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St. Croix County reports first confirmed case of COVID-19
Public Health announced on Thursday, March 19 that St. Croix County has its first confirmed case of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. This individual is isolated at home and doing well. Public Heath is identifying and contacting anyone that has been in close contact with the positive case. “It is important that St. Croix County residents…
Read MoreCity of Glenwood City approves municipal emergency/disaster proclamation, closes city hall and city buildings
In a hastily-arranged emergency meeting of the Glenwood City common council Tuesday afternoon, March 17, council members unanimously approved on a 5-0 vote to enact a Municipal Emergency/Disaster Proclamation due to concerns of the COVID-19. The procamation, which established a state of emergency, will be in effect until further notice. Glenwood City offices and other…
Read MoreGov. Evers directs DHS to prohibit mass gatherings of 50 people or more
MADISON — On Monday, March 16, 2020, Gov. Tony Evers directed Department of Health Services (DHS) Secretary-designee Andrea Palm to issue an agency order prohibiting mass gatherings of 50 people or more statewide to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. This order is effective on Tues., March 17, 2020 at 12:01 a.m. and will remain in…
Read MoreGov. Evers directs DHS to mandate statewide closure of all K-12 Wisconsin schools
MADISON — On Friday, March 13, Gov. Tony Evers directed Department of Health Services (DHS) Secretary-designee Andrea Palm to issue an agency order mandating the statewide closure of all K-12 schools, public and private, as part of the state’s efforts to respond to and contain the spread of COVID-19 in Wisconsin. The mandated closure will…
Read MoreSt. Croix County Senior Center stops hosting meals until further notice
The situation with the COVID-19 coronavirus is rapidly evolving, the ADRC has partnered with St. Croix County Public Health to discuss the safety of the community. As of Monday, March 16th, we will not host onsite congregate meals at any of the Senior Center locations in St. Croix County until further notice. We understand the…
Read MoreWIAA CANCELS ALL REMAINING WINTER STATE TOURNAMENT SERIES EVENTS
STEVENS POINT, Wis. The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association determined all remaining games of the State Girls Basketball Tournament, and the boys basketball sectional finals and the State Tournament will be canceled in response to the evolving concerns over the spread of COVID-19. The WIAA regrets the lost opportunity for teams and players that have worked…
Read MoreGov. Evers declares public health emergency due to COVID-19
MADISON — On Thursday, March 12, 2020 Gov. Tony Evers declared a public health emergency in response to new cases of COVID-19, directing the Department of Health Services (DHS) to use all the resources necessary to respond to and contain the outbreak. In that week, Wisconsin has had 5 new cases of COVID-19 and Illinois…
Read MoreGlenhaven limits visitors to facillity as statewide COVID-19 concerns grow
GLENWOOD CITY – As COVID-19 concerns rise, Glenhaven is taking steps to keep residents safe and healthy. According to a March 11, 2020 post made on Glenhaven’s Facebook page, Glenhaven requests that “family and friends do not visit the campus. Out of an abundance of caution, we are limiting all visitors to our facility unless…
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