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Area resources help families facing food insecurity

Food insecurity continues to affect many households in Marshfield and across Wood County, according to data shared by local agencies and community programs.

Messy Monets: Where exploration becomes a 'masterpiece'

Messy Monets, a children’s art program known for its joyful “process art” approach and hands-on sensory play, is now a growing part of the creative offerings at the Chestnut Center for the Arts in Marshfield.

F.J. Thrun Part IV: Buried treasure

Continued from previous week F.J. Thrun told others that his wife held a considerable fortune — $30,000 — an amount worth over $955,600 today. He said that his wife never did …

No questions asked: Scotty's 'Pay It Forward' wall feeds stomachs and spirits

Scotty’s Pizza & Chicken in Marshfield is helping feed both stomachs and spirits through its ongoing “Pay It Forward” program, which allows community members to donate meals to those in need — one pizza at a time.

Auditions open for UW-Stevens Point at Marshfield production

UW-Stevens Point at Marshfield is inviting community members to audition for its upcoming spring musical, Come From Away, directed by Donna Thompson.

Marshfield School Board approves 2026-27, 2027-28 academic calendars

During its Nov. 12 regular board meeting, the Marshfield School District Board of Education approved the district’s 2026-27 academic calendar as well as the calendar for 2027-28.

From barns to box office: Central Wisconsin State Fair posts strong numbers

During its Nov. 11 meeting, the Marshfield Common Council heard a report on the 2025 Central Wisconsin State Fair (CWSF) from CWSF Executive Director Dale Christiansen.

New feature film to spotlight Marshfield’s J.P. Adler’s legacy

A new feature film highlighting the life and legacy of early Marshfield theater owner John P. “J.P.” Adler is in development, with plans to begin filming in the spring of 2026.

Online training course is built for rural firefighters

The Rural Firefighters Delivering Agriculture Safety and Health (RF-DASH) online course, run by the National Farm Medicine Center, Marshfield Clinic Research Institute, is now live.

From the shelf to a child's hands: FOMPL launches book drive

The Friends of the Marshfield Public Library (FOMPL) is hosting its annual Give a Kid a Book campaign, to promote children’s literacy in the Marshfield community.

Nine-day gun deer season opens Nov. 22

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reminding residents that the 2025 gun deer season opens on Saturday, Nov. 22, and runs through Sunday, Nov. 30.

F.J. Thrun Part III: A fortune from nowhere

Continued from previous week A telegram was sent to Thrun’s wife, who had taken the children to Neenah to visit friends and family. “Mrs. Thrun returned home… and to …

Beyond the meal: Silver Sparks offers comfort for holiday isolation

Since the holiday season of 2020, the Marshfield Medical Center Home-Delivered Meals program has been delivering Christmas bags to its recipients through an effort known as “Silver Sparks.”

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.

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.

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 …

United Way plans summer fundraiser to help support community programs

Marshfield Area United Way Executive Director Ashley Winch said that the organization is considering a new fundraiser this summer to help support local programming.

Two injured in Wood County accident

On Monday, Nov. 3, shortly after 2 p.m. the Wood County Dispatch Center received a call of a truck vs. train crash on Mayflower Road.

The Marshfield Clinic region of Sanford Health and Security Health Plan recently announced a $150,000 funding initiative aimed at “supporting innovative, community-driven projects that address food insecurity and promote healthier lives across Wisconsin and Michigan's upper peninsula.”

Rapids police identify victims in ongoing investigation

The Wisconsin Rapids Police Department continues its investigation into two deaths that occurred on Oct. 31 in that city.

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