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Marriage Licenses Christina M. Jensen Clark County Clerk 517 Court Street Neillsville, WI 54456 (715) 743-5148 WHERE TO APPLY: County Clerk’s Office, Courthouse – Room 301 Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday Closed Saturdays and legal holidays Please arrive prior to 4:00 p.m. to allow time for processing. Marriageable Age: Any person who has attained the age of 18 years may marry. If a person is between the ages of 16 and 18 years, the license will be issued only with the written consent of the parents, guardian or custodian. Consent forms are available. Persons who may not marry: Blood relatives nearer of kin than second cousins, except when the female is 55 years of age or older, or where either party submits an affidavit signed by a physician stating that either party is permanently sterile. A person under the age of 16. Persons who have not been divorced at least 6 months. Persons who are not competent. Residence: No county residency requirements. Applicants may obtain a marriage license in any county in Wisconsin. The marriage ceremony can be held in any county in Wisconsin. Waiting Period: A 3-day waiting period is required by law, but may be waived for a good cause by the clerk for an additional fee of $10.00. Requirements: Must show proof of current address. All applicants must present a certified copy of a birth certificate, original with raised seal. Copies of judgment of divorce, legal annulment papers, or death certificate from previous marriage must be presented. Must know name of village, city, or township where presently residing. Must know name of officiate and place of ceremony. Must know parent’s middle names, mother’s maiden name, and how to spell them. Both persons must sign before the County Clerk or Deputy when applying for their license. Expiration: The license is valid for 60 days after the date of issuance. The marriage must be performed within that period. Cost: $75.00 Ceremony: Any judge, ordained clergyman, court commissioner, municipal judge or licentiate of a denomination body. Clark County Contacts: Bonnie Wachsmuth, Court Commissioner (715) 229-2284 Judy Kalepp, Abbotsford Municipal Judge (715) 223-3444 Richette Elmhorst, Neillsville (715) 379-3368 Terri Wiersma, Dorchester (715) 613-8467 Mary Ellen Hughes, Owen (715) 229-2368 Eau Claire County Court Commissioner Eau Claire Courthouse, free of Charge Nathan Novak (715) 839-6029 Witnesses: Must be 18 years of age to sign the marriage certificate. Clark County Courthouse | 517 Court Street Room 301 | Neillsville, WI 54456 | Ph: (715) 743-5148 Fx: (715 743-5154

CLARK COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE Emergency, Life Threatening, & Crimes in Progress - 911 Non Emergency (715) 743-3157 | Toll Free (800) 743-2420 SHERIFF SALES DIVISIONS ADMINISTRATION RECORDS & SERVICES COUNTY JAIL Email Ph. (715) 743-5358 Kerry L. Kirn Sheriff Sheriff Kerry L. Kirn obtained his Associate Degree in Police Science and has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice. He started with the Clark County Sheriff's Office part-time in July of 1991. He started his full-time career in March 1993 working as a Communications/Corrections Deputy and ultimately was promoted to a Patrol Deputy in May 1996. In December of 1998, Kerry was promoted to Detective for the Sheriff's Office and worked in that position until he was again promoted to Detective Captain in March 2019. Kerry L. Kirn was appointed Sheriff of Clark County, Wisconsin by Governor Tony Evers, assuming the role on January 1, 2025. Email Ph. (715) 743-5370 James Hirsch Chief Deputy Chief Deputy James Hirsch grew up in Marshfield and currently lives in the Abbotsford area with his wife and two boys. He obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh before attending the Law Enforcement Recruit Academy in Wausau. He was hired in March of 1997 and held a variety of positions in the Sheriff’s Office: Dispatcher/Jailer, Patrol Deputy and Training Officer, Patrol Sergeant, Communications/Corrections Captain, Patrol Captain and finally Chief Deputy in April of 2014. Email Ph. (715) 743-5377 Louise Hackel Corrections Captain Captain Louise Hackel began her law enforcement career with the Clark County Sheriff's Office in October of 1998. She started as a Communications/Corrections deputy. In 2007, Louise was promoted to a Corrections Sergeant. Louise has held several positions and assignments within the agency to include Validations Officer, Field Training Officer, Huber/EMP Officer, Program Coordinator, Corrections Emergency Response Team (CERT), and a member of the Clark County Sheriff's Office Peer Support Team. In October 2025, Louise promoted to Captain of the corrections division. Email Ph. (715) 743-5364 Wade Hebert Patrol Captain Captain Wade Hebert is from the Loyal WI area. He has a Associates Degree in Criminal Justice from Mid-State Technical College and a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Central State University. He has been with the Sheriff’s Office since 2006, starting as a reserve deputy. He was hired full time as a corrections deputy, then transferred to a patrol deputy shortly after. In 2015, he was promoted to Patrol Sergeant, overseeing a patrol shift. Since 2008 he has held several positions and assignments within the agency. He is a field training officer, training new hires for several years, and attained the role of field training coordinator, overseeing the program. He has been a member of the county’s Emergency Response Team (ERT) for several years, where he currently is the team commander. He has conducted pre-employment background investigations and over sees the program. He also is a state of Wisconsin certified instructor in various law enforcement topics and trainings. In 2020, he was promoted to his current position as Patrol Captain, overseeing the patrol division. Email Ph. (715) 743-5367 Lea Sterry Communications Captain Captain Lea Sterry graduated from the University of Wisconsin – Steven Point with a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Natural Resources while attending the Law Enforcement Recruit Academy at Mid-State Technical College. She began her career with the Sheriff Office in June of 2003 as a Communications/Corrections Deputy where she also assisted as a Training Officer and member of C.E.R.T. In April of 2019, Lea was promoted to Captain of the Communication’s Center. Email Ph. (715) 743-5371 Nathan Schreiber Detective Captain Captain Nathan Schreiber grew up in the Abbotsford/Athens area. He obtained his Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from Mount Senario College in Ladysmith, WI. He started as a patrol officer for Athens Police Department and then was hired full time with the Colby-Abbotsford Police Department in 2003. In 2021, he was hired as a detective within Clark County Sheriff’s Office, with his main focus being internet crimes against children and other related investigations. In 2024, he was promoted to Detective Captain where he oversees the Detective division. He is also a State of Wisconsin instructor in various law enforcement topics and is a Taser Instructor. Email Ph. (715) 743-5278 Heidi Ashbeck Administrative Supervisor Administrative Supervisor Heidi Ashbeck grew up in the Lublin area and graduated high school from the School District of Gilman. She obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin-Stout. Heidi was hired at the Sheriff’s Office in August 2015 as the Administrative Supervisor, overseeing the clerical division within the office. She currently lives in Greenwood with her husband and their three kids. Clark County Sheriff's Office | 517 Court St, Room 308 | Neillsville, WI 54456

Energy Assistance Clark County Department of Social Services is no longer a host site for the Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP). Western Dairyland is now the host site for WHEAP. Western Dairyland is located at 418 Wisconsin Street, Eau Claire, WI 54703. Their phone number is (715)836-7511. For any heat and/or energy assistance or crisis, after hours emergencies or weatherization, please contact Western Dairyland. If you are not a previous WHEAP customer and are in need of an application to apply for assistance, you may contact Western Dairyland or Clark County Department of Social Services. Clark County Department of Social Services will assist you in obtaining and completing a WHEAP application. If you are in need of assistance, with submitting your application and/or verifications for the WHEAP program, Clark County Department of Social Services is available, during normal business hours. Western Dairyland will also assist you with the application and verification process. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Clark County Department of Social Services at (715)743-5233. If you have a heat or energy emergency/crisis situation, please contact Western Dairyland at (715)836-7511. If you have an after-hours heat or energy emergency or crisis situation, please contact Western Dairyland at (715)836-7511. 24 Hour Mental Health and AODA Crisis Line (800) 863-3560 or (715) 743-3400

Black River Rec Area Admission Fee: Park use is free Other Links: Range of allowable Firewood Fishing Fishing Access Kayak and Canoe Launch Area Parking Black River Recreational Area is a 29 acre semi-developed day use area that provides 1/2 mile of access to the Black River for fishing, canoeing and other water based recreation. Other allowable activities include: hunting, hiking and picnicking. Online Reservation System Black River Recreational Area W6591 County Hwy X Withee, WI . 54498 Contact: (715) 743-5140 County Forest Camping Application Extended Stay Camping Policy Beach Water Quality

Storm Salvage Timber Sales: Bid Openings and Direct Sales On May 21, 2024, a severe storm with embedded tornadoes swept across Clark County. The resulting damage from this storm impacted over 600 acres of Clark County Forest and 100’s more acres of private land throughout Clark County. Salvaging storm damaged timber quickly and efficiently is critical to capture the value of the timber and protect the surrounding forest from risks associated with fire, insects, and disease. The Clark County Forestry and Parks Department set storm salvage harvest areas and advertised them for sealed bid and special bid opening on July 15, 2024. The results from the bid opening is linked below. There may be remaining salvage areas set and sold via direct purchase. July 2024 - Prospectus (Storm Salvage Sales) July 15, 2024 - BID RESULTS (Storm Salvage Sales) *Contact the Clark County Forestry Department for more information* Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM | 517 Court St., Room 103 | Neillsville, WI 54456 | Phone: (715) 743-5140

Clark County Human Resources Human Resources | 517 Court Street, Room 574 | Neillsville, WI 54456 | (715) 743-5224 Fax (715) 743-5159 STAFF Staff Heather Murray , Human Resources Director Email (715) 743-5298 Amanda James , Human Resources Advisor Email (715) 743-5144 Breana Guldan , Human Resources Generalist Email (715) 743-5224

Recreational and Educational Camps Recreation facilities include ‘Recreational and Educational Camps’, ‘Campgrounds’ and ‘Public Swimming Pools’ or ‘Whirlpools’. The application for all Lodging and Recreation facilities can be found here: Lodging and Recreation License ATCP 78-Rec and Educational Camp To report a public health emergency or communicable disease after hours, please contact Clark County Dispatch at (715) 743-3157. Our office is closed on significant holidays & days of recognition. Please click here for more information.

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What is CISM Services Who We Serve Resources Get Involved Contact Us About Us Clark & Jackson County CISM Resources We provide a range of educational materials, self-help tools, and research-backed guides to help individuals and organizations navigate critical incident stress and trauma recovery. Crisis Self-Help Guides Recognizing signs of acute stress & PTSD How to practice psychological first aid (PFA) Coping strategies for grief & trauma recovery Workplace & Leadership Resources Developing a trauma-informed workplace culture How leaders can support employees post-crisis Managing organizational stress & morale Emergency Contacts & Referral Networks 24/7 crisis helplines & suicide prevention hotlines Mental health service providers specializing in trauma Peer support networks for first responders & veterans Downloadable PDFs & Training Materials Crisis Response Checklist Self-Care Strategies for High-Stress Professions How to Build Resilience in Trauma-Exposed Roles Contact Us 📞 Crisis Support Helpline: (715-743-3400) for immediate assistance. 📧 Email: CISM@co.clark.wi.us 📍 Office Location: 517 Court Street, Room 503, Neillsville, WI 54456 🌐 Website: https://www.clarkcountywi.gov/ We are here for you—because mental health matters in every crisis.

Welcome to the official webpage of the Clark County Jail. CLARK COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE Emergency, Life Threatening, & Crimes in Progress - 911 Non Emergency (715) 743-3157 | Toll Free (800) 743-2420 Clark County Jail Information The Clark County Jail is a 126 bed facility dedicated in April of 2000 and features a pod based design with state of the art technology. The jail houses all genders and classifies inmates from minimum to maximum security risk. The jail employs 12 full-time correction deputies and four (4) full-time correction sergeants, as well as several reserve deputies. All corrections staff are required to attend 200 hours of specialized training to become jail certified. They are also required to do 24 hours of training yearly to maintain their certification. Please call (715) 743-5380 if you need to set up an appointment for Fingerprinting. TO CONTACT THE JAIL: JAIL PHONE: (715) 743-5380 JAIL FAX: (715) 743-4009 JAIL EMAIL: sheriffcorrections@co.clark.wi.us ELECTRONIC MONITORING/HUBER RULES AND AGREEMENT (ENGLISH VERSION) ELECTRONIC MONITORING/HUBER RULES AND AGREEMENT (SPANISH VERSION) SELF EMPLOYED INFORMATION FORM AND GUIDELINES Clark County Sheriff's Office | 517 Court St, Room 308 | Neillsville, WI 54456