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Open burning hazardous to health, leading cause of wildfires

MADISON – Options such as recycling and composting can replace open burning of trash and yard debris, which Department of Natural Resource officials caution can be a fire and pollution danger, especially this time of year. While it is legal to burn some yard waste in certain areas, forestry officials caution that debris burning is…

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Military funeral for Clinton M. Jenson

The veterans of Russell Toycen American Legion Post No. 131 of Colfax held a military funeral for Clinton M. Jenson on April 25 at Sampson Funeral Home in Colfax. Burial was in the Barum Lutheran Church cemetery.

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State wildlife biologists share why to ‘Keep Wildlife Wild’

MADISON — State wildlife officials are reminding people that this nursery operates much differently than a human nursery. “Wild animal mothers care for their young differently than human mothers, said Tami Ryan, wildlife health section supervisor with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. “It is common for wild animal parents to leave their babies unattended…

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In Memoriam – 5-7-2014

In Loving Memory of My son Jim Tuschl, passed 10 years ago My daughter Diane Ellis, passed 5 years ago My son Dave Tuschl, passed this last Thanksgiving Day.

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Stick your neck out for Wisconsin’s turtles

MADISON – With Wisconsin’s 11 turtle species soon starting their journey to higher ground to lay their eggs, state turtle conservation officials are calling on motorists to slow down by wetlands and report all turtle road crossing hot spots to aid conservation measures for the turtles.

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Hang up on BadgerCare phone scams

MADISON – Consumers should be on the lookout for calls from scammers that request your bank account information while claiming to represent the State of Wisconsin and the BadgerCare Plus health care program.

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