Committee reviews Marathon County draft comprehensive plan, asks for stronger focus on aging and livability County staff presented the draft Marathon County 2026 comprehensive plan and committee members urged clearer objectives and strategies for aging‑in‑place, social connection in rural areas, and homelessness, with staff saying those items appear in other chapters and will be refined.

Marathon County is gearing up for a transformative 2026 comprehensive plan, but are we doing enough to support our aging population and combat social isolation in rural areas?

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Marathon County approves 2026 CDBG funding application amid consortium membership renewal Marathon County seeks continued membership in regional consortium for community development block grants.

Marathon County is poised to secure vital funding for housing initiatives by renewing its commitment to the Central Housing Region consortium, ensuring essential resources for the community.

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La Crosse City targets 200 affordable homes annually to address housing crisis La Crosse City needs 200 affordable houses annually for the next decade, study reveals.

Wausau and Marathon County are taking bold steps to tackle the homelessness crisis, with a task force targeting urgent housing needs revealed by alarming new study findings.

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