PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION ALMOST HERE!!!!

If you are a registered voter in Marathon City and have gotten married or divorced, changed your name or moved since you lasted voted, we are asking that you visit the Village Hall before October 28th, 2016 to update your voter registration record. Completing these updates before election day will reduce wait times at the

Marathon City Launches Refreshed Website

The Marathon City website has undergone an update to make the site more compatible with mobile devices.  In addition, multiple pages have been update to provide more concise information.  Let us know how you like the new look and feel of the site.

Marathon Cheese Corporation

Marathon Cheese Corporation has begun work on a significant expansion in Marathon City.  The planned 68,000 Sq Ft facility will be added to the east end of the current facility and will provide much needed space for the company.  To support this expansion the Village established TID #2 to reconstruct the intersection of 2nd and

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2016 Fall Clean-up Day Scheduled

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Marathon City has scheduled the annual fall clean-up day for Saturday September 24th from 8 am to 11 am.  The drop-off location for the day has changed.  Drop-off will be in the north parking lot of Veterans Park.  The Fall Clean-up Data Sheet outlines what will be accepted at and the costs associated with items.

9/11 Memorial – Silent Walk Up The Hill

On 9/11/16 at 7:00 p.m. the Marathon City Fire & Police Departments will perform their annual silent walk up the hill in memory of the over 3,000 people, including more than 400 police officers and firefighters, who were killed during the attacks in New York City and Washington, D.C.  Surrounding departments are invited to join

2016 NFL Punt, Pass & Kick Scheduled in Marathon City

NFL – Punt, Pass & Kick Marathon Fun Days will host the NFL – Punt, Pass & Kick program Saturday, Sept 5th at 12:00 pm at Veteran’s Park in Marathon.  Participants must be 6 to 15, show a valid birth certificate of age verification, and are encouraged to register online prior to the event at

Pharmacy Services Return to Marathon City

For Immediate Release Contacts: Andrew R. Kurtz, Administrator 715-443-2221 akurtz@marathoncity.org Lu Prahl, Marketing 715 842 0370 luann.prahl@youngsdrugstore.com Pharmacy Services Return to Marathon City MARATHON CITY, WI. July 18, 2016 – The Village Board announced today that will partner with Young’s Drug Store to bring pharmacy services back to Marathon City. The Village of Marathon City

New Options for Utility Billing and Payment

The Marathon City utility board approved email delivery of utility bills and implementation of monthly automatic payment for budget billing at its regular meeting June 29, 2016. Both programs are voluntary and are intended to reduce costs associated with billing and collections for the utility. Customers interested in receiving their bill via email can contact

Blue Stone Estates Open House

S.C. Swiderski will be hosting an open house at the Blue Stone Estates property in Marathon City on Saturday June 18 from 10am to 2pm. Blue Stone Estates is located on Blue Stone Lane in Marathon City just north of the Maratech Ave and Blue Stone Lane intersection.

Marathon City Unveils New Brand

The Village Board approved the recommendation for a new branding strategy for the Marathon City. Over the past several months, board members of Marathon City 2020 Ltd. have conducted a comprehensive brand development process for Marathon City that was approved by the Village Board in late 2015. The new brand will be officially unveiled during

Gordy’s Market Coming to Marathon City

For Immediate Release Contacts: Andrew R. Kurtz, Administrator 715-443-2221 akurtz@marathoncity.org Maggie Cook, Marketing Director 715-492-1230 maggiec@gordysinc.com Marathon City Center Project Focuses Downtown Revitalization MARATHON CITY, WI. May 5, 2016 – The Village of Marathon City announced today that a letter of intent has been signed with Gordy’s Market of Chippewa Falls, WI and S.C. Swiderski

2016 Community Garage Sale List and Map Released

The 2016 Annual Community Garage Sales will be held April 28 and 29 in Marathon City. The sale listing and map is now available by follow the link to the 2016 Sale Detail.

Wedding Whispers at Marathon City Heritage Center

Press Release April 18, 2016 RE: Marathon City Heritage Center Hosts Wedding Dress Exhibit The Marathon City Heritage Center is hosting a “Wedding Whispers Exhibit” that opens Saturday, May 14, 2016 from 10a to 2p. The themed exhibit includes several decades of wedding dresses and related apparel and decorations. Children and families are also encouraged

Astia Health Delivers Telemedicine

Marathon,WI -Astia Health LLC. the leading telemedicine services provider in Wisconsin launched their pilot software and services to the clinicians and residents of Marathon and the surrounding communities. They aim to reshape the way we perceive traditional health care by integrating the latest advancements in technology and data security. With their new software and services,

2015 Holly Day

Come, join the Marathon Area Business Association and community members for the 2015 Holly Day on Saturday December 12, 2015 from 5 to 7 p.m. at St Anthony Spirituality Center in Marathon City. Follow the Holly Day link for more details on special event.

Marathon City Heritage Center to Host St. Nicholas

The Marathon City Heritage Center will be celebrating a Holiday Open House on Sunday, December 6th, 2015 from 10a to 2p. Children are invited to come and meet St. Nicholas who is making a special appearance at the center between Noon – 2p. Refreshments and snacks will also be available. The poster link provides more

New Medical Provider Breaks Ground In Marathon City

Astia Health, LLC has started construction of their headquarters and operations facility in Marathon City’s business park. Visit Astia Health, LLC for more information.

Marathon City Heritage Center Launch

The Marathon 2020 Project is excited to launch the Marathon City Heritage Center in partnership with the Marathon County Historical Society. The Marathon City Heritage Center opens for the first time Fun Days weekend. Read the Press Release for more details on the center.

Final 2015 Marathon City Summer Fest Event Update

Join your friends, neighbors and local businesses for the final 2015 Summer Fest , a free community event at Veteran’s Park in Marathon City on Thursday August 20 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Just Added to the Event!! The Marathon City Police Department will be sponsoring a Bike Rodeo near the pavilions of Veteran’s

Marathon City is the Latest Prescription Drug Drop-off Location in Marathon County

MARATHON CITY – Medication abuse in Marathon County continues to be a high priority for local prevention, treatment and enforcement officials. Since 2010, five local police departments (Wausau, Everest Metro, Rothschild, Kronenwetter and Colby-Abbotsford) have served as permanent medication drop box locations, collecting approximately eight tons of unwanted or expired medications. On June 15, the

Work Begins on Miller-Bradford & Risberg Location in Marathon City

The Village is excited to announce that excavation has started on the Miller-Bradford & Risberg site in the Marathon City Business Park. Miller-Bradford, a CASE Heavy Equipment Dealer, will be constructing a 16,000 square foot sales and service facility on Maratech Avenue east of Hyw 107. To see the progress on the project follow the

Community Garden Established in Marathon City

The Village Board of Trustees voted at the May meeting to establish a Community Garden Program in the village. The Community Garden will be located in the Marathon Business Park on the south side of Maratech Ave near the village’s eastern border. The Board has initially designated a 1/2 acre area for sixteen 20 ft

S.C. Swiderski and Village Break Ground on Housing Project

This morning representatives of S.C. Swiderski and the Village of Marathon City broke ground on a two building 28 unit apartment project located on Blue Stone Lane in Marathon City. The apartment project will increase the availability of quality multi-family options within the Village. Visit www.marathoncity.org/blue-stone-estates for more information.

Village Launches Updated Shop Marathon City Portal

The Village of Marathon City recently launched the latest Shop Marathon City Portal. The portal can be access via the home page at www.marathoncity.org/shop/. Updates to the portal include new main page which provides a more visual access point to local businesses and connection to the latest Marathon City App. Local business owners are encouraged

Community Garden Survey Released

The Village released on online survey today to gauge resident interest in a community garden program in Marathon City.  The survey will close April 30, 2015 and is is available at http://www.marathoncity.org/community/community-garden-survey/

Latest Village of Marathon City App Available for download

The latest version of the Village of Marathon City app is available for download from the Google Play store and the iTunes store. The new app has an updated look and feel will enable the Village to push important messages, reminders and warnings out to users of the app. The app also allows residents to

Village Now Accepts Credit and Debit Cards

Effective March 27, 2015, The Village of Marathon City will accept credit and debit cards for payment of traffic and parking fees, municipal utility bills and other government fees (i.e. permits and licenses). Transaction fees will be added to each card payment processed and the fees vary based on the payment amount. A complete fee

Village Launches Facebook Page

Today the Village of Marathon City launched its Facebook page. The page will be used in combination with the Village website to share information and to promote upcoming events. Followers of the page will have the latest on what is happening in the Village.   Visit our Facebook Page today.

Village Approves Redevelopment Programs

As a continued sign of commitment to the future of the Village of Marathon City, the Board of Trustees approved funding for implementation of a series of grant and loan programs focused on downtown redevelopment. The village has designated $150,000 to the programs for property owners to renovate, expand or restore their properties. For more

New Growth In Marathon City

The Village Board of Trustees approved a pair of developer’s agreements totaling $2,276,000 in new development in the Marathon City Business Park. The first agreement, with S.C. Swiderski, is for a multi-phase apartment development bringing 28 new apartment units to the village. The first building is targeted for completion in late 2015 and will be

Public Bidding on Old Fire Station Begins

The Village of Marathon City is currently accepting bids for the purchase of the former Marathon City Fire Department located at 312 Walnut Street.  The property is a 3200 Sq Ft block and concrete structure.  Interested parties can pick up a bid document at the Village Hall, request via phone at 715-443-2221 or downloaded from the

Marathon City 2020 Project Updates Website

The Marathon City 2020 Project rolled out updates to its community website recently. The updates provide an fresh resource for community members to follow the efforts of your friend and neighbors in promoting the Village of Marathon City. Visit The Marathon 2020 Project and stay connected.

Commercial Property Listings Online

The Village of Marathon City launched a new page on their website today Available Commercial Property . This page provides access to a listing of available commercial properties in Downtown Marathon City. Pass it on to friends and entrepreneurs seeking space to start or expand their businesses.

Communication is Important

Representatives of Marathon County, the Village of Marathon City and the towns of Cassel, Marathon, Rib Falls and Stettin met last night for a facilitated discussion on intergovernmental relations. The session was positive and was viewed with optimism by Village officials in attendance. More work will follow, but the Village has been and will continue

Marathon City Blog

The Village of Marathon City, as part of its commitment to communication, has launched a new blog on the Village Website. Please check in frequently to get the latest information on Village topics.