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🌱 What Marshfield residents should know about today’s silent weather sirens

Good day Marshfield! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Marshfield residents should know about today’s silent weather sirens
  • See who Marshfield voters just chose to lead city hall
  • How a vacant Marshfield mall store could become a bustling youth hub

Also on today's calendar: Shirley’s House of Hope “Run for Hope” and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A severe p.m. t-storm; windy, with a high of 75 and low of 31 degrees.
  • Saturday: Very windy; cloudy and chilly, temps: high: 42, low: 26.
  • Sunday: Breezy in the a.m.; sunshine, with a high of 45 and low of 24 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Weather warning sirens are not working in some Wood County communities (wausaudailyherald.com) — If you’re in Marshfield, be aware that the city’s outdoor weather warning sirens were reported not working on April 15 while crews troubleshoot the problem. Wood County officials urge residents in Marshfield and nearby communities to rely on multiple alert sources, including Everbridge notifications and weather apps, especially during this week’s active weather and flooding concerns.
   

• Wood County election results (wrcitytimes.com) — Marshfield voters chose Nick Poeschel as the new mayor over incumbent Lois TeStrake and elected Natasha Tompkins as District 3 alderperson in the April 7 election. The article also recaps close races and referendum outcomes across Wood County, including Wisconsin Rapids city offices and school funding questions that may interest Marshfield residents.
   

• Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield seeks $7.6 million for youth center (marshfieldnewsherald.com) — A major new youth center is planned in Marshfield as the Boys and Girls Club works to raise $7.6 million to buy and renovate the former J.C. Penney space at Marshfield Towne Mall by summer 2027. With over $4.7 million already pledged and a $2 million matching challenge underway, the project aims to serve up to 300 kids daily with classrooms, recreation areas, and family support spaces.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • iState Truck Center posted a job opening for Truck Parts Specialist in Marshfield. Apply here.
  • Perkins Restaurants posted a job opening for Cook in Marshfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Marshfield here.

🗞 Nearby News

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Stevens Point

  • Stevens Point monitoring flooded areas with more rain coming Friday (waow.com)

Ok Marshfield! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Marshfield

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Marshfield

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.