Tuesday, January 14, 2025

Advancing healthcare education through innovation

FOR CITY TIMES MARSHFIELD--Aspirus and North Central Technical College are working together to bring immersive reality technology into healthcare education. This partnership is giving students a …

DNR now accepting entries for 2026 State Park and Forest 12-month vehicle admission pass

WOOD COUNTY--The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is now accepting artwork entries from high school students for the 2026 12-month Wisconsin state park and forest vehicle admission pass. The …

Nelson Jameson and NEXT Logistics win Two Safety Recognition Awards

MARSHFIELD--Nelson-Jameson, a distributor in the food processing industry, has been recognized for outstanding worker safety at its Marshfield, Wisconsin and Turlock, California facilities and its …

Applications for wild turkey, pheasant and waterfowl stamp funding due Feb. 14

WOOD COUNTY--The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is now accepting applications for Wild Turkey, Pheasant, and Waterfowl Stamp funding. Applications will be accepted through Feb. 14, 2025. …
Sports

Caleb Dennee has a Career Win

On Jan 9. Marshfield High School's Caleb Dennee had a career win, breaking the record previously held by Brad Dolezal in 2011.

Inland trout early catch and release season opened Jan. 4

WOOD COUNTY--The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources reminds anglers that they will be able to target any of Wisconsin’s inland trout species using artificial lures only starting …

Musky season closes statewide Dec. 31

WOOD COUNTY--The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources reminds anglers that the 2024 open water musky fishing season will close statewide on Dec. 31. Anglers are also reminded that musky may not …

Columbus girls basketball kicks off start to their season

MARSHFIELD--The Columbus Catholic Girls Basketball Team is enduring some growing pains and are working on team chemistry as they begin the 2024-2025 basketball season. They are a young team with only …
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Obituaries
Nellie “Nell” Mae Schwantes
Nellie “Nell” Mae Schwantes, 86, entered her heavenly home on Sunday, January 5, 2025 at Marshfield Medical Center. Nell was born on March 30, 1938 to Raymond and Frances (Montgomery) Parrett. …
David B. Smith
On December 23, 2024, we lost a true renaissance man, David B. Smith. Dave passed away peacefully after strokes, dementia, and a traumatic brain injury finally caught up with him. An avid reader of …
JANET FLORENCE LARSEN
Janet Florence (Gotz) Larsen, age 88, of Orlando, Florida passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2024. She was born in Auburndale, WI on January 9, 1936 to parents William and Alma (Kroh) Gotz. She moved …
PATRICIA LEINWANDER
 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Patricia Jean (Krause) Leinwander, who left us peacefully on Friday December 13th 2024, at Three Oaks Health Services. …
Donald A. Dillinger
Donald A. Dillinger, 86, of Auburndale, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 16, 2024, at The House of The Dove, with his loving family by his side.   A Mass of Christian Burial will …
Gerald “Jerry” C Meyer
 Gerald “Jerry” C. Meyer, 92, Marshfield, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2024 at Marshfield Medical Center.  Funeral services will be held at 11:30 am on Monday, December …
Opinion and Editorial

We Are One

Dear reader,  I am not just one; I am a unit of many — my ancestors who paved the way, the stages of my life shaped by community and friends, and the family of God's creation to which …

Finding The Perfect Someone

Dear Reader,  Life's treasures aren't measured in material possessions like a sleek car or a spacious mansion. You could have all of these things, but without someone to share them with, …

A New Year With New Beginnings

Dear Reader,  As the calendar turns to another New Year, we find ourselves at a familiar crossroads, a time for renewal and reflection. It's a time when we take stock of our lives, weighing …
Special Sections
American Red Cross of Wisconsin welcomes new regional Chief Development Officer
WOOD COUNTY--The American Red Cross of Wisconsin announced that Melinda Lanham has been named Regional Chief Development Officer. In this role, Melinda will work with external partners – …
Clark County Community Foundation Inc. announces 2024 grant cycle recipients
WOOD COUNTY--The Clark County Community Foundation (CCCF) announced the 2024 Grant Cycle Award Recipients. With the help of donors, the Foundation is able to award the following organizations, needed …
Sen. Testin to chair Agriculture and Revenue Committee
WOOD COUNTY – Senate leadership has announced committee assignments for the upcoming legislative session, and Sen. Patrick Testin (R-Stevens Point) has been selected to be the chairman of the …
Colby Area Schools News
Greetings Everyone- My name is Matt Cihlar, and I am the new elementary principal in Colby, WI. I am excited to take this opportunity to share with you some of the great things happening in our …
Driver’s safety speaker to speak at Parkinson’s Support Group
MARSHFIELD--Steven Selz, Driver Education Academy, will speak on Driver’s Safety at Parkinson’s Support Group on Tuesday, Jan. 21 at 10:30 AM.  Driver Education Academy has provided …
Web Extras
Music fests and tours and concerts in 2025: What's lined up
Way.com shares details about the music festivals, concerts, and tours lined up for 2025.  
How long do New Year's resolutions actually last?
Way.com dives into the numbers and logic behind how long New Year's resolutions actually last.
Your phone company can help you avoid wasting time and risking your money on spam callers.
America’s Spam Scorecard
(NAPSI)—The next time your phone rings, there’s a good chance it will be a spam call—but there are ways you can protect yourself. The Problem The average person sees around 9 spam calls a …
Nurturing This Trait Could Bolster Kids' Confidence
(Family Features) Creative expression not only helps children convey their thoughts and feelings, but it also helps build the self-esteem and resilience needed to navigate life's complexities.
Learning from Voices of War: Honoring the 80th anniversary of World War II's final major battle
(Family Features) The Ardennes Offensive, commonly known as the "Battle of the Bulge," stands as the single bloodiest battle fought by the United States during World War II.