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01/03/2026

Lana Vollert of Pittsville passes the ball over her Auburndale opponent on Jan. 2 in Auburndale, and Auburndale’s Gracie Hasenhorl drives to the basket against Pittsville’s Kendall Knott. The Auburndale girls won the game, 56-34. Julie Schooley photos

01/01/2026

Happy New Year from all of us at the Hub City Times!

As we look back on the past year, we are filled with gratitude for the opportunity to tell your stories. Whether it was a Friday night under the stadium lights, local arts & entertainment, or the breaking news that affects your daily life, thank you for trusting us to be your hyperlocal source. We are absolutely thrilled to continue this journey and can't wait to see what things our community achieves as we move into the new year. 🥂✨

Stay connected with all things local in 2026 by visiting our website at https://www.hubcitytimes.com/

12/31/2025

Sully Luepke recently completed seven marathons on seven continents in seven days:

Sully Luepke recently completed seven marathons on seven continents in seven days.

12/30/2025

Family Health Center of Marshfield is working to create a location in Wisconsin Rapids:

The Family Health Center of Marshfield has received a significant boost in funding in the form of a $3,000,000 state grant, which will be used to build a Wisconsin Rapids Health Center (WRHC) designed to improve access to healthcare services for the community.

12/28/2025

The Crystal Apple Awards returned this year, with a new submitting and selection process while continuing the Marshfield Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry’s many years of celebrating Marshfield area educators. One award is now given in the following categories: High School, Middle School, Elementary School and Other Staff. The selection committee received 638 nominations with the winners chosen on the quality of the candidate’s impact statement. The 2025-26 Crystal Apple Awards recipients are: Other Staff: Elise Hahn, Pittsville School District Social Worker; Elementary School: Becca Bernhagen, Neillsville School District; Middle School: Courtney Meidl, Auburndale School District; and
High School: Adam Smrcka, Neillsville School District High School. Pictured are Bernhagen and Smrcka. Submitted photos

12/27/2025

Due to the fact that we aren't releasing a print edition this week (Dec. 31), we are posting our Yesterday column here:

YESTERDAY IN AND AROUND MARSHFIELD
Dec. 28 – Jan. 3

25 YEARS AGO (2000)
Curtiss resident Mary T. Carlson brings a personal touch to history in her debut novel, Journey from Cornwall. Though fictional, it draws on her World War II experiences and family stories, tracing the lives of Cornish immigrants in southwestern Wisconsin and families in wartime England. Her firsthand ties to both countries give the story an authentic and distinctive perspective on the era’s hardships and fears.

With her right hand raised and her left resting on the Bible, MaryAnn Lippert, the new state representative for the 70th Assembly District, was sworn in by State Supreme Court Justice David Prosser at the Pittsville High School Auditorium. The room was filled with family, friends, neighbors, and supporters as she accepted her responsibilities. Her husband, Jerry, along with their son Joe and daughters Hollie and Carrie, stood beside her as she took the oath of office.

50 YEARS AGO (1975): General Telephone Co. of Wisconsin has completed an eight-year program to reduce party line service in the Wausau service area, which includes Marshfield. The project has reduced the maximum number of customers per line from eight to four.

A crowd estimated at 2,500 attended what United States Snowmobile Association officials described as one of the best run derbies of the season at the Central Wisconsin State fairgrounds Sunday. Marshfield's, Allen Decker was the only double winner.

75 YEARS AGO (1950)
The Rollohome Trailer Coach Company, 1515 N. Central Avenue, since its start here in 1947, has expanded its manufacturing plant and increased its output to become one of Marshfield's fastest growing business concerns.

Marshfield "observed" the arrival of the New Year in customary style, but more from habit than for any real cause for revelry, in view of the Korean war and its international implications. For many people, the holiday eve was an opportunity to attend church services.

100 YEARS AGO (1925)
George Lang of the Lang & Scharmann firm is confident now that they are equipped in a manner that will enable them to make gas deliveries anywhere any time of the year. This confidence was inspired by the introduction of a snowmobile, motor vehicle with caterpillar traction at the rear and runners in front, claimed to be capable of negotiating almost any kind of drift or snow blocked roads.

12/25/2025

Marshfield High School basketball center Valin Ramberg shares the story of his journey, the support of his family, the unforgettable trips, and what it means to lead his team in his final season.

He’s heading to UW-La Crosse next to continue his hoop dreams and study business—get the full scoop on this talented senior!

🔗 Read Valin's State Bank Financial Senior Spotlight here: https://www.hubcitytimes.com/sports/

12/25/2025

The best gift this season is a strong community. Thank you for supporting local journalism and keeping our shared stories vibrant.

Warmest wishes for a Happy Holiday and a Merry Christmas! Stay connected with your community today: https://www.hubcitytimes.com/

12/24/2025

The best routine the Marshfield High School gymnastics team has to offer just might belong to the head coach:

The best routine the Marshfield High School gymnastics team has to offer just might belong to the head coach.

12/24/2025

Its not too late to order one of MMC's latest releases for a book worm in your family! Check out "Patinas of Life" by Patrick Wood and "Golden Era: The Hear of Wisconsin Sidelines" by Kris Leonhardt and Tori Wittenbrock either at Janke Books in Wausau or by scanning the QR codes.

12/23/2025

Submitted by Linda Bauer

"When we were little, my dad would go outside at night and throw croquet mallets on the house roof so we'd think the reindeer just landed. (Clever huh?) The next day we'd say, dad why are the croquet mallets on the roof? This was in Marshfield."

See more Christmas Memories in this week’s print edition of the Hub City Times.