Today is October 19th.
These are today's vital statistics.
Rita Nelson, 87 of Richland Center, died Sunday, October 11 at SSM Health in Madison.
A celebration of life will be held today from 3 p.m.
until 6 p.m.
with the time of sharing at 4 30 p.m.
at the Nazarene Outreach Center in Richland Center.
The Pratt Funeral Anchormation Service is assisting the family with arrangements.
Rita.
Nelson, 87, of Richland Center.
Russell L. Bauer, 85, of Springgreen, died October 7th.
A funeral mass will be held Tuesday, October 20th at 11 a.m.
at St.
John's Catholic Church in Springgreen, with military honors conducted by the Springgreen American Legion post 253.
Visitation will be held at the church Tuesday from 9 a.m.
until the time of mass at 11.
A private family burial will be held in the Helen Cemetery.
The Richardson Stafford Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Russell L. Bauer, 85 of Spring Green.
Diane Baumkamp, 85 of Muscaday, died Sunday, October 11th.
Grave side services will be held Friday, October 23rd at 1 p.m.
at St.
John's Catholic Cemetery.
The Pratt Funeral and Cremation Service is assisting the family with their arrangements.
Diane Baumkamp, 85 of Muscaday.
Mark
Edwin Ewing, 68 of Richland Center, died Monday, October 12th at his home.
A celebration of life will be held Sunday, November 1st at the Phoenix Center from 11 until 2 o'clock with a short prayer service and lunch at noon.
The Pratt Funeral Anchorimation Service is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Mark Edwin Ewing, 68 of Richland Center.
Thomas
Price Harvey, 73 of Woodstock, died Tuesday, October 13th.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Thomas is survived by his wife Barbara.
Thomas Price Harvey, 73 of Woodstock.
Good morning, everyone, for WRCO News.
I'm Todd Copernall, 37 sunny degrees in Richland Center right now.
The high today is going to be 66.
It'll be a nice day.
Just hang in there.
Got to warm up a little bit.
In the news this morning, a 23-year-old man faces multiple felony charges after allegedly stabbing a female acquaintance in Richland Center and leading law enforcement on a high-speed pursuit that ended in a crash in Grant County.
on Sunday afternoon.
The incident began around 2.08 p.m.
when Richland County Dispatch received a 911 call reporting a stabbing in the 100 block of North Main Street in Richland Center.
According to police and witness statements, the suspect, identified as Elvaro Adame Reña of Richland Center, grabbed a female victim on the sidewalk and stabbed her multiple times.
The victim and suspect had been in a relationship that was recently ended by the victim.
The attack was interrupted when a passing motorist stopped after witnessing the altercation.
Azadame Reynia attempted to flee the scene in a gray 2007 Mazda 3 sedan.
Another citizen was forced to jump onto the hood of the suspect's vehicle to avoid being hit.
The victim sustained two stab wounds and was transported to a local hospital.
for medical treatment.
Adame Rania fled southbound on Highway 80 toward Grant County.
Deputies from both Grant and Richland Counties spotted the vehicle on North East Street in the village of Blue River.
After running a stop sign at Highway 133, the suspect accelerated southbound on County Highway T, initiating a police pursuit that reached speeds over 90 miles per hour.
The nearly 15-mile chase ended near Tower Road in Marion Township when Adame Rainier lost control on a curve, struggled covert, and overturned into a ditch.
He sustained minor injuries in the rollover and was taken into custody without further incident.
Adame Rainier was booked into the Richsling County Jail on felony charges, including attempted first degree intentional homicide, stalking, recklessly endangering safety, operating while revoked, ignition, interlock device tampering, or failure to install, and two counts of bail jumping, with no bond set pending judicial review.
Additionally, the Grant County Sheriff's Office is recommending a felony charge of fleeing, eluding an officer along with multiple traffic citations.
The Richland Center Police Department expressed gratitude to the bystanders who intervened during the attack and assisted law enforcement.
The incident remains under active investigation by local authorities.
The Boscobel Police Department is assisting in the investigation.
basketball fire and EMS assisted at the scene.
The City of Richland Center advises motorists that Mill Street near the Main Street intersection will be closed beginning today for drainage improvements.
The initial closure is expected to last approximately one week.
Mill Street will then reopen with a temporary gravel service for about two weeks before closing again briefly to complete the final surface work.
Dates are approximate and weather dependent.
Please use alternate routes during closures and use caution in the work area.
The city appreciates everyone's patience during the project.
The fourth annual Richland Center Pumpkin Fest is fast approaching.
Downtown businesses have been advised to get there in the spirit of Pumpkin Fest by having their windows decorated.
The community has also reminded to bring decorated pumpkins to the Richland County Courthouse this Wednesday between 3 and 6.30 p.m.
A full slate of activities and events are planned for this year's Pumpkins in the Jungle Pumpkin Fest.
The Pump Confess Donut Dash run or walk at Simon's Recreation Complex Saturday will feature chip timed 5K and 10K runs and a 1.5 mile walk.
Jack in Time Saturday is between 8 and 8.45 am with the run and walk starting at 9 am.
Metals will go to the top runners and prizes to walkers with the best costumes.
A special presentation Saturday will feature ZooZort, a live animal educational program at the courthouse lawn from 1 until 2 p.m.
Quail Run will be hosting a pumpkin fest night golf event.
Saturday at 4 p.m.
judging will be at 5 o'clock for the best overall Halloween costume, the best group and team costumes and the best decorated cart.
The cost is $50 per person or $200 per team.
Games, activities, food vendors, a bake sale, judging results and pumpkins galore will also be on hand Saturday from 1 until 4 p.m.
at the Ritzland County Courthouse.
Pumpkin Fest was started to provide families, businesses, and organizations with fun, family-oriented events that celebrate our area's beauty and bounty.
Richland Center's Pumpkin Fest will begin Wednesday in downtown Richland Center.
Decorated pumpkins will be on display on the Courthouse lawn all week.
Jamie Martinson of Civic Media reports the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin
has opened a formal proceeding that includes a hearing to determine whether the developer of a proposed 765 kilovolt transmission line can operate as an electric public utility in the state.
The October 15th notice concerns Mid-Continent Grid Solutions Wisconsin LLC, developer of the proposed Bell Center, Columbia Sugar Creek, Illinois, Becky, transmission line.
Mid-continent grid solutions is seeking permission to operate as an electric utility in Wisconsin and an exemption from certain state laws governing utility holding companies.
The PSC has classified the application as a Class 1 contested case.
That allows parties formally involved in the proceeding to present evidence, call witnesses, and question testimony before the Commission makes its decision.
Residents, landowners, local governments, and organizations seeking a direct role in the proceeding have until Thursday, October 29 to submit a written request to intervene.
Members of the public who do not become formal parties will also be able to submit written comments or speak at a public hearing.
The PSC has not yet announced a hearing date or details about how to provide public input.
State Representative Tony Kurtz raised concerns about the requested exemptions in an earlier interview with Civic Media.
The fact of the matter is if they set this new standard by giving them
an outside organization, all these different exemptions.
Then the point is others are going to ask for the same thing, Kurtz said.
The PSC's action came two days after 267 residents from 10 Wisconsin counties gathered at the state capitol to meet with lawmakers and their staff about the proposed Becky and Maribel transmission lines.
After meeting with residents October 13, State Senator Sarah Kieske spoke with civic media about the concerns they shared.
I'm hearing fear and worry and anger and frustration, Kieske said.
I'm hearing people that are talking about the impacts that this potentially will have on their property values, on legacy farmland, on small businesses.
State Senator Brad Paff and Representatives Tara Johnson and Travis Trannel
also met with residents at the Capitol and submitted letters to the PSC, requesting a full public hearing on the utility application.
Trano's letter also questioned how the requested exemptions could affect the state's oversight of future transmission projects.
Midcontinent Grid Solutions says the Becky transmission line is needed to improve electric grid reliability.
This project is really important for getting reliable energy to homes and businesses here in Wisconsin and across the upper Midwest.
Brian Reday, the company's director of community engagement, told Civic Media in a September interview.
The proposed line is part of a regional transmission expansion planned by the Mid-Continent Independent System Operator, or MISO, which oversees the regional electric grid.
The current PSC proceeding does not determine whether the Becky transmission line will be built or where it would run.
Those decisions require a separate construction approval process with mid-continent grid solutions expected to submit its application early next year.
The proceeding is listed under PSC docket 2708-NC-100.
Residents can review case documents, request intervention, and follow updates through the PSC's electronic filing system.
Those needing assistance can contact PSC records management at 608-261-8521.
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It's joke day with Phil and Hank, so brace yourself.
These jokes aren't just corny, they're full-on field-tested.
If you're groaning, laughing, or questioning your life choices, you're doing it right.
It's Monday's Roundup.
Making Mondays just a little less Monday-y.
time
for the roundup today and of course it's Monday so that means comedy joke day and just before Hank makes it in here we've got the barbers kid to enlighten us what do you got for us today barbers kid
right Phil we're getting close to Halloween so where do baby ghosts go in the morning I don't know
day scare day scare that's for Juni the barbers
kid ladies and gentlemen thank you very much there's him don't let the door hit you on the way out no no exactly
how you doing buddy
all right man what's up
I don't know.
He's got my chair warm.
Oh, that's
good.
I
like it.
That's right.
Yeah.
My chilly morning.
It was 38 degrees at my house.
Was it?
Yeah.
I think we hit 36 for always
lower.
I, you know, trying to one up or one down.
Yeah.
One hour or
two down.
Anyway, young man.
Yes.
Did you do anything for the weekend?
Had some fun stuff planned.
It was kind of the weekend to fill, you know, just kind of kind of take it easy.
Well,
pretty much.
Yeah.
Yeah.
Um, went and looked at some records yesterday and, you know, right, right.
So has this hurt the brewers to have this much time off?
That's a good question.
I think they might be rusty coming out, but I think they'll quickly recover.
It's the, the brewers this year.
I mean, you know, I think they'll be,
you know, because anytime that a playoff team, like for football, it's a week off, you know, they get that.
I understand they get to heal for an extra week, but sometimes they come out kind of slow.
Right.
That's what I would worry about.
His other teams are in the heat of battle, but then again, our pictures will be, everything
will be ready to go.
Yeah.
And I'm sure Mr. Murphy has him
going.
He's got it figured out.
Yeah.
Don't worry about
him.
Nope.
No, he, he's very, uh, and sometimes if you listen to his news conferences, he's very witty.
Oh yeah.
Very, very
witty,
but.
It's uncanny the way that he knows the ins and outs.
Oh, it's
unreal.
You know, with my climbers was on Friday and he was talking about, uh, it was David Hamilton, I believe.
They had him bunt and he, you know, he said it wasn't a very good bunt, but he said that set him up for his next two at bats because they figured that he'd get better pitching if they thought there was a threat that he would bunt.
And the next time, you know, of course he wound up getting a big hit.
Yeah.
So all those things that come into play, it might not be for this at bat.
maybe
two bats
down the road.
You're playing down the
road, yeah.
Kind of like a play action passing football, just constantly setting them up, setting them up.
Sure.
Hey, here, what is your go-to song in the shower, Phil?
Well, first of all, it's so early in the morning that I don't dare sing and wake you.
But if you
were going to sing, what would your go-to... I'm trying to think what it would be.
Islands in the stream.
Islands
in the stream.
Chiny bubbles in wine.
Make me happy.
Make me feel
fine.
Hey, are you okay?
Are you drinking the water?
You might be from Peerage, Phillip, if your lifetime goal is to own your own fireworks stand.
Oh, wow.
Almost
there, buddy.
There are so many of those.
You drive down the interstate, and especially in other states.
Well, some of them
are open all the time, like Missouri.
They
have fireworks all the time.
Right, exactly.
If you ever had Missouri fireworks, you're going to know they're from Missouri.
Right.
Louder pop
the other direction.
I think it was Indiana.
We were hitting there once and it was like every half mile There was a fireworks stand fireworks here.
Hey fireworks.
That's
fireworks.
Here's your dilemma, buddy.
The today's dilemma is this June says wear whatever you want.
Do you believe it?
No
We just had a wedding, you know and that's not
You're not wearing that, are you?
Would she ever tell you where whatever you want?
I don't think so.
She'll tell you what to wear.
But the wedding, you know, it was a nice affair.
And it said right in the invitation, do not come without a formal dress or a tie or a coat.
Did you have a dress
on?
I did not have a dress.
I had a coat tie.
Miss Peeridge made it back home just later.
Oh, good.
I was worried
about her.
But anyway, I hadn't been to a fancy affair like that for quite some time, but she helped dress me.
Really?
Yeah.
Oh, she always does.
Then
she,
right?
She didn't this morning.
You can tell.
Well, I've got my, my hoody, my sweaty.
It's kind of nice.
Yeah, it is.
It feels good.
I
think that used to be mine.
I'm not
for sure.
It might have been.
Yeah.
That's the
advantage of you
losing weight.
I'm kind of missing it in
my office.
I
get
clothes from you.
Hammy downs.
Hey, did you hear about the retired news director from bloom city?
No.
Yeah.
She fell out of a tree and broke her arm.
Is that right?
Yeah.
Yep.
She was raking
leaves.
Joanne, that was not me.
I did not say Joanne.
No, I know you didn't.
I mean, it was, you know, just kind
of, uh, maybe just like directing the torture.
Yeah.
Yeah.
You know, I'm looking forward to watching the world origami championship.
Really?
It's on pay per view.
Thank you very much.
We'll be right
back.
Oh my goodness.
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Oh my goodness.
I was making jokes there.
Right.
Why chicken cross the road gets jets.
I know everybody had it
wrong.
There's a chicken crosses the road.
I wonder if there are more.
Why did the chicken cross the road?
Then there are guy walked into a bar jokes.
I mean, they got to close
that or some kind of animal.
Some kind of animal walks into the bar.
Oh yeah.
Right.
Exactly.
I
like the term.
Hey,
it's bartender here.
He's probably his name was probably Clint eats wood.
Yeah.
The old one I heard years ago was the guy walking into the bar with a frog on his head, and the bartender said, what happened?
And the frog said, it started with this bump on my butt.
Oh my
gosh.
Oh, that was a good one back at about 85 or something like that.
Yeah, right.
Sunday was a sad day, Phil.
It was?
Yeah, but Saturday, but the day before was Saturday.
a Saturday.
Yeah.
Yeah.
Yeah.
I did.
Yeah.
Unfortunately.
Yeah.
Yes.
Hmm.
Well, anyway, we're getting close to Halloween.
Yeah.
Yeah.
We got it.
How did the, how did the mummy pay for stuff?
I don't know.
Cryptocurrency.
Oh
my goodness.
And
we had some jokes sent in from, from, from Jennifer.
Here's one of them.
It's holiday or a Halloween joke.
Halloween.
Why didn't the mummy answer the phone?
I don't know because he was all tied up.
Oh, yes.
There
you
go.
Yeah.
He was all tied up.
Not bad.
Not bad.
Not bad.
Well, um, why did the IRS go after the chiropractor, Phillip?
Hmm.
It's got to be something about his back.
I don't know.
Back taxes.
Back taxes.
Yes.
Should have known.
Yeah.
Yeah.
Yes.
Did, uh, oh, Simon will do anything over the weekend.
Oh, let's see here.
So we're looking at buying a new sofa for our house.
And I was speaking to the salesman on the floor and he said that this sofa will seat five people without any problems.
Now, where am I going to find five people without any problems?
That's true.
I
mean, where are you going to find it?
He told me it was him and I that he knew of
right now.
No problems.
No problems.
Yeah.
Yeah.
That we wanted met some.
I don't think we'd find that in Sextonville.
You don't think
so?
I'm pretty sure not.
No.
You remember the pun about the chiropractor last week?
Um, he owed back taxes.
No, there's about a week back.
Okay.
A
week back.
Oh boy.
Not good, is it?
I knew something was coming.
I was going to fall into
it.
Yeah.
Yeah.
Well, at least, at least your back's there.
Yeah.
Uh, why did the orange go out with the prone?
I don't have a clue because you couldn't find a date.
Oh,
of
course.
He couldn't find a date.
Yeah.
Oh
boy.
A father in Iraq gifted his daughter a new bag.
The daughter replied, thanks for the bag
dad.
Amen.
You're about Debbie.
No.
Yeah.
Debbie called customer service and said,
She could drive her car during the day, but not at night.
It wouldn't move.
A mechanic came out to inspect the car, but he couldn't find anything wrong.
Finally, he asked her, what are you using?
What are you using in the right gear?
Are you using the right gear?
Debbie goes, Debbie plays.
Of course I'm not stupid.
I use the D during the day and the N at night.
Absolutely.
Sometimes it's not the car that has the problem
at
all.
We use the R for though.
I don't know.
I don't know.
Huh.
Didn't go that far.
They probably didn't need to.
Hmm.
Probably not.
Yeah.
Researchers found a reduced number of charged particles in our atmosphere.
Oh, really?
Well, not a problem yet.
It's worth keeping an eye
on.
Thank
you.
Well, I tell you what, you and your science, you're just all over this, aren't
you?
Oh, yes.
Yeah.
Sixth grade comedy club did me.
Yeah.
It did well, didn't it?
Yeah, it did.
During a sermon, a pastor was explaining his outfit and ask.
So during a children's sermon, okay?
A pastor was explaining his outfit and ask, can anyone tell me why I wear this collar?
One little boy raised his hand confidently and said, because it killed, because it kills.
Uh, ticks and fleas for 30 days.
Oh boy.
Yeah.
It's tough.
It's not good.
Not
good
at all.
Okay.
Sorry.
Sorry.
Yeah.
I try Phil.
Yeah.
I try.
Looking forward to the football playoffs this week and volleyball.
Yeah, boy.
I tell you what, just loaded, aren't we?
Sectional cross country.
Oh my goodness.
Yeah.
So yeah,
just, and you know what?
We're very blessed to have the teams around that we do.
Yeah.
Absolutely.
Yeah.
We're
going to see that.
Yeah.
Good draws for Ithaca Western.
with a first seed.
Yeah.
Number one seed.
Yeah.
They
play waterloo.
Yeah.
But I think they owe them a little bit of payback from a couple of years back.
Don't they?
I can't.
Or
was that Johnson
Cree?
I can't.
Was that?
Yeah, that was, that was now they're all
the same over there.
Yeah.
The Ithaca went undefeated the one year and then had to go there in the second round.
Yeah.
And that wasn't a real
good deal.
No, it was not.
No, it was not.
So anyway, the kicker young man.
Yep.
I'm ready.
Are you ready?
This is me when I was younger.
my teacher asked what my favorite animal was and I said fried chicken fried chicken yeah she said I wasn't funny but she but she couldn't have been right because everyone else laughed
Hmm.
My parents told me to always tell the truth and I did.
Fried chicken is my favorite animal.
I told my dad what happened.
He said my teacher is probably a member of PETA.
He said they love animals very much and I do too, especially chicken, pork and beef.
Anyway, my teacher sent me to the principal's office for that episode.
I told him what happened and he laughed too and then he told me not to do it again.
and you know phil i was confused at the point like what did i do wrong you know the next day in my next day in class my teacher asked me what my favorite live animal was i told her it was a chicken she asked me why i said because then you could make him into fried chicken boy yeah she sent me back to the principal's office he laughs and told me not to do again and and just be conscious of what i'm saying i don't i don't understand my parents my parents taught me to be honest but my teacher doesn't like it
like it when I am.
So one day, the next day after, my teacher asked me to tell her what famous person I admired the most.
I told her, Colonel Sanders.
Guess where I'm at now.
Oh boy.
Phil, it's tough being a kid.
Oh man.
Yeah.
Yeah.
Well, I'm, I know I'm sure people didn't learn anything.
I'm sure they did.
But anyway, my friend, um, I got work to do.
You do?
Yeah, I got to get the test ready for tomorrow.
Oh, that's the funniest joke we've heard yet.
So have a good one there.
Wow.
Be kind, my friend.
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Today is October 19th.
These are today's vital statistics.
Rita Nelson, 87 of Richland Center died Sunday, October 11th at SSM Health.
in Madison.
A celebration of life will be held today from 3 p.m.
until 6 p.m.
with a time of sharing at 4 30 p.m.
at the Nazarene Outreach Center in Richland Center.
The Pratt Funeral and Cremation Service is assisting the family with arrangements.
Rita is survived by her children Tom and Julie Nelson and Barbara Swenson and Leo.
Her four sisters Marie Brander
Ruby Bender, Barbara Belson, and Joanne Olson.
One grandson, three great-grandchildren.
Rita Nelson, 87, of Richland Center.
Russell L. Bauer, 85, of Springgreen, died October 7th.
A funeral mass will be held Tuesday, October 20th at 11 a.m.
at St.
John's Catholic Church in Spring Green with military honors conducted by the Spring Green American Legion post 253.
Visitation will be held at the church Tuesday from 9 a.m.
until the time of the mass at 11.
A private family burial will be held in the Helen Cemetery.
The Richardson Stafford Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Russell is survived by his daughter, Lori Dillman, and her husband, Chris.
One granddaughter, five siblings, Carol and Jack Smolowski, Ron and Audrey Bauer, Sharon and Lenny Heiser, Kevin and Barb Bauer, and Diane and Jean Wilkinson.
Russell L. Bauer, 85, of Spring Green.
Diane Baumkamp,
85 of Muscaday died Sunday, October 11th.
Grave side services will be held Friday, October 23rd at 1 p.m.
at St.
John's Catholic Cemetery.
The Pratt Funeral Incrimination Service is assisting the family with their arrangements.
Diane is survived by her four children, Rebecca Pafford, Anthony and Sandy Baumkamp, Teresa and Mark Wants, and Roger and Christine Baumkamp.
9 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren.
Brother Fred Gokunauer, many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Diane Baumkamp, 85 of Muscaday.
Mark
Edwin Ewing, 68 of Richland Center, died Monday, October 12 at his home.
A celebration of life will be held Sunday, November 1 at the Phoenix Center from 11 until 2 o'clock with a short prayer service and lunch at noon.
The Pratt Funeral and Cremation Service is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Mark Ewing is survived by his significant other, Jan Schroeder, two children, Casey Ewing and Mark and Megan Ewing, two grandchildren, two stepchildren, Jesse and Jill Carly Radke, Ryan Schroeder, five siblings, Monty and Mary Ewing, Dan and Loretta Ewing, Randy and Brenda Ewing, and Jeanette Ewing.
All of Richland Center, and Cindy and Alan Smith of Round Rock, Texas.
Close friends Rick Morgan, Randy Larson, and Brent Gaffney.
Many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Mark Edwin Ewing, 68, of Richland Center.
Michael Alan Winstrup, 85, of Richland Center, died Friday, October 16th, after a short battle with cancer.
Pratt Funeral and Cremation Service is assisting the family.
Memorials may be made to a charity of your choice.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Michael is survived by his wife, Annie, his son, Kevin, one grandson, many relatives and friends.
Michael, Alan, Winstrup, 85 of Richland Center.
Welcome back to the news at noon.
The City of Richland Center advises motorists that Mill Street near the Main Street intersection closed today.
For drainage improvements, the initial closure is expected to last approximately one week.
Mill Street will then reopen with a temporary gravel service for about two weeks before closing again briefly to complete the final surface work.
Dates are approximate and weather dependent.
Please use alternate routes during closures and use caution in the work area.
The city appreciates everyone's patience during the project.
A 23-year-old man faces multiple felony charges after allegedly stabbing a female acquaintance in Richland Center and leading law enforcement on a high-speed pursuit that ended in a crash in Grant County Sunday afternoon.
Richland County dispatch received a 911 call reporting a stabbing in the 100 block of North Main Street in Richland Center.
According to police and witness statements, the suspect, identified as Elvaro Adame Reña, grabbed a female victim on the sidewalk and stabbed her multiple times.
The victim and suspect had been in a relationship that was recently ended by the victim.
The attack was interrupted when a passing motorist stopped after witnessing the altercation.
Azadame Reynia attempted to flee the scene in a gray 2007 Mazda 3 sedan.
Another citizen was forced to jump onto the hood of the suspect's vehicle to avoid being hit.
The victim sustained two stab wounds and was transported to a local hospital for medical treatment.
Adame Rania fled southbound on Highway 80 toward Grant County.
Deputies from both Grant and Richland counties spotted the vehicle on northeast street in the village of Blue River.
After running a stop sign at Highway 133, the suspect accelerated southbound on County Highway T initiating a police pursuit that reached speeds of over 90 miles per hour.
The 14.8-mile chase ended near Tower Road in Marion Township when Adam E. Rainier lost control on a curve, struck a covert and overturned into a ditch.
He sustained minor injuries in the rollover and was taken into custody without further incident.
Adam E. Rainier was booked into the Richland County Jail on felony charges, including attempted first-degree intentional homicide.
stalking, recklessly endangering safety, operating while revoked, ignition, interlock device tampering or failure to install, and two counts of bail jumping with no bond set pending judicial review.
Additionally, the Grant County Sheriff's Office is recommending a felony charge of fleeing, eluding an officer along with multiple traffic citations.
The Richland Center Police Department expressed gratitude to the bystanders who intervened during the attack and assisted law enforcement.
The incident remains under active investigation by local authorities.
The Boscobel Police Department is assisting with the investigation.
Boscobel Fire and EMS assisted at the scene of the crash.
The Muscaday Police Department.
and local community are mourning the unexpected passing of Officer Kate Fleishauer, who passed away Sunday, October 18th.
Officer Fleishauer dedicated 12 years of service to the department, faithfully protecting and serving the community throughout her career.
The cause of her passing has not yet been determined and an autopsy is scheduled for later this week to provide clarity.
Chief Bill Schramm expressed deep sorrow on behalf of the department, asking the community to keep Officer Flyshower's family, friends, and fellow law enforcement officers in their thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Funeral arrangements and law enforcement honors will be announced as soon as details are finalized.
Jamie Martinson of Civic Media reports, the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin has opened a formal proceeding that includes a hearing to determine whether the developer of a proposed 765 kilovolt transmission line can operate as an electric public utility in the state.
The October 15th notice concerns Mid-Continent Grid Solutions Wisconsin LLC, developer of the proposed Bell Center, Columbia, Sugar Creek, Illinois, or Becky, transmission line.
Mid-Continent Grid Solutions is seeking permission to operate as an electric utility in Wisconsin and an exemption from certain state laws governing utility holding companies.
The PSC has classified the application as a Class 1 contested case.
That allows parties formally involved in the proceeding to present evidence, call witnesses, and question testimony before the commission makes its decision.
Residents, landowners, local governments, and organizations seeking a direct role in the proceeding have until Thursday, October 29 to submit a written request to intervene.
Members of the public who do not become formal parties will also be able to submit written comments or speak at a public hearing.
The PSC has not yet announced a hearing date or details about how to provide public input.
State Representative Tony Kurtz raised concerns about the requested exemptions in an earlier interview with Civic Media.
The fact of the matter is, if they set this new standard by giving them, an outside organization, all these exemptions, then the point is, others are going to ask for the same thing, Kurt said.
The PSC's action came two days after 267 residents from 10 Wisconsin counties gathered at the state capitol to meet with lawmakers and their staff about the proposed Becky and Maribel transmission lines.
After meeting with residents on October 13, State Senator Sarah Kieske spoke with Civic Media about the concerns they shared.
I'm hearing fear and worry and anger and frustration, Kieske said.
I'm hearing people that are talking about the impacts that this potentially will have on their property values, on legacy farmland, on small businesses.
State Senator Brad Paff and Representatives Tara Johnson and Travis Trannel.
also met with residents at the Capitol and submitted letters to the PSC requesting a full public hearing on the utility application.
Trannel's letter also questioned how the requested exemptions could affect the state's oversight of future transmission projects.
Midcontinent Grid Solutions says the Becky transmission line is needed to improve electric grid reliability.
This project is really important for getting reliable energy to homes and businesses here in Wisconsin and across the upper Midwest, Brian Raday, the company's director of community engagement, told Civic Media in a September interview.
The proposed line is part of a regional transmission expansion planned by the Mid-Continent Independent System Operator, or MISO, which oversees the regional electric grid.
The current PSC proceeding does not determine whether the Becky transmission line will be built or where it would run.
Those decisions require a separate construction approval process with mid-continent grid solutions expected to submit its application in early 2027.
The Richland County Board of Supervisors will convene for a meeting at 6 p.m.
Tuesday, October 20th in the County Board Room in Richland Center.
A public hearing on the proposed 2027 Richland County budget will be held during the meeting, followed by a vote on a resolution to adopt the 2027 budget and establish the tax levy.
The Board will consider several key financial and operational resolutions, including awarding the sale of $3,500,000 in general obligation promissory notes and $2 million in taxable general obligation promissory notes.
Additional resolutions on the agenda address hiring and employment considerations.
Approval of the SEIU contract.
An updated plan for Richland County EMS that rescins resolutions 26-22 and 26-34.
The allocation of capital funds for the remaining roof project balance at Pine Valley and awarding the plow truck body build.
Supervisors are also scheduled to vote on a revised recycling ordinance as well as a resolution appointing the Public Works Committee as the Liaison Committee to oversee facility improvements and authorizing associated spending.
Ordinance changes under consideration include measures relating to a land parcel, short-term rentals, and floodplain protection and control.
The Richland Hospital and Clinics recently welcomed nearly 40 high school students from Richland Center, River Valley, Highland and Kickapoo for its annual Career Day.
Designed to introduce students to the wide array of opportunities in healthcare, the event showcased a unique local pathway into the medical field right here in Richland County.
At the heart of the event was TRHC's Youth Apprenticeship Program, the only hospital-based program of its kind in Wisconsin.
The initiative offers high schoolers hands-on experience, direct mentorship, and career exploration opportunities.
Originally established by former Chief Nursing Officer Cindy Hanold, who now serves as a volunteer with partners of the Richland Hospital, the program was dormant for several years before being restored and expanded.
Sarah Stibby, Administrative Assistant and Volunteer Coordinator at TRHC, spearheaded the revitalized program in partnership with Tom Martin, Career and Life Ready Coordinator with CESA 3.
Career Day went beyond traditional clinical roles to highlight supporting healthcare professions.
Participating students explored careers in laboratory services, rehabilitation, pharmacy, information technology, nutrition, and hospital administration.
The program's innovative approach to workforce development has drawn attention beyond the region.
A career-focused lunch gave students the chance to network directly with staff regarding volunteering, job shadowing, and future employment pathways.
The event also featured participation from Richland County EMS, emphasizing the crucial collaboration between local healthcare providers, educational bodies, and emergency services in preparing future professionals.
The Richland Hospital and Clinics expressed sincere gratitude to all participating staff, presenters, Richland County EMS, CISA-3, regional school districts, and community partners whose efforts made Career Day a success.
Community members are encouraged to help spread the word regarding the upcoming Southwestern Wisconsin Community Action Program pop-up food pantry truck schedule.
The pop-up pantry is open to everyone residing in the surrounding area.
The next stop for the pantry truck will be Wednesday, October 21 in Boaz.
Distribution will take place from 11 a.m.
to 12 p.m.
in the parking lot of the Boaz Community Building.
To receive food, Southwest Cap requires the collection of basic household details, including the full names,
birth dates and addresses of all household members as well as the total household size.
Attendees are asked to bring a slip of paper with each household member's name, address and birth date already written down to help speed up the distribution process.
The Avoka Blue River Muscaday Lions Club marked a milestone anniversary with a banquet and celebration held at events at Castle Rock near Muscaday.
Members, guests, and community leaders gathered to honor the organization's 60 years of dedicated local and global service since its chartering April 27, 1966.
Chartered under the sponsorship of the Richland Center and Lone Rock Lions Clubs, the club began under the leadership
leadership of its first president, B.J.
Schwingel.
Among the original 27 charter members, Dennis Froe of Lodi remains the sole surviving founder.
Froe addressed attendees at the event, sharing memories of his father, Orville Froe, organizing local business owners and leaders to establish the chapter at the former Froes Steakhouse.
keynote speaker Andrea Yenter, director of the Wisconsin Lions Camp, shared her personal journey from attending the camp as a hearing-impaired youth to completing her 23rd year as camp director.
Yenter highlighted the camp's mission of providing cost-free experiences for children with sight, hearing,
cognitive and medical needs across Wisconsin.
Following her address, Lions Club President Kevin Bartels presented Yenter with a special $500 contribution to support the camp's ongoing work.
The evening also featured official visits from district leaders, including District Governor 27D1, Tony Sobsak, and District Governor 27D2, Janet Kruger, alongside representatives from neighboring clubs.
longtime member Kurt Heiss was recognized for 47 years of service, and new members were formally inducted into the chapter.
In recognition of exceptional service, the prestigious Melvin Jones Award was bestowed upon Lions Bob Nankie and Joe Coleman with a third honoree, Bill Bartlett, set to receive his award at an upcoming meeting.
Master of Ceremonies Mark Cupp and Governor Somsack
commended the recipients for their steadfast commitment to humanitarian work and community improvement.
The fourth annual Richland Center Pumpkin Fest is fast approaching.
Downtown businesses have been encouraged to get into the spirit of pumpkin fest by having their windows decorated by today to celebrate.
The community is also reminded to bring decorated pumpkins to the Richland County Courthouse this Wednesday between 3 p.m.
and 6.30 p.m.
A full slate of activities and events are planned for this year's Pumpkins in the Jungle Pumpkin Fest.
The Pumpkin Fest donut dash run walk at Simons Recreation Complex Saturday October 24th will feature chip timed 5k and 10k runs at a 1.5 mile walk.
Check-in time on Saturday is between 8 and 8.45 a.m.
with the run and walk starting at 9 a.m.
Metals will go to the top runners and prizes to walkers with the best costumes.
A special presentation Saturday will feature ZooZort, a live animal educational program at the Courthouse lawn from 1 until 2 p.m.
Quail Run will be hosting a Pump Confess Night Golf Event on Saturday at 4 p.m.
Judging will be at 5 p.m.
for the best overall Halloween costume, the best group and team costumes, and the best decorated cart.
The cost is $50 per person or $200 per team.
games, activities, food vendors, a bake sale.
Judging results in pumpkin's galore will also be on hand Saturday from 1 until 4 p.m.
at the Richland County Courthouse.
Pumpkin Fest was started to provide families, businesses, and organizations with fun, family-oriented events that celebrate our area's beauty and bounty.
Richland Center's Pumpkin Fest will begin this Wednesday in downtown Richland Center.
Decorated pumpkins will be on display on the Courthouse lawn all week.
The Lone Rock Community Library is once again partnering with members of the Ithaca Lions Club to offer free eye screenings and hearing tests specifically for local homeschool families.
For four years, this valuable collaboration has helped ensure area homeschool children have convenient access to essential health resources in a welcoming, community-focused setting.
The event will take place Thursday, October 29th, beginning at 11.30 a.m.
at the Lone Rock Community Library.
All local homeschool children are welcome to participate in the screenings.
No advance registration or sign-up is required to attend.
These annual screenings offer parents a simple and accessible opportunity to have their children's vision and hearing evaluated.
Community members with questions are encouraged to contact the Lone Rock Community Library for more information.
Families are also invited to share details about the event with local homeschool groups to help spread the word throughout the community.
The Budget and Employee Relations Committee of the River Valley School District Board of Education will hold a public meeting Monday, October 26 starting at 5 p.m.
The meeting will take place in the Intermediate School Library in Spring-Green.
During the session, committee members will review and discuss several key financial and administrative matters.
The agenda includes the approval of minutes from the September 28 meeting
an audit of the 2025-26 budget and an update on the current 2026-27 budget.
Additionally, the committee will examine a draft of the proposed 2027-28 school calendar and consider potential revisions to the 2026-27 employee handbook language regarding reimbursable leave
and life insurance.
The meeting will conclude with a discussion on how the committee's ongoing work aligns with the district's strategic plan.
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Department of Agriculture Rural Development Wisconsin State Director Andrew Iverson announced today that the USDA will invest nearly $46,000 to support micro-enterprise development organizations in rural Wisconsin through startup support, growth initiatives, training, and technical assistance.
As part of this funding,
Advocap Incorporated will receive a $1,940 grant to offer training and technical support to rural, micro, entrepreneurs, and small businesses.
Advocap has dedicated more than 25 years
to assisting small, rural enterprises with a mission to empower low-income entrepreneurs, reduce poverty, and help individuals achieve self-sufficiency through startup and ongoing assistance.
Additionally, CAP Services Incorporated will utilize a $44,044 grant to deliver technical assistance and training to micro-enterprises across the region.
CAP Services Incorporated operates as a private nonprofit organization dedicated to mobilizing essential resources that enable low-income individuals to achieve long-term economic and emotional self-sufficiency.
These funding awards are distributed through the USDA Rural Developments
Rural Micro Entrepreneur Assistance Program, which provides loans and grants to micro enterprise development organizations.
The grants help fuel via a rural micro loan revolving fund along with ongoing technical support.
More details regarding the RMAP can be accessed online.
The Wisconsin Department of Justice has finalized the settlement agreement with Central Sands Dairy LLC
Resolving civil environmental enforcement action concerning alleged violations of Wisconsin's wastewater discharge laws.
Under the terms of the agreement, the company will pay $245,000 in forfeitures, surcharges, and legal fees.
Attorney General Josh Call highlighted the importance of complying with environmental regulations to protect the state's clean groundwater resources.
Central Sands Dairy operated a concentrated animal feeding operation in Nicosia, Wisconsin, and utilized manure and wastewater for field fertilization in Juneau County under a state
discharge permit.
The state alleged that improper storage, field application and management allowed waste to discharge into local groundwater, violating environmental quality standards.
Additionally, the state claimed the facility failed to perform required storage upgrades and neglected to submit mandatory planning documents to the Department of Natural Resources.
In addition to financial penalties, the court judgment mandates that Central Sands formally abandon its waste storage facilities in Juneau County by July 1 of next year.
The facility closure process, which will follow plans conditionally approved by the DNR, is projected to cost approximately $315,000.
The judgment was signed by Juneau County Circuit Court Judge Paul S. Coran.
following a collaborative effort between the Department of Justice and the Department of Natural Resources.
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is reminding motorists across the state to obey the move over law, which requires drivers to slow down and shift lanes when approaching stopped emergency vehicles.
and roadside crews.
Originally enacted in 2001, this critical legislation formed the centerpiece of National Move Over Day, which was Saturday, October 17, offering crucial protection to law enforcement, first responders, and highway workers operating near active traffic.
Safety restrictions also apply off the main highway, with specific rules governing ATV and UTV operation near non-riders.
administrative code limits machine speeds to no more than 10 miles per hour within 100 feet of pedestrians, snowmobiles, or motorcyclists.
Similarly, state statutes prohibit riding an ATV or UTV faster than 10 miles per hour on frozen public waters or trails when within 100 feet of bystanders including hikers, equestrians, stopped vehicles, conservation wardens, and maintenance crews.
DNR off-highway vehicle administrator, Lieutenant Jacob Holsgla, emphasizes that reducing speed and providing ample space not only promotes safety, but also fosters a positive image for the off-roading community.
He adds that extending extra courtesy to DNR wardens, first responders, tow operators, and trail workers helps mitigate the inherent dangers of working in these environments.
To ensure a safe riding experience, operators are urged to remain completely sober, wear protective gear including helmets and eye protection at all times, and strictly follow posted speed limits and trail signs.
Riders on public routes should keep headlights turned on, travel on the extreme right of the lane and complete an ATV safety course regardless of age requirements.
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Russell L. Bauer, 85 of Spring Green, died October 7th.
A funeral mass will be held Tuesday, October 20th at 11 a.m.
at St.
John's Catholic Church in Spring Green, with military honors conducted by the Spring Green American Legion post 253.
Visitation will be held at the church Tuesday from 9 a.m.
until the time of mass at 11.
A private family burial will be held in the Helen Cemetery.
The Richardson Stafford funeral home is assisting the family.
Russell L. Bauer, 85 of Spring Green.
Diane Baumkamp, 85 of Muscaday, died Sunday, October 11th.
Grave side services will be held Friday, October 23rd at 1 p.m.
at St.
John's Catholic Cemetery.
The Pratt Funeral and Cremation Service is assisting the family with their arrangements.
Diane Baumkamp, 85 of Muscaday.
Martin C. Smiley-Fortune, 84 of Viola, died Saturday, October 17 at Vernon Manor in Verroqua.
A funeral service for Smiley will be held at 11 a.m.
Saturday, October 24 at the Viola United Methodist Church.
Visitation will be held Friday, October 23 from 4 until 7 p.m.
at the Viola United Methodist Church.
Additional visitation will be held Saturday at the church from 10 a.m.
until the time of service.
A luncheon will immediately follow the service at the Viola Community Center.
Smiley will be laid to rest at a later date at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery.
In memory of Smiley, donations are appreciated for an upcoming kidney surgery for his great-granddaughter.
Donations may be made to her savings account at the Lafarge State Bank.
She is surviving on one-third of her kidney.
The Vasateg Larson funeral home and crematory in Verroqua is serving the family.
Martin C. Smiley-Fortune, 84 of Viola.
Michael Allen Winstrup, 85 of Richland Center, died Friday, October 16 after a short battle with cancer.
The Pratt funeral and cremation service is assisting the family.
Memorials may be made to a charity of your choice.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Michael Allen Winstrup, 85 of Richland Center.
This concludes today's vital statistics.
Good evening everyone for WRCO News.
I'm Todd Copernol.
The City of Richland Center advises motorists that Mill Street near the Main Street intersection closed today for drainage improvements.
The initial closure is expected to last approximately one week.
Mill Street will then reopen with a temporary gravel surface for about two weeks before closing again briefly to complete the final surface work.
Dates are approximate and weather dependent.
Please use alternate routes during closures and use caution in the work area.
The city appreciates everyone's patience during the project.
A 23 year old man faces multiple felony charges after allegedly stabbing a female acquaintance in Richland Center and leading law enforcement on a high speed pursuit that ended in a crash in Grant County on Sunday afternoon.
Richland County dispatch received a 911 call reporting a stabbing in the 100 block of North Main Street in Richland Center.
According to police and witness statements, the suspect, identified as Elvaro Adame-Rena, grabbed a female victim on the sidewalk and stabbed her multiple times.
The victim and suspect had been in a relationship that was recently ended by the victim.
The attack was interrupted when a passing motorist stopped after witnessing the altercation.
As Adame Rainier attempted to flee the scene in a gray 2007 Mazda 3 sedan, another citizen was forced to jump onto the hood of the suspect's vehicle to avoid being hit.
The victim sustained two stab wounds and was transported to a local hospital for medical treatment.
Adame Rainier fled southbound on Highway 80 toward Grant County.
Deputies from both Grant and Richland counties spotted the vehicle on Northeast Street in the village of Blue River.
After running a stop sign at Highway 133, the suspect accelerated southbound on County Highway T, initiating a police pursuit that reached speeds over 90 miles per hour.
The 14.8 mile chase ended near Tower Road in Marion Township when Adame Rainier lost control on a curve, struck a culvert, and overturned into a ditch.
He sustained minor injuries in the rollover and was taken into custody without further incident.
Adame Rainier was booked into the Richland County Jail on felony charges, including attempted first degree intentional homicide, stalking,
recklessly endangering safety, operating while revoked, ignition interlock device tampering failure to install, and two counts of bail jumping with no bond set, pending judicial review.
Additionally, the Grant County Sheriff's Office is recommending a felony charge of fleeing, eluding an officer, along with multiple traffic citations.
The Richland Center Police Department expressed gratitude to the bystanders who intervened during the attack and assisted law enforcement.
The incident remains under active investigation by local authorities.
The Boscobel Police Department is assisting in the investigation.
Boscobel Fire and EMS assisted at the scene.
The Muscaday Police Department and local community are mourning the unexpected passing of Officer Kate Fleischauer, who passed away Sunday, October 18th.
Officer Fleischauer dedicated 12 years of service to the department, faithfully protecting and serving the community throughout her career.
The cause of her passing has not yet been determined and an autopsy is scheduled for later this week to provide clarity.
Chief Bill Schramm expressed deep sorrow on behalf of the department, asking the community to keep officer flyshowers family, friends, and fellow law enforcement officers in their thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Funeral arrangements and law enforcement honors will be announced as soon as details are finalized.
Jamie Martinson of Civic Media reports the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin has opened a formal proceeding that includes a hearing to determine whether the developer of a proposed 765 kilovolt transmission line can operate as an electric public utility in the state.
The October 15th notice concerns Mid-Continent Grid Solutions Wisconsin LLC developer of the proposed
Bell Center, Columbia, Sugar Creek, Illinois, or Becky, transmission line.
Midcontinent Grid Solutions is seeking permission to operate as an electric utility in Wisconsin, with an exemption from certain state laws governing utility holding companies.
The PSC has classified the application as a Class 1 contested case.
That allows parties formally involved in the proceeding to present evidence, call witnesses, and question testimony before the commission makes its decision.
Residents, landowners, local governments, and organizations seeking a direct role in the proceeding have until Thursday, October 29 to submit a written request to intervene.
Members of the public who do not become formal parties will also be able to submit written comments or speak at a public hearing.
The PSC has not yet announced a hearing date or details about how to provide public input.
State Representative Tony Kurtz raised concerns about the requested exemptions in an earlier interview with Civic Media.
The fact of the matter is, if they set this new standard by giving them, an outside organization, all these different exemptions, then the point is, others are going to ask for the same thing, Kurt said.
The PSC's action came two days after 267 residents from 10 Wisconsin counties gathered at the state capitol to meet with lawmakers and their staff about the proposed Becky and Maribel transmission lines.
After meeting with residents October 13th, State Senator Sarah Kieske spoke with Civic Media about the concerns they shared.
I'm hearing fear and worry and anger and frustration, Kieske said.
I'm hearing people that are talking about the impacts that this potentially will have on their property values, on legacy farmland, on small businesses.
State Senator Brad Paff and Representatives Tara Johnson and Travis Trannel also met with residents at the Capitol and submitted letters to the PSC, requesting a full public hearing on the utility application.
Trannel's letter also questioned how the requested exemptions could affect the state's oversight of future transmission projects.
Midcontinent Grid Solutions says the Becky Transmission Line is needed to improve electric grid reliability.
This project is really important for getting reliable energy to homes and businesses here in Wisconsin and across the Upper Midwest.
Brian Raday, the company's director of community engagement, told Civic Media in a September interview.
The proposed line is part of a regional transmission expansion planned by the Mid-Continent Independent System Operator, or MISO, which oversees the regional electric grid.
The current PSC proceeding does not determine whether the Becky transmission line will be built or where it would run.
Those decisions require a separate construction approval process with Mid-Continent Grid Solutions, expected to submit its application in early
2027.
Community members in need of food assistance will have an opportunity to receive support this week as the second Harvest Mobile Food Distribution event comes to Bosquebell Tuesday, October 20th.
The drive-through event is scheduled to begin at 9.30 a.m.
and will be hosted in the parking lot of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.
Anyone seeking food support for themselves or their families is encouraged to take advantage of this community event.
Governor Tony Evers has announced the appointment of former Wisconsin State Assembly Representative Sandy Pope to the Wisconsin Technical College System Board.
Pope fills the seat vacated by Dr. Quincy L. Daniels Jr., who resigned in July, 2026, and will serve the remainder of a term ending in May, 2029.
A dedicated advocate for public education, Pope served 20 years in the Wisconsin State Legislature, representing the 79th and 80th Assembly districts.
Throughout her career in public office, she actively served on the Assembly Committee on Education in every session, including leadership roles as chair and ranking member.
In addition to her legislative committee work, Pope participated in key initiatives such as the Wisconsin Blue Ribbon Commission on School Funding and task forces focused on rural and urban education.
Following her legislative retirement, her public service extended to appointments with the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics Authority Board and the Wisconsin State Historical Society Board of Curators.
Expressing support for the appointment, Governor Evers highlighted Pope's extensive background in education and her alignment with the system's goal of developing a strong 21st century workforce.
Pope expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to continue supporting student-centered education and aligning technical training with evolving workforce demands.
The Richland County Board of Supervisors will convene for a meeting at 6 p.m.
Tuesday, October 20th in the County Boardroom in Richland Center.
A public hearing on the proposed 2027 Richland County budget will be held during the meeting, followed by a vote on a resolution to adopt the 2027 budget and establish the tax levy.
The board will consider several key financial and operational resolutions, including awarding the sale of $3,500,000 in general.
obligation promissory notes and $2 million in taxable general obligation promissory notes.
Additional resolutions on the agenda address hiring and employment considerations, approval of the SEIU contract, and updated plan for Richland County EMS that rescins resolutions 26-22 and 26-34.
The allocation of capital funds for the remaining roof project balance at Pine Valley and awarding the plow truck body build.
Supervisors are also scheduled to vote on a revised recycling ordinance as well as a resolution appointing the Public Works Committee as the liaison committee to oversee facility improvements and authorizing associated spending.
Ordinance changes under consideration include measures related to a land parcel, short-term rentals, and floodplain protection and control.
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