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Eric Hansotia Speaks with 7th grade students

On Friday, February 7th, Marshfield High School students and staff had the privilege of hearing from Eric Hansotia, a 1986 graduate of Marshfield High School and former Marshfield FFA President. Eric …

Light Up the Fieldhouse Event

On January 9, the Marshfield Community came together to celebrate the inaugural Light Up the Fieldhouse event at the MHS Fieldhouse. This student-created initiative took place during the Boys and …

FCCLA Members Compete in Events

On February 12th, over 150 FCCLA members from 12 area schools competed in a variety of FCCLA events that helped them earn recognition for projects that are related career development and community …

Construction Career Day

In addition to students developing skills and knowledge while enrolled in construction courses at Marshfield High School, students learn from local employers about high-wage, high-skill, and …
Sports

Wisconsin Rapids Rafters prepare for an exciting 2025 season

WISCONSIN RAPIDS--The Wisconsin Rapids Rafters have been a community staple for fifteen years, with their near decade and a half in the Northwoods League, and the rich history of Witter Field …

MMS girls gymnastics wins B Division Team Title at Antigo’s Invitational

MARSHFIELD--Marshfield Middle School Girls Gymnastics competed against four teams at Antigo’s Invitational Meet. Marshfield came out with a team win of 114.750 points, with Rhinelander in …

DNR seeking public comment on trail concept plan for Rib Mountain State Park

MARSHFIELD--The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comment on a trail network concept plan at Rib Mountain State Park. The Greater Wausau Prosperity Partnership, in …
Marshfield's athletes placed well in the All-Around B Division: Quinn Miller captured All Around Championship - scoring 35.2, Kaidence Keding 3rd, Maci Kuehmichel 4th, & Emi Tippen 5th.

MMS girls gymnastics wins B Division Team Title at Lakeland’s quadrangular meet

MARSHFIELD--In their first invitational meet of the season and competing against Antigo, Lakeland, and Rhinelander in a close competition, Marshfield girls’ gymnastics came out with a victory. …
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Obituaries
Ken Lovstad
Ken Lovstad, age 85, of Chili, WI entered his eternal life on February 16, 2025 at House of the Dove in Marshfield, WI. Funeral services for Ken will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, February …
Josh Becker
Josh Becker, 37 passed away unexpectedly at his home in Key West ,Florida on January 7. Joshua Louis Becker was born on September 19, 1987 to Dave and Jane (Kiddoo) Becker in Marshfield …
Bernadette M. “Bernie” Smith
BERNADETTE M. “BERNIE” SMITH Bernadette M. “Bernie” Smith, age 80, of Marshfield, WI, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025 at The House of the Dove in Marshfield. Funeral …
Lois Ann Lorenz-Acheson
Lois Ann Lorenz-Acheson, a beacon of creativity and adventure, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2025, in Phoenix, Arizona, at the age of 69. Born on December 31, 1955, in Appleton, Wisconsin, …
Peter T. Franckowiak
Peter T. Franckowiak, 79, Marshfield, passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2025 at his home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, February 7, 2025 at Rembs Funeral Home in …
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
Marshfield Ocean Science Bowl Team
The Marshfield High School Ocean Sciences Bowl team won the Lake Sturgeon Bowl Regional of the National Ocean Sciences Bowl on Saturday, Feb.1. The event was held at the UW-School of Freshwater …
Sex offender to be released in Sigel
WOOD COUNTY--On Feb. 18, 2025, Anthony L. Fox was released. He will be residing at 3396 County Highway C in the township of Sigel, Wood County, Wisconsin. Fox was convicted of three counts of 2nd …
Curly
Marshfield Area Pet Shelter Pet of the Week
Hi, my name is Curly and I’m an adorable 4 month old boy looking for a home! I love playing and cuddling with my roommates and I’m an expert at being a very cute kitten! I was really …
Fantine
Clark County Humane Society Pet of the Week
Meet Fantine! Fantine came to CCHS with her 2 brothers and 2 sisters at the beginning of February from a local farm. This sweet and sassy Aussie mix is about 9 weeks old and weighs 11.2 pounds …
2025 Book Clubs - February 2024
MCPL Book Clubs: March 2025
Marathon City Book Club: The River We Remember by William Kent Krueger Mon. 3/10. 5:45 p.m. 715-443-2775. [MCPL Marathon City] When a wealthy landowner is found dead in the Alabaster River on …
Web Extras
AI chatbots are becoming romance scammers — and 1 in 3 people admit they could fall for one
(BPT) - By McAfeeIt started with a DM.For five months, 25-year-old computer programmer Maggie K. exchanged daily messages with the man she met on Instagram, convinced she had found something …
10 can't-miss places to visit in the winter
Are you looking for trip ideas to embrace the cold weather months? CoPilot compiled 10 drivable U.S. locations that are ideal for winter visits.
A forecaster monitors incoming data for Hurricane Irma in 2017 at the National Hurricane Center, part of the NOAA.
NOAA’s vast public weather data powers the local forecasts on your phone and TV – a private company alone couldn’t match it
NOAA operates fleets of satellites, sensors on airplanes and ocean-going buoys, as well as radar, providing the data used by weather forecasters nationwide – and freely available to anyone.
What are the most distinctive baby names by state?
Spokeo used data from the Social Security Administration to find the most unique baby names in every state across the country as of 2023.
The best spring break destinations for both kids and their parents
(BPT) - Spring break takes on a whole new meaning when you become a parent. But that doesn't mean adults have to sacrifice all the fun for their kids.Kalahari Resorts & Conventions, home to …