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Wildwood Zoo Manager Talks Spooky Zoo Tours
As a part of Main Street Marshfield's Halloweek, the Wildwood Zoo will host Spooky Zoo Tours beginning at 5pm on October 28th & 29th. I spoke with Zoo Manager Kyle Kirk and he discussed the Spooky Zoo Tours in more detail. Once again, the Spooky Zoo Tours are being held on Tuesday, October 28th and Wednesday, Octob...
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Arpin Man Sentenced for Crash that Killed 17-Year-Old
(Karen Madden, Marshfield News-Herald) A 48-year-old Arpin man pleaded guilty Oct. 16 to causing a September 2023 crash that killed a 17-year-old Junction City girl. According to Karen Madden with the Marshfield News-Herald, Jason A. Peterson pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of reckless driving causing bodily har...
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Wildwood Zoo Hour Changes During the Fall and Winter Season
As the daylight begins to decrease, Marshfield's Wildwood zoo hours change this time of year. Fall (Labor Day - October 31): 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. zoo attractions Winter (November 1 - March 31): 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. zoo attractions Large Animal Drive: 6:00 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. year-round Wildwood Park: 6:00 a.m. - 10...
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Marathon County Woman Sentenced for Road Rage Incident
(Mike Leischner, WSAU) A Marathon County woman accused of disorderly conduct, strangulation, and battery will serve probation and jail time as part of a plea deal reached on Thursday. According to Mike Leischner with WSAU, Terra LaFave pleaded guilty to misdemeanor disorderly conduct and no contest to misdemeanor batte...
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Eau Pleine River Rats ATV/UTV Club Donate to The Highground Veterans Memorial
On October 11, 2025, more than 40 UTV riders with the Eau Pleine River Rats ATV/UTV Club rolled into The Highground Veterans Memorial Park, dusty from the trail but brimming with pride. Representing their club, the group arrived to present a substantial donation raised through their 2025 fundraising efforts. Earlier th...
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