Good morning, Wausau.

Local walkers Sandy Orthmann and Gale Wolff have walked Rib Mountain for 23 years, rising early three days a week for their four-mile trek where they share memories and support each other.

Their friendship, a testament to lifelong community spirit + resilience, inspires others.

The never Forgotten Honor Flight mission #57 will fly on Monday, Sept.

21, taking 96 veterans from the Central Wisconsin Airport to Washington to visit the WWII, Korea and Vietnam memorials. The veterans return at about 10 p.m. for a welcome home ceremony.

Crews returned the plane carrying Rep. Tom Tiffany to land after its emergency water landing in Lake Wausau Saturday evening.

Using lift bags and a tow, the Marathon County Dive Team and Jerry's Towing safely recovered the aircraft to the Wausau Downtown Airport by 2 p.m. Monday (no injuries reported).

City crews removed a plane that crashed into Lake Wausau on Saturday and transported it to the local airport early Monday — the FAA will investigate why the aircraft lost power and no injuries occurred.

On Sept. 17, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., over 50 employers will gather on the 400 Block downtown for New Jobs on the Block (third event) to offer job seekers on-the-spot interviews and interactive activities, including a Fire Department ceremony honoring nine new apprentices.

The D.C. Everest School District is asking parents to weigh in on a plan to move 8th graders to middle school and 9th graders to senior high to address aging facilities and falling enrollment.

Families will receive a survey next week (open until Oct. 9) to guide the board's decision.

Local health groups are hosting the fourth annual Improve Your Balance, Prevent Falls Resource Fair today at the Lake View Conference Center (1000 Lake View Drive) from 9 to 11:30 a.m. that offers free screenings, exercise demos, and fall risk assessments along with guidance on home safety.

During August inspections, the Marathon County Health Department found Pizza Ranch — located on Schofield Ave. — had 12 violations involving food handling and temperature controls.

Officials say the restaurant must correct the issues soon.

As cooler fall weather continues, Marshfield Clinic researchers warn of an autumn surge in deer ticks that may carry Lyme disease.

They urge local outdoor enthusiasts to treat gear and wear long clothing (ticks can be very small) and to join the citizen science program for tick surveillance.