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USAA Poppy Wall honors more than 600,000 fallen servicemen and women
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The Poppy Wall is back on the National Mall in Washington to honor more than 600,000 American service ...
Funding cuts could impact SNAP benefits
A First Alert Weather Day has been declared for Saturday morning with the risk of frost in much of the area. A chance of ...
First Alert Weather: A slow warming trend on Memorial Day weekend
If it does, another First Alert Weather Day would be needed Sunday morning. No less, a dry second day of the holiday weekend with a mix of sun and clouds. Highs in the low to mid 60s. Memorial Day is ...
Merrill man makes wooden flags for area first responders, veterans
MERRILL, Wis. (WSAW) - As we head into Memorial Day weekend, one Merrill man is giving back to veterans and first responders. Derrick Simon makes American flags out of wood, all at the request of ...
Marathon Co. community services ready to support people if SNAP benefit cuts go through, but more costs will shift to communities
Among those programs seeing a potential shift in cost support is the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as SNAP benefits or food stamps. Thursday, the House passed a tax and ...
Marathon, Merrill baseball both win, D.C. Everest softball snags a shutout
In Valley competition, Merrill handed D.C. Everest their first loss of the season, beating the Evergreens 2-0 on Friday afternoon. E.J. Weix was terrific for the Bluejays on the mound and at the plate ...
Health Professionals recommend students get their school sports physicals done early
As summer vacation begins, health experts urge parents to schedule pre-participation physicals early to avoid delays in their children's school sports participation when the school year begins.
Wausau man to attempt record-breaking paddle down entire Wisconsin River
Wausau resident Andy Nevitt will attempt a record-breaking paddle down the entire Wisconsin River starting Monday, Memorial Day.
‘Day at the Bay’ gives D.C. Everest students a chance to reel in the fun
For more than two decades, the D.C. Everest Fishing Team has shared fishing tips and stories with special needs students.
Wausau cemetery to hold remembrance ceremony on Monday
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - A Wausau cemetery is making sure the meaning of Memorial Day stays front and center this holiday weekend. Restlawn Memorial Park is prepared for their annual remembrance program, ...
Flags ordered to be flown at half staff Saturday to honor EMS, Monday for Memorial Day
A First Alert Weather Day has been declared for Saturday morning with the risk of frost in much of the area. A chance of showers Saturday afternoon.
Cellcom: ‘No new updates’ on outage before heading into Memorial Day weekend
“As we head into the long weekend, there are no new updates to share at this time. The message shared earlier this week by our CEO remains our most current and comprehensive update. It continues to ...