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The Neillsville Police Department has been made aware that individuals in the nearby area are receiving fraudulent emails from someone impersonating a public relations representative affiliated with the Neillsville Chamber of Commerce. These emails often request payment or invite recipients to join an email list.
Continuing the busy construction season for Clark County this summer, the County Highway G bridge crossing the Black River in Greenwood was closed to traffic on Monday, as construction workers prepare to demolish the 1938 structure and replace it with a new three-span, pre-stressed concrete bridge with a total length of 315’ 9”. The $3.8 million project is being done by Lunda Construction Company with an estimated completion date of this December.
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Clark County Board members are again proposing that the county stop paying for services provided to Marathon County residents, a move that would slash funding by thousands of dollars for libraries in Abbotsford, Colby and Dorchester. Based on the most recent circulations numbers from 2023, library director Jenny Jochimsen said the Abbotsford Public Library stands to lose about $30,000 in county funding if the new funding formula is adopted.
Stanley Republican
The City of Stanley came under intense public scrutiny during Monday night’s council meeting, where officials considered the potential termination of city water department employees John Hoel and Jeriame Czubakowski. The meeting held at the Stanley Community Center to accommodate a large, anticipated turnout, followed the recent dismissal of another city employee, Terry Oemig. Attendance at the June 2 meeting approached 200, with residents pacing the space to show support for both Hoel and Czubakowski. Following discussion, the Council voted against Czubakowski’s termination, allowing him to return to work Tuesday morning with the condition that he receive further training and guidance. Alderperson Ben Wald cast the lone dissenting vote. In the end, the Council voted unanimously against Hoel’s termination, allowing him to return to work Tuesday