The Clark County Press
After 33 years in operation, it has been officially announced October 12 that the Verizon center located in Gross Motors of Neillsville will close November 30.
Tribune-Phonograph
Dorchester village residents will likely see their property taxes drop after the village board approved a trimmed down budget for 2027 at the most recent meeting held last Wednesday. The approved budget will fall more in line with tax levy rates seen before the significant hike in 2025, with the proposed levy coming in at 30% less than last year’s.
The village of Unity and town of Frankfort will be asked to pay more for fire protection next year after the Central Fire and EMS board voted to increase the annual fees it charges to the two outlying municipalities.
The Thorp Courier
After three years of finishing just shy of Nationals, the Thorp FFA Chapter’s Floriculture Team will finally have the opportunity to test their skills against the nation’s best after qualifying for the National Floriculture CDE Competition in Indianapolis, IN.
Stanley Republican
The Stanley Lions donated $500 to the Chippewa County Spirit of Christmas that in return provides Christmas gifts to 30-80 families each year in the Stanley-Boyd area. A second donation of $500 was made to the Stanley-Boyd Food Pantry. A third donation of $10,000 will go to the D.R. Moon Library to pay off the remaining balance of the Lions pledge of $25,000 to the library expansion project.
Included in personnel matters at the Stanley Common Council meeting were three officer resignations from the Stanley Police Department. Part-time officer Andrew Johnson submitted his resignation effective October 18, while part-time Officer Melissa McDonough and full-time Officer Tyler Lewien submitted resignations effective October 31.