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MADISON – Wisconsin’s rural communities and residents have access to a new and growing directory of resources and success stories offering aid and inspiration on topics ranging from affordable housing and economic development to cultural programs and environmental protection. “Wisconsin’s rural communities face unique challenges,” said Missy Hughes, secretary and CEO of the Wisconsin Economic…

The loss of money, personal information, and perseverance of scammers continue with online purchase scams as the most riskiest of scams. BBB recommends adding a few precautionary steps to the New Year’s resolution list, along with the weight loss and financial goals, to help make the upcoming days and months fraud-free. • I resolve to…

Communication, work, school, shopping and even doctor’s visits have undergone massive digital transformations in the past year. Identity thieves are evolving right alongside us to better exploit victims in an increasingly digital world. The result is a sharp rise in both the number of fraud incidents and the amount of money lost ($712 billion in…

After every snowfall, plow drivers throughout Wisconsin work long hours to clear nearly 115,000 miles of roads across the state. “The tireless work of these highway workers ensures safe driving conditions for all of us in winter,” State Patrol Superintendent Anthony Burrell said. “Drivers should stay off the roads as much as possible when snow…

by Jane M. Orient, M.D. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has set up a flimsy, or fake, barrier to reaping multi-billion-dollar profits from COVID-vaccine boosters or pediatric shots. The Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee (VRBPAC) voted 19-to-0 in favor of Moderna boosters for high-risk adults. “The data itself is not strong, but…

Hometown November 15, 2021 Striker’s 49 23 Evenson Marine Carpet 47.5 24.5 Drury Construction 42 30 M & M Bar and Grill 39.5 32.5 Hager Construction 36 36 Wilson Legion 29 43 Obermueller Trucking 23 49 HIGH IND. GAMES: John Hager 248, Mike Wink 221, Bryan Cress 211. HIGH IND SERIES: Mike Wink 600, John…

By Kim Preston, lending services director, Center for Rural Affairs The holiday season is upon us, and for many people that means making purchases for gift exchanges and planning the menu for family and work gatherings. But, for our nation’s small business owners, preparing for the biggest and busiest time of the year can take…

HSHS Sacred Heart and St. Joseph’s hospitals are educating the community about diabetes prevention and management during National Diabetes Awareness Month. According to the International Diabetes Federation, more than 463 million adults throughout the world currently have diabetes. That equates to one in 11 people living with the disease. Most cases are type 2 diabetes,…

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) encourages everyone to get vaccinated against influenza (flu) this fall. The flu vaccine is another layer of protection to prevent serious illness, hospitalization, and death from a preventable disease. “In the last year, we’ve learned some valuable lessons about respiratory viruses,” said Tom Haupt, DHS Influenza Surveillance Coordinator.…

While deer-vehicle collisions occur year-round, crashes peak in October and November during the deer hunting and mating season. As the daylight hours get shorter, we also spend more time driving in the dark, increasing the chance of vehicle versus deer accidents. In 2020, according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), there were 18,414 reported…