The Wausau Sentinel

10/25/2023

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10/16/2023

Evan here, while it pains me to say this, this outlet will be closing down at the end of the month. I've been feeling some real burnout, etc., and find I cannot sustain my energy level or passion for this project. Read below for more info and if you have liked anything, I thank you.

In February, I celebrate two anniversaries. One will mark when I married my lovely wife after a wild and twist-filled journey to be with her, and...

10/15/2023

Only one team had any electricity last night.

Tonight, the Wausau Cyclones faced off against West Bend Power at home in Wausau and showed their rivals from the Milwaukee area just do not have...

10/14/2023

ICYMI.

For banks to function, customers need to have money and be who they say they are and now, the Marathon County Crime Stoppers seek a woman who may...

10/13/2023

Only a few more days until Halloween. Are you decorating for it? Evan J. Pretzer/The Wausau Sentinel

10/12/2023

So often, we close ourselves off to things we are not familiar with or write off aspects of where we come from because of a bad experience.

I have been a man of the middle in so much of my life. It has been a part of what I have chosen to call home, central to how I think about current...

10/11/2023

May she rest in peace.

Mary J. Sala, 67, Wausau, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 1, 2023. Mary was born July 2, 1956, in Wausau, daughter of the late Lloyd...

10/10/2023

Do you like to make things? This may help.

When you sit down to make something, it can often result in a whole lot of materials being left over and used for nothing, but the Marathon County...

10/09/2023

Because everything is partisan these days, we wanted to post the below link for an objective look at today.

Columbus Day is a U.S. holiday that commemorates the landing of Christopher Columbus in the Americas in 1492.

10/08/2023

This week.

In his years as a musician, Canada's Taylor Ashton has journeyed through America's heart, put out content that aims to get listeners to reflect on...

10/08/2023

From earlier.

Last night, the Wausau Cyclones bested the Peoria Mustangs 5-3 on the road and today kept the strong on-ice momentum going with an even larger...

10/07/2023

ICYMI.

Last month, a shooting near M & R Station sent people running for cover on Wausau's Third Avenue and today a suspect in the case where no one was...

10/05/2023

If you are interested...

When a new business opens, making a good first impression is almost everything and Fuzzy's Taco Shop in Weston will try to do so by filling up...

10/04/2023

If you don't know their names, you've heard their songs.

On a drive through Wausau, one can hear hits from long-gone or older icons on the radio, and, on Friday, you can catch those involved with them at...

10/03/2023

May he rest in peace.

George E. Wielock, 90, of Marathon, passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2023, at Acorn Hill Senior Living Community, Mosinee. He was born in Athens...

10/02/2023

Have you read it?

“Counterweight” is a science-fiction novel written by South Korean author Djuna and translated into English by Anton Hur. Djuna, who has written...

10/01/2023

New month, new calendar. Here are a few things which caught our eye. If you want to add one, contact us.

Doing all we can for you since 2022

10/01/2023

Just in.

After losing 2-0 to the Oregon Tradesmen last night, the Wausau Cyclones mounted a comeback attempt, but could not meet their goal. The contest...

09/29/2023

Year in Review: Since this report, the other market has launched and appears to be a success for the moment.

The Farmers Market of Wausau opens this weekend, but, if a new crop of growers gets their way, there will soon be a new space to show off fruits,...

09/28/2023

The female reportedly took the phony prescription to multiple pharmacies.

When you have a prescription, you are not supposed to go from pharmacy to pharmacy for bonus rounds and now someone who allegedly did has caught...

09/27/2023

May she rest in peace.

Elaine M. Gorski, 79, of Lake City, FL passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023, with her husband and daughter by her side. She was born...

09/27/2023

Going and going and...

The redevelopment of the old Wausau Center Mall site has been one filled with twists and turns and now, the process will extend into October....

09/25/2023

Have you ever acted like these characters?

At times, we are our worst selves and soon you can watch the Wausau Community Theatre group put on a play about this at the Whitewater Music Hall...

09/24/2023

Have you seen any changes you really love?

With the seasons changing, color is cropping up on the leaves of area trees. Here are a few of our favorites.

09/24/2023

Just In:

After defeating the St. Louis Jr. Blues 8-2 on the road yesterday, the Wausau Cyclones attempted to do so again tonight but were bested, though not...

09/22/2023

Have you ever been?

Few things are as powerful or pulling to the human spirit as the written word and this coming week, the Marathon County Public Library is geared up...

09/21/2023

Year in Review: A notable political piece.

In Florida this year, Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill that bans school instruction by teachers or third parties on sexual orientation...

09/20/2023

No one was apparently hurt.

Last night, a shooting occurred by the parking lot of M & R Station on Third Avenue in Wausau, and as a result, the Wausau Police Department has...

09/19/2023

May he rest in peace.

Jose F. Mejia II, 74, Wausau, died Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born June 22, 1949, in Mexico, the son of the...

09/18/2023

Evan here, I spent the weekend moving so this week may be slow news-wise. To fill some gaps, I wanted to highlight other great work, so, check out this report:

Weston discussed development terms with a broker under a pseudonym, leaving the public in the dark. They didn't know it was Amazon until a month after it was approved.