With all residents age 16 and older now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) encourages everyone to schedule an appointment. Anyone that lives, works, or studies in Wisconsin can get vaccinated for free — even if they cannot provide proof of residency, do not have a...
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Severe weather awareness: information about thunderstorms shared
Editor’s note: April 12-16 is tornado and severe weather awareness week. In recognition, the Jefferson County Office of Emergency Management has released the following information: Welcome to Day Two of Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness Week. Tornadoes, large hail, strong winds, flooding, and lightning are all hazards associated with severe...
Area obituaries posted April 12
James Schmitz
Statewide tornado drill this Thursday
Wisconsin will hold its statewide tornado drill on Thursday, April 15.Held in conjunction with Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness Week, the drill is a reminder for residents to discuss and practice what to do during a tornado warning.At both 1:45 and 6:45 p.m. Thursday, residents are encouraged to pause what...
Our Take: Funding sought for a good cause: ‘Terry Beck Scholarship’
If you haven’t visited McCoy Park recently — or, heaven forbid, ever — then you haven’t seen the beautiful memorial to Lance Cpl. Terry Beck and his dog, Seato. It was placed there in 2017 to honor “war dogs” and their handlers.Terry was born in Iowa in 1949, moving to...