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A proposed expansion to the Greenwood Area Library would increase the building’s footprint by more than 1,300 feet and provide a program room, handicap-accessible restrooms, more kids’ space and storage space.
The library is a community gathering place, one of the few places left in society where people are not expected to pay something when they visit. As such, it ought to reflect the needs of the community. The Greenwood Area Library Board is planning to propose an addition to the current library...
The Loyal School District will likely seek approval from voters this November to raise the district’s revenue limit, as the board considers posing an operational referendum question.
That was one of the agenda items for the July 27 board meeting.
“Entering the 2022-23 school year, we will be in our...
Members of the Neillsville Police Department from l-r are Erik Backlund, who is leaving the department for another position; Hunter Imm; police chief Jim Mankowski; new hire as of June 28 Derek Wheatley; Ethan Anhalt and Isaac Guyer.
The Neillsville Police Department has welcomed a new addition to the force. Officer Derek Wheatley (2nd from l) brings with him over five years of experience spanning three different departments. Wheatley is excited to serve the community. A 2017 Northcentral Technical College graduate, he has been...
The family of a Neillsville man shot and killed by law enforcement in 2019 is suing.
Members of the family of Tyler Meier filed a wrongful death lawsuit in Eau Claire County Circuit Court against the City of Augusta, Eau Claire County, Levi Stumo of the Augusta Police Department and Daniel Eaton of...
The orange lines show the boundary between the 68th and 69th State Assembly districts as of 2012, and the purple lines show the new boundary. Visit maps.legis.wisconsin.gov to view an interactive map and search by address.
Clark County voters should be aware that with the redistricting that recently took place, the State Assembly district boundaries have changed and some people who were part of the 69th Assembly District are now part of the 68th Assembly District, affecting who they will see on their ballot come the...
The Neillsville Common Council has established an ad hoc committee to outline and present some changes to current city code regarding dog licensing and the regulation of animals.
Fourth ward councilmember Joe Neville is heading up the committee, which includes fifth ward councilmember Julie...
Hot, muggy weather will be here before we know it, and with it the desire to cool off and beat the summer heat.
Neillsville Recreation Department director Judy Lindner has just the idea for that. At the most recent city parks and recreation board meeting May 18, she told the board about it.
“I...
In an effort to recruit and retain more workers, the county board has updated its wage schedule, which will come at a $380,000-plus price tag for the county. The board narrowly approved the move, 15-14, at its May 19 meeting.
The wage schedule is a tiered pay system with step progressions in hourly...
As many county residents continue to struggle with a lack of broadband access, one company is proposing a solution that would require Clark County to act as guarantor for an $18 million loan in return for that company significantly increasing the county’s broadband infrastructure.
The Federal...
The Greenwood Common Council has approved submitting a Community Development Block Grant-Public Facilities (CDBG) application in hopes of getting funding for a future construction project on West Miller Street.
At its April 6 meeting, the council held a public hearing for the project and...