Chris Kroeze Headed Overseas To Support TroopsOnce again, local
musician Chris Kroeze is taking his music to the troops in the Middle East.
This will be Kroeze’s eighth trip supporting military overseas. The Voice
runner up credits his family’s deep ties to the military for “added motivation
and passion for the tour”. Kroeze
will also be providing a free album to the service people he meets during this
overseas tour. You can follow Kroeze's
progress overseas on his Faceboook, Instagram and Twitter social media
accounts.
Posted by Michael Duncan
Minong Gets FEMA Check for 2016 Storm DamageThe Town of Minong in Washburn County has received disaster
reimbursement funding from FEMA’s Public Assistance Program. The town suffered damage during storms in
July 2016 which caused widespread flooding, road closures, and severe damage to
critical infrastructure. The check for
$166,325.14 covers about 75-percent of claimed damage with local and state
agencies covering the rest.
Posted by Michael Duncan
Farmers Urged To Utilize Federal ResourcesWisconsin
agriculture Secretary-designee Brad Pfaff is encouraging Wisconsin producers to take advantage of
USDA-provided resources to assist both dairy and crop farmers facing the
challenges of low prices and late planting. Signup is now underway for
the new Dairy Margin Coverage program. In addition, crop farmers need to check
deadlines for reporting failed or prevented planting if they plan to claim
coverage under federal programs.
Posted by Michael Duncan
Wisconsin Joins Healthcare LawsuitWisconsin Attorney
General Josh Kaul, has joined a coalition of 23 cities, states, and
municipalities, in a motion to seek a preliminary injunction to stop the Trump
Administration’s Department of Health and Human Services from adopting a rule
that would expand the ability of businesses and individuals to refuse to
provide necessary health care on the basis of businesses' or employees’
religious beliefs or moral convictions. Kaul says the proposed rule could
result in harm to patients and would put Wisconsin and other states at risk of
losing vital funding for health care.
Posted Jun 18, 2019, 5:38 AM by Michael Duncan
Barron County Board Meets to Discuss Budget ErrorThe Barron County
Board of Supervisors meets today to resolve a budget error regarding a service
contract involving 9-1-1 communications software. The board will discuss the
options available to address the issue and take steps to avoid future problems
regarding county contracts.
Posted Jun 17, 2019, 5:31 AM by Michael Duncan
Community NewsThrough JuneThe American Red Cross has a critical shortage of type O blood and urges eligible donors to give now to help patients facing trauma and other life-threatening situations. Donors of all blood types, especially type O, are urged to urged to make an appointment to donate using the Blood Donor App, at RedCrossBlood.org or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).Additional blood donation opportunities...Through JuneThe Barron County Department of Health & Human Services-Public Health Programs offers immunizations through the Wisconsin Vaccine for Children Program. Children who are VFC eligible include children through age 18 who are BadgerCare (Medicaid) eligible, children who are uninsured, American Indian or Alaska native children, and ...
Posted Jun 17, 2019, 2:33 PM by Adam Hutton
