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Abby dog park discussion returns after two years
The dog park discussion that has been dormant for about two years resurfaced at the Abbotsford City Council meeting on July 17. The discussion, which ended at a meeting in July of 2022 with the creation of a dog park at Shortner Park North, was had after some residents brought their wishes to add a dog park closer to the middle of the city to alderperson Sarah Dietrich.
‘Hub City Days’ begins Thursday in Marshfield
MARSHFIELD, Wis. (WSAW) The community of Marshfield will celebrate this weekend during their annual, ‘Hub City Days’ event. The weekend will feature parts of Marshfield's past, present and future all while trying to get attendees to create new memories together. Those who want to stop out this year...
Representative Donna Rozar Honored by Wisconsin Counties Association
State Rep. Donna Rozar (R-Marshfield) was honored by the Wisconsin Counties Association with a WCA Outstanding Legislator Award for her work on behalf of county government during the 2023-2024 Legislative Session. “Rep. Rozar has been a strong partner to counties, not just in the 69th Assembly District, but for all...
Sending it to the voters
Medford school to send $22.6 million referendum to votes in November. The Medford School Board will be asking voters to approve a $22.6 million maintenance and infrastructure improvement referendum in November. At Monday’s school board meeting, members voted unanimously (with Brian Hallgren absent) to go to referendum after reviewing the...
Medford applies bulk of year-end carryover to future maintenance
Revenues were higher than budgeted and expenses were lower than budgeted. This works out to be good news for Medford Area School District taxpayers as it allows the district to put additional money into future school building upkeep and repairs along with ensuring funding for post employment benefit obligations. At...
Voters must have open mind on Medford school referendum
For the first time, in a long time, the Medford School Board has a fighting chance of getting a referendum approved by district voters. After coming within less than 200 votes of getting a referendum approved in November 2020, attempts to refine and come back to voters in following elections were met with overwhelming negative responses.
Marshfield Common Council Approves Budget Resolution for Safety Updates and New Fire Engine
The Marshfield Common Council approved a budget resolution at their meeting on Tuesday. The resolution increases adopted 2024 budget for Public Safety Capital Outlay Fund Law Enforcement Outlay and other capital equipment law enforcement account by up to $14,000 for upgrades to security at the police station;. Increasing adopted 2024...
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