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Mar 20, 2026 ▶ Watch
Veteran reflects on Air Force intelligence role, life of service and discipline

MARSHFIELD, Wis. — For Harry Nienaber, memories of his time in the U.S. Air Force remain vivid, even decades after his service ended. Nienaber, now 84, grew up on a farm in northern Minnesota as one of eight children be…

Mar 17, 2026 ▶ Watch
Proposed bill targets cryptocurrency scams; sheriff highlights safety, remembrance and community efforts

By David Murchland - Marshfield Now! Wood County, Wis. — A bipartisan bill aimed at curbing cryptocurrency-related scams is advancing in the Wisconsin Legislature, as local law enforcement continues to warn residents ab…

Mar 17, 2026
Local Library to Temporarily Close April 13–15 for System Upgrade

The local library will be closed from April 13 through April 15 as it undergoes a significant technology upgrade in partnership with the South Central Library System consortium. The brief closure will allow staff to tra…

Mar 16, 2026
City of Marshfield Declares Additional Snow Emergency

The City of Marshfield has declared an additional snow emergency beginning 12:01 a.m. Tuesday, March 17, 2026, and continuing through 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, March 18, 2026. City crews are currently conducting plowing ope…

Mar 15, 2026
City of Marshfield Announces Facility Closures Due to Winter Storm

Marshfield, WI — Due to a major winter storm expected to impact the area, the City of Marshfield has announced that several city facilities will be closed on Monday, March 16, 2026, to ensure the safety of residents, vi…

Mar 15, 2026
UW–Stevens Point Campuses Closed Monday Due to Extreme Snowfall

By David Murchland - Marshfield Now! Marshfield, WI — The University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point has announced that all three of its campuses will be closed Monday, March 16, due to extreme snowfall from the latest winte…

Mar 15, 2026
City of Marshfield Advises Against Travel Due to Dangerous Road Conditions

Roads within the City of Marshfield should be considered impassable due to rapidly deteriorating weather conditions. The City of Marshfield Street Division is working continuously to keep roads open; however, crews are …

Mar 12, 2026 ▶ Watch
Marshfield community concert series launches at The Vault

By David Murchland - Marshfield Now! MARSHFIELD — A new community-focused concert series is bringing live music and local talent to downtown Marshfield, with organizers hoping to create a lasting music culture in the ci…

Mar 13, 2026
Snow Emergency Declared for City of Marshfield

A snow emergency for the City of Marshfield will be in effect beginning 12:01 a.m. on Sunday, March 15, 2026, and continuing through 11:59 p.m. on Monday, March 16, 2026. During the snow emergency, vehicles shall not be…

Mar 10, 2026
Hillside Cemetery Sets April 1 Deadline for Removal of Winter Decorations

MARSHFIELD, Wis. (March 10, 2026) — All winter decorations, containers and other adornments at Hillside Cemetery must be removed by April 1 as part of the cemetery’s annual spring clean-up, according to cemetery officia…

Mar 4, 2026 ▶ Watch
Chestnut Center for the Arts announces busy March lineup of exhibits, classes and fundraisers

By David Murchland - Marshfield Now! MARSHFIELD, Wis. — The Chestnut Center for the Arts is rolling out a busy March schedule that includes new exhibits, comedy, professional wrestling, classes and a food-focused fundra…

Mar 8, 2026
Special Olympics, Marshfield police to play in 10th annual fundraiser March 20

By David Murchland - Marshfield Now! MARSHFIELD, Wis. — The Marshfield Area Special Olympics and the Marshfield Police Department will meet on the basketball court Friday, March 20, for the 10th annual fundraiser game a…

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