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2026 Governor’s Financial Literacy Award Nominations Now Open

The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) today announced the Governor’s Council on Financial Literacy and Capability is accepting nominations for the 2026 Governor’s Financial …

ADRC to help inform adults about Medicare coverage

Learn how to confidently choose the Medicare coverage that works best for you at this free library event! The Marathon County Public Library (MCPL) is partnering with the Aging and Disability …

Christmas Meowgic

As holiday bustle ramps up following Thanksgiving, it is easy to succumb to the frantic commercial rush of late November. Yet tucked right in our backyard lies a delightful antidote to the seasonal …

Marshfield Medical Center-Weston hosts veterans display banner exhibit in November

Marshfield Medical Center-Weston is hosting a new traveling display banner exhibit from the Wisconsin Veterans Museum titled “Compassion Under Fire: Stories of Combat Medics.” The exhibit will be …

Community Support Powers The Highground’s Blood Drive and Halloween Festivities

Organized as part of The Highground’s CAMO (Community and Military Outreach) Program, the dual event successfully rallied Clark County residents to support critical health needs before kicking off …

Upcoming used book sale November 21 for Friends of MCPL members

The Friends of MCPL are hosting their next members-only sale day on November 21 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Marathon County Public Library’s Wausau Headquarters, 300 N. First St., Wausau. …

More women are being diagnosed with breast cancer. Here's what to know about risk and early detection.

More women in their 20s, 30s and 40s are being diagnosed with breast cancer, reflecting a national trend that researchers are working to better understand. While breast cancer remains most common …

MCPL Marathon City to partner with ADRC on November 4 Medicare presentation

Preparing for retirement can be overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be! Adults can register to join the next session of retirement preparation and education events held at the Marathon County …

New Wisconsin teen mental health resource connects families, youth-serving programs with trusted support

The Wisconsin Out of School Time Alliance (WOSTA), a program of Marshfield Clinic, partnered with the Wisconsin Office of Children’s Mental Health to launch a new Teen Mental Health Resource hub …

Promising advancements in Alzheimer's disease management

Alzheimer's disease has touched the lives of millions. Tens of millions of people have Alzheimer's disease worldwide, accounting for 60 percent to 70 percent of the total number of people living with …

DNR Encourages Residents To Reduce Food Waste

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages residents to celebrate Food Waste Prevention Week, Sept. 28 – Oct. 4, by using simple tips to keep food waste out of Wisconsin …

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 …
Obituaries
Obituaries
Charles (Chuck) George Grizzell
Charles (Chuck) George Grizzell, 80, of Weston, WI, passed away on 10/04/26, surrounded by loving family members. He was diagnosed with bile duct cancer in December 2025, and small intestine cancer …
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 …
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