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Weston votes to terminate SAFER contract

Rib Mountain, SAFER Fire District, Weston

B.C. Kowalski SAFER Fire building The SAFER Fire District building in Rib Mountain. Weston could be getting its fire and ambulance services from somewhere else starting in 2022. The Weston Village Board on Monday voted to end its contract with South Area Fire and Emergency Response District, otherwise known as SAFER. Because the contract requires […]

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Smoothie satisfaction

Peak Nutrition, Rib Mountain, Wausau news

(First published in the February 20, 2020 issue of City Pages) Peak Nutrition opened in Rib Mountain a few weeks ago, and already the place is packed with customers seeking a healthy alternative. Owners Cindy and Dave Engel (front), with Ellen White at Peak Nutrition in Rib Mountain. Cindy Engel was waiting for the real

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Mountain wine shop

Rib Mountain, Wausau news, Wine Time

(First published in the January 16, 2020 issue of City Pages) Wine Time opened recently in Rib Mountain, by a couple who have been running a winery in Lakewood Wine Time owner Russell Utech opened the shop after running his uncle’s winery in Lakewood with his girlfriend Deb Koch. Russell Utech and his girlfriend Deb

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HIGHLIGHTS: June 28-30

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(First published in the June 27, 2019 issue of City Pages) Shakespeare in the State Park: Romeo & Juliet FRIDAY 6/28 | RIB MOUNTAIN STATE PARK DillonC Shakespeare in the State Park: Summit Players present Romeo & Juliet Rib Mountain’s scenic outdoor amphitheater really should host Shakespeare. This one has a twist, with a stripped-down

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Peak debate

Granite Peak, Rib Mountain, Wausau, Wausau news

(First published in the January 24, 2018 issue of City Pages) Granite Peak’s expansion plan could be approved by the DNR this year. But the active movement against it might gain an ally from Minnesota More than four years ago Granite Peak owner Charles Skinner announced plans to expand the ski area to cover more

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Dark store storm

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Large national chains are taking communities to court over property tax assessments, and it could cost hundreds of thousands for Wausau alone Rib Mountain Administrator Gaylene Rhoden: Panda Express argued its property value on Rib Mountain Drive should be based on vacant buildings far outside the town, and even outside the state. Earlier this year,

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BREAKING: Judge rules against Rib Mountain addressing suit

Gaylene Rhoden, Rib Mountain, Scott Corbett, uniform addressing, Wausau news

B.C. Kowalski/City Pages At a press conference Friday, April 7 announcing the lawsuit, Rib Mountain Town Chairman Al Opal said the county’s uniform addressing will hurt the 150+ businesses in Rib Mountain. Rib Mountain will have to participate in a plan to make addresses in the county uniform, following a decision by a Marathon County

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Hilton Garden Inn Wausau opens in September

Ghidorzi, Hilton, Rib Mountain, Wausau news

The Wausau area’s newest hotel will open as scheduled in September, although Ghidorzi Companies of Wausau hasn’t nailed down a specific date for the grand opening of its Hilton Garden Inn in Rib Mountain. Ghidorzi currently is recruiting people for jobs at the 107-room, 5,900 square-foot hotel and conference space, which replaced the former Howard

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Good news for dogs

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Running dog at summer. Jumping fun and happy pet walking outdoors. The town of Rib Mountain is set to purchase four acres of county-owned land to create a dog park at the intersection of Oriole Lane and County Hwy. R. Town Administrator Gaylene Rhoden says she hopes the Marathon County board will approve the $5,400

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NO INJUNCTION: County addressing system effort can proceed despite Rib Mountain lawsuit

Marathon County, Rib Mountain, uniform addressing, Wausau news

B.C. Kowalski/City Pages At a press conference Friday, April 7 announcing the lawsuit, Rib Mountain Town Chairman Al Opal said the county’s uniform addressing will hurt the 150+ businesses in Rib Mountain. Marathon County wants to create a uniform addressing system. Rib Mountain doesn’t want the hassle Rib Mountain will have to start the process

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Deadlift competition at LIFT ATHLETICS

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SENIOR CENTER on the HORIZON

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There’s a national movement in play to improve the quality of life for older residents. Increasingly, cities throughout the state and across the country are opening senior centers, spaces that advance a healthy, active lifestyle. Wausau so far has been behind the curve, at least until now. A new nonprofit group aims to break ground

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Riverlife Briq’s in Wausau won’t reopen next year

Musicals, Ben Folds and more events in Wausau this weekend

Work underway on Westside Battery affordable housing site

Skate jam, book festival and more this weekend

Chicago Stylez is providing a soul food option on the UWSP-Wausau campus

Blossom of Lights, food trucks and more this weekend

Police investigating bus crash in Elderon

Artrageous Weekend, Purging Paradise and more this weekend

Multi-jurisdiction chase leads to Grand Avenue crash, arrests

Bluegrass, jazz, architecture, and so much more this weekend

Greenheck Turner facility to host World Horseshoe championship

Here are five Wausau events to check out this weekend

City looking to buy water meters to make sure it’s not losing money

Blues, Buckcherry and more Wausau events this weekend

Lead service line contractor working toward 2024 replacement goals

Andy and Cathy Adrian say their new Adventure Awaits building is suited to CrossFit success

LogJam, August Kickbusch and more Wausau events this weekend

Air combat training will increase air activity in Marathon County

Whitewater, music on the farm, movies in the park and more

County halfway to phosphorus reduction goal on Fenwood Creek

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