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Chris and Rebecca Moberg sought a conditional use permit to run a clinical herbalist business from their city of Medford home. BRIAN WILSON/THE STAR NEWS
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County OKs staffing increase over objections
On Tuesday, Judge Ann Knox-Bauer (far left) administered the oath of office to county constitutional officers who started their terms this week. Being sworn in were (l. to r.) Sheriff Corey Dassow, Treasurer Sarah Holtz, Register of Deeds Jaymi Kohn, County Clerk Andria Farrand and District Attorney Kristi Tlusty. BRIAN WILSON /THE STAR NEWS
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County OKs staffing increase over objections

Increasing staffing levels in the human services department and sheriff’s department drew oppositi...

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Committee keeps curriculum in place following religion complaint

A Complaint Procedure Committee for the Gilman School District met a for a second time on Monday, Jan. 6 to vote on whether the board will take action to change Core Knowledge Language Arts (CKLA) curriculum at a district family’s request. The committee originally met on Dec. 11 after Jacob and Emily Doro petitioned the school board due to a discussion in the second grade classroom about Bud...

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Be kind

“Just walk a mile in his moccasins Before you abuse, criticize and accuse. If just for one hour, you could find a way To see through his eyes, instead of your own muse.” — “Judge Softly” by Mary T. Lathrap The lesson is not a new one. Be kind and think before you speak, because you don’t know what is going on in their private lives or what struggles they are facing. As messages go...

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It is possible to protect your ash trees from damage
Kiwanis members Jon Knoll, Autumn Kuske, Journey Probst and Billie Henrichs joined Joseph Greget, Cathy Retzer and Natasha Mallak of the Taylor County Literacy Council to present a donation of $500 toward the recent free screening of The Polar Express. ALEX WILSON/THE STAR NEWS
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It is possible to protect your ash trees from damage

Dear Editor, After reading the Dec. 19th article in the Star News detailing the plan to replace the...

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Rep. Hurd, Rep. Summerfield take oathes of office

Representative Karen Hurd (R-Withee) took the oath of office Monday, marking the start of her second term in the Wisconsin State Assembly. Rep. Rob Summerfield (RBloomer) was sworn in for his fifth term in the State Assembly. Due to legislative redistricting, Rep. Hurd was elected to serve the newly drawn 69th Assembly District for the 2025-2026 Legislative Session. “I am humbled by the...

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