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Air combat training will increase air activity in Marathon County

More than 1,000 military personnel will be participating in a major air combat exercise — and authorities say that could mean increased military activity in several counties including Marathon. Marathon County Sheriff’s Office officials say the Northern Lightning Counterland exercises will be conducted from Aug. 5 to Aug. 16 at the Volk Field Combat Readiness […]

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County halfway to phosphorus reduction goal on Fenwood Creek

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Marathon County is roughly halfway to its goal of reducing phosphorus in the Fenwood Creek watershed, county officials say. That deadline is looming toward the end of the year. County conservation officials say efforts including a new pilot program have met about half the reductions aimed at in the county’s strategic plan of 14,000 pounds

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Security measures improved library safety, director says

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A new security team at the Marathon County Library has led to major improvements in safety for staff and patrons, the library systems director says. Marathon County Public Library Director Leah Giordano says that the security has been in place for two weeks. The library sought to contract for security after a number of disturbing

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Marathon County drug task force makes huge meth, cocaine seizure

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The Central Wisconsin Narcotics Task Force announced a huge meth and cocaine bust in Marathon County last week. The task force, which partnered with Marshfield Police Department, seized 5.75 pounds of methamphetamines and a kilogram of cocaine in addition to $44,000 in cash and two firearms. Those came as a result of two search warrants

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County board to consider next steps in county morgue project

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Marathon County will see construction start on the regional forensics science center this year as county leaders are set to approve buying land for the project and hiring a forensics pathologist. The Marathon County Board Tuesday is expected to approve the hiring a forensics pathologist in order to have that person in place to help

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Marathon County juvenile facility, closed in 2022, now thriving

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Marathon County’s Juvenile Facility, once closed because it wasn’t financially sustainable, is now thriving under a new business model, Sheriff’s Office officials say. Marathon County Chief Deputy Bill Millhausen told the County’s Public Health and Safety Committee last week that finances at the facility have dramatically improved since they adopted a contract model with other

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Man wanted in Marathon County arrested following Texas standoff

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A man wanted in Marathon County since December has been arrested in Houston following a standoff with marshals there. A news release from the U.S. Marshals Service says they arrested Peter Jewell-Reigel Friday in a hotel parking lot. According to police reports, Jewell-Reigel while on probation was accused of spending unsupervised time with a 13-year-old

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County selected an architect, contract management firm for regional morgue

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Marathon County has selected architects and a contract manager for the upcoming regional forensic science center or, as many know it more simply as, the morgue. The county selected Miron Construction to handle the construction management, and selected Venture to perform the architecture on the project, Deputy County Administrator Chris Holman tells City Pages. But,

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Deputies arrest fugitive from Shawano County hiding in fort

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Marathon County deputies along with help from other law enforcement officers arrested a fugitive from another county after finding him in a makeshift shelter in the woods. Deputies arrested Shawn D. Clark of Eland last week after tracking him down to a secluded place in the woods near highways D and OO in the town

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Fat biking gets first nod toward permanent season at Nine Mile Forest

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Fat biking at Nine Mile Forest Recreation area got its first OK toward being a permanent fixture during the winter sports season. The County Forest Citizens Advisory Committee Wednesday evening voted 9-1 to recommend that the county keep the fat biking season. The County partnered with the Central Wisconsin Off-Road Cycling Coalition to try a

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DNR warns about fire danger due to weather

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The Department of Natural Resources is issuing a fire weather advisory for many of the northern counties in Wisconsin, including Marathon. The DNR lists Marathon County as a county with high fire danger, along with Barron, Chippewa, Menominee, Rusk, Shawano and Taylor counties. Many northern counties are listed as very high danger, including Ashland, Bayfield,

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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

Copper box, new exhibits and more Wausau events this weekend

Central Wisconsin breweries medal at national brewing championship

Security measures improved library safety, director says

Booze and Botany, Wausau Night Market and more this weekend

Balloons, jazz, comical magic and more in Wausau this weekend

Former Weston clerk charged with fraud more than a year later

Fourth of July events and other things to check out this weekend

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Air combat training will increase air activity in Marathon County

County halfway to phosphorus reduction goal on Fenwood Creek

Security measures improved library safety, director says

Marathon County drug task force makes huge meth, cocaine seizure

County board to consider next steps in county morgue project

Marathon County juvenile facility, closed in 2022, now thriving

Man wanted in Marathon County arrested following Texas standoff

County selected an architect, contract management firm for regional morgue

Deputies arrest fugitive from Shawano County hiding in fort

Fat biking gets first nod toward permanent season at Nine Mile Forest

DNR warns about fire danger due to weather