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Marshfield Council Approves Capital Plan, Axon Contract Amid Budget Concerns

MARSHFIELD, Wis. (OnFocus) – The Marshfield Common Council approved the city’s five-year capital improvement plan and a 10-year police technology contract during a special meeting Monday, Oct. 19, as ...
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Week 7 – Sports OnFocus Football Computer Rankings

Below are our Week 7 computer rankings. These are determined using the Football Playoff Matrix formula that will determine playoff seeding. Check back later this week when we project the result of ...
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Marshfield Police, Fire Departments Face 2027 Budget Reductions

MARSHFIELD, WI (OnFocus) – Marshfield’s police and fire departments are adjusting their proposed 2027 budgets as city officials work to address financial pressures, including higher-than-expected ...
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Marshfield Area Pet Shelter to host Paws & Pancakes fundraiser Nov. 8

MARSHFIELD, WI (OnFocus) — The Marshfield Area Pet Shelter will host its annual Paws & Pancakes Breakfast Fundraiser from 8 to 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, at Hotel Marshfield, 2700 S. Central Ave. The ...
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Marshfield-Based Quality Roofing Completes Unique Hospital Project in Alaska

MARSHFIELD, WI (OnFocus) – A commercial roofing project that started in Wisconsin and ended more than 3,000 miles away in Alaska is now complete, marking an unusual assignment for a Marshfield-based ...
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Wood County Overdose Alert Issued After Increase in Drug Overdoses

WOOD COUNTY, Wis. (OnFocus) — Wood County residents are being urged to take extra precautions following an increase in reported drug overdoses between Oct. 7 and Oct. 14, 2026. A public health alert ...
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St. Vincent de Paul event to raise awareness of homelessness in Marshfield

MARSHFIELD, WI (OnFocus) – St. Vincent de Paul in Marshfield will host a World Homeless Day event Saturday, Oct. 10, to raise awareness of homelessness in the area and generate funds to provide ...
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Major Reconstruction Planned for West Fifth Street and South Vine Avenue in Marshfield

MARSHFIELD, Wis. (OnFocus) – Two major street reconstruction projects are planned for Marshfield in 2027, with improvements to West Fifth Street and South Vine Avenue among the city’s infrastructure ...
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Marshfield Council Holds Off on Proposed Camping Ban Following Homelessness Debate

MARSHFIELD, Wis. (OnFocus) – The Marshfield Common Council took no action on a proposed ordinance restricting camping outside designated areas Tuesday, Oct. 13, after council members raised questions ...
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Visit Marshfield Reports 17% Rise in Room Tax Collections, Strong Concert Turnout

MARSHFIELD, Wis. (OnFocus) – Visit Marshfield reported higher lodging-related tax revenue and thousands of visitors to its summer concert series during an update to the Marshfield Common Council on ...
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Remembering “Tex” Kaiser: A Familiar Face, a Friendly Smile, and a Stratford Legend

STRATFORD, WI (OnFocus) – For generations of Stratford-area residents, Terrance “Tex” Kaiser was more than a familiar face. He was the man behind the wheel of the school bus, the umpire behind home ...