Good morning, Wausau.

Ruth's Home, adjacent to The Hagar House, now offers two transitional, fully furnished apartments for single mothers completing the supportive program.

Community donors and the Chamber of Commerce — at a ribbon cutting — celebrated the opening, and one family will move in by month end.

Wood County offers child care expansion grants of up to $10,000 to support providers looking to start new programs or expand existing ones and improve access for local families.

Applications are accepted through Oct. 31 (administered by Childcaring, Inc.).

Adam Darr, a man with Down syndrome from Antigo, is receiving recognition by the Common Council after he called 911 when his mother suffered a seizure at a Walmart parking lot.

His quick call led to prompt hospital care in Antigo and transfer to Wausau, and officials credit him with saving her life.

Denny’s restaurant in Rothschild donated $3,000 to the Never Forgotten Honor Flight on Wednesday to fund a trip for six veterans to Washington, D.C. and the program now expands eligibility to include Desert Storm and Desert Shield veterans (applications open in January).

The Friends of the Marathon County Public Library will host a members-only book and media sale on July 18 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the library’s Wausau headquarters (300 N.

First St.), offering books, DVDs, board games and more.

Dave Junion’s photography business was impacted by a fire that destroyed its building on the corner of N.

Third and Dekalb — he started a GoFundMe campaign, will tear down the building for a garden, and is operating temporarily on Scott Street.

Dr. Ryan Feldman of the Wisconsin Poison Center released his podcast 'A Morel Dilemma' today (examining the 2023 mushroom poisoning outbreak in Montana that killed two people) and urged Wisconsin foragers to avoid eating raw morels.

Health experts and Aspirus report that e-bike injuries are rising as local riders are urged to wear properly fitted helmets on roads and trails today, while Wausau Police warn that using illegal e-bike devices may lead to citations.

Jazz on the River Concert Series

Sundays, Jul 19 – Aug 16 — Kickbusch Plaza — Free entry — Enjoy a vibrant series of free jazz concerts along the scenic river in Wausau.

Jazz on the River Summer Concert Series

5-7 p.m. — Kickbusch Plaza — Free entry — Enjoy a relaxing summer evening filled with live jazz while overlooking the river.

Painting with Sound

Drop-in to the Woodson Art Museum's sculpture garden on Thursday, July 30 from 5 to 6 pm to experiment with Coloratura technology, meet with inventor and artist Camry Ivory, and paint with sound! Watch and listen as your brushstrokes create art and music right before your eyes and ears. No registration is required and all ages are welcome to join in. In case of inclement weather, this program will be held at the Glass Box Studio.

Painting with Sound

Drop-in to the Woodson Art Museum's sculpture garden on Thursday, July 30 from 5 to 6 pm to experiment with Coloratura technology, meet with inventor and artist Camry Ivory, and paint with sound! Watch and listen as your brushstrokes create art and music right before your eyes and ears. No registration is required and all ages are welcome to join in. In case of inclement weather, this program will be held at the Glass Box Studio.

Wausau Woodchucks vs. Lakeshore Chinooks Baseball Game

1:05-4:05 p.m. — Historic Athletic Park — Free entry — Enjoy an afternoon of baseball with food and excellent views along the third-base line.