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Graduation and Underage Alcohol Consumption
Social Hosting Ordinance

Police Memorial Week

Wild Animals In City Limits

May 18, 2013

Graduation and Underage Alcohol Consumption
Social Hosting Ordinance

As all area high schools and families prepare for graduation, it is important that both students and family members act responsibly. Persons below the age of 21 are not allowed to consume alcoholic beverages outside the presence of their parents or legal guardians. Adults should be aware that providing alcohol to a minor is against the law.

The City of Marshfield social hosting ordinance was passed in 2012. This ordinance states no adult may knowingly permit, host, or fail to take action to prevent the illegal consumption or possession of alcoholic beverage by an underage person on premises owned by the adult or under the adult’s control. A person who commits a violation may be required to forfeit not more than $500 plus court costs for the first offense. Forfeitures may go as high as $5,000 plus court costs for 3 or more previous violations of this ordinance.

For the underage offenders, the penalties vary depending on age and prior violations. Anyone under the age of 17 years who has been cited for this offense must appear in court with a parent, and the judge will determine an appropriate penalty. Violators will be issued forfeitures and suspension of driving privileges from two months to one year.

If anything should happen to a child who has consumed alcohol provided by an adult/parent, that adult/parent may be held both criminally and civilly responsible. Graduation memories are to be cherished by the graduate, friends and family, not regretted Return to Top

May 11, 2013
Police Memorial Week

In 1963 President John Kennedy proclaimed May 15th of that year and each proceeding year as Peace Officer’s Memorial Day, and the week in which the date falls as National Police Week. This proclamation is to honor all officers killed in the line of duty and to give recognition to the dedicated service of the men and women in law enforcement today.

Annually, an average of 164 law enforcement officers die in the line of duty and more than 60,000 are assaulted, resulting in approximately 16,000 injuries. We ask that you remember them and their families during this time and throughout the year.

This year the Marshfield Police Department will celebrate Police Memorial Week with a service on Tuesday, May 14 at Beell Stadium at 6:30 p.m. All members of the community are welcome to attend the service and the brief reception which follows.

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May 4, 2013
Wild Animals In City Limits

There are many animals inside the city limits that people associate with living in a rural setting. Just to name a few, this would include animals such as skunks, raccoons, opossums, and porcupines.

When confronted, these animals can become dangerous, especially if it is a female protecting her young. Never approach a wild animal, especially if it is young or looks sick.

If you should find that an animal has taken up residence in your yard, you can contact the Marshfield Police Department ordinance division at 715-384-0814 or if you need immediate assistance call 715-387-4394. The ordinance officer will meet with you to determine the best course of action to take care of the situation.

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