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Wisconsin Department of Revenue Warns Senior Homeowners About Viral Property Tax Scam

The Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) is warning homeowners about a viral online video promoting a nonexistent federal property tax relief program. The video claims that Congress passed a …

Help Your Fellow Wisconsinites Experiencing Food Insecurity By Participating In Deer Donation Program

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages hunters and meat processors to participate in the DNR’s Deer Donation Program. The program helps stock food pantries and supports …

Wisconsin Joins $15.5 Million Settlement with Mortgage Servicer

The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) today announced Wisconsin and 48 state financial agencies in 47 states have reached a $15.5 million settlement with one of the nation’s …

Mixed Trends For Wisconsin’s Homeless Population

Based on a report by WI Policy Forum located at: https://wispolicyforum.org/research/mixed-trends-for-wisconsins-homeless-population/ Walk down Washington Street or drive through Marathon …

Good News Project Capital Campaign Concludes with Completion of Loading Dock Renovation

A community non-profit organization, Good News Project, is pleased to announce the completion of its loading dock renovation, marking the final phase of its capital campaign. This important project …

Op-Ed: National Wellness Month

August is recognized as National Wellness Month, a time to focus on building healthy habits that improve our physical, emotional, and mental well-being. While many people think of wellness as eating …

How to simplify medication discussions with your physician

Effective communication is vital in a good relationship, and that includes the dynamic between seniors and their physicians. According to Caring Senior Service, adults age 65 and older see seven …

Marathon County Mental Health Collaborative Announces Free Community Screening of “Screenagers: Next Chapter”

The Mental Health Collaborative, in partnership with the Wausau Early Birds Rotary Club, will host a free community screening of Screenagers: Next Chapter — Addressing Youth Mental Health in the …

Respiratory illness season approaches: Health experts encourage early prevention

Respiratory illnesses such as influenza, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) return to communities every fall and winter, contributing to missed school and work, disrupted family routines …

Why Wisconsin is Showing Up for 988 Day on September 8

Mental health is not just a personal challenge; it is a community responsibility. As September ushers in Suicide Prevention Month, Wisconsin is gearing up for a vital milestone: 988 Day on Monday, …

GriefShare Program Offered to the Antigo Area Community with Two Time Options

Community members who have experienced the death of a family member or friend are invited to the upcoming GriefShare Fall weekly program. Daytime and evening options will be offered to help make this …

‘Prevent Falls Resource Fair’ to Address Top Calls to Action in Marathon County LIFE Report

September is Falls Prevention Awareness Month in Wisconsin. Many people think falls are a normal part of aging, but they’re not. Most falls can be prevented. That’s why the Aging & Disability …

Why Wisconsin is Showing Up for 988 Day on September 8

Mental health is not just a personal challenge; it is a community responsibility. As September ushers in Suicide Prevention Month, Wisconsin is gearing up for a vital milestone: 988 Day on Monday, …

Proven Strategies to Support Students in the New School Year

At this exciting time of year, back-to-school season, the Wisconsin Office of Children’s Mental Health  (OCMH) is reminding the community how important youth mental health is to school …
Obituaries
Obituaries
John Patrick Zenk
John Patrick Zenk, 68, of Sparta, WI, passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at the Tomah Veterans Hospital, Tomah, WI. He ended a long journey with frontotemporal dementia. John was …
Gene (Eugene) James Sprague
Gene (Eugene) James Sprague, 68 of Stevens Point and formerly of Wausau and Junction City, passed away August 26, 2026, surrounded by family. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on …
Kenneth "Kenny" Gritzmacher
Kenneth "Kenny" Gritzmacher, 63, of Mosinee, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, August 15, 2026, surrounded by the devoted friends he considered family. Kenny was born on November 15, …
Robert "Bob" Anthony Marcis
Robert "Bob" Anthony Marcis, 61, of Lexington, North Carolina, passed away on June 23, 2026. Bob was a hardworking man who took pride in a job well done. He had a desire to understand how things …
John E. Gunderson
John E. Gunderson, 68, of Eland, died on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at his home. John was born on September 24, 1957, in Illinois. The child of George and Helen (Collins) Gunderson. John got …
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