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Marshfield's Zane Hill finished in 7th place at the Red Barn State Championship, held Oct. 25 near Trek headquarters in Waterloo.

Mountain bike club claims state title

Not only did the Marshfield Mountain Bike Club win the National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA) Div. 2 Wisconsin State Championship; they swept every single event of the entire season.

Bottled water continues to rank the highest among Americans’ most preferred beverages

Bottled water’s popularity hit a trifecta in 2026: becoming America’s most preferred, most consumed, and most trusted beverage, new data shows. Seventy-one percent of Americans say bottled water is among their most preferred beverages, ahead of soda (58%), coffee (58%), juices/fruit drinks (49%), tea (42%), sports drinks (31%), energy drinks (27%), and bottled tea (25%), according to a new national survey of more than 2,000 U.S. adults aged 18 and older conducted online by The Harris Poll on behalf of the International Bottled Water Association (IBWA).
Veterans Lounge at Marshfield Medical Center.

Marshfield Medical Center opens Veterans Lounge

Veterans visiting Marshfield Medical Center now have a space of their own for a quiet moment or a chance to connect with fellow service members.

Tragedy follows the Krostag family in the ‘New Country’

When August and Louisa Krostag and their two children, Paulina and John, emigrated from Germany in 1867, they settled near the town of Schleswig in Manitowoc County. William was their first …

From Spencer to Baghdad: Mark Harrell’s life of service

MARSHFIELD - Three Bronze Stars, three deployments to Iraq and a lifetime shaped by family, leadership and the soldiers he served alongside. Retired Army Master Sgt. Mark Patrick Harrell paused …
Eighth Ward Alderman Dennis Schulhauser points to a sectioned wooden ceiling in the dining room of the Upham Mansion on W. Third Street during an October 1976 tour for city officials. Mayor Ray Tippelt, Sixth Ward Alderman Art Schirpke and North Wood County Historical Society President Dennis Nelson, who conducted the tour, look on. The floral wallpaper, lace curtains and latticed door in the background are typical of the building's old-fashioned elegance. The dining room set in the foreground was built in a furniture factory operated by former Wisconsin Gov. William Henry Upham, original inhabitant of the house.

A home worth saving: NWCHS’s 1976 campaign to preserve the Upham home

MARSHFIELD – In September 1976, the North Wood County Historical Society took a decisive step toward preserving one of Marshfield’s most significant historic homes. After negotiations dating …
McShane getting ready for a client.

Home Front: From Major Malfunction to Magic Mary — Part 2

Continued From Last Week... Back to School McShane’s Navy service ended in 2001, but her interest in healthcare remained. She had originally hoped to become a hospital corpsman, and after …

Wrong track: A long shot that didn’t pay off

Born in Wisconsin in 1877, R. Frank Turnell would leave a notable history with the state and its railroad system. When his parents moved out to Washington state to run a hotel, Turnell remained …
Mary McShane after Basic Training

Home Front: From Major Malfunction to Magic Mary

MARSHFIELD — When Mary McShane told her parents she might be interested in joining the military, she probably didn't expect her father to act quite so quickly. It was Saturday when she mentioned …
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Aldermen to revisit camping restrictions for homeless

Transients, homeless and others who park and/or sleep in their vehicles along city streets for extended periods of time may be getting a permanent place to do so.

Sports

State Bank Financial Senior Spotlight

Our State Bank Financial Senior Spotlight has returned! Meet Rose Hasenohrl from Auburndale High School Cross country, basketball, track and field in this week's State Bank Financial Senior Spotlight.
Stratford native, Noah Barrett, played in four games in 2026 for the NAZ Wranglers of the Indoor Football League. He recorded 20 tackles and had 1 pass interception, which he returned for 24 yards.

Stratford grad signs with IFL’s Blizzard

A Stratford native will play football for the Green Bay Blizzard of the Indoor Football League.

Spencer alum rebuilding Rockets’ volleyball program

Spencer volleyball coach Alicia Herman is trying to do something her mother did four times.

Experience paying off for Auburndale volleyball

A large senior class is leading the Auburndale High School volleyball program this season.

Stratford volleyball strives to peak when it matters

If defense wins championships, the Stratford High School volleyball team is in great shape.
Packerland

Fritsch: The second act

The Green Bay Press-Gazette headline read “Ted Fritsch 3-Sport Coach at Central Catholic,” announcing his selection among 26 applicants for a role at the Norbertine school. Fritsch would …

Obituaries
Guy "Pepsi" Brandl
Guy "Pepsi" Brandl, 87, Marshfield, passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2026 at Marshfield Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am on Thursday, November 19, 2026 at Immanuel …
Jerry Burlingame
Jerry Burlingame
Jerry Burlingame, age 83, passed away peacefully in his home November 2, 2026. He was a private man who loved Jesus, his family, and business. When asked how he wanted to be remembered he said, …
David Fischer
David P. "Crabby Dave" Fischer, 72, of Marshfield passed away the morning of Saturday, October 31, 2026 at the Marshfield Medical Center – Marshfield. A Celebration of Life will be held in the …
Beverly Thiemke
Beverly H. Thiemke, 89, of Marshfield passed away unexpectedly the afternoon of Friday, October 30, 2026 at Stoney River Assisted Living where she and her husband had been residents. Per her …
Cathleen Deming
Cathleen (Hartl) Deming, age 63, entered into the loving arms of Jesus on October 21, 2026, passing peacefully at her home with her loving family by her side following a courageous battle with cancer. Cathy was born in February 1963 to Michael and Delores (Mueller) Hartl of Stratford, WI. She graduated from Stratford High School in 1981 and enjoyed a long career at the Marshfield Clinic.
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Day 3 at the Central Wisconsin State Fair

Day 3 at the Central Wisconsin State Fair. Point-Shoot-Repeat/Connie Michalski/Kris Leonhardt-Kobs video

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Day 2 at the Central Wisconsin State Fair

Day 2 at the Central Wisconsin State Fair in Marshfield. Connie Michalski/Kris Leonhardt-Kobs video

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Central Wisconsin State Fair Kickoff

The Central Wisconsin State Fair kicked off today at the Marshfield Fairgrounds. Connie Michalski/Kris Leonhardt-Kobs video

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