Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 7th of October.
Good morning, Wausau.
Marshfield Ronald McDonald House Charities is now Ronald McDonald House North Central Wisconsin (aligned with its global brand) to better serve over 400 families each year.
Bank First will cut 47 jobs at its branches on Stewart Avenue, Rib Mountain Drive + North 6th Street after merging with Peoples State Bank.
The layoffs will occur from Dec. 4 to Dec. 18 to eliminate duplicate roles.
Wausau police issued a Silver Alert for 79-year-old Steve Kolubako, who was last seen Monday at 10:30 p.m. near N 32nd Ave and Madonna Drive wearing dark jeans, a black T-shirt and a dark gray long-sleeve shirt with a red lanyard.
USDA Rural Development awarded $749,400 to CESA 10 today to modernize distance learning for 14,445 rural students and 1,914 educators (supporting 30 school districts across 12 counties).
Marathon County Mental Health Collaborative, partnering with the Wausau Early Birds Rotary Club, is hosting a free screening of 'Screenagers: Next Chapter' today at 6 p.m. at Wausau West High School Auditorium (resource fair starts at 5:15 p.m.), offering viewers insights into youth mental health in the digital age.
D.C. Everest defeated SPASH 3-1 at Weston on Tuesday to remain at 5-1 in conference play while Marshfield won 3-0 at Wausau East to hold first place and Northland Lutheran swept Bowler in the CWC-North.
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.
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.
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