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Holiday Lights Return to The Highground Veterans Memorial November 3rd
Monday, October 20th, 2025 -- 12:01 PM
The Holiday Lights return to The Highground from November 3rd-March 31st casting their festive glow once again.
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The Highground Veterans Memorial’s Winter Clothing Drive Begins November 1st
Monday, October 20th, 2025 -- 12:00 PM
The Highground’s Winter Clothing Drive will be November 1 through March 31, 2026.
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Volunteers Preparing to Collect Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Gift During National Collection Week
Monday, October 20th, 2025 -- 11:01 AM
Volunteers are preparing to collect Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts during National Collection Week, Nov. 17 – 24.
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Reminder: City of Neillsville Hosting Bulk Clean Up Event this Week
Monday, October 20th, 2025 -- 11:00 AM
The City of Neillsville will be hosting a Bulk Clean Up.
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Funds Still Available for Wood County Child Care Capacity Building Grants
Monday, October 20th, 2025 -- 10:01 AM
In a unanimous vote of the Wood County Board of Supervisors, $500,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds were approved to support child care.
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Wood County Drug Take Back Day Being Held this Saturday, October 25th
Monday, October 20th, 2025 -- 10:00 AM
Wood County is holding a Drug Take Back day on Saturday, October 25th.
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City of Marshfield Issues Revised RFQ for Weinbrenner Shoe Company Building
Monday, October 20th, 2025 -- 9:01 AM
The City of Marshfield formally issues a revised Request for Qualifications (RFQ) seeking a qualified development team to transform the iconic Weinbrenner Shoe Company ...
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Marshfield Area United Way Still Looking for Volunteers for Make a Difference Day this Saturday, October 25th
Monday, October 20th, 2025 -- 9:00 AM
Marshfield residents can register for leaf-raking assistance.
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Halloweek Coming to Downtown Marshfield and Beyond October 25th-31st
Monday, October 20th, 2025 -- 8:01 AM
Main Street Marshfield and Marshfield Parks and Recreation are preparing for Halloweek 2025, which will bring thrills, chills and fun for the whole family to Marshfield’...
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Marshfield Area Pet Shelter's Paws and Pancakes on November 2nd
Monday, October 20th, 2025 -- 8:00 AM
The Marshfield Area Pet Shelter (MAPS) is excited to host its annual Paws & Pancakes Breakfast Fundraiser on Sunday, November 2, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Hotel ...
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2025 Elk Hunting Season Begins Today
Saturday, October 18th, 2025 -- 7:34 AM
The Wisconsin DNR celebrates the start of the 2025 elk hunting season today.
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Eastern Equine Encephalitis Confirmed in Marathon County
Saturday, October 18th, 2025 -- 7:32 AM
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) confirms that a 5-month-old colt in Marathon County has tested positive for Eastern Equine ...
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Wildwood Zoo Manager Talks Spooky Zoo Tours
Friday, October 17th, 2025 -- 1:00 PM
As a part of Main Street Marshfield’s Halloweek, the Wildwood Zoo will host Spooky Zoo Tours beginning at 5pm on October 28th & 29th.
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Arpin Man Sentenced for Crash that Killed 17-Year-Old
Friday, October 17th, 2025 -- 12:01 PM
(Karen Madden, Marshfield News-Herald) A 48-year-old Arpin man pleaded guilty Oct. 16 to causing a September 2023 crash that killed a 17-year-old Junction City girl.
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Protect Yourself From Fraudulent Schemes Using Romance Tricks
Friday, October 17th, 2025 -- 12:00 PM
Scammers convince consumers to invest their money in fraudulent schemes by using many different tricks, even romance.
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