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The Hub City Writers Group meets on the second Thursday of each month, 1-3 p.m., offering a relaxed setting at the Chestnut Center in Marshfield.

New writers group offers Marshfield community a creative haven

A new group at the Chestnut Center for the Arts is giving the local community a place to share their creativity and connect with others who enjoy writing.
Marshfield's Daulton Varsho takes in the atmosphere of Game 3 of the World Series, played Oct. 28 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. Freddie Freeman ended the 18-inning affair when he hit a walk-off home run over Varsho and the centerfield wall.

A ride to remember: Varsho made fans of us all

As soon as word got out that a guy from Marshfield was going to be playing in MLB’s World Series this year, images of a young Daulton Varsho swinging a bat or wearing an oversized baseball glove and jerseys started popping up in news broadcasts and articles across Wisconsin, with each trying to somehow make a connection to claim him as their own.
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State Bank Financial Senior Spotlight

Parents’ names: Darren, Christina   Siblings : Kevin, Sadie, Holden, Smith, Olive  Position or events:  5k  Career highlight:  18min, 31 …
The center was able to complete the donor-facing phases of the project this year.

Versiti Blood Center doubles down on donors

Marshfield’s Versiti Blood Center is doubling down on their donation space in an effort to fill a local need.
News

F.J. Thrun Part II: Death in flames

Continued from previous week “Met Death in the Flames,” The Marshfield News and Wisconsin Hub headline read just days after Halloween in 1892. The story recounts the mysterious …

Sports

Marshfield Mountain Bike Club enters second decade

Ten years ago, Tony and Rachel Krentz founded the Marshfield Mountain Bike Club, which recently wrapped up its 11th season.

State Bank Financial Senior Spotlight

Parents’ names: Amy Kloos, Steve Kloos Siblings : Allison Kloos, Jacolyn Kloos Position or events:  No. 2 Doubles Career highlight: Won conference (junior year) …
The Varsho family in Pittsburgh, from left: Andie, Taylor, Kay, Gary and Daulton.

Add World Series to Varsho family sports highlights

Many dads dream about their son one day playing in the World Series. For Marshfield native Gary Varsho, that dream has come true.

State Financial Bank Senior Spotlight

Parents’ names: Scott and Jenna Spata   Siblings : Ryder Spata  Position or events:  Outside hitter all the way around in volleyball, and center field for …

State Bank Financial Senior Spotlight

Parents’ names: Matthew and Susan Jansen   Siblings : Luke (22) Position or events: Soccer- forward; track 800 meter run , 4x4, 4x8 Career highlight:  Soccer- …
Packerland

Packers self-inflicted wounds detrimental in loss to Panthers

GREEN BAY – The Green Bay (5-2-1) Packers saw a 16-13 loss to the Carolina Panthers (5-4) at Lambeau on Sunday, Nov. 2.  According to running back Josh Jacobs, the elite level of the …

Obituaries
Jennifer Bitner
Jennifer Bitner has passed away after a short struggle with bladder cancer. She was born on June pt 1970 in Marshfield, Wis., daughter of Jean Bitner {Ronchi) and Thomas E. Bitner. Jennifer …
James William Sommers
James William Sommers, age 89 of Marshfield, passed away Saturday, Sept. 13. Life Tributes Funeral Home in Spencer is handling all the arrangements. Jim was born October 14, 1935, the son of …
Arlene J. Regner
Arlene J. Regner, age 89, of Marshfield, passed away on September 25 at Wells Nature View under the care of Heartland Hospice. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, October …
Donald George Weichelt
January 25, 1939 — September 21, 2025 Donald George Weichelt, 86 of Novinger, MO passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 21, 2025. Born on January 25, 1939, in Marshfield, Wisconsin, …
Gary Lee Grimm
Gary Lee Grimm, age 73, of Marshfield, passed away late Monday, September 15, 2025 in his home. A celebration of life will be held from 11:30 AM until 2:30 PM on Friday, October 3, 2025 at Bakerville …
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Marshfield Children's Hospital 2025

Aspen Starr, 2, of Rhinelander, who was diagnosed with a rare lung disease, visits with Child Life Therapy Dog “Dog-ter Dolly Paw-ton,” during trick or treat at Marshfield Children’s Hospital. During the event, held each year, young patients and their families come through an area decorated for the holiday and get candy and treats. The event is set up by the Children’s Hospital and Child Life staff.

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Munsey and Boda to mark 10 years at Wildwood Zoo — Part III — Their routine, appetite

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Munsey and Boda to mark 10 years at Wildwood Zoo — Part II — How did they get so big?

In part II of our three-part series to mark the upcoming 10th anniversary of the Kodiak bears’ residency at Wildwood Zoo, Zoo Manager Kyle Kirk and local artist/Kodiak chronicler, Sue Wendlandt, talk about the change in size and how Kodiaks got so large in size.

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