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As the Army’s progress on Badger cleanup inches along, citizen advisory group takes action

The Badger Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) met on Thursday, January 19, at River Arts, and Army officials updated the public on the progress of the cleanup of Badger Army Ammunition Plant.

Historical buildings film premiere

There will be a special film premiere of “Sauk Prairie’s 9 National Register Buildings.” The film was produced during 2022. This red-carpet event is hosted by the Friends of Sauk City History. It will be held on Sunday, January 22, at the Free Congregation of Sauk County, 307 Polk. Street, Saul City, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Sauk County gets transportation aid from State

Gov. Tony Evers has announced the most recent round of funding for rural transit services.

Through the DOT, he revealed that 44 agencies will receive money to provide transportation services for seniors and the disabled. Overall, funding will total more than $5 million this year.

Sauk City hotel opens officially


A good sized crowd gathered Friday evening to celebrate the long-awaited grand opening of the Holiday Inn Express & Suites. Look for a future article on R. Brian Brandstetter, the owner. Photo by Joe Block

A good sized crowd gathered Friday evening to celebrate the long-awaited grand opening of the Holiday Inn Express & Suites. Look for a future article on R. Brian Brandstetter, the owner.

Bald Eagle Watching Days a success


River Arts was busy on Saturday as crowds poured in to see presentations as part of Bald Eagle Watching Days. There was a live raptor in the lobby for everyone to see and learn about. Eagle-watchers went to Eagle Overlook in Prairie du sac as well. Photo by Joe Block

River Arts was busy on Saturday as crowds poured in to see presentations as part of Bald Eagle Watching Days. There was a live raptor in the lobby for everyone to see and learn about. Eagle-watchers went to Eagle Overlook in Prairie du sac as well.

Spongy Moth population grows in Wisconsin

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) caught 202,300 spongy moths (formerly named gypsy moth) in 10,044 traps over the summer as part of the federal Slow the Spread of the Spongy Moth Program. 

Sauk Prairie Healthcare named “Guardian of Excellence” award winner

Sauk Prairie Healthcare announced last week that it has been named a 2022 Human Experience (HX) Guardian of Excellence Award winner by Press Ganey, the global leader in healthcare experience solutions and services.

What should I do about PFAS in my water?

By Bennet Goldstein

Wisconsin Watch

 

Despite being uncompetitive, race for state Senate district draws near record amount of campaign funds

By Peter Cameron, THE BADGER PROJECT

 

The race for the 27th State Senate District, which includes the Star News coverage area, saw more than $217,000 in campaign funds raised, the second-highest total in history.

Sauk Prairie Healthcare named High Performing Hospital for maternity care

U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in hospital rankings and consumer advice, has named Sauk Prairie Healthcare as a 2022-2023 High Performing hospital for Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy). This is the highest award a hospital can earn for U.S. News’ Best Hospitals for Maternity Care. 

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