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Friday, September 20th, 2024
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Good morning, Wausau. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Wausau Knights of Columbus council is holding its second annual Diaper/Baby Hygiene Drive to support The Babies’ Place, aiding families in need of diapers and hygiene products in Marathon County. WSAW
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Marathon County celebrates 125 years of ginseng production with an inaugural Ginseng Celebration event highlighting its economic and cultural importance. Wausau Times
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The Wausau job fair 'New Jobs on the Block' attracted hundreds seeking employment opportunities from over 40 companies, emphasizing a low-pressure approach to job hunting. WAOW
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A cold front will bring potentially severe storms with damaging winds, hail, and heavy rain to North Central Wisconsin Thursday evening. WSAW
- ➤ North central Wisconsin will experience early morning showers and fog on Friday, clearing up for mostly sunny skies by afternoon, with thunderstorms expected late Saturday into Sunday morning. WSAW
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Despite the National Teamsters Union's neutrality in the presidential race, numerous local chapters in states like Wisconsin openly endorse Kamala Harris, diverging from internal polls favoring Trump. WSAW
- ➤ Wausau aims to enact a temporary ordinance to protect poll workers from harassment and assault ahead of the 2025 state statute. WSAW
- ➤ Democrat Andi Rich challenges incumbent Republican Mary Felzkowski in the Nov. 5 election for Wisconsin's 12th Senate District, focusing on environmental issues, healthcare, and economic growth. Wausau Daily Herald
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Wausau, WI, introduces a new life-saving AED SaveStation downtown, with plans for more, aiming to empower the public in cardiac emergencies. WAOW
SHOP NEWS
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Fall Family Experience at Willow Springs Garden
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Central Wisconsin Book Festival 2024
Experience a literary celebration where book lovers can meet and hear from various authors through diverse events across multiple locations in central Wisconsin.
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Adult Field Trip to Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum
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Stage, Screen & In-Between: A Musical Showcase
Experience an enchanting performance by the CenterStage Band and Show Choir, showcasing a delightful mix of stage and screen music at the historic Grand Theater.
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Charcoal Chicken Dinner Buffet at The Round Barn
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Forestry and Recreation Committee Meeting
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Farmers Market of Wausau - Fresh Produce and Local Goods
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Red Granite Grinder Cycling Event
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Live Music with Pete Henry
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