Emergency crews were summoned to Lake Holcombe, Jan. 6, to help bystanders rescue a resident who fell through the ice, while riding in his UTV. Jason Steen, 59, was out for a jaunt on the ice, when he ...

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the U.S., headquartered in Sioux Falls, S.D., and Marshfield Clinic Health System, have completed their merger and are now one non-profit integrated ...

Radon, a colorless, odorless gas, can seep into homes through their foundation and be deadly at high levels. In Wisconsin, one in 10 homes has elevated levels. The gas is the second leading cause of ...

The Chippewa County Department of Public Health has partnered with The Clinton Foundation, to provide 32 overdose aid kits to all Chippewa County Public Schools. This initiative aims to enhance the ...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) welcomes input on the assessment of environmental impacts on two programs – the Tree Assistance Program (TAP) and Farm Storage Facility Loan (FSFL) program.

Due to the national day of mourning for former U.S. President Jimmy Carter on Thursday, there was an early deadline for this week’s issue of The Star News. You can read more about these events from ...

Our hearts are heavy today as the Lord welcomed another angel under His wings. Larry Lee Halverson, at the age of 73, of North Port, Fla., entered eternal rest on Dec. 29, 2024. Larry was born on Jan.

On Tuesday, Judge Ann Knox-Bauer (far left) administered the oath of office to county constitutional officers who started their terms this week. Being sworn in were (l. to r.) Sheriff Corey Dassow, ...

1951-2024 Our hearts are heavy today as the Lord welcomed another angel under His wings. Larry Lee Halverson, at the age of 73, of North Port, Fla., entered eternal rest on Dec. 29, 2024. Larry was ...

Ervin A. Graf, 91, of Medford, died Monday, Jan. 6, 2025 at Our House Assisted Living in Medford, while under the care of Hope Hospice. Ervin was born March 26, 1933 in Rib Lake to Ervin W. and Fern ...

Joann “Jo” (Seidel) Peterson, 78, of Westboro, passed away peacefully on Jan. 1, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Medford, Joann spent her early years in Rib Lake before moving to ...

Clarice A. Brink, 84, of Medford, passed away on Monday, Jan. 6, 2025 at her home. A memorial service for Clarice will take place at 11 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 10, 2025 at Community United Church of ...