Friday, December 13th, 2024

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Good morning, Wausau. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Wausau Salvation Army calls for volunteers to ring bells at red kettles to meet their fundraising goal of up to $100,000 for community assistance programs. WSAW
- ➤ Wausau's game night, hosted by The Pinery Coffee Co. and Odin Games and Hobby, offers board games for play and purchase to benefit the Children’s Miracle Network Hospital. WSAW
- ➤ SAFER has initiated a pay-per-call volunteer program to address firefighter understaffing in Rib Mountain, Wisconsin, offering $20 per hour to attract community members. WSAW
- ➤ Refugee resettlement in Wausau benefits from community and volunteer support, adapting to more sustainable, skill-based volunteering roles to better assist newcomers. WSAW
- ➤ The 'Holidays at the Houses' event at the Woodson History Center and Yawkey House in Wausau will feature holiday decorations, a gingerbread contest, and activities for all ages to celebrate a century of holiday tradition. WSAW
- ➤ The Greenheck-Turner Community Center is encouraging donations for their 'Giving Tree' to fulfill Christmas wishes for children in need, with a deadline for donations set on December 23. WSAW
- ➤ A local artist in Wausau creates a holiday mural of the Grinch at Bunkers Bar and Grill, bringing joy to patrons throughout the season. WSAW
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Over 1,000 residents of Marathon County lost power due to a utility emergency, with law enforcement responding to the scene. WSAW
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Due to 40-50% of students being out with severe illnesses, St. John Lutheran Church and School in Marathon County has cancelled classes for two days to conduct a deep clean. WSAW
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Wausau West maintains a 17-year winning streak by advancing to the Marathon Cup championship, following a thrilling 2-1 overtime victory against Mosinee. WSAW
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Cirque Dreams: Holidaze in Wausau
This annual holiday theatrical event combines a Broadway-style production with contemporary circus arts, promising a unique and festive experience.
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