Good morning, Wausau.

The Friends of the Marathon County Public Library are hosting a members-only book and media sale on Sept.

19 at the library's Wausau Headquarters (300 N. First St.) from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; membership is required with applications available at the door.

The City will host Clean It Up, Wausau! at the Yard Waste site (105 E.

Chellis St) on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 18-19 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Residents should bring only items not handled by regular service and follow posted guidelines.

The Central Wisconsin Book Festival will run Sept.

23-27 and feature free author talks and workshops across Wausau, Stevens Point and Wisconsin Rapids. It opens on Sept. 23 with a launch party at The Wausau Club from 6-7:30 p.m. + a poetry showcase celebrates its 10th year.

The Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce is hosting the third New Jobs on the Block fair on the 400 Block downtown today from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. over 50 businesses, a state Workforce Development mobile lab, and a Fire Department apprenticeship event will connect job seekers with career opportunities.

EHD, a viral disease spread by midges, is killing hundreds of white-tailed deer across Wisconsin, and local biologists near Wausau are closely tracking the outbreak in 2026.

Today, the Wisconsin Department of Revenue warned homeowners about a fake online video that claims Congress passed a federal property tax relief program for seniors by directing them to scammers.

Residents should verify offers with their local assessor+ report any suspicious contacts to the FTC or DATCP.

Health experts advise residents to get flu and COVID-19 shots and practice good hand hygiene as the respiratory illness season approaches.

They recommend taking preventive steps in September or October to protect vulnerable groups such as infants and older adults.

Marathon County Health confirmed a local resident contracted measles after traveling out-of-state on Sept.

15; the case is unrelated to the outbreak in southwestern areas and officials are monitoring contacts with no public exposure sites identified — residents are reminded to check their vaccination status.

Mental Health Collaborative and Wausau Early Birds Rotary Club will host a free screening of Screenagers: Next Chapter — addressing youth mental health in a digital age on Wednesday, Oct.

7 at Wausau West High School Auditorium. The event begins at 5:15 p.m. with a resource fair.

The Wisconsin Beef Council is sharing easy back-to-school recipes featuring beef sausage and egg muffin cups + one-pot lasagna pasta to help families manage busy school nights.

The recipes include simple instructions for quick, stress-free meals as the school season begins.

Wausau Varsity's sports schedule includes cross country, swimming, tennis and golf events.

Cross country races run from Sept. 18 to Oct. 8 at Wausau East HS, RiverEdge and Weyauwega HS, while swimming, tennis and golf meets occur today and in the coming week at local venues.

After a tough Week 1 loss in Minnesota, Packers quarterback Jordan Love said the team plans to improve communication and protect him better for the game against the Jets Sunday at noon on FOX WZAW.

Offensive line adjustments, including Aaron Banks’ return, aim to reduce pressure.

Alma Center football is set to play at Newman Catholic High School on Friday, Sept.

18 at 7 p.m. The team paused play after 17-year-old Adam Massman died in a collision on Aug. 20 and will honor him during their home game on Sept. 25.

Owl-Ween Fest

Swoop in to the Woodson Art Museum's Sculpture Garden for free, family-friendly art making activities inspired by our avian friends, including creating a puppet with visiting artist Hattie Grimm before joining the "bird parade" around the Museum at 3 pm. Enjoy pumpkin carving, bird feeder crafting, fall-themed snacks, and more surprises during Owl-Ween Fest, which will be held at the Glass Box Studio on the Museum campus in case of inclement weather.