TRG

The Personal Development Center (PDC) - Orenda Center in Marshfield has served victims of domestic abuse and sexual assault in Clark County, western Marathon County and northern Wood County for more than 50 years, including through crisis response, emergency shelter, medical and legal advocacy, access to community resources and much more. PDC staff members said they have seen a consistent increase in the number of people seeking services over the past handful of years. Now, the agency’s work is being jeopardized, as PDC will see a substantial reduction in next year’s budget due to two funding cuts, one state and one federal.

The Clark County Press

The Neillsville Commission on Public Works met April 9, with director of public works Luke Friemoth reporting a bolt of lightning had damaged a piece of property at the Neillsville water plant during an April 7 evening storm, around 10 p.m.

Tribune-Phonograph

Over the course of 35 years, Jim Decker has serviced tens of thousands of vehicles at Decker Automotive. He and his employees, his son, Lukas, and Chad Kayhart, have provided fast, accurate service to Abbotsford and the surrounding areas and now, they are being recognized for their expertise, as well as their commitment to the community. The AbbyColby Crossings Chamber of Commerce has named Decker Automotive its 2023 business of the year.

Stanley Republican

The lingering impact of past school board decisions loomed large as the Stanley-Boyd Board of Education met Monday, April 15 to consider the outcome of the April 2 referendum on building improvements. (Board member Chad) Verbeten summed up three takeaways: 1) The effect of revaluation, 2) A need to be more proactive and communicate better, and 3) A learning lesson for the board.