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Soup or Socks: From church basement to community lifeline

Soup or Socks is known for its food and clothing pantry, but the organization also operates a Diaper Bank, hosts events and coordinates fundraisers including the March Empty Bowls event.

F.J. Thrun: Thrun found?

Continued from previous week “Thrun is found,” the front page of the March 7, 1893, The Daily Northwestern stated. “A dispatch from Chicago this morning to The …

Marshfield district advances projects, cuts tech costs

On Dec. 10, the Marshfield School Board received updates connected to the capital referendum and future parking expansion and approved a new iPad lease agreement.

New trail could link Pecan Parkway to Griese Park by 2030, via grant funding

During its Dec. 9 meeting, the Marshfield Common Council approved a resolution that could provide the means for work on a Pecan Parkway to Griese Park Connector Trail.

Griese Park playground clears final hurdles, construction set for spring 2026

The group then identified an area to the north of the park — more central to the soccer fields there —that would “offer better visibility for parents/caregivers for both children playing soccer as well as children enjoying the playground.”

Ruby’s Pantry’s three-state network includes Marshfield fairgrounds site

Ruby’s Pantry, a multi-state food distribution program, continues to serve Marshfield residents through its monthly Pop-Up Pantry at the Central Wisconsin State Fairgrounds.

Wood County child-care shortage forcing families to make tough choices

Wood County continues to face significant shortages in regulated child-care options, reflecting a broader decline in providers across central Wisconsin.

F.J. Thrun: The saloon keepers’ secret

Continued from previous week The year 1893 started out with much mystery still surrounding the case. The insurance companies, at first, refused to pay out the insurance money to the family, …

Beyond traditional healthcare: Marshfield’s wellness revolution takes hold

Despite being behind the curve of larger cities in wellness-oriented trends, Marshfield and its businesses are showing that wellness services are already here.

Public Works board taps Becher-Hoppe to secure easements for West Fifth Street work

During its Dec. 2 meeting, the Marshfield Board of Public Works unanimously approved the selection of Becher-Hoppe for real estate acquisition services for the West 5th Street reconstruction project.

Preliminary Wisconsin numbers show decreased deer hunter numbers

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has released its preliminary license sales, harvest registration and hunting incident numbers for the 2025 nine-day gun deer hunt, which indicate the number of deer hunters in Wisconsin slightly decreased compared to 2024.

Steinbach earns RSSA certification

Forward Investment Services Financial Advisor Marisa Steinbach recently earned Registered Social Security Analyst (RSSA) certification —demonstrating her expertise in Social Security planning and retirement income optimization.

F.J. Thrun: A railway heist

Continued from previous week A Dec. 23, 1892 edition of the Oshkosh Northwestern recounted the tale of a buried treasure and a blue light on a Neenah property, retold by Mrs. Thrun. The article …

Home Delivered Meals, a food delivery service operated out of the Marshfield hospital, continues to support residents who face financial hardship, limited mobility or difficulty preparing meals.

City looks at hiring construction manager for renovation of Wildwood Plaza building

During its Nov. 25 meeting, the Marshfield Common Council got an update on the police department renovation of the Wildwood Plaza building.

Redetzke family brings Farm Technology Days back to Marshfield area

Farm Technology Days serves as a vital connection point between farmers, agricultural researchers from the University of Wisconsin system, equipment manufacturers and agribusiness companies.

Granton man dies in one-vehicle crash

One person is dead after the vehicle they were driving entered the ditch and struck a tree on Sherwood Road in the town of Sherwood, Clark County, on Nov. 23.

F.J. Thrun Part V: A halo of mystery

Continued from previous week “Even his companions on the night of the fire believe that Thrun escaped from the house,” stated a Nov. 10, 1892 Marshfield News headline. The …

Area men among new Wisconsin State Patrol troopers

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) celebrated 27 new Wisconsin State Patrol troopers — including three from the area — during a graduation ceremony held Nov. 21 in Wisconsin Dells.

Hoerneman joins Wisconsin Hospital Association Board of Directors

Marshfield Clinic region of Sanford Health President/CEO Brian Hoerneman, M.D., was recently elected to the Wisconsin Hospital Association Board of Directors as an at-large nominee.

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