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Prevail Bank adds Jesse Turner and James Fedie to board of directors
Prevail Bank has announced the addition of two new members to the Board of Directors of Prevail Mutual Holdings, Inc. Jesse Turner, Executive Vice President at River View Construction, Inc. in Wausau, and James Fedie, a Commercial Real Estate...
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Goodwill NCW gala returns to Lambeau Field highlighting community impact
The third annual Goodwill Starts with You!
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UW-Stevens Point announces diverse theatre and dance schedule for upcoming academic year
The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Department of Theatre and Dance has announced its 2025-26 season, which will center on the theme “Life, Longing and Legacy.” The upcoming lineup features a mix of plays and dance performances exploring...
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National Eye Exam Month highlights importance of regular vision screenings
August is National Eye Exam Month, a time when health professionals encourage the public to focus on vision care as an important part of overall health.
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Goodwill NCW highlights community impact during month-long thrift shop celebration
Goodwill North Central Wisconsin (NCW) is marking National Thrift Shop Day on August 17 by extending the celebration throughout the month of August.
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Aspirus Health urges early childhood vision screenings during awareness month
Aspirus Health is highlighting the importance of children’s eye health during National Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month this August.
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Aspirus expands fruit and vegetable prescription program across more Midwest communities
Aspirus Health has expanded its Fruit and Vegetable Prescription (FVRx) Program to include additional communities in Wisconsin and Minnesota.
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Aspirus Health Foundation awards over $250K in grants for Portage County healthcare
Over the past year, Aspirus Health Foundation has provided more than $250,000 in grants from its Stevens Point and Plover area donor funds to support a range of programs at Aspirus Stevens Point Hospital.
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UWSP Carlsten Art Gallery showcases faculty artwork in summer exhibition
A new exhibition titled “Meet Your Mentors” is currently open at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point’s Carlsten Art Gallery.
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UW-Stevens Point at Marshfield stages youth production of "Fiddler on the Roof Jr
A youth version of the well-known Broadway musical “Fiddler on the Roof” will be performed at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point at Marshfield this August.
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Aspirus physician urges families to set healthy social media habits before school starts
As families prepare for the new school year, health professionals are urging parents to pay attention to their children’s social media use.
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Aspirus expert urges awareness ahead of World Drowning Prevention Day
As summer brings more families to local lakes, rivers, and pools, experts are emphasizing the importance of water safety.
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Early shopping trends rise as families seek savings at Goodwill North Central Wisconsin
Shoppers in north central Wisconsin are beginning their back-to-school and back-to-college purchases earlier this year, according to the annual survey by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics.
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State Senator Patrick Testin visits Aspirus Wisconsin Rapids Hospital
Leaders from Aspirus Health welcomed State Senator Patrick Testin to the Aspirus Wisconsin Rapids Hospital and Clinics on July 25.
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Expert shares advice on preventing knee injuries during summer activities
As summer brings more people outdoors for activities like pickleball and hiking, the risk of knee injuries rises, according to local health experts. “Knee injuries are very common this time of year,” said Joseph Mueller, DO, orthopedic surgeon...
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M3 Insurance releases Momentum employee benefits trend report for 2025
M3 Insurance has published its 2025 employee benefits trend report, now titled Momentum: An M3 Employee Benefits Trend Report.
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Food + Farm Exploration Center announces free U-Pick Harvest Day for August 5
The Food + Farm Exploration Center in Plover, Wisconsin will host a free U-Pick Harvest Day on August 5, 2025.
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Aspirus Health urges lung cancer screenings for former and current heavy smokers
Aspirus Health is encouraging individuals who have a history of heavy smoking to consider scheduling a low dose CT scan for lung cancer screening, aligning with World Lung Cancer Day on August 1.
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Alycia Rehbein promoted to Retail Training Manager at Prevail Bank
Prevail Bank has announced the promotion of Alycia Rehbein to the position of Retail Training Manager, effective August 4.
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Understanding uterine fibroids: what women need to know
Uterine fibroids, non-cancerous growths in or around the uterus, are more prevalent than commonly assumed.