Did you know that in Wisconsin — unlike in all other states — federal and state highways are maintained by each county? That means the Marathon County Highway Department plows 874 miles of state and federal highways — in addition to plowing 600 miles of county roads! County Administrator Brad Karger and Highway Commissioner James Griesbach offer some handy tips and reminders for staying safe on the roads when you’re behind a snowplow this winter. (Click the title for details…)
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Nothing to Do This Winter? Give Me a Break… Marathon County Is THE BEST Place to Play in the Snow!
County Administrator Brad Karger lets you in on some family-friendly WINTER FUN and gives you a peek inside the Wausau / Central Wisconsin 2018 Visitor Guide to reacquaint yourself with the MANY winter activities available in and around Marathon County. (Click the title for the full article…)
The Past, Present, & Future of Care at Mount View Care Center
It’s personal. It’s political. It’s financial. Members of a new county committee will look at the future of Mount View Care Center while weighing what’s best for the Marathon County residents. Katie Rosenberg shares her experience after visiting MVCC for 5 years and explores what’s next. (Click the title to read more…)
County Employee Recognized for Extra Effort Making Sylvan Hill Even Better
Quarterly, Marathon County department heads select an employee as the Person of the Quarter who demonstrated a Core Value behavior beyond the scope of day-to-day job duties. Keith Wilcox garnered the most votes. Find out why. (Click the title to read more…)
County Employees “GoPro” on Sylvan Tubing Hill in Live Facebook Feed (Find Out Who Screams the Loudest!)
GoPro footage captures the fun and thrills of tubing down Sylvan Hill on County Employee Night. (Click the title to read more…)