š± How Marshfieldās favorite crossing guard became a USA Games powerlifter
Marshfield, Wisconsin Patch AM: a 4 min readHello Marshfield! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- How Marshfieldās favorite crossing guard became a USA Games powerlifter
- Marshfield community mourns the passing of Shaina Marie Farb
Also on today's calendar: Marshfield Mtor Speedway and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: What kind of shoes do frogs wear? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Saturday: Humid with a strong t-storm, with a high of 84 and low of 67 degrees.
- Sunday: A thunderstorm in spots, temps: high: 93, low: 70. š¶ Hot!
- Monday: Hot with a t-storm possible, with a high of 93 and low of 64 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Follen powerlifts his way to USA Games (hubcitytimes.com) ā Marshfield residents may recognize Josh Follen, the longtime crossing guard and parking enforcement worker who just powerlifted his way to fourth place at the USA Games. The 41-year-old Marshfield Area Special Olympics athlete balances health challenges, multiple sports, and a new job with Head Start at the Marshfield Clinic Health System YMCA, while his local Special Olympics chapter continues fundraising to support about 100 athletes. 
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ā¢ Shaina Marie Farb (hubcitytimes.com) ā Marshfield is mourning the loss of 32-year-old resident Shaina Marie Farb, remembered for her big smile, quick wit, and love for animals. Her decision to be an organ and cornea donor is bringing hope and healing to many others, and her family encourages readers to consider registering as donors in her honor. Ā Ā Ā
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Charcoal Drawing - August ā
Second Street Community Center, 211 E 2nd St, Marshfield
6:00 pm
Wednesday August 5
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Marshfield Mtor Speedway ā
Marshfield Motor Speedway, 10853 County Rd H, Marshfield
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2026 Annual Benefit Show - Marshfield Firefighters Association ā
Fraternal Order of Eagles, 1104 S Oak Ave, Marshfield
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2026 Annual Benefit Show - Marshfield Firefighters... ā
Fraternal Order of Eagles, 1104 S Oak Ave, Marshfield
7:00 pm
Saturday August 15
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2026 Hub City Days Brewfest ā
Wenzel Family Plaza, 201 S Chestnut Ave, Marshfield
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Special Dairy Cattle Auction | Loyal, WI | Oberholtzer ā
Oberholtzer Dairy Cattle & Auction Co, W1461 WI-98, Loyal
11:00 am -
Summer Fun at the Mead ā
Stanton W. Mead Education & Visitor Center, S2148 County Hwy S, Milladore
10:00 am -
Tuesday Portsmouth Racing Series ā
Lake Dubay Sailing Association, 420 Wildwood Ct, Marshfield
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Saturday Portsmouth Racing Series ā
Lake Dubay Sailing Association, 420 Wildwood Ct, Marshfield
10:30 am -
Midwest Unity Fest Saturday, August 8th! ā
Monster Hall Events, 218967 Co Rd F, Unity
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Art Project - Map Making Lab ā
Second Street Community Center, 211 E 2nd St, Marshfield
10:30 am -
Sewing Class ā C2 Makerspace ā
C2 Makerspace, Helen Laird Fine Arts Building, Marshfield
1:00 pm
Saturday July 25
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š Nearby News
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Wisconsin Rapids
- Bond Set for Wisconsin Rapids Man Accused of OWI, Fleeing and Officer (wsau.com)
- 8 local entrepreneurs received $30K from new Heart Tank Grant program (wisconsinrapidstribune.com)
- How housing alternatives are giving the traditional starter home its comeback - Wisconsin Rapids City Times (wrcitytimes.com)
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