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With the change to the mileage reimbursement rate in mind, the Clark County Board voted to adjust the reimbursement rate to the Social Services volunteer drivers transportation program for mileage and meals. The board voted to approve mileage reimbursement to match the $0.67 federal mileage reimbursement rate, and meal reimbursement rates of $7 for breakfast, $12 for lunch and $20 for dinner.

Community members both for and against fluoridation of city water spoke at the Loyal Common Council’s monthly meeting Dec. 17. The council did not reach a decision, but instead decided to refer the matter back to the utility committee, have the utility committee come up with a way to get residents’ input on the matter, collect the data and bring it back to the full council in April for discussion.

The Clark County Press

For 14 years, Gross Motors in Neillsville has held a food drive to support local pantries. A total of $15,000 in food and matching funds were given to three local food pantries.

Tribune-Phonograph

Jillian Bichanich, a 2008 graduate of Abbotsford High School, recently helped develop Parent IEP Manager, a smartphone app for parents whose kids have special needs.

The Thorp Courier

The School District of Thorp is proud to announce that the Thorp High School’s Chapter of FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) was recognized with a Certificate of Recognition for successfully completing the Shaping Success section of the Champion Chapter Program.

Stanley Republican

The Stanley-Boyd National Honor Society was recently recognized with the December High Five Award from the Stanley Community Association for student’s work on the Chapman Park Light Display, a tradition started under former NHS advisor Polly Hoffman.

The [Stanley] Council approved the CBS2 Supplemental Agreement for professional services for engineering services for the Central Treatment Plant and Well #3 Rehabilitation Project for $983,400. Speaking on a timeline, Strand stated the desire to open bids by November 1, 2025 and to have the project producing water with the new equipment by December 2026. The Stanley Council approved a proposal from Water Well Solutions for the pull and inspection of Well #3, with the cost not to exceed $10,660. The Council also approved the proposal for geotechnical engineering services for soil borings at the Central Water Plant for $4,750. The Mississippi Valley Archaeology Center proposal for an archaeology and history literature review for $350 was unanimously approved by the Council.