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🌱 Marshfield’s holiday parade returns Nov. 19, with tree lighting afterward

Marshfield, Wisconsin Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello again Marshfield! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Marshfield’s holiday parade returns Nov. 19, with tree lighting afterward
  • Marshfield man convicted in bank robbery conspiracy
  • Marshfield man's homicide trial set for March

Also on today's calendar: Sabbath School and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A couple of showers, with a high of 53 and low of 33 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy and colder, temps: high: 39, low: 28.
  • Friday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 38 and low of 27 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Ready for a holiday parade? Here's where to find one near Marshfield (marshfieldnewsherald.com) — Marshfield’s downtown holiday parade starts at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 19, with Santa, local groups and emergency crews joining the procession. A tree lighting follows at Wenzel Family Plaza. Families looking for more holiday outings can also find upcoming parades in Wisconsin Rapids, Abbotsford, Rudolph and Edgar through Dec. 13.
   

2. Marshfield man pleads no contest in Jackson County bank robbery conspiracy (news8000.com) — Marshfield resident Alexander Pongratz, 26, pleaded no contest Monday and was found guilty of conspiracy to rob a financial institution. His case involves two Jackson County bank robberies that netted $7,000 in 2018 and 2019. Sentencing is scheduled for Jan. 26, and a second conspiracy count was dismissed but read into the record.
   

3. Marshfield man schedled for homicide trial (wsau.com) — Marshfield resident Brent Porter is scheduled to stand trial in late March 2027 on homicide charges in a Medford man's shooting death. Porter remains in the Taylor County Jail, with a pretrial status hearing set for Jan. 22. The criminal complaint describes conflicting accounts of who fired the gun.
   

4. Marshfield 3-Year-Old Oscar to Be Honored During Global Marathon Challenge Supporting Children With Cancer (onfocus.news) — Oscar, a 3-year-old from Marshfield affected by cancer, will be honored during a seven-continent marathon challenge Nov. 15–21. Hopecam founder Len Forkas plans to run seven marathons in seven days to raise $183,000 for technology that helps children receiving cancer treatment stay connected with classmates and friends.
   

5. Marshfield woman sentenced to 6 months for embezzling $120,000 from Marshfield charity (wjfw.com) — The former executive director of Marshfield’s Ronald McDonald House has been sentenced to six months in jail for embezzling about $120,000 from the charity. Iilee Pederson pleaded guilty to money laundering and three theft counts. Charity representatives told the court the theft strained support for families with seriously ill children.
   

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Ok Marshfield! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Marshfield

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Marshfield

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.