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Wood County Child Care Task Force Offering Grants for Regulated Child Care Throughout Wood County
Monday, October 19th, 2026 -- 10:01 AM
On behalf of the Wood County Child Care Task Force, Childcaring, Inc. continues to offer grant funding to help increase the availability of regulated child care throughout ...
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Healthy People Wood County Announces Launch of 2026 Community Health Assessment Survey
Monday, October 19th, 2026 -- 10:00 AM
Healthy People Wood County is excited to announce the launch of the 2026 Community Health Assessment (CHA) Survey.
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Reminder: Wood County Beaches and Cera Park Closed; All Other Rec Areas Now Open
Monday, October 19th, 2026 -- 9:01 AM
Wood County beaches are now closed.
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Wildwood Park & Zoo and Marshfield Parks & Rec Invite the Community to Help Name New Cougar Cubs; Responses Due by Tonight
Monday, October 19th, 2026 -- 9:00 AM
Wildwood Park & Zoo and the Marshfield Parks & Recreation Department invite the community to help name the zoo's two newest residents: two adorable cougar cubs.
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Marshfield Area United Way's Make a Difference Day this Saturday, October 24th
Monday, October 19th, 2026 -- 8:01 AM
The Marshfield Area United Way’s Make a Difference Day is being held on Saturday, October 24th from 8am-Noon.
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Fun Events at Stoney River Marshfield Including This Thursday, October 22nd
Monday, October 19th, 2026 -- 8:00 AM
Stoney River Marshfield is welcoming area residents, families, and local media to a full slate of October events designed to celebrate the season, support local organizations ...
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National Children’s Center for Rural and Ag Health and Safety Examine Childcare Experiences and Needs Among Farm Families
Sunday, October 18th, 2026 -- 12:00 PM
Findings from the first national survey designed specifically to examine childcare experiences and needs among U.S. farm families show that childcare challenges are closely ...
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Aspirus Health Opens Neonatal Health Clinic in Wausau
Sunday, October 18th, 2026 -- 11:00 AM
(Mike Leischner, WSAU) Aspirus Health has opened a neonatal health clinic, focused on caring for children who require intensive care from birth to age three.
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NFIB's Small Business Optimism Index Declines in September
Sunday, October 18th, 2026 -- 10:00 AM
The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index declined 0.8 points in September to 97.9, one-tenth of a point below the 52-year average of 98.0.
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Wisconsin Falls Below the National Average When it Comes to Condos as Part of the Broader Housing Market
Sunday, October 18th, 2026 -- 9:00 AM
(Royce Podeszwa, Wisconsin Public Radio) Wisconsin falls well below the national average when it comes to condos as part of the broader housing market, which puts ...
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State Patrol Reminds Drivers to Stay Alert as we Approach High Car vs Deer Crash Season
Sunday, October 18th, 2026 -- 8:00 AM
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of State Patrol is reminding drivers to stay alert behind the wheel as we approach the time of year when most ...
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Local and Neighboring Recipients of WisTRAIN Grants
Saturday, October 17th, 2026 -- 11:00 AM
Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD), kicked off Manufacturing Month by announcing $6.6 million in grants to 82 employers to ...
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Stevens Point Manufacturer Makes Significant Investment in Nexus Public Safety Center
Saturday, October 17th, 2026 -- 10:01 AM
A Stevens Point manufacturer whose products support first responders around the world is making a significant investment in the people who protect communities here at home.
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Wausau City Council Approves Lead Service Line Replacement Ordinance
Saturday, October 17th, 2026 -- 10:00 AM
(Mike Leischner, WSAU) The Wausau City Council approved a lead service line replacement ordinance alongside a proposed funding plan to back it up.
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President of Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation Says High Costs of Production Squeezing Margins in All Sectors
Saturday, October 17th, 2026 -- 9:01 AM
(Jared White, Brownfield Ag News) The president of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation says high costs of production are squeezing margins in all sectors of agriculture.
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