With an unemployment rate near a record low, employers across Marathon County are struggling to recruit and retain workers for their businesses. Discover how expanding your hiring practices to include individuals with disabilities can positively impact your business and help you fill open positions. Plus, learn about local resources available to support you in the move towards a more inclusive work environment. (Click title to read full story…)
Getting to know Laura Scudiere :: Marathon County’s Newest Health Officer
Get to know Marathon County’s new Health Officer, Laura Scudiere, learn more about the role of the health department, and their contributions towards making Marathon County the healthiest, safest, and most prosperous county in Wisconsin. (Click title to read article…)
National 4-H Week :: 10 Fun Facts About 4-H in Marathon County
Written by Kaitlyn Bernarde National 4-H Week will be celebrated October 3-9, 2021. This week celebrates the accomplishments of 4-H…
Mental Illness Awareness Week – October 3-9, 2021 :: Join the Conversation and Help End the Stigma
Millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental health condition. Each year during the first week of October, people from across the county join together to raise awareness of mental health illness, fight discrimination and provide support during Mental Illness Awareness Week. Join the conversation and let’s help end the stigma around mental health in our community.
Learn more about the mental and behavioral resources available to you and your family right here in Marathon County through North Central Health Care. (Click title for details).
Big Things, Little Things :: No Such Thing As Zero Waste
Over the past few months Wausau residents and visitors alike have watched the deconstruction and demolition of the Wausau mall. Not only was there angst about the demise of this city center landmark, but also what some thought was a waste of resources. Find out how much of the mall was recycled and how much actually ended up in a landfill. (Click title for details).
August is National Immunization Awareness Month :: Parents Reminded To Keep Up With Routine Immunizations For Children
Written by Eileen Eckardt We’ve all heard so much about COVID-19 immunizations these past few months. Still, the Marathon County…
Human Resources, Finance, and Property Committee Seeks Input on Utilization of American Rescue Plan Funding
The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, also known as ARPA, was signed into law by President Biden on March…
Health Officer Joan Theurer to Explore New Adventures :: Saying Farewell to a Leader Who Has Always Made it a Priority for Marathon County to be the Healthiest, Safest, and Most Prosperous
Written by Jenna Flynn Throughout my discussion with Joan, there was an emerging theme that partnerships and collaboration have been…
153rd Annual Wisconsin Valley Fair Returns to Marathon Park (Aug. 3–8, 2021)
Come see this year’s musical acts in the grandstands, take in a rodeo and demolition derby, try out some of our new food vendors, participate in the new Riding Class as part of the Draft Horse Show, and much more!
There’s still time to get involved in the 2021 Fair, too! Bring in items to be judged against other members of the public ranging from Poultry and Rabbits to Vegetables and Photography. Enter the apple-pie baking contest or the Fairest of the Fair’s coloring contest. (Click the title for details…)