Good morning, Eau Claire.

Mary Singer Martin was recognized at Six Lakes Campground (Chetek) for raking yards to help neighbors facing health challenges during the camping season, earning her the Sunshine Award as noted by Brenda and Gordy Smith.

The Eleva-Strum community will host the Catching Hope Benefit and Football Senior Night on Friday at Cardinal Stadium to support 14-year-old Owen McFarlane — a valued member of the Cardinals’ team — after his diagnosis with a rare genetic disease, MLD.

Federal safety officials are investigating a fatal incident at Northern Crossarm in Chippewa Falls — OSHA has up to six months to complete the investigation.

Local businesses are gearing up as the Brewers advanced to the World Series.

Scheels will start receiving official merchandise today and a card shop plans collectible giveaways as fans drive increased foot traffic.

Country Jam has announced its 2027 lineup featuring headliners Blake Shelton, Luke Bryan and Gavin Adcock.

The three-day event will take place July 22-24 and include a second stage + pre-party on Wednesday nights with more surprises to come.

The Fall Creek Area Fire District is conducting a controlled burn today at E10895 Deer Road using village hydrants on the west end or around Highway 12.

A railroad crossing on WIS 25 in Nelson will close for repairs from 6 a.m. Oct.

26 to 4 p.m. Oct. 30, and motorists must use alternate Mississippi River crossings. Emergency vehicles remain permitted — the detour follows WIS 35, US 63 and MN 61.

Downtown, the historic State Theatre is up for sale after being relisted this week at $550,000 dollars; the 31,000 sqft venue (opened in 1926 and closed in 2018) offers a unique piece of local history.

The prep football season ended Friday, Oct.

16 when Mondovi and Durand-Arkansaw battled for the Cloverbelt title in Eau Claire. Other games had Fall Creek versus Pacelli, Eau Claire North hosting Wausau West, Eau Claire Memorial playing at SPASH, and McDonell facing Colfax.