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Middle school students share their Laws of Life

Over the past 22 years, more than 3,500 eighth grade students at Medford Area Middle School (MAMS) have participated in a “Laws of Life” essay contest sponsored by the school d...

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Medication/sharps disposal will get easier for county residents
The new drop boxes are located by jail entrance to the Taylor County Courthouse. They are available 24 hours a day for disposal of medications and sharps. SUBMITTED
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Medication/sharps disposal will get easier for county residents

County taps into opioid settlement funds for drop boxes, will be available 24 hours a day...

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Medford School Board makes switch to self-insurance
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Medford School Board makes switch to self-insurance

The Medford School District is making the leap to self-insurance for employee healthcare coverage.Th...

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Wisconsin officials celebrate 50 years of Rustic Roads
Gov. Tony Evers (center) reads the proclamation honoring 50 years of Rustic Roads in Wisconsin. Joining him are members of the Rustic Roads board, and Wisconsin Department of Transportation Secretary Kristina Boardman. The ceremony held at Timms Hill near Ogema, honored the 50th anniversary of the dedication of Rustic Road No. 1 in September 1975. Rustic Road No. 1 is located just north of Rib Lake. (Below left) Boardman spoke of the value of the longstanding program. (Below right) Sam Osborn has driven his motorcycle on every Rustic Road in the state. BRIAN WILSON/THE STAR NEWS
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Wisconsin officials celebrate 50 years of Rustic Roads

On September 27, 1975, Rustic Road No. 1 was dedicated in Taylor County. The five-mile road runs fro...

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Government employers must think out of the box on healthcare costs
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Government employers must think out of the box on healthcare costs

Public employers, decision makers and taxpayers must think outside the box when it comes to employee...

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Gilman civic leaders begin planning for a Christmas festival
The Gilman Village Board met with area business owners prior to the regular board meeting on October 8 to discuss the Gilman Christmas Festival which will take place on December 13, in addition to events held on Small Business Saturday, November 29. MANDEE ELLIS/THE STAR NEWS
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Gilman civic leaders begin planning for a Christmas festival

The Gilman Village Board and several area business owners gathered before the regular board meeting ...

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Forward welcomes three new leaders to build what’s next

Forward is excited to welcome three dynamic leaders—Jeri Koester, Brent Arndt, and Butch Wiegel—who bring a shared passion for innovation, service, and community. Each of these individuals has built a reputation for excellence in their respective fields and now joins Forward to help shape the future of their organization. Their collective experience and leadership will strengthen our ability t...

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