July 2022

Wed
27
Jul

Big Tech is Trying to Cancel Local News

Facebook and Google have become the de facto regulators of news and speech – deciding what content people see and when.
Their dominating control over how we communicate has serious implications for Freedom of Press and our broader rights under the First Amendment.

Wed
27
Jul

DMV Offers Information on Obtaining an ID to Vote in the Fall Primary  

Ahead of the Wisconsin Fall Primary on August 9, 2022, Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) reminds voters how to obtain identification, free of charge, that is valid for voting.

Wed
27
Jul

Wildcat Football Reunion August 19th

There will be a fifth reunion of ALL Belleville High School football alumni the evening of August 19, 2022. This includes former players, coaches, cheerleaders, managers and fans from the 1940's through the Class of 2022.
This event will be held in conjunction with the Belleville Wildcats vs Cambridge Blue Jays football game held at the Sports Complex starting at 7:00 p.m.

Wed
27
Jul

Lions' Landscape Project on the South Side of the Main Street Bridge

For a least a couple of years, plant enthusiast and past president of the Monticello Lions Club, Linn Lederman, has been prodding the members of the Lions Club to create a landscaped area on the south side of the Main Street bridge. His motivation was to enhance the entrance into downtown Monticello. Early this year Linn corroborated with Lions Secretary, Mike Davis, another plant enthusiast and Master Gardener to develop a plan of action.

Wed
27
Jul

New Glarus Man Arrested on Felony Charges

On July 21, 2022, the Sheriff's Office Detective Bureau was requested to assist New Glarus Police Department with an investigation into an adult male exposing a juvenile child to harmful materials during the course of his employment. The Detective Bureau, teamed with Green County Child Protective Services, completed further investigation into the case on July 22. The investigation determined that several photographs depicting nudity were shown to a juvenile child.

Wed
20
Jul

Gov. Evers, DHS Announce Wisconsin is Ready to Transition to 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Gov. Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announced the July 16, 2022, transition to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. The new calling code of 988 will allow people of all ages who are experiencing a crisis—whether that is thoughts of suicide, a mental health concern or substance use issue, or any other kind of emotional distress—to get help for themselves or a loved one by connecting them with a trained crisis counselor.

Wed
20
Jul

Wisconsin SeniorCare Program to Cover Vaccines Provided at Pharmacies

Gov. Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) have announced that Wisconsin’s SeniorCare Program has received approval from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to cover certain vaccines that members receive in pharmacies. Vaccines covered include those that protect against shingles, tetanus, meningitis, and Hepatitis A and B. These vaccines are recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) for adults aged 65 and older.

Wed
20
Jul

WDVA Now Accepting Grant Applications for Nonprofits that Serve Veterans

Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) Secretary Mary Kolar announced today that applications are now being accepted for two grants available to Wisconsin organizations that serve veterans and their families. Applications for both the WDVA Nonprofit Grant and the WDVA Entrepreneurship Grant will be accepted through Friday, August 12, 2022, at 4:00 p.m.

Wed
20
Jul

ADRC Offers Women's Evidence Based Incontinence Program Mind Over Matter: Healthy Bowels, Healthy Bladder

Did you know that more than half of women over age 50 experience issues with bladder or bowel control? These problems can be slightly bothersome or totally debilitating. For some women, the chance of embarrassment keeps them from enjoying many activities and can take control of their life.

Wed
20
Jul

DATCP Reminds Processors to Apply for Meat and Poultry Supply Chain Resiliency Grants, Attend Grant Writing Webinar on July 29

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) reminds Wisconsin meat and poultry processors to apply for Meat and Poultry Supply Chain Resiliency Grants by August 19, 2022. Gov. Tony Evers announced the creation of the grant in May 2022, investing up to $10 million in the program to continue to grow Wisconsin’s meat processing industry and improve the long-term viability of the state’s livestock industry.

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