Bishop Geralyn Wolf was only the second woman in U.S. Episcopal Church history to be ordained a bishop. She was also the first bishop to let her hair down (literally), lose the trappings of comfort and security and be homeless for a month – on the streets of Providence, Rhode Island. Why did she expose ...
City and community development representatives will explain how the physical condition of commercial and residential buildings is evaluated and why some meet the wrecking ball. Private citizens and developers will explain how they’re saving Merrill's important buildings, and the public will have the opportunity for frank discussions.
The Building Merrill Together initiative aims to stir government, business, and the general public to positively change Merrill through information and discussion, and by creating an open and transparent environment for change. Listen and exchange views with community leaders presenting plans already made about how to make Merrill a better place.
A two year-old boy from Wisconsin has a never-before seen deadly illness. His mother's fearless drive helps Nic Volker hang on to life. But with time running out, doctors come up with a radical plan. Hear the story from the Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter who chronicled Nic's journey in the book, "One in a Billion," his mother, Amylynne, who never gave up hope ...
The public is invited to share open talk on ethnic and racial diversity issues in Wausau at the first of several community conversations on October 26 at UW-Marathon County.
What would an ideal Wisconsin Rapids look like? Residents are invited to share their ideas, concerns and feedback on ways to enhance their community.
Community 4-H members who participated in the "Our Place, Our Community" photography project earlier this year are invited to see the culmination of their work, share some conversation on rural issues and enjoy lunch on Saturday, October 22, from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. The Our Place, Our Community photography books will be on display. The event will ...
What IF? - Join a Discussion on Merrill’s Future Here's your chance to be a part of “Constructing the Future of Greater Merrill,” a civil, open and entertaining discussion weighing Merrill’s assets and challenges, beginning with the future of our “built community.” Attend either of two sessions at T.B. Scott Library in Merrill on Thursday, October 20, 5-7:30 ...
WIPPS and UW-Marathon County Student Government, in partnership with Wisconsin Campus Compact, are holding a series of debate watching events for students leading up to the presidential election. They are part of a Get Out The Vote (GOTV) initiative to get people engaged in the upcoming general election.
WIPPS and UW-Marathon County Student Government, in partnership with Wisconsin Campus Compact, are holding a series of debate watching events for students leading up to the presidential election. They are part of a Get Out The Vote (GOTV) initiative to get people engaged in the upcoming national election.