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The American Revolution Display and Special Presentation at The Highground this Saturday, May 23rd
Monday, May 18th, 2026 -- 3:01 PM
The American Revolution Experience, a collaborative project of the American Battlefield Trust and the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), will be on display at The ...
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Join The Highground Veterans Memorial's Annual Honor Ride and Memorial Day Ceremony this Coming Monday, May 25th
Monday, May 18th, 2026 -- 3:00 PM
The Highground will hold its 16th Annual Honor Ride and Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 25th, uniting motorcyclists, veterans, families, and community members from ...
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City of Neillsville Hosting Bulk Clean Up Event This Week
Monday, May 18th, 2026 -- 2:01 PM
The City of Neillsville will be holding a bulk item drop off this week, May 18th-22nd.
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City of Neillsville Conducting Hydrant Flushing This Week and Next
Monday, May 18th, 2026 -- 2:00 PM
The City of Neillsville will be conducting the annual flushing program to clear out minerals that have accumulated in the city’s water mains.
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Mid-State Technical College Recognizes Nursing Students in Pinning Ceremony
Thursday, May 21st, 2026 -- 10:01 AM
Mid-State Technical College recognized the achievements of its 37 Nursing program graduates in a pinning ceremony May 19 on the Wisconsin Rapids Campus.
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Marshfield Clinic Research Institute Finds More Than Half of Ticks Collected in Study Had the Bacteria that Causes Lyme Disease
Thursday, May 21st, 2026 -- 10:00 AM
More than half of deer ticks tested by Marshfield Clinic Research Institute from its citizen science tick study were found to carry the bacteria that causes Lyme disease.
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Wisconsin State Patrol Participating in Click It or Ticket Campaign
Thursday, May 21st, 2026 -- 9:01 AM
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of State Patrol is joining law enforcement agencies across the state in the national Click It or Ticket campaign from May ...
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Alexander Field-South Wood County Airport Awarded $2.7 Million for Terminal Upgrades
Thursday, May 21st, 2026 -- 9:00 AM
(Mike Leischner, WSAU) Alexander Field-South Wood County Airport in Wisconsin Rapids has been awarded $2.7 million for terminal upgrades, according to Mike Leischner with ...
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Aspirus Wausau Hospital Named Blue Distinction Center for Maternity Care
Thursday, May 21st, 2026 -- 8:01 AM
Aspirus Wausau Hospital (AWH) has been named a Blue Distinction Center for Maternity Care, a national designation from Blue Cross and Blue Shield recognizing facilities that ...
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Wisconsin Farmers Had a Great Week for Field Work Last Week
Thursday, May 21st, 2026 -- 8:00 AM
(Blake Jackson, Wisconsin Ag Connection) USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service reported that Wisconsin farmers had 6.1 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ...
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Clark County Humane Society Pet of the Week: Vinter
Wednesday, May 20th, 2026 -- 12:01 PM
Vinter is the Pet of the Week from the Clark County Humane Society made possible by East Valley Veterinarian Clinic located at 2510 Black River Road just North of Neillsville ...
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Marshfield Area United Way’s Executive Director Discusses New Event at Dairy Fest: Dairy Fest Dash
Wednesday, May 20th, 2026 -- 12:00 PM
Marshfield Area United Way is bringing a new event to Marshfield’s Dairy Fest this year.
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Wisconsin Rapids Woman Dies Due to Her Injuries from Two Vehicle Accident
Wednesday, May 20th, 2026 -- 11:01 AM
(Mike Leischner, WSAU) A two-vehicle crash in the Portage County Town of Plover has turned fatal, according to the Portage County Sheriff’s Office.
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Wausau Woman Enters Plea for Physical Abuse of a Child
Wednesday, May 20th, 2026 -- 11:00 AM
(Mike Leischner, WSAU) A Wausau woman has pleaded no contest to an amended charge of physical abuse of a child for failure to prevent great bodily harm, after a child was ...
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The Highground Veterans Memorial Holds Volunteer Appreciation Picnic
Wednesday, May 20th, 2026 -- 10:01 AM
On Saturday, May 9, The Highground welcomed approximately 50 volunteers for an afternoon of food, fun and fellowship during its annual Volunteer Appreciation Picnic.
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