The Star News

09/10/2026

Congratulations to Steve and Kate Metz, their home at 608 Park Ave. in Medford was selected as the City of Medford, Wisconsin Yard of the Week for September 10. Mayor Laura Holmes and The Star News are partnering to celebrate and recognize those who go above and beyond to make the community a more beautiful place for everyone. Nominations may be made at the Medford City Hall.

09/04/2026

Star News photographer Alex Wilson was able to get this rainbow over the City of Medford, Wisconsin city park during the Medford, WI Kiwanis Club s Summer Concert Series with Ember this evening

09/03/2026

Congratulations to Dan and Tina Johnson their home at 222 Roberta St in Medford was selected as the City of Medford, Wisconsin Yard of the Week for September 3. Mayor Laura Holmes and The Star News are partnering to celebrate and recognize those who go above and beyond to make the community a more beautiful place for everyone. Nominations may be made at the Medford City Hall.

08/30/2026

Light rain couldn't keep the crowds away in Rib Lake as a crowd of about 300 came out for Hip Pocket as the finale of the Rib Lake concert series.

08/27/2026

Congratulations to Donna Faude at 340 E. Allman St. for being selected at the City of Medford, Wisconsin Yard of the Week for August 27. Mayor Laura Holmes and The Star News are partnering to celebrate and recognize those who go above and beyond to make the community a more beautiful place for everyone. Nominations may be made at the Medford City Hall.
Nominations will be taken until the last week of September.

08/27/2026

The DNR is predicting a strong crop of wild rice this season compared to recent years.
The Star News is looking for people who harvest wild rice who would be interested in being featured in the a story about harvesting and getting the crop ready for storage. Contact Brian at The Star News 715-4748-2626 or by email at [email protected] if you or someone you know would want to be featured in a story about wild rice.

08/21/2026

08/21/2026

Nashville Nights playing now at Parkfest with The Chamber - previously Medford Chamber

08/20/2026

Congratulations to Ann Schield at 603 N. Shattuck Street for being selected as the City of Medford, Wisconsin Yard of the Week for August 20. Mayor Laura Holmes and The Star News are partnering to celebrate and recognize those who go above and beyond to make the community a more beautiful place for everyone. Nominations may be made at the Medford City Hall.