FOOD & DRINK

Whether you're thinking about adopting a pet or simply delight in watching cute animals, you'd find a plethora of endearing pets awaiting adoption at animal shelters across and close to medford..

In the November 9 issue, I asked for your help in donating books requested by Medford School District teachers. Since then, I’ve learned that one party was considering donating as a dedication all the copies of a book thought most appealing. I hadn’t thought of that way of participating! If there’s one or more books you or your organization most prefer, you could donate all, or even some of the copies of the requested title. Some publishers limit the number of copies of one title sold to individuals but allow sales of higher numbers to schools. If you encounter such a limit, the District will have to place the order.

Abbotsford T ribune Published in Abbotsford - 70 years ago December 10, 1953. The Chamber of Commerce extends an invitation to you to be guests at a free show at the Abby Theatre, Saturday afternoon. Arrangements have been made for this movie to be given for you. There will be a full length movie, “Canyon Raider” and four cartoons.

The Stratford Village Board will vote on recommended changes to the village’s hunting ordinance during its meeting at 7 p.m. this Tuesday, Dec. 12, in the municipal hall. Stratford police chief Tom Koontz told the village board’s public safety committee at its meeting on Nov. 28 that his department received more inquiries than normal this year from people wanting to hunt on village-owned property. He will show the village board on Dec. 12 his revision of the permit to hunt in the village.

MEDFORD, Wis. (WSAW) - It was a surprising sighting for customers filling up at a Medford gas station. Zachary Brockhaus said he was leaving work at 1:15 a.m. Wednesday morning when he spotted a black bear running from Kwik Trip to the Medford Coop. Brockhaus’ dad told NewsChannel 7 that...

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - The holiday season is underway and that means several communities have released their plans for their parade routes and schedules. The 52nd Annual Christmas Parade is Saturday, Dec. 2 at 7:30 p.m. in downtown Abbotsford. Click here for more information. ANTIGO. The Community Christmas Parade is...

Downtown business eyes mid-December opening for wine, cheese, books. The opening of the Prickly Pear took another step forward at the Medford City Council Committee of the Whole meeting on November 27. Co-owner of the Prickly Pear, John Gasek was in attendence to speak to the council as the issuance of a Class C Wine License was on the agenda. Gasek explained the wine bar will be “a casual restaurant with wine, cheese and books.” Gasek further explained that there will be two levels, stating that, “the main floor will be where the bar is and the basement will be a lounge area.” On top of that, “during the spring/summer months there will be a patio in the back.” Council member Laura Holmes asked if there was an opening date set. Gasek responded, “We are shooting for mid December.” The council did approve the Class C Wine License for the Prickly Pear, LLC.