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City of Greenwood tables Grassland water line easement issue
The City of Greenwood will wait another month for further information from Grassland Dairy Products on how to resolve questions regarding the installation of a water line at 423 S. Main St. near We...
Granton Area School District faces deficit without referendum
Barring passage of the upcoming operational referendum, the Granton Area School District will run in the red in the 2026-27 school year by a little more than $200,000. About 20 residents attended t...
Greenwood farmers win championship at World Forage Analysis Superbowl
Conditions for growing alfalfa need to be just right in order for the plant to properly grow, and the conditions for winning the World Forage Analysis Superbowl in alfalfa forage proved to be just ...
Measles cases reported in Marathon, Chippewa counties
Health departments urge vaccinations Within the past week, the Marathon County Health Department has reported an increase in measles cases within the county, with five total cases being confirmed as of Oct. 2. At this time, the Marath...
Greenwood school tax rate remains steady
Residents in the Greenwood School District will see a small rise in this year’s tax bill, but the mill rate for this coming year will be lower than originally projected. This year’s tax levy of...
Grassland responds to easement complaints in city of Greenwood
The TRG received information this week from Grassland Dairy Products providing documentation and clarification on its easement rights regarding the installation of a waterline for its Main Street p...
City of Greenwood faces confusion over name on unaffiliated projects
In its meeting Sept. 16, the Greenwood City Council held discussion over two separate situations in which the “City of Greenwood” name was used in connection to planned or completed projects wi...
Cooperation between generations:
Sometimes, the differences between older and younger generations can seem like an impossible divide to overcome. But for the Loyal High School Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA...
John and Lois Garbisch named Citizens of the Year
Creating a better community for the children of Granton has been a lifetime goal of John and Lois Garbisch. For years, the couple has worked to improve the community in different ways, with those effo...
County board approves first reading of updated smoking ordinance
More than 15 years after the last changes were made to Clark County ordinance on smoking, the Clark County Board of Supervisors took its first steps to update the ordinance to reflect changes in sm...
John and Lois Garbisch named Citizens of the Year
Lois and John Garbisch are the 2026 Granton Citizens of the Year. They were chosen for this year’s award for their years of dedication to the community, volunteering for a number of local organizations and serving in public office within the village, with Lois serving as a member of the Granton School Board from 1998-2011, and John serving as the village president from 2023 onwards. The couple will be recognized at the Granton Fall Festival on the first night of activities, Sept.
Loyal, Greenwood boards add option on ballot ahead of advisory vote
As the Loyal and Greenwood school boards make further preparations for asking their respective communities on whether or not they would support school consolidation, the boards have decided to add ...
Duane and Jeanne Strey named Granton Honored Grandparents
Duane and Jeanne Strey are this year’s Granton Fall Festival Honored Grandparents. CHEYENNE THOMAS/STAFF PHOTO Duane and Jeanne Strey are this year’s Granton Fall Festival Honored Grandparents. CHEYENNE THOMAS/STAFF PHOTO In the eyes of a child, every moment of presence matters. That is something that has always been a foundational part of life in the Strey family, forged by the devotion of Duane and Jeanne Strey to...
Listen to your body:
At 52 years old and in good physical shape, Chris Schmitz of Greenwood never expected his Fourth of July holiday weekend plans to be disrupted by a heart attack. But that is exactly what happened, ...
★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ - Central Wisconsin News
As the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States continues to be celebrated, the community of Greenwood is in the process of completing a mural project to honor past and present vetera...
Granton School District deficit lower than projected
As the Granton Area School District continues to look over its options for the future operations of the district, the Granton School Board was given a bit of good news from District Administrator N...
Images of history: Granton historian Jay Parker to release final book
Granton historian Jay Parker knows the power of a photograph. Pictures tell stories about things that cannot easily be put into words, reveal details that add additional historical and cultural con...
Loyal, Greenwood school boards discuss tax impact, safeguards for potential consolidation
Discussion on what consolidation between the Loyal and Greenwood school districts should look like took a turn during a meeting between the two boards at Greenwood on July 15. While a decision stil...
Celebrating 250 - Central Wisconsin News
Posted on July 14, 2026 Celebrating 250 SACRIFICE: World War II made large impact Please enjoy our summer series on 250 years of American history, as researched by Valorie Lorenzi or Cheyenne Thomas. ...
Two running for Fairest title
Karcyn Schmitz (l) and Alexis Pongratz are this year’s candidates for Clark County Fairest of the Fair. The crown will be bestowed upon one of them at a ceremony Aug. 5 at 7 p.m. at the Neillsville fairgrounds. CHEYENNE THOMAS/STAFF PHOTO Karcyn Schmitz (l) and Alexis Pongratz are this year’s candidates for Clark County Fairest of the Fair. The crown will be bestowed upon one of them at a ceremony Aug. 5 at 7 p.m. at the Neillsville fairgrounds.
Crumbling history:
Above stands the former Clark County Jail in Neillsville. The building served as the residence of the Clark County sheriff and the jail for many years before being made into a museum in the late 1970s. Below left is a view of the interior living quarters inside the former jail. Below, a sign tells passersby that the building is closed. CHEYENNE THOMAS/STAFF PHOTOS Above stands the former Clark County Jail in Neillsville.
Greenwood School Board discusses potential Clark Electric building purchase
Greenwood School Board members and District Administrator Joe Green tour the old Clark Electric building at 203 N. Main St., Greenwood. The board discussed purchasing the building to use as an auto shop for diesel mechanics. CHEYENNE THOMAS/STAFF PHOTO Greenwood School Board members and District Administrator Joe Green tour the old Clark Electric building at 203 N. Main St., Greenwood. The board discussed purchasing the building to use as an auto shop for diesel mechanics.
Final checkout: Missy Walz retires from position at Granton Community Library
Missy Walz poses for a photo with a cake made for the celebration of her retirement on June 18. Members of the community came to the library during the day to celebrate with her and thank her for her many years of service to the Granton community. CHEYENNE THOMAS/STAFF PHOTO Missy Walz poses for a photo with a cake made for the celebration of her retirement on June 18.
‘We’re at an impasse.’ Conversation on LG consolidation falters at recent meeting
Apresentation intended to generate conversation between the Loyal and Greenwood school boards on some of the more difficult decisions they would need to make for consolidation took a different turn...
Clark Electric Cooperative to host Greenwood Dairy Breakfast
Clark Electric Cooperative, an energy company serving six counties, will be the site of Sunday’s dairy breakfast. CHEYENNE THOMAS/STAFF PHOTO Clark Electric Cooperative, an energy company serving six counties, will be the site of Sunday’s dairy breakfast. CHEYENNE THOMAS/STAFF PHOTO Concern for the community is one of the seven guiding principles that guide Clark Electric Cooperative in its operations. Located across the Black River on the west side of Greenwood, Clark Electri...
Granton school committee discusses whole grade sharing, collaboration
Collaboration or whole grade sharing? That is the question members of the Granton school committee are debating as they work to figure out a plan to present to the community on the future of the sc...
- Central Wisconsin News
Ever since she was small, Renaya Horvath of Greenwood has always wanted to go fast. She grew up with her parents, Tony and Tera Horvath, and her older brother, Avery, who have supported her through...
- Central Wisconsin News
PHOTOS BY CHEYENNE THOMAS/STAFF AND CONTRIBUTED Shown is Cindy Ehlers of Neillsville with just a few of the patriotic thank-you cards she has received from card makers all over the country...
Pathway choices prove difficult decision for Loyal-Greenwood joint board
The deadline to decide what question to ask voters on a consolidation referendum vote that will shape the futures of the Loyal and Greenwood school districts is fast approaching, as the boards of b...
Granton Village Board approves agreement with sheriff’s dept.
For several years now, the Village of Granton has not had a village constable to enforce ordinances. After discussions with the Clark County Sheriff’s Department, an agreement has been reached to ha...
Linda Bauer receives her ‘Curtain Call’ at the Tack
CHEYENNE THOMAS/STAFF PHOTO CHEYENNE THOMAS/STAFF PHOTO Thirty years ago, the decision was made to create the LuCille Tack Center for the Arts in Spencer. It was a project that took many hands and hard work from those individuals who took the first steps i...
Linda Bauer receives her ‘Curtain Call’ at the Tack
CHEYENNE THOMAS/STAFF PHOTO CHEYENNE THOMAS/STAFF PHOTO Thirty years ago, the decision was made to create the LuCille Tack Center for the Arts in Spencer. It was a project that took many hands and hard work from those individuals who took the first step...
Granton Village Board approves agreement with sheriff’s dept.
For several years now, the Village of Granton has not had a village constable to enforce ordinances. After discussions with the Clark County Sheriff’s Department, an agreement has been reached to...
Mock accident provides vivid lesson on importance of safe driving
OntheafternoonofMay8,thesceneoutsideofGreenwood High School could be described as anything but peaceful. A two-vehicle accident was the sight that met students’ eyes as they stepped outside, whil...
Community committee, school board discuss options for future of Granton School District
Nearly a month after the failed operational referendum for the Granton Area School District, the members of the school board met with approximately 40 community members in a committee meeting to di...
Greenwood City Council approves CSI for police manual
The Greenwood City Council revisited a new policy manual for its police department during its meeting on April 15. Last month, the council had decided to table discussion of hiring Custom Service I...
Sons of Serendip of ‘America’s Got Talent’ fame to perform at Tack April 24
The Sons of Serendip, with members Micah Christian, vocalist; Cordaro Rodriguez, pianist; Mason Morton, harpist; and Nathaniel Taylor, cellist; will perform at the Lucille Tack Center for the Arts on April 24. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO The Sons of Serendip, with members Micah Christian, vocalist; Cordaro Rodriguez, pianist; Mason Morton, harpist; and Nathaniel Taylor, cellist; will perform at the Lucille Tack Center for the Arts on April 24.
Granton Village Board considers text message notification program
In the next month, the Granton Village Board will make a decision on a few items which were brought to the board at its meeting on April 8. There will be a special ordinance meeting onApril 22 to p...
Jim Mildbrand, Sharon Rogers chosen for joint Greenwood Citizen of the Year honor
Shown above are family members of Jim Mildbrand (third from left) and Sharon Rogers (fourth from left) who were present when the pair were announced as the Greenwood Citizens of the Year. At right, Lynsey Volovsek stands with the honored citizens after presenting the awards. Below, Miss Greenwood Allison Stieglitz shows master of ceremonies Trevor Wuethrich a name for the raffle drawing.
New trail system proposed at Greenwood Chamber Banquet
By the end of summer, the City of Greenwood hopes to have plans in hand for a new trail system around the community. At the Greenwood Chamber of Commerce annual meeting and banquet held March 29, a...
Greenwood School District to set up Narcan locations at school buildings
With opioid overdoses on the rise across the United States, the Greenwood School Board made a decision at its meeting on March 25 to revamp its school policy on distributing medication at the distr...
County board approves salary increases for sheriff, clerk of courts, coroner
Posted on March 31, 2026 County board approves salary increases for sheriff, clerk of courts, coroner The Clark County Board of Supervisors met at the Clark County Highway Department building at 511 W. South St., Loyal, on March 26 for its regular meeting. The board unanimously voted to appro...
Greenwood Common Council discusses police protocols, approves online payment system
The Greenwood Common Council met on March 18 to discuss several items, including approving the addition of a new online payment system on the city website, making changes to reservations made at th...
Granton Village Board considers restructuring library assistant position
The Granton Village Board and Granton Area School District are “at a crossroads” with the announcement of the retirement of Granton Community Library assistant Missy Walz to be finalized in the...
Spencer boys defeat Crandon, Stratford; fall to Marathon in playoffs
Above, Breckin Miller reaches to send the ball through the hoop at the team’s game played at Marathon on March 7. Below, Mathers McHone pops up a shot at the team’s home game played against Crandon on March 3. VALORIE LORENZI AND CHEYENNE THOMAS/STAFF PHOTOS Above, Breckin Miller reaches to send the ball through the hoop at the team’s game played at Marathon on March 7. Below, Mathers McHone pops up a shot at the team’s home game played against Crandon on March 3.
Granton Village Board moves funds into CD, preps for wastewater plant project
Funds and other ongoing projects were topics of discussion at the meeting of the Granton Village Board on Feb. 11. As the village wraps up on old projects and prepares for new ones, the board is lo...
Counties, municipalities navigate winter road maintenance challenges
Every winter, when the storms come, people will be on the lookout for the trucks that come through to clear the roadways of snow and ice. Salt and sand are a few of the tools used to melt through a...
Szymanski retires from Citizens State Bank after more than 36 years of service
Rick Szymanski sits at his desk at Citizens State Bank, where he has been a constant presence for the past 36 years. He officially retired on Jan. 30. CHEYENNE THOMAS/STAFF PHOTO Rick Szymanski sits at his desk at Citizens State Bank, where he has been a constant presence for the past 36 years. He officially retired on Jan. 30. CHEYENNE THOMAS/STAFF PHOTO Every day, whenever anyone would stop in the Citizens State Bank of Loyal, he was there.
Granton School Board approves $6.25M referendum question
At its regular board meeting on Jan. 12, the Granton School Board held final discussion on how much money it will ask of residents in a revenue cap exemption referendum this April. After discussion...
Preserved in stitches:
Above, Draeger presents his findings about the quilt to a group of Spencer residents at the “Women of the Quilt” event held on Jan. 13. CHEYENNE THOMAS/STAFF PHOTO Above, Draeger presents his findings about the quilt to a group of Spencer residents at the “Women of the Quilt” event held on Jan. 13. CHEYENNE THOMAS/STAFF PHOTO In newspaper clippings and other articles of the past, they are rarely there.
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