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Understanding the new rules that allow passing in no passing zones

By Melissa | September 21, 2012

If you’re heading out to the rural areas to pick pumpkins and apples or check out the fall colors, you are likely to encounter slow moving farm equipment as fall harvest season is underway throughout the area. That means it’s time for all drivers to be especially aware of farm equipment and slow down when…

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Insured families need to schedule children’s vaccinations with their physicians starting October 1st

By Melissa | September 21, 2012

MADISON — Beginning October 1, families with health insurance will need to schedule their children’s vaccination appointments with their health care provider rather than at local health departments, state health officials confirmed this week. A recent change in federal policy requires state-supplied vaccines to be targeted to children not covered by insurance.

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Governor Walker announces lean reorganization at the Department of Safety and Professional Services

By Melissa | September 21, 2012

MADISON – Governor Scott Walker says over $1 million in taxpayer dollars will be saved through the reorganization of the Department of Safety and Professional Services. The agency reform results in the delivery of services in a more effective, efficient and responsive manner.

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Report highlights recommendations to protect groundwater and public health

By Melissa | September 20, 2012

MADISON – Better understanding viruses in groundwater and their risk to human health, and finding solutions to contaminants that seep into groundwater and get into public and private water wells are among the top recommendations made to lawmakers by a multi-agency group coordinating groundwater information.

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WISPOLITICS.COM REPORT: Close Baldwin-Thompson contest gets national attention

By Melissa | September 20, 2012

by WisPolitics.com staff The U.S. Senate race between Tommy Thompson and Tammy Baldwin is closer and nastier than first predicted, and gaining attention from national groups.

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Off the Editor’s Desk – 9-19-2012

By Melissa | September 20, 2012

One of the many reasons that our economy is in such bad shape is that the price of fuel has increased so much faster than our income has. I remember back in the 70’s buying fuel oil for home heating at twelve cents a gallon. Now what is it at?

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Construction worker dies after being electrocuted

By Melissa | September 18, 2012

A construction worker has died after being electrocuted at an Interstate 94 work site.

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Boyceville man arrested for sixth DUI

By Melissa | September 18, 2012

A Boyceville man has been charged with his sixth DUI offense after allegedly being involved in a St. Croix County crash September 16.

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TCE, a school of recognition, gets praises for high test score

By Melissa | September 18, 2012

BOYCEVILLE — Members of the administration staff were all thrilled by the results of test scores that both the elementary school, middle and high school students achieved. This result was discussed at the school board meeting Monday night, September 17.

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No peanut butter: Feds take control of school lunch menu

By Melissa | September 18, 2012

BOYCEVILLE — The school board learned that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) will be setting the dinner table for school kids.

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