“I’m Glad You Asked . . .” The Top-5 Questions People Ask Staff of the Marathon County PUBLIC LIBRARY

Library Director Ralph Illick provides insights into 5 common queries about the Marathon County Public Library and how it must evolve to meet the community’s needs in a changing world.

Get a quick overview of the library’s job-search resources & 375+ FREE online courses, its 650-gallon saltwater aquarium STEM exhibit, the high-tech LENA Start program for boosting children’s language development. (Click the title for details…)

Marathon County’s Uniform Addressing Project to Begin Spring 2018 :: New Reflective Address & Street-Name Signs Aim to Improve Public Safety, Officials Say

In January 2018, the Marathon County CPZ Dept. will begin to mail an initial postcard announcement to over 20,000 residents, landowners, & business owners who will receive new Uniform Addresses. Get the details & where to turn for help… (Click the title to read the full story.)

Marathon County Uniform Addressing Update

New 6-digit address numbers — and some renamed roads — are coming to much of Marathon County this spring. Read the full article for participating municipalities, sign installation plans, and changes to project funding, as well as handy checklists and tips for notifying others of your address change.
(Click the title for details…)

Village of Weston Eyes New Branch Library (Possibly Part of New Municipal Center)

A new report analyzes the opportunities & challenges of opening a new Marathon County Public Library branch to serve the growing Village of Weston. Where do you stand on the idea of opening a Weston branch of the public library? (Click the title for details…)

Uniform Addressing – The Right Call

Do you know if your municipality voted to opt in or out? Sheriff Scott Parks provides insights on how our current (outdated and unsafe) system could negatively impact you — and everyone else in Marathon County. (Click the title for details…)

Rothschild & Weston Rank Among the Top 10 Healthiest Housing Markets in Wisconsin

See how 2 Marathon County communities compare with other Wisconsin leaders in Housing Market health. (Click the title for details…)

Secret Location of “SOUPthree” Revealed!

Have you heard of MCDEVCO’s new “Wausau SOUP” night events? You’re not gonna want to miss “SOUPthree,” featuring a massive pop-up art gallery & local musicians. Find out the SECRET LOCATION of your next chance to experience these trendy $5 crowdfunding dinners designed to enhance our local community. (Click the title to read more…)