DHS Releases Names Of Skilled Nursing Facilities In Wisconsin With Active COVID-19 Public Health Investigations The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) released the names of skilled nursing facilities (nursing homes) with active COVID-19 facility-wide public health investigations. On May 13, 2020, there were 38 nursing homes with active public health investigations in Wisconsin.

Town of Byron Honors Veterans Via Facebook Although its annual Memorial Day program has been cancelled, the Town of Byron will continue via Facebook its annual tradition of remembering those who died in service to our nation, those who are laid to rest in Town of Byron cemeteries, and those whose names will be added to our Town of Byron Veterans Memorial in 2020. Photographs and service information

Honoring Chaplain Colonel Flash By Andrew Johnson Gold Star Memorial Trail Committee Member And Gold Star Father It is hard to believe that it was only a year and a week since the Gold Star Memorial Trail was dedicated by Col. Douglas Fleischfresser. Chaplain Flash, as he was known by people who knew him, was tragically killed in a motorcycle accident the following month on July 13, 2019.

DOT Offers New Ways To Obtain Driver Licenses Without Visiting DMV The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) recently announced two pilot programs that will safely address a backlog of demand: •Eligible persons with a Wisconsin driver license will be able to renew it online. •Individuals under age 18, who successfully complete their required training and have the

USDA’s New CRP Pilot Program Offers Longer-Term Conservation Benefits The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) will open sign-up this summer for CLEAR30, a new pilot program that offers farmers and landowners an opportunity to enroll in a 30-year Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) contract. This pilot is available to farmers and landowners with expiring waterquality

As Memorial Day Weekend Fast Approaches, NFPA Provides Tips For Grilling Safely While there may not be as many gatherings with family and friends this Memorial Day, many observances of the holiday this year will likely continue to involve outdoor grilling. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) reminds everyone to follow basic grilling safety precautions over Memorial Day weekend

Board Approves Extension Of Physical Exam Period, Dates For 2021 State Boys Golf The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association Board of Control approved an extension of the alternate year physical examination period required for interscholastic participation and discussed options to modify operational revenues and expenses at its May meeting recently. Membership rules require a physical