decision by the Marathon County Board on Tuesday as to whether or not to pursue a joint development agreement (JDA) with All...

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Edgar approves $1.4M referendum question

The Edgar School District Board of Education will ask voters for permission to exceed its state-set revenue limits by $1.4 million annually for five years in a nonrecurring operational referendum that will appear on the Nov. 3 election ballot.The board approved the resolution at its Aug. 19 regular monthly meeting.The district currently operates using funds from a referendum approved in 2022, whic...

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Edgar man charged in hit and run

A state trooper from the Edgar area has been charged with felony hit and run after he allegedly hit a man with his truck after leaving a bar near Merrill in the early morning hours of Aug. 16.Brandon S. Karlen, 28, was charged last Friday in Lincoln County Circuit Court with one count of hit and run causing great bodily harm, a Class E felony punishable by up to 15 years in jail.According to the c...

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St. Paul Lutheran Church celebrates 100 years
STILL STANDING - St. Paul Lutheran Church in the town of Hamburg recently celebrated its 100th anniversary. The interior and exterior are pictured above and to the right. SUBMITTED PHOTOS

St. Paul Lutheran Church celebrates 100 years

The 100-year anniversary of the building of St. Paul Lutheran Church in the town of Hamburg was cele...

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More info sought on climbing gym
WHAT’S ENVISIONED - The climbing wall pictured above was designed by licensed architect Chris Ryan of Ryan Studio, LLC. According to a proposal presented to Marathon County, Ryan has “worked on projects internationally that create and empower communities, and has dedicated his career to it.”

More info sought on climbing gym

Marathon County supervisors are asking for more information on a proposal to repurpose county-owned ...

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MARATHON COUNTY

The Marathon County Historical Society (MCHS) will continue its 2026 History Speaks series with “The Grand Theater: A Community Hub for Nearly a Century,” presented by Sadie Fisher on Saturday, Aug. 29, at 2 p.m. at the Woodson History Center in Wausau.For nearly a century, The Grand Theater has been more than a place to see a show. It has served as a gathering place for generations of Wausau ...

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