Good morning, Wausau.

Warren and Sue Aschbrenner, who met during the 56th Never Forgotten Honor Flight, will celebrate their 55th wedding anniversary this August in Wausau.

Their love story began on Aug. 21 when a friendly question brought them together.

Athens will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, June 6 at 10 a.m. at Memorial Park/Fairgrounds, where community bike rides will begin about 11 a.m. The event celebrates new Wisconsin Gravel trailheads and will feature a dairy breakfast (a key collaboration among local groups).

The Salvation Army of Wausau distributed free donut holes Wednesday at the Riverside Fire Department ahead of National Donut Day (the treats follow a World War I recipe originally used to feed soldiers) as firefighters, police officers, and others gathered to sample them.

The Kronenwetter Farmers Market begins its 15th season Sunday, Jun.

7 at Buska Park, offering fresh produce, local treats, and live music from area acts. The market will operate every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. through Oct. 18.

Business and education leaders met Wednesday at Wausau Supply Company for an AI roundtable hosted by the Central Wisconsin AI Center to explore how the technology is boosting local operations and workforce readiness, followed by a tour of the Waudena Entrance Systems facility to see AI in action.

Sparhawk Trucking in Wisconsin Rapids notified employees of potential permanent mass layoffs as it seeks a buyer while operating under Chapter 11 bankruptcy (WARN notice dated May 28), with changes expected within 60 days.

Wisconsin dairy farmers are facing low Class III milk prices at about $16 per hundredweight and high fuel and fertilizer costs.

Farm co-owner David Trimner said strong calf prices and a good spring crop have eased challenges and he remains hopeful that conditions will improve this year.

The Wausau Daily Herald has compiled a list of free summer meal sites for local youth, with breakfast and lunch available at schools + community centers throughout the region.

The schedule details pick-up times and locations at Mosinee Elementary, the Boys and Girls Club, and others running through mid-summer.

Nine seniors from Wausau East High School completed the full IB Diploma program and are headed to top universities including Brown University, Dartmouth College, and UW-Madison.

They undertook rigorous coursework, an Extended Essay, and community service projects — marking an impressive academic milestone this school year.

Today, the D.C. Everest Evergreens clinched the No. 2 conference spot with a 13-3 win against Wausau East, finishing a seven-game win streak.

Head Coach Dave Langbehn’s team completed the regular season at 17-8 overall and will head into the postseason with strong momentum.

Area high school baseball teams competed on Wednesday for regional championships and advanced to sectionals—Marathon defeated Auburndale 12-2 while teams from Mosinee, Stratford, Gilman, Athens, Rib Lake, Columbus Catholic and Loyal secured wins.

Breakthrough Basketball Skills Camp

June 23-25 — Trinity Lutheran School — $97 for observing coaches — Enhance scoring, ball handling, and playmaking skills in a fun, youth-focused environment.

Wings Over Wausau Airshow

Daytime and evening events — Wausau Downtown Airport — Admission details to be confirmed — Experience thrilling aerial displays and family-friendly fun in Wisconsin's aviation celebration.