COLFAX – Although October has been designated Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Wendy Weber of Colfax has been dealing with another type of cancer that only affects women. Wendy, age 49, was diagnosed with ovarian cancer just before her 48th birthday and has gone through surgery and is currently going through chemotherapy treatments.
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Read MoreBy LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — The Colfax Village Board’s parks committee is expected to ask for about $10,000 more in the 2013 budget to cover the cost of wages, utilities and fuel. The parks committee met October 1 to discuss the budget for the village’s parks and for Evergreen Cemetery and discovered that wages…
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Read MoreIt’s been a tough growing season this year for many Wisconsin farmers. To help ease the burden of farmers, motorists can show some courtesy and respect during the fall harvest season by safely sharing the road with agricultural equipment.
Read MoreWith a host of national, state and local elections set for this fall, campaign signs are an increasingly common sight. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is reminding candidates, campaign workers and the general public that state law prohibits the placement of any type of sign – including political, commercial or garage sale signs –…
Read MoreMADISON – Governor Scott Walker joined Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen, Major General Donald Dunbar, and Assistant Secretary for Department of Homeland Security, Betsy Markey along with federal, state and local law enforcement officials to launch the “If You See Something, Say Something™” campaign in Wisconsin. The national public awareness campaign is coordinated by…
Read MoreMADISON – As temperatures drop and bats and other animals seek shelter indoors, state health officials are encouraging people to take steps to minimize potential exposure to rabies. Wisconsin is home to at least eight bat species, and some make their homes in man-made structures, increasing the chance for accidental exposure to people, and between…
Read MoreOn “International Walk to School Day,” the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is debuting a web site aimed at teaching children about pedestrian and bicycle safety. The new site, www.dot.wi.gov/safety/kids, provides interactive resources that emphasize the department’s commitment to child safety.
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